Release Time

CVeezy23 · 03-01-10, 03:46 PM

I was looking at SH5 on Steam and D2D. On Steam is says it will be available in a little over 24 hours, putting it at close to 7:00 PM EST. Is this for everywhere? If I get the Gold Version on Direct 2 Drive, can I start the download at midnight?

Thanks
Chris

Nisgeis · 03-01-10, 03:48 PM

The release dates are different per region, as far as I know the 'official' release date for US is 2nd March and for Europe is either 4th or 5th March. But it seems it's been available in the shops since 28th in Canada.

CCIP · 03-01-10, 03:51 PM

27th even (called the store that day and it was there, but didn't manage to get out and grab it till next morning).

This really varies. I've seen it go up and down. From my experience with Steam sales back during the holidays, the usually have their system rollover at 12pm (that is noon) Eastern US time. Ubi seems to follow something different and I've usually seen their stuff pop up anywhere between morning and evening on the same day (that's how I got SHIV).

But yeah, tomorrow is the North American release day, officially.

ERPP8 · 03-01-10, 04:03 PM

I'm planning to start the download on Tuesday morning.

Jeevz · 03-01-10, 04:08 PM

Same here. It basically comes down to whatever digital download company has it available to start downloading before I leave for work gets my $$.

Hopefully one of D2D, Steam or Ubi wants my money before I leave for work so I can play when I get home.

Jeevz · 03-01-10, 04:15 PM

If so their countdown is way off, shows 7PM EST for me too.

kylania · 03-01-10, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aad-marine

most releases take place at midnight PST on steam.

Sounds like if you ordered direct from Ubisoft you'll get it after pretty much everyone else in the world. That makes sense.

mookiemookie · 03-01-10, 05:04 PM

Guess I'll stay up until midnight CST (GMT -6) and see who, if anyone, has it.

CVeezy23 · 03-01-10, 06:03 PM

Does anyone know any place that is starting your download at midnight?

SteamWake · 03-01-10, 06:10 PM

Lists as almost exactly 24 hours and its 6:00pm edt (note the daylight time).

Heretic · 03-01-10, 09:44 PM

There's this, for what it's worth. No idea if it corresponds to any actual release times for the D/L .

http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Wi...ilent-Hunter-5

mookiemookie · 03-01-10, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heretic

There's this, for what it's worth. No idea if it corresponds to any actual release times for the D/L .

http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Wi...ilent-Hunter-5

I'm sure their Amazon link is there to make them money on the affiliate program.

Ziggy · 03-01-10, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heretic

There's this, for what it's worth. No idea if it corresponds to any actual release times for the D/L .

http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Wi...ilent-Hunter-5

Since all the games are listed as xx days 1 hour 11 minutes 50 seconds I think it's just the next day. I doubt that site is getting the secret exact release time to every game.

thaishmafia · 03-01-10, 11:20 PM

Yay! I just checked my local gamestop in the US and since they have a midnight opening/event for Bad Company 2, they say just come tonight to pick up a copy. So I will definately have Silent Hunter 5 by exactly 12:01am, March 2nd...which is technically the release date.

gutted · 03-02-10, 12:29 AM

Dude, the gamestops in my area have an extremely tiny little rack for computer games.. and they are mostly OLD gamaes. I hate going there. It's like a console orgy. No chance of them ever getting a game like Silent Hunter on the day of release unless you put down money for them to get it for you.

Best Buy & Wal-Mart are the only places with a decent selection around here.

I remember about 10-15 years ago, EB was wall to wall with PC games (And a tiny little rack with Mac games).

It's quite sad actually.

03-01-10, 03:46 PM	#1
CVeezy23 Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 24 Downloads: 384 Uploads: 0	Release Time I was looking at SH5 on Steam and D2D. On Steam is says it will be available in a little over 24 hours, putting it at close to 7:00 PM EST. Is this for everywhere? If I get the Gold Version on Direct 2 Drive, can I start the download at midnight? Thanks Chris

03-01-10, 03:48 PM	#2
Nisgeis Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,909 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 11	The release dates are different per region, as far as I know the 'official' release date for US is 2nd March and for Europe is either 4th or 5th March. But it seems it's been available in the shops since 28th in Canada. __________________ -------------------------------- This space left intentionally blank.

03-01-10, 03:51 PM	#3
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	27th even (called the store that day and it was there, but didn't manage to get out and grab it till next morning). This really varies. I've seen it go up and down. From my experience with Steam sales back during the holidays, the usually have their system rollover at 12pm (that is noon) Eastern US time. Ubi seems to follow something different and I've usually seen their stuff pop up anywhere between morning and evening on the same day (that's how I got SHIV). But yeah, tomorrow is the North American release day, officially. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

03-01-10, 04:08 PM	#5
Jeevz A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Same here. It basically comes down to whatever digital download company has it available to start downloading before I leave for work gets my $$. Hopefully one of D2D, Steam or Ubi wants my money before I leave for work so I can play when I get home. __________________ Commence to Jigglin

03-01-10, 04:15 PM	#6
Jeevz A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	If so their countdown is way off, shows 7PM EST for me too. __________________ Commence to Jigglin

03-01-10, 04:03 PM	#4
ERPP8 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My House Posts: 608 Downloads: 161 Uploads: 0	I'm planning to start the download on Tuesday morning.

03-01-10, 05:04 PM	#8
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Guess I'll stay up until midnight CST (GMT -6) and see who, if anyone, has it. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

03-01-10, 06:03 PM	#9
CVeezy23 Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 24 Downloads: 384 Uploads: 0	Does anyone know any place that is starting your download at midnight?

03-01-10, 06:10 PM	#10
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Lists as almost exactly 24 hours and its 6:00pm edt (note the daylight time). __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

03-01-10, 09:44 PM	#11
Heretic Commodore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 617 Downloads: 240 Uploads: 2	There's this, for what it's worth. No idea if it corresponds to any actual release times for the D/L . http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Wi...ilent-Hunter-5 __________________ - heretic I enjoy drinking beer. MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 - Updated 22 March MightyFine Less Annoying Footsteps Crew AI Scripting Information

03-01-10, 11:20 PM	#14
thaishmafia Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Yay! I just checked my local gamestop in the US and since they have a midnight opening/event for Bad Company 2, they say just come tonight to pick up a copy. So I will definately have Silent Hunter 5 by exactly 12:01am, March 2nd...which is technically the release date.

03-02-10, 12:29 AM	#15
gutted The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA. Posts: 1,379 Downloads: 487 Uploads: 11	Dude, the gamestops in my area have an extremely tiny little rack for computer games.. and they are mostly OLD gamaes. I hate going there. It's like a console orgy. No chance of them ever getting a game like Silent Hunter on the day of release unless you put down money for them to get it for you. Best Buy & Wal-Mart are the only places with a decent selection around here. I remember about 10-15 years ago, EB was wall to wall with PC games (And a tiny little rack with Mac games). It's quite sad actually.