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!).
Eye of the North Delayed in New Zealand
Mr.Deflok
Lady Lozza
: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
If it ships to stores on Friday, it'll get there on Saturday. Fingers crossed!
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.
Darkhorse
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
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
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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
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?
I can't get through to the article - work filters, what reason was given for the delay?
Mr.Deflok
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.
The reason was a shipping error.
WinterSnowblind
You can't buy it from the Online store until it's actually released on the 31st.
peterchen620
That is just great... I preordered my GWEN copy from EB games already... Oh well, let us just hope for the best.
ange1
i thought nz gw cost heaps, it's actually cheap to buy in online store given the currency rate rgith now
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.
Mr.Deflok
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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
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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.
Better than Australia I guess, for some reason they're charged in UK pounds.
ozbrat
Just got the call in Canberra, they won't have in store until Monday
Lady Lozza
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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.
If it isn't instore tomorrow, we won't have it till Monday, possibly Tuesday.
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.
Apparently they're doing their very best to still get it in tomorrow, but no guarantees whatsoever.
Why are we so neglected.
Rhys
Good thing I ordered via the in-game store (even if it did meant paying considerably more)...
Lady Lozza
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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.
Apparently they're doing their very best to still get it in tomorrow, but no guarantees whatsoever.
Why are we so neglected.
fRag_Doll
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Originally Posted by Lady Lozza
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. Strathpine store Loz, but I just got a call from my guy there and he told me he was given incorrect information, and the boxs will not arrive untill Monday.
"International shipping delay" is the official word from EB Australia.
If it isn't instore tomorrow, we won't have it till Monday, possibly Tuesday. Strathpine store Loz, but I just got a call from my guy there and he told me he was given incorrect information, and the boxs will not arrive untill Monday.
"International shipping delay" is the official word from EB Australia.
Arwen Granger
Went to EB store at Knox City Melbourne and the guy said he'll get shipment on Friday around noon... most likely he's also a mushroom covered in the dark.
Mr.Deflok
Well, that settles it. If Australia aren't getting in by Saturday the chances are next to zero that New Zealand will.
Gonna have to cancel my pre-order and use the money to buy it in-game. I guess at least this way I'll be able to get the bonus missions too.
Gonna have to cancel my pre-order and use the money to buy it in-game. I guess at least this way I'll be able to get the bonus missions too.
fRag_Doll
I'd like to hear NCSoft Europe's story about what happened here, since that's where our boxs ship from.
[FakeRant]It's like bloody Factions all over again, and bloody Gallipoli, bloody English shafting the Aussies and Kiwis.
There's going to be an ANZAC rebellion soon.
[/FakeRant]
[FakeRant]It's like bloody Factions all over again, and bloody Gallipoli, bloody English shafting the Aussies and Kiwis.
There's going to be an ANZAC rebellion soon.
[/FakeRant]
Lady Lozza
Quote:
Originally Posted by fRag_Doll
I'd like to hear NCSoft Europe's story about what happened here, since that's where our boxs ship from.
[FakeRant]It's like bloody Factions all over again, and bloody Gallipoli, bloody English shafting the Aussies and Kiwis.
There's going to be an ANZAC rebellion soon. [/FakeRant]
Hear, hear!
Could a nice mod please change the topic title to NZ & Aus or something similar just so everyone knows this is effecting Aussies too.
[FakeRant]It's like bloody Factions all over again, and bloody Gallipoli, bloody English shafting the Aussies and Kiwis.
There's going to be an ANZAC rebellion soon.
[/FakeRant]
Hear, hear!Could a nice mod please change the topic title to NZ & Aus or something similar
T-D-C
I wonder if Anet would be so kind as to allow us access this weekend with the SneekPeak keys...
Lady Lozza
In short TDC, no.
vaxmor
I spoke to EB - CLARKSON - WESTERN AUSTRALIA about 30minutes ago about my PREORDER of GW:EOTN.
GW:EOTN is EXPECTED to arrive at that shop on the 3RD OF SEPTEMBER.
Once again, AUSTRALIANS = 2ND CLASS GW CITIZENS.
have a nice day.
I will go to EB tomorrow and update this thread as per my findings.
It may prove to be a useful community resource for AUS/NZers if we posted our results here, too.
GW:EOTN is EXPECTED to arrive at that shop on the 3RD OF SEPTEMBER.
Once again, AUSTRALIANS = 2ND CLASS GW CITIZENS.
have a nice day.
I will go to EB tomorrow and update this thread as per my findings.
It may prove to be a useful community resource for AUS/NZers if we posted our results here, too.
Nights Death Dealer
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Originally Posted by fRag_Doll
Strathpine store Loz, but I just got a call from my guy there and he told me he was given incorrect information, and the boxs will not arrive untill Monday.
"International shipping delay" is the official word from EB Australia. same store told me about it as well, i rang various other stores in brisbane and harvey norman stores, all said same thing, shipping screw ups.
and lucky us, with conversion rates, we have to pay extra 10 dollars to buy from online store with current conversion.
$50 aussie from instore.
$61.50 aussie converted from rrp in pounds
funny thing is, if we could convert from USA rrp....would be 48 aussie dollars...
gg anet for more screwing with aussies
"International shipping delay" is the official word from EB Australia. same store told me about it as well, i rang various other stores in brisbane and harvey norman stores, all said same thing, shipping screw ups.
and lucky us, with conversion rates, we have to pay extra 10 dollars to buy from online store with current conversion.
$50 aussie from instore.
$61.50 aussie converted from rrp in pounds
funny thing is, if we could convert from USA rrp....would be 48 aussie dollars...
gg anet for more screwing with aussies
kaheiyeh
My god, why does almost every damn game company neglect the AU/NZ region. Seriously, games get released here up to A YEAR later than those in the US, even though they are the SAME game.
I'm still going off to EB tomorrow to scab any copy there and If there isn't any, I won't return a happy person; that's for sure.
I'm still going off to EB tomorrow to scab any copy there and If there isn't any, I won't return a happy person; that's for sure.
Lady Lozza
Unfortunately the reality is that we're not a large enough slice of the market for Anet or NCSoft or EB to care about.
sabriel warmonger
lol im going 2 get the promo pak wen it comes out so im buying it of the guild shop with a credit card lol and im from new zealand 2 liv up in good old fakatane bay of plenty
Arwen Granger
For those who preordered their copies at EB, anyone going to ask for a refund?
Arwen Granger
sorry double post
stiffler
Well this is just great, I thought Anet had fixed this problem after the whole Factions crap. Nightfall was released on time and I thought that Anet got it right and would continue to with GW:EN. Geez this really gets my goat when it comes to Australia and NZ getting shafted, I don't think a lot of non-Aussies and Kiwi's just realise just how hard done by we are. How can such an easy thing like having a shipment sent on time get screwed up. I mean it's just 1 day difference, what the hell?
*end rant*
*end rant*
Onarik Amrak
Well, I can't say I'm totally surprised...
I could go on a long rant about why EB sucks and then why NCSoft Europe sucks. But hey, everyone knows why already.
[joke] Maybe they're compensating for the international date line favouring Australians and New Zealanders so we don't have access first. [/joke]
I could go on a long rant about why EB sucks and then why NCSoft Europe sucks. But hey, everyone knows why already.
[joke] Maybe they're compensating for the international date line favouring Australians and New Zealanders so we don't have access first. [/joke]
fRag_Doll
As someone who works in logistics I'm well aware of how things like this can happen. Bad weather can delay ships/aircraft, shipping companies can 'misplace' shipments, manufacturers/suppliers can have material shortages and so on and so on. The horse flu currently causing problems in Australia could have even caused a backlog in customs.
The possibilities are many and extremely varied, it might be EB's fault, it might be NCSoft Europe's fault, it could even be some shipping clerk thought to himself "Not much room left on this boat, stuff it, those computer games can go on the next one". All we know right now is that EB are stating 'shipping delays', I'd like to hear NCSoft's side of it before I start splashing around the accelerant.
The possibilities are many and extremely varied, it might be EB's fault, it might be NCSoft Europe's fault, it could even be some shipping clerk thought to himself "Not much room left on this boat, stuff it, those computer games can go on the next one". All we know right now is that EB are stating 'shipping delays', I'd like to hear NCSoft's side of it before I start splashing around the accelerant.
pamelf
*tries to stop from screaming*
I organised my entire working weekend so that I could pick up this bloody game, and now I'm finding out from this FORUM that I won't be able to play over the weekend which is the only time I have free? Even after I checked four days ago whether the game would be on sale tomorrow? Jesus. I'm going to go in anyway and ask if I can have a refund, just means if I buy it off the online store I'm going to be overcharged by about $20.
*sigh* I'm so over being screwed by these companies, just because I live in the Southern hemisphere.
I organised my entire working weekend so that I could pick up this bloody game, and now I'm finding out from this FORUM that I won't be able to play over the weekend which is the only time I have free? Even after I checked four days ago whether the game would be on sale tomorrow? Jesus. I'm going to go in anyway and ask if I can have a refund, just means if I buy it off the online store I'm going to be overcharged by about $20.
*sigh* I'm so over being screwed by these companies, just because I live in the Southern hemisphere.
lg5000
With the disaster in shipping out faction's collectors edition they extended the preorders until the game could be shipped. Any idea what the chances are of getting the preorders in NZ/Australia extended until we can get the game.. that is if the game isn't in store by tomorrow..
Also, if I've got the preorder from EB's, and then buy the game online, do I buy it at full price or is the cost of the preorder automatically deducted? Sorry, not making much sense atm, just looking at alternatives to getting the expansion.
Also, if I've got the preorder from EB's, and then buy the game online, do I buy it at full price or is the cost of the preorder automatically deducted? Sorry, not making much sense atm, just looking at alternatives to getting the expansion.
Nights Death Dealer
reread my post before....its an aussie wide thing (at least east coast) and its not just EB, its also Harvey Norman, and ive also recently found out its also some gametraders. i blame anet for not shipping it early enough to compensate for us.