Pre-release box not in stores?
Sir Green Aluminum
I went to Ebgames to check on the 20th and today to check if they had the pre-order box for Eye of the North and they did'nt have it. They said alot of people were asking them about it too. The people at this store are'nt idiots that work there just cause either, they actually know games. Anyone get the pre-release box yet or was the transport attacked? I'm in the U.S by the way.
Age
Give them time Laddy as it ain't the 31st yet and it not coming at warp speed and not on impluse either laddy.It is coming at maneuvering thrusters only.If it came any faster it would shake the world of Tyria apart I swear.
What prelease means is that you pay $5. and when it comes in store you get a call and get it before those who didn't pay for it through prerelease.
What prelease means is that you pay $5. and when it comes in store you get a call and get it before those who didn't pay for it through prerelease.
Chronos the Defiler
no, actually the prerelease is seperate, and you get it right away, allows you early access to the sneak peak as well as some other crap. you are thinking of just reserving a copy of EotN. Pre-release pack came out on the 20th.
But alas, it is also true that the EBgames in my area has also not recieved the pack, i pre-ordered EotN, and am hoping I can go back and pick up a pre-release pack as well.
But alas, it is also true that the EBgames in my area has also not recieved the pack, i pre-ordered EotN, and am hoping I can go back and pick up a pre-release pack as well.
Thunder79
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Originally Posted by Sir Green Aluminum
or was the transport attacked?
LOL...by what? rabid GW fanbois?
...retail stores take time to get preorder boxes...the only thing you can count on being in store on the release date is that actual game...(unless of course there's supply problems...)
with preorder boxes there's simply no rush for them to get them. The only date they worry about for those is the release date for the actual game.
oh yeah...they aren't likely to get shipments of product during a weekend...if I'm not mistaken the majority of their shipments come via UPS from their distributor...so it'll arrive on a weekday.
don't check back more often than every few days...it'll get there when it gets there...I suggest you just call them instead of actually making the trip down there.
you got till the 24th of August (the start of the sneak peek I believe)...more than a month away.
LOL...by what? rabid GW fanbois?
...retail stores take time to get preorder boxes...the only thing you can count on being in store on the release date is that actual game...(unless of course there's supply problems...)
with preorder boxes there's simply no rush for them to get them. The only date they worry about for those is the release date for the actual game.
oh yeah...they aren't likely to get shipments of product during a weekend...if I'm not mistaken the majority of their shipments come via UPS from their distributor...so it'll arrive on a weekday.
don't check back more often than every few days...it'll get there when it gets there...I suggest you just call them instead of actually making the trip down there.
you got till the 24th of August (the start of the sneak peek I believe)...more than a month away.
Arren Knez
usually new games and movies are shipped on monday and arrive retailers on tuesday because the pre order box was officially release on a friday it could be that they havent been shipped to retailers until today
Mystic Cobra
Called at my local EBgames - Nothing
Called at another local game shop - Nothing
Finaly bought it in in-game store.
Called at another local game shop - Nothing
Finaly bought it in in-game store.
Narcikkan Grey
I work at EBGames as well, and we've not received our shipment yet. Arren Knez: while you bring up a very good point, EBGames actually receives new shipments almost every day of the week. Because of this, I was a little disappointed myself. We've already had people come in looking for it because the official Guild Wars website states that it can be purchased at Gamestop/EBGames retailers. Hopefully we'll get them in by tomorrow, at the least.
aaje vhanli
Same thing in my area. I called over 7 GameStop/EBGames locations.
Of course, 5/7 of the people I spoke with had absolutely no clue what I was talking about and convinced themselves that I wanted to know the released date for GW:EN. -_-;;
Of course, 5/7 of the people I spoke with had absolutely no clue what I was talking about and convinced themselves that I wanted to know the released date for GW:EN. -_-;;
Mister_Smiley
Went to fry's fryday and gess what, they had atleast 30+ boxes.
Chronos the Defiler
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Originally Posted by Narcikkan Grey
I work at EBGames as well, and we've not received our shipment yet. Arren Knez: while you bring up a very good point, EBGames actually receives new shipments almost every day of the week. Because of this, I was a little disappointed myself. We've already had people come in looking for it because the official Guild Wars website states that it can be purchased at Gamestop/EBGames retailers. Hopefully we'll get them in by tomorrow, at the least.
Does that mean you can answer my question?
Is the pre-release pack completely seperate? Because i pre-ordere EotN when i went there....can i singularly purchase the pack or would it have been added onto the charge for my EotN (payed all up front)
Is the pre-release pack completely seperate? Because i pre-ordere EotN when i went there....can i singularly purchase the pack or would it have been added onto the charge for my EotN (payed all up front)
sindex
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Originally Posted by Mister_Smiley
Went to fry's fryday and gess what, they had atleast 30+ boxes.
Did they, I called up Fry’s on friday and they say they did not have it in? Those crafty goons, leading me away from my prize; probably will be $10 though.
Mister_Smiley
yep it was 10$, so i passed it up and got from the guild wars store. No CE no point in haveing boxes.
HKSdivision
Friday I checked at Best Buy, GameStop and Circuit City but none had it out on shelves yet so today I went back to GameStop and asked the cashier if they have the pre-order pack yet, he looked around and found nothing but said that they'll probably get it in a few weeks so I'll check back with them later.
Lonesamurai
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Originally Posted by Mister_Smiley
yep it was 10$, so i passed it up and got from the guild wars store. No CE no point in haveing boxes.
especially with a lil (and as Gaile put it) useless 16 page manual and as we know will be useless DvD that will have an already outdated due to updates client and maybe a couple of videos...
yeah, Bonus Mission pack over 16 page manual and crappy DvD
yeah, Bonus Mission pack over 16 page manual and crappy DvD
mr_stealth
Back when Nightfall first went up for pre-order I ordered my copy from EBgames' website(CE+pre-order pack) on the day the pre-order pack was released. I didnt get the pre-order box untill maybe a week or so (two weeks tops) before the game release date. But they did email the pre-order key code to me just a few hours after I placed the order. IIRC, EBgames.com charges a small amount($5?) for the pre-order pack when you place the order, and charges the rest(minus the $5~) when they ship the actual game box.
The same thing happened when I pre-ordered a box copy of GW:EN for my 2nd account on Friday. Shortly after, I got an email with the pre-order bonus key. I may not have the box right away, but I do already have access to pre-order weapons and preview weekend just like on my main account that has pre-order from in-game store.
The same thing happened when I pre-ordered a box copy of GW:EN for my 2nd account on Friday. Shortly after, I got an email with the pre-order bonus key. I may not have the box right away, but I do already have access to pre-order weapons and preview weekend just like on my main account that has pre-order from in-game store.
Mindtrust
was at the local mall on saturday and there i saw a couple of hundred pre-order boxes 
so it's out in Sweden.
MirageMaster
strange, here in hungary i found preorder but they put the price on the whole expansion on it.24 euros.... still better then 40 euros in game store price.
Ferret
Game in the UK have it for sale...at £1.99 each. Cheaper than the GW on-line store price.
Ferret.
Ferret.
kyrasantae
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Originally Posted by Chronos the Defiler
no, actually the prerelease is seperate, and you get it right away, allows you early access to the sneak peak as well as some other crap. you are thinking of just reserving a copy of EotN. Pre-release pack came out on the 20th.
But alas, it is also true that the EBgames in my area has also not recieved the pack, i pre-ordered EotN, and am hoping I can go back and pick up a pre-release pack as well. Hey, let me know when you get it - I'm in Calgary too but I can't pre-order the game here since I move to Edmonton either Aug.31 or Sep.1 (not in my control), so I hope I can buy it separately...
I visited the local EB Games store on Friday and they had no idea what I was talking about either.
But alas, it is also true that the EBgames in my area has also not recieved the pack, i pre-ordered EotN, and am hoping I can go back and pick up a pre-release pack as well. Hey, let me know when you get it - I'm in Calgary too but I can't pre-order the game here since I move to Edmonton either Aug.31 or Sep.1 (not in my control), so I hope I can buy it separately...
I visited the local EB Games store on Friday and they had no idea what I was talking about either.
stiffler
FYI nothing in Australian EB's either
stiffler
FYI nothing in Australian EB's either
WinterSnowblind
I had problems finding it in the UK. I hear certain GAME stores were selling them, but none where I live. I finally gave up and just ordered it from the ingame store. A little more expensive but oh well.
Jecht Scye
Nothing at my local EB games yet. They said like 15 people ask about it a day.
captain_carter
Surely the individual stores are responsible in some way for obtaining them? either somone has to ask 'central' to send them some, or order them from some kind of distributer. Ncsoft aren't just going to send them to every place that sells games and hope they get paid.
If noone who works at that store knows anything about it I wouldn't get my hopes up that they'll eventually get them.
If they didn't know about it several weeks before the release then they probably won't get them for a while yet, which could explain why many stores are still waiting for delivery
If noone who works at that store knows anything about it I wouldn't get my hopes up that they'll eventually get them.
If they didn't know about it several weeks before the release then they probably won't get them for a while yet, which could explain why many stores are still waiting for delivery
X Salvation X
Checked my local GameStop today, the guy at least knew what I was talking about, but he said they didn't receive any, and he had no idea why. Then went to EBGames, they had no idea either. Then for some reason i checked Wal-Mart, they thought I was talking about WarCraft somehow...
Firebaall
I called EB game's Canadian headquarters. The fellow on the phone tracked down the shippment info. They were shipped out to Canadian stores on Friday.
Expect them on the shelves on the 24th or 25th. Just a heads up, for some fellow Canucks.
Expect them on the shelves on the 24th or 25th. Just a heads up, for some fellow Canucks.
genjyo_sanzo
I called EB Games/Gamestop's 800 customer service number. The guy I talked to was saying that they hadn't received them yet, but they had been expecting to receive the pre-release packs between July 26th-August 1st.
*sigh* Believe I'm very annoyed by this too, and I told them I only give them my business because they're bundling the pre-release pack and the game together and saving me some money.
Still, they better have those pre-release packs before the Sneak Peek event or I'll be a very angry person with no choice but to buy a separate pre-release pack from the online store
*sigh* Believe I'm very annoyed by this too, and I told them I only give them my business because they're bundling the pre-release pack and the game together and saving me some money.
Still, they better have those pre-release packs before the Sneak Peek event or I'll be a very angry person with no choice but to buy a separate pre-release pack from the online store
Wiggly W00
Just got back from the local game store in my city and they had the Bonus packs for £1.99 which is cheaper than the online store. www.game.co.uk or visit your local store.
Jongo River
Posted elsewhere, but I'll repeat it here: Amazon.co.uk, Gameplay.co.uk and hmv.co.uk are offering a free email code for the bonus pack, when you order the game from them - they're all charging around £17.99.
They all also have free shipping options, though obviously there's a (small) risk of not having the game when it goes live.
They all also have free shipping options, though obviously there's a (small) risk of not having the game when it goes live.
Lyssa Rowan Tree
Amazon.co.uk have now updated their GW:EN page to include the line:
Order this game and we'll send you a Guild Wars Eye of the North Pre-release Bonus Pack.
So seems the availability is slowly growing.
Order this game and we'll send you a Guild Wars Eye of the North Pre-release Bonus Pack.
So seems the availability is slowly growing.
neooki
Nothing at my EB er Gamestop now games either, though they said that they would call when it arrives, hopefully it arrives, it better arrive.
Jebus
I ordered it in my local computer shop, even though it's not listed on their website. They called me yesterday, and I got it today.
Purrrty box!
Purrrty box!
Thibor
One day I'll learn. I pre-ordered two copies of GW:EN from Gamestop. I just called and they still have no clue when the preorder kits will come in. Very frustrating when they give you that "what's that" look.
sellars
I called EB Games in Vancouver/Brentwood Mall in Canada yesterday and they told me they will have the Pre-release Pack by the end of the week. They encouraged me to call every day of the week. Called them today, nothing yet 
Sujoy
Oh yeah, I've been calling EB Games in Montreal and they all told me to call every day of the week, because they are expecting them by the end of the week. But one of the clerks said ""Sir, I'm not even sure if we are going to get them... we haven't heard from the distributor"
That remark keeps haunting, maybe he's just clueless?
That remark keeps haunting, maybe he's just clueless?
LifeInfusion
Nope not at the Gamestop nearest me (in New York City).
Also, the Gamestop clerk gave me an attitude when I asked if I could get the box (when it arrives) and not preorder seeing how it is a prerelease and not a preorder box. Basically he said that "you have to preorder" to get it.
I'm not preordering like last time with Nightfall, but I want the prerelease box for the Sneak Peek Weekend. There's no incentive when there's no Collector's edition.
Also, the Gamestop clerk gave me an attitude when I asked if I could get the box (when it arrives) and not preorder seeing how it is a prerelease and not a preorder box. Basically he said that "you have to preorder" to get it.
I'm not preordering like last time with Nightfall, but I want the prerelease box for the Sneak Peek Weekend. There's no incentive when there's no Collector's edition.
HKSdivision
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Originally Posted by X Salvation X
Checked my local GameStop today, the guy at least knew what I was talking about, but he said they didn't receive any, and he had no idea why. Then went to EBGames, they had no idea either. Then for some reason i checked Wal-Mart, they thought I was talking about WarCraft somehow...
lol, that War Craft part reminded me of the store clerk at my local GameStop when I asked him if they have the GW:EotN pre-release pack yet, his response was "Gears of War came out like a year ago...." I was like no, I said Guild Wars!
I'll probably give GameStop a call later this week to see if they have the pre-release box yet.
I'll probably give GameStop a call later this week to see if they have the pre-release box yet.
Age
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Originally Posted by Firebaall
I called EB game's Canadian headquarters. The fellow on the phone tracked down the shippment info. They were shipped out to Canadian stores on Friday.
Expect them on the shelves on the 24th or 25th. Just a heads up, for some fellow Canucks. Thanks I was beginning to wonder as I checked most stores even Future Shop.
Expect them on the shelves on the 24th or 25th. Just a heads up, for some fellow Canucks. Thanks I was beginning to wonder as I checked most stores even Future Shop.
aaje vhanli
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Originally Posted by neooki
Nothing at my EB er Gamestop now games either, though they said that they would call when it arrives, hopefully it arrives, it better arrive.
I pre-ordered at GameStop and they said they would call when the pre-release box arrived. I was also told to try calling in the morning to speak with the manager since he's apparently the only guy who works there who knows anything about PC games.
The employee explained that the individual stores would most likely receive the pre-release boxes based on pre-orders rather than prior to people pre-ordering the game itself.
The employee explained that the individual stores would most likely receive the pre-release boxes based on pre-orders rather than prior to people pre-ordering the game itself.
Mr.Deflok
Nothing in New Zealand, wonder if we'll even get it.