Guild Wars Eye of the North prerelease - Guild Wars Forums

Age · Jun 26, 2007, 09:32 AM // 09:32

Guild Wars Eye of the North prerelease coming the end of August31,2007

Look here and see

I was hoping for the specs.I hope it stays the same as Nightfall does and it isn't upped more than that.

RbX · Jun 26, 2007, 09:39 AM // 09:39

its not official..therefore not real

Roshi_ikkyu · Jun 26, 2007, 10:26 AM // 10:26

I know EB games just adds prices and release dates to have answers for customers.

Sadly it's not offical

JeniM · Jun 26, 2007, 10:27 AM // 10:27

wow a rip off too
If you got money to throw away order it but my advice is shop around

Big_Iron · Jun 26, 2007, 11:26 AM // 11:26

Amazon has the expansion release set for Aug. 31. I know, I know. Unless you hear it from ANet, it's not official.

pamelf · Jun 26, 2007, 12:59 PM // 12:59

Well you can pre-order whether that's the date or not. You don't need to pay for it immediately, just put down a deposit, therefore you'll just pay whatever the price is when it comes out, not necessarily what's quoted to begin with.

I've pre-ordered from EB's here in Melbourne, and they said that if a CE is announced I can upgrade to that, and if any pre-release bonuses come out I'll get them as well.

Seriously, there's no harm in pre-ordering. It just means your guaranteed a copy when it comes out, whether it is before, after, or on that date.

MrFuzzles · Jun 26, 2007, 01:18 PM // 13:18

Stores will add random dates if there is no official one. It's common practice.

Exactly why, I've no idea. Maybe it's just policy that all their products must have a date, and obviously they want to have future products available for preorder as soon as possible, so they just slap something on there.

I know I ordered a game in 2002 that was set for release in 2004, and got cancelled earlier this year. The preorder is still standing (release date 2008), and I'm keeping it up just for shits and giggles. My friend actually paid for his duke nukem forever preorder in like 1998 or something.

So, yeah, like people said above; it's not official until it's official.

jammerpa · Jun 26, 2007, 03:25 PM // 15:25

Here's an even stranger one lol:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Guild-Wars-E.../dp/B000Q5FVOE

UK Amazon : "Availability: This item will be released on August 6, 2007. Pre-order now! Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk."

I highly doubt that the UK would get this 3 1/2 weeks before the US.

On another note... Google'ing GW:EN pre-orders brings up actual ordering pages from fry's.com and newegg.com. These 2 huge online electronics retailers have no reason to put these up for pre-order if they didn't get some type of information from Ncsoft. Add that to the information that Gaile said an announcement was coming very soon and I'd say that August 31 was a pretty solid date for GW:EN release.

prism2525 · Jun 26, 2007, 03:44 PM // 15:44

So far I've heard 30th September (Play.com), 31st August, 6th August...
6 August??

wow, could they move it to the 5th so I can have it as a Birthday present? Please? Pretty please?

At this rate we'll arrive to: "GW:EN will be released TOMORROW!!! Pre-order now to avoid disappointment!"

EDIT: Just checked Play and saw they've changed it to 31st August too. I don't know if any info is leaking from Anet but it does appear to be August...

______________________________________________

Also, please note that Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com (which I take it are the same company) have different release dates! (6 and 31st August respectively)

Newegg.com are the best though: already Out Of Stock.

FalconDance · Jun 26, 2007, 04:37 PM // 16:37

I thought the list price for Gw:EN was slated to be a bit lower due to the expansionary nature (i.e. not a "full" game). Was I mistaken? At Amazon, the list price is at $49.99, the same as the other GW games were when released. (Yeah, I saw the 'sale' price, but list is still the same.)

~Falcon

Neo Nugget · Jun 26, 2007, 06:06 PM // 18:06

if thats the case then im betting amazon has a release date that they picked out of a hat

Yichi · Jun 26, 2007, 06:10 PM // 18:10

I was talking to Gamestop at teh mall close to my house. They have the release date from NCSoft as being August 31st. I already reserved my copy

Mister_Smiley · Jun 26, 2007, 06:16 PM // 18:16

Well if the are true to there word and such then you gotta beleve the date for Aug 31st at the latest since thats a fryday in Q3, but since its not offical from there website i would to say that we should wait and see till then.

Kos Luftar · Jun 26, 2007, 06:17 PM // 18:17

Since ANET is going to be at Penny Arcade which happens around August 23rd I belive, I doubt the game will be released in August, probably September 28, they seem to like releasing them on the 28th!

Mister_Smiley · Jun 26, 2007, 06:29 PM // 18:29

That is true, but then Anet should come out and tell everyone that they messed up and Q3 was wrong and its now sometime Q4, which will most likey piss off alot of people, well just have to wait and see. Won't we.

baz777 · Jun 26, 2007, 06:50 PM // 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Age

Guild Wars Eye of the North prerelease coming the end of August31,2007

Oh, goodie.

It???s my birthday on the 30th so I can get it with my birthday money.

You???d never believe I was 48 next birthday, would you!

Age · Jun 26, 2007, 08:12 PM // 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by RbX

its not official..therefore not real

It may not be official yet but it is real as all the stores are putting their orders in.I wanted to find out the specs of it for the most part.

Mr. G · Jun 26, 2007, 08:30 PM // 20:30

/mod face

DAMMIT AGE!

its not official, /bitchslap

... nah really, looks like this could be it, so far its all looking great

-Disclaimer-
I am not a mod, I am misrepresenting the mods, the mods do not bitchslap the forum go'ers.....at least not in public ^^

LifeInfusion · Jun 26, 2007, 08:33 PM // 20:33

Not to be cynical or w/e, but what is the point in preordering if there is no preorder pack or release date? They haven't released the details on whatever different versions (if there are) they are making.

JeniM · Jun 26, 2007, 10:26 PM // 22:26

The point of preordering even if theres no bonuses is : It beats walking to the shops in the hammering British rain

Jun 26, 2007, 09:32 AM // 09:32	#1
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	Guild Wars Eye of the North prerelease Guild Wars Eye of the North prerelease coming the end of August31,2007 Look here and see I was hoping for the specs.I hope it stays the same as Nightfall does and it isn't upped more than that.

Jun 26, 2007, 03:25 PM // 15:25	#8
jammerpa Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny FLA Guild: Omega Knights Profession: N/Me	Here's an even stranger one lol: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Guild-Wars-E.../dp/B000Q5FVOE UK Amazon : "Availability: This item will be released on August 6, 2007. Pre-order now! Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk." I highly doubt that the UK would get this 3 1/2 weeks before the US. On another note... Google'ing GW:EN pre-orders brings up actual ordering pages from fry's.com and newegg.com. These 2 huge online electronics retailers have no reason to put these up for pre-order if they didn't get some type of information from Ncsoft. Add that to the information that Gaile said an announcement was coming very soon and I'd say that August 31 was a pretty solid date for GW:EN release. Last edited by jammerpa; Jun 26, 2007 at 03:36 PM // 15:36..

Jun 26, 2007, 03:44 PM // 15:44	#9
prism2525 Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Among dead bodies. Guild: The Republic of Sky Pirates Profession: E/	So far I've heard 30th September (Play.com), 31st August, 6th August... 6 August?? wow, could they move it to the 5th so I can have it as a Birthday present? Please? Pretty please? At this rate we'll arrive to: "GW:EN will be released TOMORROW!!! Pre-order now to avoid disappointment!" EDIT: Just checked Play and saw they've changed it to 31st August too. I don't know if any info is leaking from Anet but it does appear to be August... ______________________________________________ Also, please note that Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com (which I take it are the same company) have different release dates! (6 and 31st August respectively) Newegg.com are the best though: already Out Of Stock. Last edited by prism2525; Jun 26, 2007 at 04:06 PM // 16:06..

Jun 26, 2007, 06:16 PM // 18:16	#13
Mister_Smiley Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006	offical date Well if the are true to there word and such then you gotta beleve the date for Aug 31st at the latest since thats a fryday in Q3, but since its not offical from there website i would to say that we should wait and see till then.

Jun 26, 2007, 09:39 AM // 09:39	#2
RbX Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Devils Dark Destiny Profession: W/E	its not official..therefore not real

Jun 26, 2007, 10:26 AM // 10:26	#3
Roshi_ikkyu Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2006 Profession: Mo/W	I know EB games just adds prices and release dates to have answers for customers. Sadly it's not offical

Jun 26, 2007, 10:27 AM // 10:27	#4
JeniM Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Profession: W/E	wow a rip off too If you got money to throw away order it but my advice is shop around

Jun 26, 2007, 11:26 AM // 11:26	#5
Big_Iron Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Edge Guild: Tormented Weapons [emo]	Amazon has the expansion release set for Aug. 31. I know, I know. Unless you hear it from ANet, it's not official.

Jun 26, 2007, 12:59 PM // 12:59	#6
pamelf Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Lost Templars [LoTe] Profession: Me/Mo	Well you can pre-order whether that's the date or not. You don't need to pay for it immediately, just put down a deposit, therefore you'll just pay whatever the price is when it comes out, not necessarily what's quoted to begin with. I've pre-ordered from EB's here in Melbourne, and they said that if a CE is announced I can upgrade to that, and if any pre-release bonuses come out I'll get them as well. Seriously, there's no harm in pre-ordering. It just means your guaranteed a copy when it comes out, whether it is before, after, or on that date.

Jun 26, 2007, 01:18 PM // 13:18	#7
MrFuzzles Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norway Profession: D/	Stores will add random dates if there is no official one. It's common practice. Exactly why, I've no idea. Maybe it's just policy that all their products must have a date, and obviously they want to have future products available for preorder as soon as possible, so they just slap something on there. I know I ordered a game in 2002 that was set for release in 2004, and got cancelled earlier this year. The preorder is still standing (release date 2008), and I'm keeping it up just for shits and giggles. My friend actually paid for his duke nukem forever preorder in like 1998 or something. So, yeah, like people said above; it's not official until it's official.

Jun 26, 2007, 04:37 PM // 16:37	#10
FalconDance Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ...deep within the sylvan splendor... Guild: Order of the Migrating Coconuts [ALBA]	I thought the list price for Gw:EN was slated to be a bit lower due to the expansionary nature (i.e. not a "full" game). Was I mistaken? At Amazon, the list price is at $49.99, the same as the other GW games were when released. (Yeah, I saw the 'sale' price, but list is still the same.) ~Falcon

Jun 26, 2007, 06:06 PM // 18:06	#11
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	if thats the case then im betting amazon has a release date that they picked out of a hat

Jun 26, 2007, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#12
Yichi Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Guild Hall, Vent, Guesting, PvE, or the occasional HA match... Guild: Dark Alley [dR]	I was talking to Gamestop at teh mall close to my house. They have the release date from NCSoft as being August 31st. I already reserved my copy

Jun 26, 2007, 06:17 PM // 18:17	#14
Kos Luftar Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Guild: Scars Meadows Profession: W/Mo	Since ANET is going to be at Penny Arcade which happens around August 23rd I belive, I doubt the game will be released in August, probably September 28, they seem to like releasing them on the 28th!

Jun 26, 2007, 06:29 PM // 18:29	#15
Mister_Smiley Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006	That is true, but then Anet should come out and tell everyone that they messed up and Q3 was wrong and its now sometime Q4, which will most likey piss off alot of people, well just have to wait and see. Won't we.

Jun 26, 2007, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#18
Mr. G Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. Wales Profession: Mo/Me	/mod face DAMMIT AGE! its not official, /bitchslap ... nah really, looks like this could be it, so far its all looking great -Disclaimer- I am not a mod, I am misrepresenting the mods, the mods do not bitchslap the forum go'ers.....at least not in public ^^

Jun 26, 2007, 08:33 PM // 20:33	#19
LifeInfusion Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: in the midline Profession: E/Mo	Not to be cynical or w/e, but what is the point in preordering if there is no preorder pack or release date? They haven't released the details on whatever different versions (if there are) they are making.

Jun 26, 2007, 10:26 PM // 22:26	#20
JeniM Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Profession: W/E	The point of preordering even if theres no bonuses is : It beats walking to the shops in the hammering British rain