Release Date Cont.. - Guild Wars Forums

Azargoth · Apr 11, 2005, 07:06 AM // 07:06

I know the release date is the 28th and I don't mean to spam or anything but does it mean the game is released only in USA? I live in Vancouver Canada and the stores we have are (Walmart,Futureshop,Zellers,ect)

I was just wondering if I go to say Futureshop or walmart the exact second it opens will the game be on the shelves on the 28th or is the game just arrive on the 28th?

TheRealDecoy · Apr 11, 2005, 07:07 AM // 07:07

As far as we know Guild Wars is slated for a global release on the 28th. This means that it will be available at stores around the world on the 28th.

Azargoth · Apr 11, 2005, 07:09 AM // 07:09

Ok thats sweet well if thats the case then I will be at futureshop the min it opens

Manderlock · Apr 11, 2005, 07:10 AM // 07:10

i wouldnt go to wal-mart though they are notorious for getting pc games 1-2 months late.

static deathbringer · Apr 11, 2005, 07:25 AM // 07:25

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Originally Posted by Manderlock

i wouldnt go to wal-mart though they are notorious for getting pc games 1-2 months late.

wal-mart is not carrying it yet, they mentioned carrying it near the end of may

Azargoth · Apr 11, 2005, 07:40 AM // 07:40

Yeah You guys are right walmart dosn't get everything on time but Just my luck futureshop is right next to walmart..

I have purchased quite a few things from futureshop and they seem ontime

Manderlock · Apr 11, 2005, 07:42 AM // 07:42

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Originally Posted by Azargoth

Yeah You guys are right walmart dosn't get everything on time but Just my luck futureshop is right next to walmart..

I have purchased quite a few things from futureshop and they seem ontime

well good luck in your gaming

o and btw i love your avtar

Azargoth · Apr 11, 2005, 07:44 AM // 07:44

Thanks there is a longer version of the avatar but I have yet to find it..

William of Orange · Apr 11, 2005, 01:09 PM // 13:09

Off topic real quick: Your avatar is just a snipet from the longer animation where the stick-figure guy continuously attacks an unknown object,and then we find out at the end that all that he was attacking was a stuck door, which then opens? I believe that's what it's from.

On topic: I never realized that Wal-Mart released new PC games later on than most other stores do. Not like I ever had any intentions of buying new releases from Wal-Mart anyway (Target normally cuts down on the MSRP by $10 on initial release), but that's still surprising considering how many people shop at Wal-Mart. Oh well...

Joysze · Apr 11, 2005, 02:19 PM // 14:19

That's good to know about Target. I always thought that games go on sale only after the 2nd week as a general rule. We don't go to WalMart unless we absolutely have to, and that's very, very rare.

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As far as we know Guild Wars is slated for a global release on the 28th. This means that it will be available at stores around the world on the 28th.

It'd be the April 28th North American time.

William of Orange · Apr 11, 2005, 02:32 PM // 14:32

Well, it's not always a given that Target will drop the price like that; it's just something I've noticed for a few of the more highly anticipated releases, especially for console games. I can't think of exactly which games were set $39.99 there, but it has been quite a few. I'm not sure about PC games though, since I hadn't gone out to buy a PC game in a long time, at least to get a decent one.

Loviatar · Apr 11, 2005, 04:47 PM // 16:47

considering the business model there may not be any appreciatable drop for some time if any

if they drop the price many people will hang back until the price drops to buy the next chapter and there goer 20-40 percent of possible income and operating expences

they are hoping high quality will be enough to hold onto and increase sales with each chapter

dropping prices goes against this

we will see

Armaio · Apr 11, 2005, 04:51 PM // 16:51

Canada does have ebgames...and they always have the games on time, so if anything else doesnt work you could always go there...

Apr 11, 2005, 07:06 AM // 07:06	#1
Azargoth Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Release Date Cont.. I know the release date is the 28th and I don't mean to spam or anything but does it mean the game is released only in USA? I live in Vancouver Canada and the stores we have are (Walmart,Futureshop,Zellers,ect) I was just wondering if I go to say Futureshop or walmart the exact second it opens will the game be on the shelves on the 28th or is the game just arrive on the 28th?

Apr 11, 2005, 07:09 AM // 07:09	#3
Azargoth Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Yipee Ok thats sweet well if thats the case then I will be at futureshop the min it opens

Apr 11, 2005, 07:40 AM // 07:40	#6
Azargoth Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I don't trust wal-mart either.. Yeah You guys are right walmart dosn't get everything on time but Just my luck futureshop is right next to walmart.. I have purchased quite a few things from futureshop and they seem ontime

Apr 11, 2005, 07:44 AM // 07:44	#8
Azargoth Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	thanks Thanks there is a longer version of the avatar but I have yet to find it..

Apr 11, 2005, 07:07 AM // 07:07	#2
TheRealDecoy Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Bay Area, CA Guild: The Cornerstone Profession: Mo/Me	As far as we know Guild Wars is slated for a global release on the 28th. This means that it will be available at stores around the world on the 28th.

Apr 11, 2005, 07:10 AM // 07:10	#4
Manderlock Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TX Guild: Crimson ScS Profession: W/N	i wouldnt go to wal-mart though they are notorious for getting pc games 1-2 months late.

Apr 11, 2005, 01:09 PM // 13:09	#9
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	Off topic real quick: Your avatar is just a snipet from the longer animation where the stick-figure guy continuously attacks an unknown object,and then we find out at the end that all that he was attacking was a stuck door, which then opens? I believe that's what it's from. On topic: I never realized that Wal-Mart released new PC games later on than most other stores do. Not like I ever had any intentions of buying new releases from Wal-Mart anyway (Target normally cuts down on the MSRP by $10 on initial release), but that's still surprising considering how many people shop at Wal-Mart. Oh well...

Apr 11, 2005, 02:32 PM // 14:32	#11
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	Well, it's not always a given that Target will drop the price like that; it's just something I've noticed for a few of the more highly anticipated releases, especially for console games. I can't think of exactly which games were set $39.99 there, but it has been quite a few. I'm not sure about PC games though, since I hadn't gone out to buy a PC game in a long time, at least to get a decent one.

Apr 11, 2005, 04:47 PM // 16:47	#12
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	considering the business model there may not be any appreciatable drop for some time if any if they drop the price many people will hang back until the price drops to buy the next chapter and there goer 20-40 percent of possible income and operating expences they are hoping high quality will be enough to hold onto and increase sales with each chapter dropping prices goes against this we will see

Apr 11, 2005, 04:51 PM // 16:51	#13
Armaio Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada	Canada does have ebgames...and they always have the games on time, so if anything else doesnt work you could always go there...