Guild Wars Guru

Eye of the North Delayed in New Zealand

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Mr.Deflok
Mr.Deflok
Frost Gate Guardian
• #1
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
Lady Lozza
Forge Runner
• #2
: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
Mr.Deflok
Frost Gate Guardian
• #3
If it ships to stores on Friday, it'll get there on Saturday. Fingers crossed!
U
Ultra Mega
Frost Gate Guardian
• #4
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.
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Darkhorse
Academy Page
• #5
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
Seissor
Jungle Guide
• #6
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
KingKryton
Krytan Explorer
• #7
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
Lady Lozza
Forge Runner
• #8
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
Mr.Deflok
Frost Gate Guardian
• #9
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
WinterSnowblind
Jungle Guide
• #10
You can't buy it from the Online store until it's actually released on the 31st.
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peterchen620
Ascalonian Squire
• #11
That is just great... I preordered my GWEN copy from EB games already... Oh well, let us just hope for the best.
ange1
ange1
Wilds Pathfinder
• #12
i thought nz gw cost heaps, it's actually cheap to buy in online store given the currency rate rgith now
fRag_Doll
fRag_Doll
Lion's Arch Merchant
• #13
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
Mr.Deflok
Frost Gate Guardian
• #14
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).
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Darkhorse
Academy Page
• #15
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.
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ozbrat
Ascalonian Squire
• #16
Just got the call in Canberra, they won't have in store until Monday
Lady Lozza
Lady Lozza
Forge Runner
• #17
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.
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Articubone
Frost Gate Guardian
• #18
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
Rhys
Frost Gate Guardian
• #19
Good thing I ordered via the in-game store (even if it did meant paying considerably more)...
Lady Lozza
Lady Lozza
Forge Runner
• #20
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.