Yep switched my order over from play.com.
Now the big question is are Game still getting the exclusive Witcher 2 Dark Edition and are they still getting the exclusive pack for Darksiders 2.
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UK retailer GAME not stocking any EA games after SSX (includes ME3) [&Nintendo?]
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Yep switched my order over from play.com.
Now the big question is are Game still getting the exclusive Witcher 2 Dark Edition and are they still getting the exclusive pack for Darksiders 2.
radioheadrule83
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Why though? GAME might not sell any ME3 copies this month, but they haven't had to buy any either. Maybe they feel its better to try and clear current stocks before they buy more...
The thing is, both GAME and EA know that ME3 has the brand power to be a success. EA are probably only offering the inventory at set bulk prices and GAME, rather than taking on extra stock that might not sell, doesn't want to take their deal. Maybe they want fewer copies or a cheaper price.
They're still the biggest high street chain, so they probably thought they could twist EAs arm and get a better deal... to be honest, it probably will hurt EAs sales of ME3 in the UK a little bit, but is that going to make them more amenable to offering GAME group a good deal? I doubt it.
Rather than allowing themselves to go into freefall by taking on new inventory that won't sell, they're trying to stem the blood-loss by managing things -- so this *may* be just a break.
If they can recover from this point forth, I'll be really impressed and maybe it was the right thing to do... if not... well. Maybe they picked the wrong battle.
Shotgun Kiss
Member
Not anymore, it isn't!
Oh yeah, I guarantee that any used copies of Mass Effect 3 traded in will be sold at £39.99, minimum.
Oh yeah, I guarantee that any used copies of Mass Effect 3 traded in will be sold at £39.99, minimum.
I'm actually guesssing that EA is asking for cash up front, and GAME doesn't have the liquid funds to afford that. Keep in mind that most pre-orders only put down a small deposit, which is not enough to cover the cost of the actual game.
So while GAME may know those are all-but-guaranteed sales, they simply have no way of actually acquiring the games.
The Super Bob
Member
I am worried that Game leaving the market will allow the other shops to raise they're prices.
I don't think this will be a major problem. Amazon,Play, Grainger, Supermarkets and other retailers still have to compete. The only reason I still use brick and mortar shops for games (mainly Grainger Games) is because they are cheap and have decent deals (like deals of the week). They won't want to lose that by rasing prices.
Cheesecakebobby
Banned
They are probably just taking down all EA and Nintendo titles
Probably getting slammed from all the traffic from people gawking at them like an accident at the side of the road.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
FFS, this is a joke right, Got an email from them at 3 telling me my order for the CE was cancelled just reordered it from Amazon, However i have zero idea about preorder DLC now.
Will i be getting the Argus Rifle and N7 Warfare Gear still?
Will i be getting the Argus Rifle and N7 Warfare Gear still?
With the CE? I doubt it unless you contact customer services and yell for it.
TheDrowningMan
Member
GameStop wants to buy game:
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/aussie-question-delaying-gamestop-move-on-game/091962
Much easier to assume an established business than start up of your own accord in a new territory. Wonder if the writing on the wall for Game prompted GS's closures.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/aussie-question-delaying-gamestop-move-on-game/091962
Much easier to assume an established business than start up of your own accord in a new territory. Wonder if the writing on the wall for Game prompted GS's closures.
Hypertrooper
Member
Amazon.co.uk put the ME3 collectors edition online! PC and PS3 are available too!
StalkerUKCG
Banned
I dont understand why not, im putting more money down than the regular purchase of the game im more entitled to getting the Preorder content and i was going to get it with my game.co.uk preorder
Hot Coldman
Banned
Ha, no shit they do. They of all people would still believe the delusion that specialist chain game retailers can last over here.
That would be even worse than having GAME.
Good god, I hope that doesn't happen.
Diablohead
Member
£65 from amazon, more expensive then it was at game!
Em it as £69.99 at Game likewise its £69.99 from Play and its £65 from Shopto(same price as Amazon).
Yeah, well.. I just called ShopTo and they said "not at this time". :/
I don't think it would be that bad. Game and GameStop are pretty similar as it is, I'm sure GS realise they can't just be the same store and expect to succeed.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
Looks like no where in the UK has The N7 warfare pack then. At this rate the argus and the N7 pack should just get put on the marketplace for free download day 1
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
StalkerUKCG
Banned
I understand that, i dont see what good it will do since pretty much everywhere is going to be sold out by the time its updated.
That Warfare pack is advertised as a Standard Edition bonus though. Says nothing about the CE :/
Here's hoping - the CE has 4 weapons, this preorder DLC plugs the gaps (as it were) - bloody cheek of Bioware/EA.
I've got a gift card I wanted to use for either the Jak and Daxter or Metal Gear Solid HD collections, but of course my local Game never seemed to get MGS in and the one copy of Jak they had seems to have been sold. No idea if they'll get them in again.
Thought I might hang on to it to use to get some money off of Mass Effect 3 when it launches, but then of course this all this happens!
Game aren't the greatest retailer ever but I really don't want them to go out of business, I just hope the shop survives long enough for me to find something worthwhile to spend the gift card on.
Thought I might hang on to it to use to get some money off of Mass Effect 3 when it launches, but then of course this all this happens!
Game aren't the greatest retailer ever but I really don't want them to go out of business, I just hope the shop survives long enough for me to find something worthwhile to spend the gift card on.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
And it did previously with game, Honestly im pretty annoyed at the whole situation, Im a completionist when it comes to mass effect games,
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Cheesecakebobby
Banned
If I buy standard edition ME in 6 months for £10, will my copy actually have any guns or missions?
Probably not. You will have the Online Pass, though.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
I scammed EA support to get them.
Bumblebeetuna
Member
My favorite reply.
And it did previously with game, Honestly im pretty annoyed at the whole situation, Im a completionist when it comes to mass effect games,
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Looks like mine except for the weapon DLC, which I never really support in games.
Got it all free through EA support as well because it simply wasn't available here.
funkystudent
Member
Might buy SSX from them just to get ride of the 20c on my reward card.
CharmingCharlie
Member
You probably won't hear about the retail store incentive DLC till tomorrow according to EA :-
EA said:
http://www.ea.com/uk/1/mass-effect-3-update-1
Whilst it is sad for the employees of GAME it is kinda nice to see retail exclusivity bite EA in the arse. Let's hope they learn from this (but probably won't).
No just Europe gonna tits up and taking the UK with it, along with every high street store with it.
GAME have made a pretty ballsy decision.
The mistake they made was to start taking pre-orders for ME3. They should have decided earlier whether they would commit or not. EA must be playing pretty hardball and GAME called their bluff and EA didn't blink.
It's going to hurt their rep short term but long term, not many will remember this. I predict 9p a share by November and back to around £1 in 18-24 months depending on WiiU and Nextbox releases.
What is clear is that their banks are backing them. I wouldn't shop with them but many do.
The mistake they made was to start taking pre-orders for ME3. They should have decided earlier whether they would commit or not. EA must be playing pretty hardball and GAME called their bluff and EA didn't blink.
It's going to hurt their rep short term but long term, not many will remember this. I predict 9p a share by November and back to around £1 in 18-24 months depending on WiiU and Nextbox releases.
What is clear is that their banks are backing them. I wouldn't shop with them but many do.
feint_ruled
Member
Well, I admire your optimism but who is gonna shop there if there is nothing to buy? Perhaps they could branch out into pastries.
Starwolf_UK
Member
Regarding this latest decision all I can say is "you stupid...ahahaha" as its crazy.
Nice summary.
UK market is very competitive and online being cheaper kind of (slowly) kills high street and/or erodes its profits. Thing about America is also its a very large country so ordering a game online you might save sales tax (otherwise a new release will be the same price, though stores have started doing vouchers you have to spend 10 minutes later) but you could be waiting more than say the day (or minus days) we enjoy here unless you go for courier.
Oh boy, I can't wait to shop at Ganon!
Replace Ganon with the Gamestop logo or Grainger Games branded condoms...
They're trying to flog the non-UK stores and well...Gamestop is the only person big enough to buy them in one clean swipe...but the rumors now of "yes all but Australia"...
I remember when a friend of mine wanted Gulity Gear X2 (this was in the days they still did new...) and a few weeks later they specifically ordered it. Gulity Gear x2 alright...as in two copies of Gulity Gear X...I then ended up buying my GBA from CeX and well...he never forgave me
I don't think so. At this point it being the automatic bank cancels pending transaction after 10 days will be the thing that gets his money back.
