06-30-2005, 10:00 AM | #201 |
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Personally, I (as I assume most of you) really want this game to be released early. Reading this board for the past couple weeks has really made me want to play that much more. I don't understand why they would send out the copies so damn early unless they planned on releasing it sooner.........
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06-30-2005, 11:10 AM | #202 | |
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I think that is going to be the release date as well.. |
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06-30-2005, 12:06 PM | #204 |
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My order page says the same thing. Guess we'll find out tonight if it ships...
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06-30-2005, 12:08 PM | #205 |
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It's been that way since Tuesday for me.
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06-30-2005, 12:11 PM | #206 |
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Mine wasn't like that last night. I tried to get on and change the shipping.
Edit: Not that I actually expect it to be shipped. I'm guessing it just means they now have my copy available. Last night it wasn't. Last edited by Bee : 06-30-2005 at 12:13 PM. |
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Yeah, a lot of people over at OS have been saying the same thing. Todd |
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06-30-2005, 03:56 PM | #209 |
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No, they have not.
Edited to make it clear that I was responding to Maximus' question.
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06-30-2005, 04:47 PM | #210 |
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I went to Gamestop to pre-order. They said the 12th at 9 AM they will release it.
They never say that early so it leads me to believe they have it already, or will have it soon. |
06-30-2005, 05:00 PM | #211 |
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My local EB Games got it today, but said "as of right now, we are not allowed to sell it until the 12th."
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06-30-2005, 05:17 PM | #212 | |
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06-30-2005, 05:27 PM | #213 | |
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Good question. His manager is usually there (it is a new store) so I imagine it would be virtually impossible. Particularly if the fine for early release is anything like what has been speculated on the web. |
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06-30-2005, 05:39 PM | #214 | |
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See, this kind of stuff is the most peculiar thing I've ever seen regarding a video game release. I've figured for years that stores get some of the "big" games at least a day or two early, but they don't want to break street date. I understand that part. The thing is, though, I have never been told that they have the game in the store and they can't sell it. They always act as if they just don't have it yet. Why is this game so different, and why are stores actually admitting to having the game? I might hit a Wal-Mart or two tonight just to see, but this'll be the last time this week that I go running all over the place to look for something that's not (supposed to be) out yet. Pardon my Walloon, but this is one of the most fucked-up video game releases I've ever seen.
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06-30-2005, 05:44 PM | #216 | |
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I agree that it is very peculiar. I'm just hoping that they move the date up to the 5th at this point (but if you do see an Xbox copy out there and pick up a copy, I'd love for you to pick me up a copy ) |
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Oooh, Best Buy! Forgot about them! I might hit them after Wal-Mart!
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06-30-2005, 06:02 PM | #218 |
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In the game/music industry, usually places receive the inventory the day before street. It's VERY odd that they have it so early. It would be odd even if it were coming out next Tuesday!
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I guess it would make a bit more sense if it were coming out on the 5th, but having it in stock for 10+ days before release is strange. It would make more sense for a Madden release, but NCAA? Strange. |
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06-30-2005, 06:21 PM | #221 |
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Best Buy's website actually lists NCAA 2006 as being in stock at the 5 stores closest to me, but I called 2 of them, and they are still sticking with the street date. I spoke to a woman at one store who just checked the computer system, so that didn't surprise me. The other store was a little different. When I asked the man on the phone about NCAA 2006, he belted out in his best EA Sports voice, "NCAA FOOTBALL, WHERE LEGENDS ARE MADE! NO, WE WILL NOT HAVE THAT UNTIL JULY 12!" He said the whole thing in the EA Sports voice (or at least his impression of it) without hesitation. Either he's been asked about it already or he's been waiting for the game himself.
I just called the two closest Wal-Mart stores also, and they told me no, so I'm not going to bother going anywhere this week to look for it. This whole release is just very, very strange.
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06-30-2005, 06:22 PM | #222 |
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It's my belief they are doing this solely to make me miserable.
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06-30-2005, 06:46 PM | #224 |
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Whats so great about NCAA this year anyways?
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Noooo, it's not just this year! We get like this about NCAA every year! The only difference is that the release has never been this strange before.
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06-30-2005, 06:57 PM | #226 |
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My local EB said they would have it tomorrow, but won't release it because the fines are to big
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Another store is doing this, huh? Why are they telling people that they have it? It just doesn't make sense! aarrrrghghghghrrrrrr
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Well the guys are pretty cool with me. So I told them what I've been reading here. They said that most of the stores will have it by tomorrow and that once one of the big chains in the area, Walmart or Best Buy etc... break the street date they can too. Once one in the area breaks the date, you can sell the game without worrying about reprucusions. |
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06-30-2005, 07:29 PM | #229 |
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Pumpy, I've chatted my EB games guy up quite a bit too. That might be why he told me.
As far as why I think there is even more excitement this year than in past years: NCAA 2005 was a fairly big disappointment for most people. I think we are all anxious to see 2006 to wash the taste of 2005 away. Also, all of the various preview sites indicate that most of the problems of 2005 are gone. |
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Breaking News!!!!!
CHEM has the game! ......but I tripped and my dog bit the disc.
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BAH - where's the first dynasty about your dog biting the disk?
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My question is... who the f would know? Gimme the game and I'll give you $20 extra bucks for some smokes and lunch from Lion's Choice.
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Reading the threads on utopiafootball.com about the proposed early release is absolutely hysterical. It's funny, 20 years ago I can remember being exactly like many of those people (calling every store in the area ad nauseum). The post about threatening the Sam Goody employee with a lawsuit is just icing on the cake.
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Anyone get into Maddennations forums? Seems its down or something.
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Chemical - I was just on them a minute ago and they worked fine for me.
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I JUST found out that my contract at one of clinics (the one at which I only work on Tuesdays) has a problem and I won't be able to work on July 5th! Now, I'm hoping for a July 5th release more than ever.
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An acquaintance at EB Games said he's expecting copies late today or on the 5th.. which is also the day he's been allowed to sell them. I'm sticking with my DVDPlanet order, but for those of you who have an EB games nearby, it's worth checking out. |
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Im gonna hafta give my local EB a call. I'll give an update in a few minutes...
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Double Dola: As per last year's game
: Did the team captain feature improve performance? I really didnt notice any difference.
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It's an EB games that I pre-ordered from. They already have the copies. Hopefully, they will be allowed to sell them on the 5th
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Let me know if EB does break street date. If they do, I'll have to see if I can convince the manager at Gamestop to break it then too.
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A guy at CompUSA just bought his copy today.
Also, an excellent NCAA 2006 dynasty thread done with screen shots. Read this and you'll be pumped. http://www.maddenmania.com/forums/sh...1&page=2&pp=20 Last edited by MizzouRah : 07-01-2005 at 11:03 PM. |
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I'm gonna call the EB where I preordered tomorrow to see what the word is.
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