Syko Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I reserved a copy of JKII at my local EBX (my EB in the mall), and since they didn't have the SKU for the standard version, they put the collector's edition on the receipt but charged me for the standard version. Anyway, they told me to call/come back later to have them switch it or something. So, I went back tonight and talked to the guy there, and he said, "Jedi Knight 2 isn't in the computer anymore as reserveable, and it isn't on the printout either." (he had a printout of the reserveable games and their release dates, and JKII wasn't on it) "That means it's been shipped." I was excited by this and asked whether it might show up early, and he said, "Yeah, it's possible, it's happened before." It would be awesome if I got the game THIS week instead of next week That would be a nice surprise. But I'm not getting my hopes up, and I'm thinking/telling myself that the guy was stupid and doesn't know what he's talking about and that the game won't be in the store until the 29th...but i'm still calling every 2 days to see if it's in They said they'd call me when they got it, too, which is cool. Here's hoping. Anyone else heard anything like this? -Syko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justus Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 All this wishful talking is giving me delusions of grandeur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zek Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I called EB yesterday asking them when they're getting it in, and he said he couldn't find a date in the computer. He wasn't so bold as to suggest that it was coming early, though. If it does, I doubt they're allowed to sell it, but I've heard of people getting a game pre-release because the stores got it early(some companies do that to insure it's there on time) and an ignorant employee sold it to them. We can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaRad Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I HOPE TO GOD YOUR RIGHT! Omega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syko Posted March 19, 2002 Author Share Posted March 19, 2002 Why would they NOT be allowed to sell it? I would think that a game developer/publisher would be praised if their game came out 10 days BEFORE the announced release date! I, for one, would be thrilled That's a bad marketing decision in my opinion and I don't see anything that would be bad about it. If I get the game before others of you, I'd laugh a lot, and then take some pictures of the box and manual and such and post them on my website so nobody would think i warezed it or was lying. But that's only if it comes out early -Syko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariners2001 Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Well, I don't know about getting it this week...but I just called my local EB and they informed me it'd be in stores on March 28th (one day early) and she allowed me to reserve a copy. One day early, sounds fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syko Posted March 19, 2002 Author Share Posted March 19, 2002 Yeah, that's what they told me when I originally reserved it, too, and i was skeptical of that as well :| Oh well...we can only hope. -Syko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariners2001 Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 If I get the game before others of you, I'd laugh a lot, and then take some pictures of the box and manual and such and post them on my website so nobody would think i warezed it or was lying. But that's only if it comes out early Syko, it's more like Sicko! you'd post screens right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PimpusOlympus Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Welp, I ordered the game through EBgames.com and they haven't charged my card yet. So I don't think it's headed my way early just yet... [keeping fingers crossed] .... .... .... [/stopped keeping fingers crossed after realizing that I wont even be able to play it if it comes early... doh!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones9 Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I remember getting outlaws Very early. It didn't work, I called tech support at lucas and they asked how i got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimindtrick Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Gamestop.com says Outcast will be released on the 27th. Mmmkay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Ergotht Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Oh my god. That means I have to call every stores near me to know if they'll get it sooner. I wish so. I keep my finger crossed because I live in Canada and maybe, just maybe, it could be late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimindtrick Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 What a surpise it would be if it was released tomorrow.. hehe Oh well, I can wait 11 days.. I think...hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Boy Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Well, that fits with all the rumors that the LEC pre-orders are shipping this week as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syko Posted March 19, 2002 Author Share Posted March 19, 2002 Of course I would post screens...but I'm thinking more and more that it won't come out early -Syko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangMatt302 Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Oh, man I hope it has shipped. That means I could get my pre-order by Thursday, still in time for the last weekend of Spring Break. OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuRn Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I usually get my preordered games one day early from Babbages, if you preordered theyll give it to you as soon as they get it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonkH8er Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 *shakes himself* All signs point to NO. Sorry guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acdcfanbill Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 well, i guess you kinda put a ka-bosh to that whole theory Gonk, boy, you sure can ruin hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Syko, they generally don't like stores releasing a game early because that store will get a leg up and everyone will buy from them since they have an unfair advantage. Sometimes those stores don't get games from that company any more...atleast not at first. Swoosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brick Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 What is this about rumors that LA is shipping their preorders this week? I was away a couple of days. Did I miss something? Is this how they'll make sure to get it to us the same week as it lands in stores? Obviously, they can't make sure it'll get here exactly on Friday. Therefore it just has to be somewhere in the same week to hold up LA's own guarantee. Which is why I figure, once again, that those of us who pre-ordered from LA will have the game in our laps at least a day or two early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoowl Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Stores often get the game in a few days before the official release but arn't allowed to sell it until the actual day. As for orders on-line ect, they could arrive a day early but then again they could arrive a day late. It depends where you ordered it from and when they decide to send it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigybry Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Thats right JKII will not be sold in retailers before the 29th march because they would be breaking the law, unless Lucas Arts officially shifts the release date forward. Can i just ask is it a worldwide release date, will everyone be albe to get the game in stores on the 29th, but most importantly will it be out in the UK?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryudom Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 call me crazy but i hope it doesn't come out before the 28 (or after the 29), i have that day off (i think most students do?) and it'll be more exciting then getting it on a school day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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