Canada screwed for release today?
 

What gives? The game is not out today.

anyone in canada actually get this game or what? This is really starting to annoy me. Should have figured something like this would happen when NHL10 and NFS Shift come out on the same day as this game. But of course EB was filled up with those 2 games.

oh, yea... btw, I have not played any IL2 game since the original was released on PC. So I'm glad that the game was ported over to the 360 pretty damn well. I've been lurking around here since the demo's release.

but yea, I'm pretty damn annoyed that the game isn't exactly out when everyone said it should have been... yea yea yea, nerd rage, i get it.... :evil:

Are you ******* kidding me?

My plan today was to buy this thing right after work.


Have you been to any stores or phoned them up?

All the EB's in my area said they are getting two stock shipments today. One around 12 the other around 4. They said they are expecting to have it today, so, we will see I guess.

Just registered here to add on that.

Just came back from one of the EBGames around town and the clerk told me it had been pushed back to Friday.

This is getting ridiculous.

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Is a crime to release this game in Canada or something? l called gamestop on the 2nd hoping to get the game early, not a chance. l tried on the 8th, the "NA" release date, no way: "The game is out on the 15th" they said. Well here we are and l was told by several different stores: "There has been a last minute change, it will be out on the 18th." Seriously? What the **** is up with this bullshit? Maybe l'll just buy NHL10, a game that actualy released on its release date.
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Yeah this is f'n retarded at this point, I've been told the 18th as well. How difficult can this be???

Pissed.

One store l just called said they hope to have it in later today, so there is hope, or maybe he didn't get the memo.

`The Few` where are you at.....i`m Hamilton Ontario, and Eb Games simply doesnt know as they say.

The guy was pretty cool about it, I could hear lots of noise in the background...most likely happy EA customers getting NHL 10.

I`ve only called one place so far. There are about 7 in the area so chances might be good.

Maybe I should try and have the same conversation 7 times and then buy a hockey game out of spite :eek:


BULL-SHIT. Capital B. And S.


update: Gamestop has Heroes Over Europe available!

Just called Futureshop...same story.

little update.

im east of toronto if that helps anyone. My local EB said that they could possibly get a shipment in today, but im not honestly holding my breath over that.

I've called just about every other store in the area, futureshops, other eb's, best buy, ect ect.

Some say the 18th, some said maybe later today, others said they've never heard of the game.

I wonder if this has anything to do with that lame french instruction booklet crap that seems to delay a lot of other canadian releases.

Why don't you guys take a little trip down to the US? Then you can have it!!

I'm in Calgary. One of the guys I spoke with actually knew all about the game and he was all optimistic about their store getting it this afternoon so I'm crossing my fingers.

l can't since its a ~6 hour drive to the border and l don't have a full liscene yet anyway. lf the game isn't released here before the 4th of October, l will buy when l'm in NYC. The way things are going that may just happen.
Cool, l'm Edmonton! What time will you usualy be on?

Early in the afternoon some days and any evening Da Bears or Blackhawks aren't on.

I guess l'll see you on alot then, since thats when l'm usualy on.

Ahhhh the god-damned livret FRANCAIS!!

Thats an interesting theory. But still completely unacceptable.

Why confuse and anger an entire market when you could have shipped the French booket they boxed out to Parisian gamers two weeks ago.

As I recall, the GTA4 box was stuffed like a Xmas goose for the bilingual gamers. Posters and booklets stacked HIGH.

Micro games says that the game may not be released in Canada for many weeks if ever.

I tried to order the game online from Bestbuy ,Futureshop,Amazon...all U.S. Stores and they will not ship to Canada because Canada has their own divisions.

I called California customer service rep for 505 games and have been waiting 2 days for an answer as to why not available in the Great White North.

So common Anton how about an answer for crying out loud,i'm disabled stuck at home and can't get this game...what gives???

lol that would suck, I bought an Aviator joystick just for this game. What's strange though is that on www.ebgames.ca, www.futureshop.ca and www.amazon.ca the game is not even listed. Not even in the Coming soon.

Quebec french is minorly different than european french for what it counts.

yep, same here. I even did the zip tie mod to the stick and it makes the Simulation difficulty a piece of cake to fly around in.

and yea, what's with futureshop/bestbuy not even LISTING the damn game? what the hell gives?

Me too ,bought a T-master hotas X can't get the game aaaaaaaaaak!!!

I really doubt it's delayed because of the french version. This law AFAIK applies only to the Province of Quebec, it's not a federal law.

An update from 1C or 505 games would be nice, will it be released for sure on the 18th ? Why is the game not listed anywhere in Canada ?

I'm torn between ordering the game right now on ebay from a trusted seller or waiting...:confused:

l guess l may be buying it NYC after all. :(

It's been reported to the 18th here in Quebec :-((((((

Ya just heard that the new release date for us is Sept 18th...maybe...could be a stock issue as Ihave been told that Walmart gobbled many copies and places in the USA and Europe can't get stock??? to many stories and bullshit to know what is going on...I don't see any comments from this guy Anton on these forums we have been asking what is going on since Sept 8th...no comments from Anton!!!

Well, this really is a publisher issue, so our beef is with 505 Games...

I would like to let them know that yes Canadians do in fact get angry, and you won`t like us when we`re angry.


At any rate, I wouldn`t mind hearing from Anton, if only for a little sympathy. ;)

p.s - still really pissed off!

They put priority on that new NHL 2010 game ! that's why :evil:

If its anything like the UK the actual release date is always a day later due to store bull****. They have the "release" date as the actual date they send out or sell pre-orders. The actual shelf date where you can just walk in a buy it is always at least one day later.

How does that explain the release date for Canada being changed three times in the last week...Sept 8th ,then Sept 15th,now today they say Sept 18th...???

I am in contact with a game store and they have no clue what is going on.

What really shocks me is that this is a 505 games official forum and not a F......g word from this company...don't tell me this guy Anton hasn't seen some of these comments.

I want to know if i am wasting my time waiting for a Canadian release which may not come for a long time if at all

All it would take is a comment from the company rep who must know what is going on but hasn't got the guts to TELL US !!!

Customs. I know for a fact that some customs people can be officious little twonks, and wont let things in unless everything on the documents is 100% perfect and in triplicate.

Of course thats just speculation on my part but it happens all the time here with other goods being imported.

Went to the States to get it
 

So I took a posters advice and went to Bellingham to buy the game. I was there and back in under 3 hours ( border waits included ). Now I have the game and I feel for my fellow ( gameless ) Canadians. $49.99 US gotta love it.

If you live near the border, call ahead and go buy one. End your pain.

This is actually the best theory so far. When I read that my first thought was that it's totally possible. I'd say more copies of NHL games (especially 10) get sold in Canada than the rest of the world, combined.

I'll bet its like 90% of the Hockey titles are sold in Canada.

There is no need for another Canadian to rant here but screw it; I"M ******* PISSED!!! On the 8th I was dissapointed, on the 15th I am pissed! What the hell is going on? I don't even want to play the demo anymore, it's too much of a tease. **** the border, **** the french, **** 505, **** EB Games, and **** me!

*Whew* I feel better now.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

What store in Bellingham had it in stock as I see a short drive in my Immediate future?

I swear the man/woman who opens a gameshop right on the boarder with Canada on the US side would make an absolute FORTUNE. Why wait several weeks when you can simply cross the border, and be right at a store that has it for sale?

I was really hoping to scrore the T-shirt with my pre-order but if I go to the States I will loose that of course.

Haha I actually went over to the Gamestop in my local mall on the 14th to see if it had come early, and they gave me a T-Shirt just because I was the first one to ask about the game. Kind of cool, kind of sad...

Another trip to EB Games today, another depressing failure to claim the prize.

I knew today wasn't the day when the clerk asked me and my friend if we were the two looking for 'that Starkomick game' and that it wouldn't be coming until the 18th.

We originally checked in on the 8th, and were told that it would be in stock the next day. The next day, we came in and were told it'd be in on the 15th. So it was to our utter dissatisfaction to be told once again that the title had been delayed, this time until the 18th.

I ended up pre-ordering it on the 15th anyway, and by the looks of things we get no pre-order bonuses.

This is really getting on my nerves.

We need a REASON or an explanation along with a reasonable ESTIMATION because were going CRAZY up here!

Anton where are you????????????????????????????
Help please?????????????????????

Yea, this sucks... I wish I could just drive to Bellingham (15 min tops), but I don't have a passport :-x

Right on brother. I FEEL IT.

This is totally bush league right now. I also really enjoyed being asked by the clerk if I meant 'Heroes Over Europe' when I said WWII plane game.

Sigh.

Beaver, there are two GameStops in Bellingham. I called the one at Sunset Plaza. They had four or five copies that came in in two days ago. The other location is in BellisFair mall. If you have the time, go get one. I'm guessing you are in Surrey or Whiterock? I'm just glad I had the day off, otherwise I'd be swearing a blue streak as well.

My only option: Buffalo.

Not happening!

(no disrespect of course, go Sabres etc.)

At least l may be getting as a grad gift, so l'll be able get this and batman or NHL10.

I would just like to know how long of a wait it might be so that I can make a decision.

Thanks for the heads up on locations in Bellingham.

When l talked to Future Shop, l was told their shipment was in transit (he had to check to find out what game l was talking about) and may be in Thursday, Sunday for sure. The best news l've heard since this game was being made.

Sucks guys!! I live an hour from the border,but I am disabled ,so it may as well be a month drive makes no diff to me...pretty crappy customer service...still waiting for 505 games to call me back from California.

Looks to me like a bunch of cowards afraid to tell us the truth....is that right Anton...can't face the music...don't hear much commentary from you now Anton...

Right now your name sucks big time here in Canada,not because the game is not here but because you have no guts to tell us the truth about what is going on.

Your Karma will catch up with you and your company Anton.

erm he does not work for 505 games, he has NOTHING to do with release dates or anything like it. Grow up whiner.

Before you start calling people names you should get your facts straight.

Gomer, calm down. First of all it's only a game. If you are so intent on getting it, why don't you order it online on Ebay and get it delivered to your door ?

FWIW, Anton is probably not aware of every detail from the publisher, especially shipping to a specific country like Canada. I guess that in time he would, but from now on, either you wait until Friday or you jump the gun and buy it on Ebay.

Ya dont give all Canadians a black eye with Anton.................
Its a happy problem we are just SUPER excited to get going and we just want to know when.

LMAO! What a tosser..

repeat x5


Stop bitching to the DEVELOPER about the PUBLISHER'S fuckery.


Assuming he's even aware of the logistical issues going on up here with the distro i'm sure he'd be just as frustrated as we are. We're his consumers as well, and he wants us to have the game.

Please think before popping off, even though i totally respect your emotional state. :)

Same thing here in Newfoundland and Labrador. Went to EB Games and was told the release is pushed to Friday. This all seems rather odd to me. It's the first time I can recall a game being so late to release in Canada.

While we have all the canucks together we should consider putting together a Canadian fighter wing.

"Maple wing"
"Beaver wing"
"RCAF"

...lol
beavers dont have wings.

it sucks that Canada hes delays, it's kinda odd though seeing that America has already got it early September, but IIRC 1C Publishing is a Russian based Publisher, maybe there were some confusion on the shipping part. well at least you could buy it off the net and play it.

it sucks more for us 360 gamer of Asia, we got no RELEASES here :(

anyways, best of luck on finding the game

FWIW !

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...06&catid=23357


Edit :

Ebgames has updated their canadian website : http://www.ebgames.ca/xbox360/

That's a relief. Looks like tomorrow's our day.

I have been away from my PS3 because I've been bored with some of games I have, but now really looking forward to BoP, hope to see some of you guys online. I've been checking every place this week so hopefully today or tomorrow.

O...
Try buy one from Play-Asia...
They have got plenty of NTSC-U BOP

You can even buy a used one,since almost all asian player returned it because some fXcking regional lock.

I had a girlfriend in high school whose beaver had BIG wings... yuck.

That is unfortunate................and a little disgusting.........lol

i hope that this game is actually out in stores today.

ive waited pretty damn patiently and my aviator joystick is getting VERY lonely. Yes, you can read that quite a few different ways :P

It had better be out today. If it gets pushed back again I swear I'll....well, I guess I'll keep waiting.

about f'n time i got my copy.

it came in today, even got a T-shirt with it as well, and as a bonus, even the t shirt is in my size. How about that.

see you all online this weekend.

What store? EB is a maybe and Future Shop said they don't know but not today...F*%k!

Got it on lunch break. EBGames. 59.99$ + tx. And dayum, it's Friday !!:-P

Where are you Flywest?

Got it. Lets do this!!!

Got it, yes!!! On my way to my parents house for the weekend :cry:

I'm in Quebec City, Quebec.

Yessssssss got it too :-) from futurshop Quebec!:grin: