Shame, shame EBgames..... - Page 3

Nightmare · 03-21-07, 05:21 PM

The Gamespot I pre-ordered from just recieved their S.T.A.L.K.E.R shipment in. Since yesterday was the release/shipping day for it too, I'm begining to wonder if it is a distributor issue.

Anybody remember how the old game release days went? Most stores recieved their stock the night before so they were ready to go when they opened the following morning. Anybody remember when that all changed?

Biggs[CV] · 03-21-07, 05:42 PM

I just recieved the automated call from EBGames saying my copy of SH4 will be at the store tomorrow (Thursday). Disappointing, but its only one day delay.

simsurfer · 03-21-07, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggs[CV]

I just recieved the automated call from EBGames saying my copy of SH4 will be at the store tomorrow (Thursday). Disappointing, but its only one day delay.

Same here, i was sleepig taking a nap and the cell goes off.

Oh well, I leave tomorrow for two weeks to sunny hot Florida. One day can make a difference.

TriskettheKid · 03-21-07, 05:59 PM

I was in the middle of installing STALKER when I got my phone call from EB Games.

Thursday evening's going to be full of sunken Japanese ships.

Nightmare · 03-21-07, 06:05 PM

I haven't recieved a phone call, but since EB and Gamestop are operated together, I hope mine will come in tomorrow as well. ::crosses fingers::

NefariousKoel · 03-21-07, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TriskettheKid

***UPDATE***

Whilst paying for my copy of STALKER, which I also wanted, the manager also handed me a copy of the trial beta for the new LOTR MMO, for free. That was nice.

I posted a few screenshots of closed beta LOTRO MMO in the "Other Games" section here. I'm sure quite a few people here don't play MMO's but I've been impressed with it. At least you can try it for free for a bit. I just wonder if it's Open Beta which starts on the 30th or if you can get in Closed Beta.

03-21-07, 06:18 PM

My EB Games story: I go to my local EB to pre-order last week. "What game?":hmm: SH4 says I.

"Oh they're finally doing the Pacific eh?" We get into a discussion of sub sims blah blah blah... the guy is knowledgeable...

Silent Service, SH3 etc etc

It gets in on Friday, if it arrives tomorrow, I get it tomorrow...

I can hardly wait

RickC Sniper · 03-21-07, 06:25 PM

My local EB said they quit selling games for the pc. He claimed it was a district managerial decision.

Gamespot says tomorrow....maybe.

NefariousKoel · 03-21-07, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by UBootMann

My EB Games story: I go to my local EB to pre-order last week. "What game?":hmm: SH4 says I.

"Oh they're finally doing the Pacific eh?" We get into a discussion of sub sims blah blah blah... the guy is knowledgeable...

Silent Service, SH3 etc etc

It gets in on Friday, if it arrives tomorrow, I get it tomorrow...

I can hardly wait

That's good, at least you got a PC gamer. Most of the EB/Gamespots I've ever gone to had FPshooter & console fiends. When I'd ask for a certain game, they often didn't know what the hell I was talking about.

I started wondering if the only requirement to work there was having played a console FPS.

TheSamuraiJedi · 03-21-07, 06:27 PM

Same here with my EB Games.

I strode in confidently into my EB games, about 11:15 or so this morning. Walked up to the desk and asked to pick up my pre-order.

Figured something wasnt right when they started going thru boxes and such...

Well, they didnt get it in, neither did Software ETC. None of the other retailers had any as well.

Looks like tomorrow may be the day, but this entire experience has left me jaded.

MikeJW · 03-21-07, 06:32 PM

I'm beginning to think think this is less EB/GS per say and maybe more of an Ubi distribution problem. Hardly any place has it today other than a few exceptions here and there.

Iron Budokan · 03-21-07, 06:36 PM

Sad to say the EB Games in our area no longer carry PC games, even used ones, at all!

longam · 03-21-07, 06:50 PM

Just checked my EB order online and it has shipped! Woot!

malkuth74 · 03-21-07, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by longam

Just checked my EB order online and it has shipped! Woot!

Really just today? Well I guess thier must of been some kind of Distributor problems. Cause that should of been shiped yesterday.

longam · 03-21-07, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by malkuth74

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Originally Posted by longam

Just checked my EB order online and it has shipped! Woot!

Really just today? Well I guess thier must of been some kind of Distributor problems. Cause that should of been shiped yesterday.

I decided to just let this drop and not go there.

03-21-07, 05:42 PM	#32
Biggs[CV] Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 56 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I just recieved the automated call from EBGames saying my copy of SH4 will be at the store tomorrow (Thursday). Disappointing, but its only one day delay. __________________ "Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking."

03-21-07, 06:25 PM	#38
RickC Sniper Undetectable Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,221 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	My local EB said they quit selling games for the pc. He claimed it was a district managerial decision. Gamespot says tomorrow....maybe. __________________ Support Subsim http://www.subsim.com/store.html

03-21-07, 06:36 PM	#42
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Sad to say the EB Games in our area no longer carry PC games, even used ones, at all! __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

03-21-07, 05:21 PM	#31
Nightmare Engineer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 210 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The Gamespot I pre-ordered from just recieved their S.T.A.L.K.E.R shipment in. Since yesterday was the release/shipping day for it too, I'm begining to wonder if it is a distributor issue. Anybody remember how the old game release days went? Most stores recieved their stock the night before so they were ready to go when they opened the following morning. Anybody remember when that all changed?

03-21-07, 05:59 PM	#34
TriskettheKid Planesman Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 186 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I was in the middle of installing STALKER when I got my phone call from EB Games. Thursday evening's going to be full of sunken Japanese ships.

03-21-07, 06:05 PM	#35
Nightmare Engineer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 210 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I haven't recieved a phone call, but since EB and Gamestop are operated together, I hope mine will come in tomorrow as well. ::crosses fingers::

03-21-07, 06:18 PM	#37
UBootMann Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	My EB Games story: I go to my local EB to pre-order last week. "What game?":hmm: SH4 says I. "Oh they're finally doing the Pacific eh?" We get into a discussion of sub sims blah blah blah... the guy is knowledgeable... Silent Service, SH3 etc etc It gets in on Friday, if it arrives tomorrow, I get it tomorrow... I can hardly wait

03-21-07, 06:27 PM	#40
TheSamuraiJedi Seaman Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 39 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Same here with my EB Games. I strode in confidently into my EB games, about 11:15 or so this morning. Walked up to the desk and asked to pick up my pre-order. Figured something wasnt right when they started going thru boxes and such... Well, they didnt get it in, neither did Software ETC. None of the other retailers had any as well. Looks like tomorrow may be the day, but this entire experience has left me jaded.

03-21-07, 06:32 PM	#41
MikeJW Helmsman Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 106 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm beginning to think think this is less EB/GS per say and maybe more of an Ubi distribution problem. Hardly any place has it today other than a few exceptions here and there.

03-21-07, 06:50 PM	#43
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Just checked my EB order online and it has shipped! Woot!