Get Guild Wars on the 27th!
Jaaku Seijin
Havn't confirmed it yet or not, but apperantly Fry's Electronics has struck a deal with ncsoft and arena, and has gotten special permission to sell the full retail version of the game a day early. also if your in washington the renton store may also be getting arena developers for an in-store signing on the 27th as well. again havn't confirmed this, so call your local fry's and ask them about it. Also, I believe that even if they do sell in on the 27th, that you will still need to have purchased a pre-order copy in order to sign on that day. and if you have a pre-sell copy, enjoy the ease of installing the game off the disc, instead of d/ling the rest of it.
Dreamsmith
Um, so? You could have the disc and retail code in your hands right now, it still won't do you any good before the 28th.
Weezer_Blue
^ lol... that's right. it doesn't matter. wowee. you get to see the nifty box a day early. But we'll all be playing with our beta keys waiting to buy the real thing on the 28th! 
Jaaku Seijin
but id rather do a 2 minute install of the game instead of a half hour download.
not to mention having a signed copy, and i hear that fry's is getting more pre-sell in just for this, so you can buy the game and the pre-sell on the 27th, install it, and type in your code and not have to d/l a thing.
not to mention having a signed copy, and i hear that fry's is getting more pre-sell in just for this, so you can buy the game and the pre-sell on the 27th, install it, and type in your code and not have to d/l a thing.
Mss Drizzt
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Originally Posted by Weezer_Blue
^ lol... that's right. it doesn't matter. wowee. you get to see the nift box a day early. But we'll all be playing with our beta keys waiting to buy the real thing on the 28th!
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Weezer you are so mean..
Don't tease them.............................................l ol
mksnow
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Originally Posted by Jaaku Seijin
Havn't confirmed it yet or not, but apperantly Fry's Electronics has struck a deal with ncsoft and arena, and has gotten special permission to sell the full retail version of the game a day early. also if your in washington the renton store may also be getting arena developers for an in-store signing on the 27th as well. again havn't confirmed this, so call your local fry's and ask them about it. Also, I believe that even if they do sell in on the 27th, that you will still need to have purchased a pre-order copy in order to sign on that day. and if you have a pre-sell copy, enjoy the ease of installing the game off the disc, instead of d/ling the rest of it.
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So, it's available at ALL Fry's Electronics then??? Good. I bought my pre-order there anyway...
TheCrusader
Where in Renton? I live in Kent, WA and I really wanan get it.
Sixpax
MicroComputers is also advertising that GW will be available on the 27th, so it might apply to most of the big name computer retailers.
Also, I think NCSoft is continuously updating the client software because when I tried to log in earlier today I downloaded several files. Might save you some time to do that every day instead of waiting until the 27th.
Also, I think NCSoft is continuously updating the client software because when I tried to log in earlier today I downloaded several files. Might save you some time to do that every day instead of waiting until the 27th.
WolfpackEE
EB in Charlotte, NC is also quoting the 27th.
Weezer_Blue
Hmm... I wonder if they're just confused. The EB here in Raleigh doesn't say anything about actually being able to buy it on the 27th.
Jaaku Seijin
ALL Fry's Electronics will be selling the game on the 27th!!!
It has also been confirmed that the Renton Wa Fry's Electronics will have arena developers in store for a signing session. As of right now they are not sure when they will be in, they suspect thursday evening sometime. Sounds like it's not a formal event, but rather kinda like a get together type event, so people from the team will just kinda show up whenever they can make it. At least that what it sounds like will happen.
Renton WA Fry's Electronics is located just off I-405 exit 5, (in the old boeing plant parking lot) the store is just on the west side of the freeway. (you can see it from the freeway going south)
Exit five>head west> head down the hill and see the store off to the left.
Locations and Directions to all stores available here http://www.frys.com/localframe.html
It has also been confirmed that the Renton Wa Fry's Electronics will have arena developers in store for a signing session. As of right now they are not sure when they will be in, they suspect thursday evening sometime. Sounds like it's not a formal event, but rather kinda like a get together type event, so people from the team will just kinda show up whenever they can make it. At least that what it sounds like will happen.
Renton WA Fry's Electronics is located just off I-405 exit 5, (in the old boeing plant parking lot) the store is just on the west side of the freeway. (you can see it from the freeway going south)
Exit five>head west> head down the hill and see the store off to the left.
Locations and Directions to all stores available here http://www.frys.com/localframe.html
Vigilante
He more than likely works for them, because nobody else would really care. Seriously, if you are buying the game a day early, why don't you just get the pre-order so you can play when you get home WITH free items?
Jaaku Seijin
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Originally Posted by Jaaku Seijin
but id rather do a 2 minute install of the game instead of a half hour download.
not to mention having a signed copy, and i hear that fry's is getting more pre-sell in just for this, so you can buy the game and the pre-sell on the 27th, install it, and type in your code and not have to d/l a thing. |
i already mentioned getting the pre-sell when you buy the game so you can go home and play a day early, and yes you are correct, you would also get the free pre-sell item along with it.
Nascent
>_> I just called EB Games, and they told me they'd be getting their shipment in on the 26th. Now I dunno if that means they'll be SELLING it on the 26th or not, but at least it means they will have it on the 28th regardless. So Woo
Jaaku Seijin
yea since its street dated its not like most games where it ships on release date and the stores can put it out right when they get it, all the stores will recieve it early cause it ships before the release date, they can put it out early, but they will get fined, its always worth a try calling and see if they ephed up, see if you can snatch a copy. I know best buy ephs up all the time with street dated products.
also unlike movies where if a store puts it out early other stores can not do the same unless they want to be fined, with games once one store breaks the street date, (without consent) its all game so every store can also release it fine free. so id call around the 26th anyway
also unlike movies where if a store puts it out early other stores can not do the same unless they want to be fined, with games once one store breaks the street date, (without consent) its all game so every store can also release it fine free. so id call around the 26th anyway
DeadEnder
I pre-ordered online through EBgames and the tracking number for my copy says it's on a truck for delivery today. It was actually shipped on the 23rd. Strange cause that's a Sunday. I'll post back once I get it.
Sekkira
Someone needs to put up a torrent for the client as to prevent a massive strain on the servers for people who'd rather download it.
IceD'Bear
A torrent for a 73KB file?
Bgnome
thread moved to Riverside Inn
TCP_Leader
i was instructed by the asshole at EB games that i can pick the game up on the 27th, but how will i find time to do that when im playing a day early? I guess I'll do it when i pick taco bell up when im hungry.... and stoned....
Oni No Arashi
There was nothing at the Renton Fry's on Saturday for it, and they were out of pre-order boxes. I picked up a new (second) harddrive there.
But I'll not be driving that far on Wednesday when I preordered at the Best Buy on the other side of the Puget Sound.
Gosh Darn It....
But you'd figure with how much of an attention hog every Fry's is with their promotions, they would have had it all over the store a few days before release.
But I'll not be driving that far on Wednesday when I preordered at the Best Buy on the other side of the Puget Sound
.Gosh Darn It....
But you'd figure with how much of an attention hog every Fry's is with their promotions, they would have had it all over the store a few days before release.
Tsunami
i go to school in boston. and the EB X at Copley Place said that they'd have it tomorrow 4/26 after 5 p.m. I guess it just depends on your location.
$hade.
I live in Canada and when i go to the eb games store theres this box but it doesnt feel liek thers anything in it. If i wanna pre-order it what do i do???
Enix
Buy the box. There is a CD and a little envelope with a beta key in there. You can also get a pre-order at Target for a Buck - it comes with a dollar off coupon in the box for when you go pick up the game.
Devil's Dictionary
Usually EBGames do not accept preorders when there's less than a week left untill the release.
Grim_Grom
I was under the impression if you preordered you could actually play on the 27th,
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Originally Posted by Guild Wars Knowledge Base
If you have activated a Guild Wars preorder access key on your account, you will be able to participate in the Early Access event. This event will start at 12:01 AM PDT April 27th. It will conclude at 11:59 P.M. PDT on April 28th, by which time we believe many of the preorder customers will have picked up or received their copies of Guild Wars.
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r0tc0d
Media Play at Cincinnati Mills Mall started selling the retail, full game, yesterday...
But it won't do no good until the 28th.
But it won't do no good until the 28th.
Puolian
not if this matters or anything but Guild Wars is being released in 17 hours Central time for me. Which comes out the 26th (tomorrow). Look here http://gamestop.com. I might be wrong but eh, who cares :P
I'm still getting the game regardless.
I'm still getting the game regardless.
Studio Ghibli
Best Buy will receive the stuff sometime today, tomorrow, or Wednesday. It won't be shelved until Thursday morning, though.
Auh
EB has had the same thing for awhile now... I have the preorder box for it. Says 27th on it, and has for the last month or so to my knowledge.
Grim, You can.
Grim, You can.
Lews
If its not a formal event at the Renton place I will not go, otherwise I would.
Kershent
Meh, the Phoenix Fry's told me they didn't know when they'll be getting a game, but it's usually 1 or 2 days after the street date...Which means I'll just buy it from Best Buy on Thursday.
Gaile Gray
Guys,
I hate to say this, but I haven't heard a word about a product signing or an in-store event, at Fry's or anywhere else. I've sent a letter to the VP of Sales -- she knows all. I'd like to say that no one should make plans until he/she has confirmation from someone at ArenaNet.
As to access:
If you have a Preorder with a legitimate key, you can access on the 27th at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time.
If you purchase retail, no matter when you get it, the earliest you can play, without a preorder access key, is 12:01 a.m. Pacific on April 28th.
Hope this helps!
I hate to say this, but I haven't heard a word about a product signing or an in-store event, at Fry's or anywhere else. I've sent a letter to the VP of Sales -- she knows all. I'd like to say that no one should make plans until he/she has confirmation from someone at ArenaNet.
As to access:
If you have a Preorder with a legitimate key, you can access on the 27th at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time.
If you purchase retail, no matter when you get it, the earliest you can play, without a preorder access key, is 12:01 a.m. Pacific on April 28th.
Hope this helps!
Tozen
Exactly, Anet struck a deal with ALL of us pre-ordering customers so that EVERYONE can get the game a day early!
This game comes out on the 27th for me... I don't really care which retailers get it first
This game comes out on the 27th for me... I don't really care which retailers get it first
Gaile Gray
Update: I just heard from our Sales Guru, and she informs me that yes, the Fry's event will take place. I don't know the date or time, but will update you guys when I know more.
Weezer_Blue
EB games just called me and told me I could go pick up mine tomarrow (the 26th) any time after 3:30. It might ease the withdrawal to read the manual a few thousand times.
zatch
I received my copy in the mail today from EBGames (about 5 hours ago.) Suffice it to say the box, jewel case, and manual are absolutely gorgeous .
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Adaria
*looks as though she may burst into tears*
I need to stop reading all of this o_o; I'm going to like go break out in happy tears of joy, despite the fact I don't get it Saturday at the earliest o.o; Monday at latest...
Hey um, can anyone tell me if the retail key will work with the client? I really want ot play but since my BF is sending it, hes going to fish out the key out of the CE before he sends it, write it down, then give it to me online so I can put it in early and hopefully play o.o; Then install when it gets here XD
Jeeze, I want to go into heart palpitations again XD
Ok seriously i'm fine, just... conveying the way I get these super wierd butterflies in my stomach and such, or well normally in the stomach, my heart is today XD I'm just a freak...
*hides in a corner as she sounds like an obsessed fangirl of the game o_o;, isn't really, just wants to play it again, has been bored out of her skull since her BF had to go home this weekend*
I need to stop reading all of this o_o; I'm going to like go break out in happy tears of joy, despite the fact I don't get it Saturday at the earliest o.o; Monday at latest...
Hey um, can anyone tell me if the retail key will work with the client? I really want ot play but since my BF is sending it, hes going to fish out the key out of the CE before he sends it, write it down, then give it to me online so I can put it in early and hopefully play o.o; Then install when it gets here XD
Jeeze, I want to go into heart palpitations again XD
Ok seriously i'm fine, just... conveying the way I get these super wierd butterflies in my stomach and such, or well normally in the stomach, my heart is today XD I'm just a freak...
*hides in a corner as she sounds like an obsessed fangirl of the game o_o;, isn't really, just wants to play it again, has been bored out of her skull since her BF had to go home this weekend*
Lady~Bug
I was told at Comp USA that they are allowed to sell on the 26th and their display will be up tomorrow ... this is in San Diego, California.... Yes!
Girn
wow guess what bud!!! my eb is selling it tommarow.. beat that