Curse

Mr.Deflok · Aug 30, 2007, 03:40 AM // 03:40

I know this'll only apply to New Zealander's but I think there's enough of them around here to justify posting this:
http://www.nzgamer.com/news-all-1963

As a New Zealander, I'm pretty bummed, hopefully it makes it for Saturday, as I'd really like to be able to play in time with others (and during the weekend!).

Lady Lozza · Aug 30, 2007, 03:49 AM // 03:49

:S That isn't good news... Do they deliver stock Saturdays? I know they don't in Australia, which is why if it doesn't make it out tomorrow we won't get it till next week.

Mr.Deflok · Aug 30, 2007, 03:50 AM // 03:50

If it ships to stores on Friday, it'll get there on Saturday. Fingers crossed!

Ultra Mega · Aug 30, 2007, 04:09 AM // 04:09

I'm a New Zealander and I'm just getting it in the online store. So much more reliable than the retailers here. If you have a credit card I suggest doing the same.

Darkhorse · Aug 30, 2007, 04:15 AM // 04:15

Previous editions were always available a few days in advance in EB. Still, even if the online store is more expensive, the extra cost is worth it for additional content, and everything in the box just got released online as .pdfs.

Seissor · Aug 30, 2007, 04:40 AM // 04:40

annoying yes, but it's only a 2-3 day wait tops. hopefully its like most games and actually arrives early so it can go on the shelf by sat.

KingKryton · Aug 30, 2007, 04:49 AM // 04:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultra Mega

I'm a New Zealander and I'm just getting it in the online store. So much more reliable than the retailers here. If you have a credit card I suggest doing the same.

same. if you dont have a credit card you can always goto the post shop and get a prezzy card. basically a visa with credit

Lady Lozza · Aug 30, 2007, 04:55 AM // 04:55

King, I wonder how many don't buy online because of lack of credit card, and others don't want to buy because of possible system (cleint) crashes during rush hour for the game

Of course then there is the box factor.

I can't get through to the article - work filters, what reason was given for the delay?

Mr.Deflok · Aug 30, 2007, 06:01 AM // 06:01

I thought about buying it from the in-game store but there doesn't seem to be an option there. Maybe because I've already added my GWEN bonus disc key?

The reason was a shipping error.

WinterSnowblind · Aug 30, 2007, 06:40 AM // 06:40

You can't buy it from the Online store until it's actually released on the 31st.

peterchen620 · Aug 30, 2007, 06:42 AM // 06:42

That is just great... I preordered my GWEN copy from EB games already...

Oh well, let us just hope for the best.

ange1 · Aug 30, 2007, 07:00 AM // 07:00

i thought nz gw cost heaps, it's actually cheap to buy in online store given the currency rate rgith now

fRag_Doll · Aug 30, 2007, 07:01 AM // 07:01

I went to my EB (Brisbane) today to check for possible delays and was told about the screw up. The guy I usually deal with assured me that GW:EN will arrive tomorrow morning, but I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

Mr.Deflok · Aug 30, 2007, 07:13 AM // 07:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ange1

i thought nz gw cost heaps, it's actually cheap to buy in online store given the currency rate rgith now

Nah, it's cheaper. But I'm willing to pay a few dollars extra if I can't get the game by Saturday (which is Friday night in the US).

Darkhorse · Aug 30, 2007, 07:42 AM // 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by ange1

i thought nz gw cost heaps, it's actually cheap to buy in online store given the currency rate rgith now

Would be if the store didn't charge in Euros. Unfortunately the fact that we're about as far from Europe as you can get didn't make a difference.

Better than Australia I guess, for some reason they're charged in UK pounds.

ozbrat · Aug 30, 2007, 07:44 AM // 07:44

Just got the call in Canberra, they won't have in store until Monday

Lady Lozza · Aug 30, 2007, 07:50 AM // 07:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by fRag_Doll

I went to my EB (Brisbane) today to check for possible delays and was told about the screw up. The guy I usually deal with assured me that GW:EN will arrive tomorrow morning, but I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

fRag, which store? I heard absolutely nothing from the Queen's Plaza store about this only that they "weren't allowed to sell it before tomorrow".

If it isn't instore tomorrow, we won't have it till Monday, possibly Tuesday.

Articubone · Aug 30, 2007, 08:42 AM // 08:42

I just came back from a trip to the EB in Bondi (Sydney) and yes, delayed there as well. The guy said it applies to all EB stores in Sydney at the very least, but judging from the posts here I guess it's the entire Aus/NZ region...
Apparently they're doing their very best to still get it in tomorrow, but no guarantees whatsoever.

Why are we so neglected.

Rhys · Aug 30, 2007, 08:55 AM // 08:55

Good thing I ordered via the in-game store (even if it did meant paying considerably more)...

Lady Lozza · Aug 30, 2007, 08:59 AM // 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Articubone

I just came back from a trip to the EB in Bondi (Sydney) and yes, delayed there as well. The guy said it applies to all EB stores in Sydney at the very least, but judging from the posts here I guess it's the entire Aus/NZ region...
Apparently they're doing their very best to still get it in tomorrow, but no guarantees whatsoever.

Why are we so neglected.

Possibly because to NCSoft and EB we are not a large enough market share. NSW, QLD and WA are confirmed delays from players I know ingame. Since I'm pretty sure EB HQ (main distro centre) is Sydney I'd say it is doubtful that we will have it tomorrow.