Game Pre-orders

Col_M · 4 Sep 2011 at 00:14

Just a quick question..

I just pre-ordered BF3 and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine from Game and was wondering if they will ship Space Marine in a few days and then BF3 when it's released?

I did submit a ticket on their online help but I got an error page so thought I'd ask here just in case anyone knew from experience and/or the question didn't get through.

SuperTronNarwhal · 4 Sep 2011 at 00:19

Yup they should do for Space marines If it is the 6th then Monday should be to you buy 6th or if its normal Friday then You might get on Day of release or early same goes with Bf3

C64 · 4 Sep 2011 at 00:26

I don't see the point of pre ordering unless it's a good deal, seems closer it gets to release the cheaper it gets does my head in ! they should offer cheap pre orders not more expensive.I'll be waiting until I see £24.99 tops for bf3.

Col_M · 4 Sep 2011 at 00:53

Cool, thanks

I'd be miffed if they didn't ship seperately

mame · 4 Sep 2011 at 01:31

C64 said:
I don't see the point of pre ordering unless it's a good deal.

+1

Cycrow · 4 Sep 2011 at 03:51

steam usually have special on pre orders if you buy early.
sometimes its free games as well.

its a shame thier release prices aren't always competative

Limpnoodle · 4 Sep 2011 at 04:58

No swearing, even disguised.

'Wes · 4 Sep 2011 at 07:38

Limpnoodle said:
phuck game.

Might want to edit that, you're not allowed to disguise swear words.

Col_M · 4 Sep 2011 at 09:53

New games have always been £30, I don't see the point in waiting for the price to go down, I earn Czech wages and don't consider it a bad price.

Cycrow said:
steam usually have special on pre orders if you buy early.
sometimes its free games as well.

its a shame thier release prices aren't always competative

Steam doesn't have Warhammer or BF3 though

C64 · 4 Sep 2011 at 17:30

I disagree with the above games get cheaper pretty fast these days and it wont be long before you can get bbf3 for £19.99 or £24.99 certainly wont be at £29.99 for long.I got that fifa 12 deal recently you had to buy 3x boxer shorts at the same time £35 but works out £17.85 for fifa 12 + loads of ultimate team gold packs emailed to you now that's what I consider a good deal as the dkny boxers are pretty much £15-£20 everywhere anyway.
I want to pre order Dark souls but there's no good pre order prices they are all £35 which is a joke as within a month after release you'll see it for £20-£25 somewhere.

Cycrow · 4 Sep 2011 at 17:44

Col_M said:
New games have always been £30, I don't see the point in waiting for the price to go down, I earn Czech wages and don't consider it a bad price.

Steam doesn't have Warhammer or BF3 though

not sure y warhammer is not available for steam thou, it was on steam awhile ago, but it got removed before pre-orders

had it on my wishlist for awhile until it disappeared

EDIT: it appears space marine is infact on steam, just not for the UK

orderoftheflame · 4 Sep 2011 at 17:50

Cycrow said:
not sure y warhammer is not available for steam thou, it was on steam awhile ago, but it got removed before pre-orders

had it on my wishlist for awhile until it disappeared

THQ (and some other publishers) have a deal with Game that they won't allow pre-orders of Steam-works enabled titles on Steam itself.

Game effectively say "We won't stock XYZ game if it's got Steamworks on it, unless you'd like to give a month exclusive head start over Steam". It's disgraceful that publishers are bending over to this.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/308337/bullying-retailers-reject-steam-enabled-pc-games/

Game have denied doing this, but at least a few publishers have said they received warnings from "major high street games outlets".

Mr Krugga · 4 Sep 2011 at 17:53

C64 said:
I'll be waiting until I see £24.99 tops for bf3.

I've got it on pre-order for £23 or less.

C64 · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:36

Mr Krugga said:
I've got it on pre-order for £23 or less.

where from ? if not a competitor as I cant find it for that price anywhere on pc

Gideon Lorr · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:49

I preordered a game for the first time in ages the other day- Skyrim. At 22.99 I felt it was worthwhile, since I was always going to buy it anyway, and I probably won't find a better price.

I'll preorder BF3 at some point when I have the money, got £5.50 in reward points from Gamestation to use towards it.

Pate · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:51

I bought BF3 limited edition + Skyrim for £23 a piece. Feels good to support the people, though if Skyrim turns out to be crap closer to release date, I'll just drop it.

torN · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:34

Ive done exactly the same as the OP. However I was thinking will Game send codes out so we can play in the BF3 beta?

Mr Krugga · 4 Sep 2011 at 20:43

C64 said:
where from ? if not a competitor as I cant find it for that price anywhere on pc

It was a time limited offer at Bee.com.

The order cost me £23.19 but they haven't charged me yet (I think) and there's some Quidco cashback too (£1.39) which brings the total price to £22.

dante6491 · 6 Sep 2011 at 20:28

Has anybodies pre-order for W40k:SM shipped yet from the above mentioned shop. I suppose I am a little spoilt for luck with Deus Ex shipping a whole 6 days before release. The new website is terrible.

CaptainRAVE · 6 Sep 2011 at 20:41

Tbh I preordered Skyrim for £29 and am more than happy to pay that for an Elder Scrolls game.