question about buying the game - Guild Wars Forums

Shadow_Wolf · Apr 04, 2005, 05:31 AM // 05:31

i was curious if any1 knew what countries this game wil be available in, iit says that it will be sold at electronic boutique we have that in australia , however when i rang them up they told me they still havn't heard if they will be geting guild wars or not>.<, still not listed, they won't even preorder it for me-_-, and i can't preorder on website since i don't have credit card>.< but yeh me and my father really wanted to buy this game and start playing so if any1 has any information on whether it willbe out in australia or not that would be great!! thx

spiritofcat · Apr 04, 2005, 05:33 AM // 05:33

Arenanet have been finalising a deal with EB in the last couple of days, so it should get there eventually.
I ordered mine online, with a credit card, from www.GamesMarket.com.au and I received the preorder package in the mail the very next day, excelent service!

Nascent · Apr 04, 2005, 05:34 AM // 05:34

If you REALLY want the game, on time at that, your best bet might be ordering online.

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*Shakes fist at Spirit for beating him to it*

Pinky_Wolf · May 16, 2005, 05:43 PM // 17:43

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Originally Posted by Shadow_Wolf

i was curious if any1 knew what countries this game wil be available in, iit says that it will be sold at electronic boutique we have that in australia , however when i rang them up they told me they still havn't heard if they will be geting guild wars or not>.<, still not listed, they won't even preorder it for me-_-, and i can't preorder on website since i don't have credit card>.< but yeh me and my father really wanted to buy this game and start playing so if any1 has any information on whether it willbe out in australia or not that would be great!! thx

Hi honey >_< >_< im still trying to get this game bleh ;/ annoying...

Thomasuwoo · May 16, 2005, 05:46 PM // 17:46

EB are the only retailers supplying it in Australia. The other option is to download the client and purchase the key online but It's actually MORE expensive that way. Make a trip to your nearest EB to purchase.

When i purchased the game I quickly rushed home to try it out. I couldn't seem to get my key to work. It was then i realised that the date and time I could use the key was in a differnt time zone! Using truty google I found a worldwide time site and realised I couldn't play for another 2 hours 15 mintues and 27 secconds!

2 hours 15 minutes and 30 secconds later I was creating my first character still dumbfounded that Australia hadn't been forced to wait an extra month or two before being able to purchase.

Sekkira · May 16, 2005, 05:53 PM // 17:53

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Originally Posted by Thomasuwoo

EB are the only retailers supplying it in Australia. The other option is to download the client and purchase the key online but It's actually MORE expensive that way. Make a trip to your nearest EB to purchase.

I disagree. EB's selling it for $90 compared to buying the key off NCSoft for a little over $60.

Wolfie_ · May 22, 2005, 02:58 AM // 02:58

So can anyone report having actually seen a box of Guild Wars on an EB Games (Australia) shop shelf?

Also, what's EB Games (Aust) web site? Tried www.ebgames.com.au and www.electronicsboutique.com.au and both came up as doamin not found, even www.ebgames.com didn't seem to provide a link to the australian site (store locator only provide geographical address), I want to check if they have stock before I drive out to the local shop (and on dial-up so can't phone them without disconnecting). Surely they have a web site?

Pinky_Wolf · May 23, 2005, 10:09 AM // 10:09

i got the game now XD ;p my name is Pinky Wolf at there

shinseikaze · May 23, 2005, 10:51 AM // 10:51

I pre-ordered a copy from EB at got it on April 28th........^_^..........Sydney Australia

Great to see finally more Australians............

Apr 04, 2005, 05:31 AM // 05:31	#1
Shadow_Wolf Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sydney	question about buying the game i was curious if any1 knew what countries this game wil be available in, iit says that it will be sold at electronic boutique we have that in australia , however when i rang them up they told me they still havn't heard if they will be geting guild wars or not>.<, still not listed, they won't even preorder it for me-_-, and i can't preorder on website since i don't have credit card>.< but yeh me and my father really wanted to buy this game and start playing so if any1 has any information on whether it willbe out in australia or not that would be great!! thx

May 16, 2005, 05:46 PM // 17:46	#5
Thomasuwoo Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Guild: Savior Of Souls Profession: W/E	EB are the only retailers supplying it in Australia. The other option is to download the client and purchase the key online but It's actually MORE expensive that way. Make a trip to your nearest EB to purchase. When i purchased the game I quickly rushed home to try it out. I couldn't seem to get my key to work. It was then i realised that the date and time I could use the key was in a differnt time zone! Using truty google I found a worldwide time site and realised I couldn't play for another 2 hours 15 mintues and 27 secconds! 2 hours 15 minutes and 30 secconds later I was creating my first character still dumbfounded that Australia hadn't been forced to wait an extra month or two before being able to purchase. Last edited by Thomasuwoo; May 16, 2005 at 05:50 PM // 17:50.. Reason: Opps need to add more!

May 22, 2005, 02:58 AM // 02:58	#7
Wolfie_ Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Guild: Wizardry Players Guild	So can anyone report having actually seen a box of Guild Wars on an EB Games (Australia) shop shelf? Also, what's EB Games (Aust) web site? Tried www.ebgames.com.au and www.electronicsboutique.com.au and both came up as doamin not found, even www.ebgames.com didn't seem to provide a link to the australian site (store locator only provide geographical address), I want to check if they have stock before I drive out to the local shop (and on dial-up so can't phone them without disconnecting). Surely they have a web site? Last edited by Wolfie_; May 22, 2005 at 03:00 AM // 03:00..

Apr 04, 2005, 05:33 AM // 05:33	#2
spiritofcat Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Order of the Sanguine Dragon [OSD] Profession: E/Mo	Arenanet have been finalising a deal with EB in the last couple of days, so it should get there eventually. I ordered mine online, with a credit card, from www.GamesMarket.com.au and I received the preorder package in the mail the very next day, excelent service!

Apr 04, 2005, 05:34 AM // 05:34	#3
Nascent Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Guild: The Shi Mai	If you REALLY want the game, on time at that, your best bet might be ordering online. Edit Shakes fist at Spirit for beating him to it

May 23, 2005, 10:09 AM // 10:09	#8
Pinky_Wolf Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	i got the game now XD ;p my name is Pinky Wolf at there

May 23, 2005, 10:51 AM // 10:51	#9
shinseikaze Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dark Side Of The Force Profession: E/Mo	I pre-ordered a copy from EB at got it on April 28th........^_^..........Sydney Australia Great to see finally more Australians............