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fsasota
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nextstep
Canada705 Posts
FS sells it for $10 less than ebgames/gamestop in Canada. | ||
jimminy_kriket
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fsasota
Canada32 Posts
On April 24 2010 11:02 jimminy_kriket wrote: ah i wish they had the deal in store I'm pretty sure you can do it in-store, too. They've always indicated when something is Online Only. | ||
Escape
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Mykill
Canada3402 Posts
On April 24 2010 11:11 Escape wrote: cool.. thanks for the info. so you CAN buy a beta key! ^_^ you could always buy one on eBay | ||
Wedge
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erlaiys
Estonia46 Posts
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Jyvblamo
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Escape
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OreoBoi
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I lol'd at that as well | ||
Letters_and_Numbers
Canada28 Posts
On April 24 2010 11:15 Jyvblamo wrote: I like how the game has customer ratings already. I especially like how (4.4+4.4+4.5+4.5)/4 = 4.6 | ||
RatherGood
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jeebuzzx
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OreoBoi
Canada1639 Posts
On April 24 2010 12:28 jeebuzzx wrote: the $10 shipping makes it kinda the same cost as EB but you can order online and get your beta key the next business day You had to pay for shipping? It was free for me. | ||
j4vz
Canada976 Posts
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Wi)nD
Canada719 Posts
btw is there limit to # of pre-orders? and how many accounts can u get per CD KEY, is it just 1? so for me and my bro would have to get 2 keys? | ||
Graham
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fsasota
Canada32 Posts
On April 24 2010 12:28 jeebuzzx wrote: the $10 shipping makes it kinda the same cost as EB but you can order online and get your beta key the next business day Orders over $39.99 have free shipping. | ||
Djzapz
Canada10681 Posts
And yes 1 account per beta key | ||
fsasota
Canada32 Posts
You can pre-order as many as you want. One beta key per order. | ||
Antimage
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fsasota
Canada32 Posts
On April 24 2010 12:35 Djzapz wrote: If you preorder SC2, does it actually ship on release day? Because I'm not waiting 3 days for it to ship... Even a few hours would probably get me to cry. And yes 1 account per beta key All the big titles I've ordered from them have always come on release day, the most recent being Splinter Cell Conviction. SC2 is going to be one of the biggest PC releases in the last little while, I'm sure they'll ship it to the actual retailers days before release like they've done with most games of this caliber. Also, like I said, you can even opt for store pick-up. Maybe they'll have a midnight release. They've done several in the past. | ||
Wi)nD
Canada719 Posts
On April 24 2010 12:35 Djzapz wrote: If you preorder SC2, does it actually ship on release day? Because I'm not waiting 3 days for it to ship... Even a few hours would probably get me to cry. And yes 1 account per beta key thank you but that really sucks lol | ||
Djzapz
Canada10681 Posts
On April 24 2010 12:41 fsasota wrote: All the big titles I've ordered from them have always come on release day, the most recent being Splinter Cell Conviction. SC2 is going to be one of the biggest PC releases in the last little while, I'm sure they'll ship it to the actual retailers days before release like they've done with most games of this caliber. Also, like I said, you can even opt for store pick-up. Maybe they'll have a midnight release. They've done several in the past. Midnight release would make me happy... | ||
Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
Also, lmao at the recommended product. http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/logitech-963292-0403-dual-action-gamepad/10034114.aspx?path=a8b20e026b19535c01cba3f93c1a378den02 | ||
jeebuzzx
Canada365 Posts
this is for some products which does not include sc2 | ||
fsasota
Canada32 Posts
On April 24 2010 12:44 Kennigit wrote: $10 cheaper than EB - i'm all over this. Also, lmao at the recommended product. http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/logitech-963292-0403-dual-action-gamepad/10034114.aspx?path=a8b20e026b19535c01cba3f93c1a378den02 Yeah lol I saw this, too. It's the default for all their PC titles from what I can see. | ||
Grobyc
Canada18410 Posts
On April 24 2010 12:44 Kennigit wrote: $10 cheaper than EB - i'm all over this. Also, lmao at the recommended product. http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/logitech-963292-0403-dual-action-gamepad/10034114.aspx?path=a8b20e026b19535c01cba3f93c1a378den02 pffff I got that at wal-mart last week for 20$ Hell yeah I'm gonna do this, and I already have a beta key(shared). Now I can share this one too and play with a friend ^^ | ||
fsasota
Canada32 Posts
this is for some products which does not include sc2 It's in red right under the price. | ||
Djzapz
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nextstep
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bendez
Canada283 Posts
On April 24 2010 13:07 nextstep wrote: buy it from BestBuy, and get it with $5 discount (online), or $5 gift card (in store). I just pre-ordered from bestbuy. 5 dollar discount AND a beta key? sold. | ||
honeywell
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fsasota
Canada32 Posts
The CE from both stores are sold out, that's why you can't select it. | ||
qsb5
Canada6 Posts
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UnderDarkLord
Canada5 Posts
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qsb5
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sur_reaL
Canada278 Posts
On April 25 2010 06:10 UnderDarkLord wrote: Yeah, did anyone? Is the beta-key emailed to you or do you get it some other way? Dunno if anyone got one yet but... From the FS website: We will email you a StarCraft II beta key to the email address associated with your account the next business day after your order is processed. Previous pre-order customers can expect to receive the Beta Key as well. Please note a Battle.net account is required to use the StarCraft II beta key. On April 25 2010 06:14 qsb5 wrote: Damn, I just put on an order, hope I'm not too late. Gamestop.ca has sold out all their beta keys already Well they say if you preorder before May 10 you'll get a key | ||
qsb5
Canada6 Posts
Well they say if you preorder before May 10 you'll get a key I pre-ordered from bestbuy.ca and it says quantities are limited. | ||
BigDatez
Canada434 Posts
On April 24 2010 12:30 j4vz wrote: got mine for 5$ at EB :D Same. Always had one, but pre-ordered this back in febuary, so i gave my brother the Key i got, then switched my pre-order to the collectors. Funny part: you COULD cancel the pre-order and get the key free technically. | ||
BHC
Canada9 Posts
On April 24 2010 20:59 fsasota wrote: BestBuy requires a $10 deposit I believe which might not seem like a big deal, but what if you want to cancel it or get it somewhere else later? The CE from both stores are sold out, that's why you can't select it. Didn't realize you could sell out a pre-order. I feel like FutureShop could simply order the amount preordered + a set amount of copies to have in stock That would maximize profit margins | ||
Wire
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Craton
United States17153 Posts
On April 24 2010 11:18 Letters_and_Numbers wrote: I especially like how (4.4+4.4+4.5+4.5)/4 = 4.6 Because it doesn't average those four numbers. Users rate in 5 categories, each of which is listed as the overall average. | ||
Congism
Scotland123 Posts
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sur_reaL
Canada278 Posts
On April 25 2010 06:48 Congism wrote: Estimated release date: 07/31/2010 Well Blizzard do delay stuff a lot... | ||
nik_0_0
Canada82 Posts
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Altenotiz
Canada41 Posts
On April 25 2010 06:37 BigDates wrote: Same. Always had one, but pre-ordered this back in febuary, so i gave my brother the Key i got, then switched my pre-order to the collectors. Funny part: you COULD cancel the pre-order and get the key free technically. Can you actually pre-order, get the key, and then cancel the order? For some reason I doubt they'll be that loose with a title like Starcraft 2. | ||
Keeroonf
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imabowl
Canada23 Posts
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mute20
Canada175 Posts
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Skee
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Explode
Canada17 Posts
On April 26 2010 11:04 Keeroonf wrote: I called futureshop customer service since i pre-ordered weeks ago and got a verification email and no beta key, and the chap told me they were having issues and that the beta keys would be sent with the game...I hope this was a misunderstanding. Sure hope so since that would be a scam to give beta keys you can't use. | ||
Philar
Hong Kong124 Posts
On April 26 2010 11:04 Keeroonf wrote: I called futureshop customer service since i pre-ordered weeks ago and got a verification email and no beta key, and the chap told me they were having issues and that the beta keys would be sent with the game...I hope this was a misunderstanding. Hey did you follow up on your problem? It seems like they've ran out of keys and is using this lure more buyers and hope they will just forget about the beta key. | ||
Explode
Canada17 Posts
nite4evr LOL just called 1-866-BESTBUY ME: "Hi I called on Saturday before placing my order online asking when I'll be receiving my beta key if i were to order it on Saturday. I was told I would be receiving it on Monday morning by e-mail. Do you think you can tell me the status of the my beta key? Product is a computer game called Starcraft II Wings of Liberty" CSR: "May I please have your Order #" ME: "XXXXXXX" CSR: "You'll be getting it 1 day after the release date, 1 day after July 31st. " ME: "You're kidding right?" CSR: "Sir you'll be getting it 1 day after the release date" ME: "What's the point of the beta key when I have the released item? Do you know what's a beta key? Do you understand what I'm saying?" CSR: "Placed me on hold, comes back 5 minutes later. "I just asked a few people around me, and I was told you'll be getting the beta key 1 day after the release date. From the look of the information on the website, since you placed the order on Saturday if you don't receive it today you'll have to wait till a day after the release date" ME: "A Beta version is a software product that is used in the final stage of testing before it is commercially released. There's no reason for me to have a beta key once the product it out." CSR: "Is there anything else I can help you with today?" ME: "Sigh, you're wasting my time.... Bye" | ||
SichuanPanda
Canada1542 Posts
On April 24 2010 12:33 Oodama wrote: CANADA FUCK YA! btw is there limit to # of pre-orders? and how many accounts can u get per CD KEY, is it just 1? so for me and my bro would have to get 2 keys? There is probably a limit of one or two per household, also you can only tie one SC2 key per Bnet account, so you need a secondary account if you plan to have two keys for some reason. Of course if you are do not need the key for some reason then you are not forced to tie it to an account until it reaches whoever is going to use it. | ||
SichuanPanda
Canada1542 Posts
On April 27 2010 05:44 Explode wrote: This is the conversation someone who just called the BB CSR about this beta key deal. Oh BB support, its always quite amusing to me. Their hiring process focuses on getting people who are good at customer service, but yet overlooks what they know - about anything. 'You'll be getting it 1 day after release' Lmfao.. The beta CLOSES a month before release, at least a month. I'd recommend going to the store in person with your order #, perhaps a print-out of the order confirmation etc. etc. and make sure you talk to a manager or someone who will actually listen to what you have to say instead of reading pre-listed responses. | ||
blue_arrow
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Mr.Larson
Canada10 Posts
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blue_arrow
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This is starting to sound like a scam to me =p | ||
Mr.Larson
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Kantutan
Canada1319 Posts
Oh and they were even out of beta keys so... | ||
nextstep
Canada705 Posts
On April 27 2010 06:47 Kantutan wrote: Daaaaaamn it I already pre-ordered from EB The total came to $78.39 for the standard edition, kind of ridiculous... Oh and they were even out of beta keys so... cancel the preorder, lose your $5 deposit, and order from BB or FS which is $10 cheaper, and give $5 discount. so $15 savings, offset by $5 deposit, you still save $10. | ||
Explode
Canada17 Posts
Also ordered from FS no key yet from them. | ||
teko
Canada1197 Posts
Some of the items in your shopping cart are not available for shipment. Please remove these items and create a separate order for them, or check to see it the product is available for pick up in-store. (0107) It's a pre-order item, of course it's not yet available! >_< And I only have 1 item in the shopping cart: StarCraft II Collector's Edition (PC/Mac) | ||
gudgeog
Canada1 Post
The shocker is though... These keys wont work until May 17th! Aparently Blizzard wont activate them until May 17! I've had 2 emails about this now, because my first response was that they shouldnt have said you get a key in one day if it wont work for weeks... So basically, the FS (and probably BB) key giveaways are shit and activate in a month. | ||
Kantutan
Canada1319 Posts
On April 27 2010 06:50 nextstep wrote: cancel the preorder, lose your $5 deposit, and order from BB or FS which is $10 cheaper, and give $5 discount. so $15 savings, offset by $5 deposit, you still save $10. Too lazy :p Also, I put all the money down for it already so don't know if I could get any of that refunded anyways. | ||
nextstep
Canada705 Posts
On April 27 2010 06:59 teko wrote: I keep getting errors from Futureshop... the checkout page keeps saying: Some of the items in your shopping cart are not available for shipment. Please remove these items and create a separate order for them, or check to see it the product is available for pick up in-store. (0107) It's a pre-order item, of course it's not yet available! >_< And I only have 1 item in the shopping cart: StarCraft II Collector's Edition (PC/Mac) that's because the Collector's Edition is all sold out. you can order the regular edition no problem. | ||
Mr.Larson
Canada10 Posts
On April 27 2010 07:00 gudgeog wrote: Just got an email from futureshop, they say they will send it out by the end of today (lol at them using "business days" and then claiming to wait until midnight on the "business day". The shocker is though... These keys wont work until May 17th! Aparently Blizzard wont activate them until May 17! I've had 2 emails about this now, because my first response was that they shouldnt have said you get a key in one day if it wont work for weeks... So basically, the FS (and probably BB) key giveaways are shit and activate in a month. That is really lame. | ||
Explode
Canada17 Posts
On April 27 2010 07:00 gudgeog wrote: Just got an email from futureshop, they say they will send it out by the end of today (lol at them using "business days" and then claiming to wait until midnight on the "business day". The shocker is though... These keys wont work until May 17th! Aparently Blizzard wont activate them until May 17! I've had 2 emails about this now, because my first response was that they shouldnt have said you get a key in one day if it wont work for weeks... So basically, the FS (and probably BB) key giveaways are shit and activate in a month. License Information License Status BETA Expiry Active until beta closes Thats my BB key status seemed to activate instantly. Hopefully FS key isn't like what you have heard. | ||
Shiladie
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teko
Canada1197 Posts
On April 27 2010 07:05 nextstep wrote: that's because the Collector's Edition is all sold out. you can order the regular edition no problem. Wow, you're right. That's sad sold so quickly. I guess I'll get the normal edition for now. Thanks for the tip. | ||
StarcraftMan
Canada507 Posts
On April 27 2010 05:44 Explode wrote: This is the conversation someone who just called the BB CSR about this beta key deal. You can cancel your order at BB and get a full refund then. Let them know that you placed the pre-order with BB because they guaranteed you a beta key that would enable you to take part in Beta. If you cannot take part in Beta, then BB has advertised falsely and you are well within your rights to get a full refund on a falsely advertised product. | ||
Explode
Canada17 Posts
On April 27 2010 07:16 teko wrote: Wow, you're right. That's sad sold so quickly. I guess I'll get the normal edition for now. Thanks for the tip. I think if you go to the store on release day and wait in line if they open sales at midnight you can still get yourself a collectors edition. I am hoping its similar to how FS sold the last WoW expansion with collectors editions at each store on opening day. | ||
bendez
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teko
Canada1197 Posts
Update: My order just got processed (pretty fast, I placed the order an hour ago). Their website says: "We will email you a StarCraft II beta key to the email address associated with your account the next business day after your order is processed." So, hopefully tomorrow. | ||
hayata2.0
Canada655 Posts
I haven't tested it out yet, but they sent me one. | ||
Cloud[rA]
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Stripe
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Wedge
Canada580 Posts
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Velitation
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Zalan
Canada18 Posts
On April 27 2010 10:17 BeLivid wrote: I got mine from Best Buy not too long ago, dl'ing the beta right now. Preordered on Saturday. However, when I checked this morning BestBuy had no more stock of it (regular (english or french) and collector)... I wonder if it's only for beta keys or if the demand is really that high... | ||
Velitation
Canada224 Posts
On April 28 2010 00:50 Zalan wrote: However, when I checked this morning BestBuy had no more stock of it (regular (english or french) and collector)... I wonder if it's only for beta keys or if the demand is really that high... I've just checked the site right now. It says "limited quantities." Not sure how reliable that is, but hey, you could inquire by calling a Best Buy and/or Futureshop and/or wherever else. | ||
Riebart
Canada1 Post
According to the CSR, they are negotiating for more. This is unfortunate because the wording on the Futureshop website indicated that _everyone_ who ordered before May 10 would get a beta key. Oh well. | ||
Zzoram
Canada7115 Posts
Also, they clearly advertise "next business day" beta keys, but that hasn't worked out either. | ||
ATeddyBear
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Holywow
Canada34 Posts
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Reewind
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On April 29 2010 02:42 ATeddyBear wrote: Just got my beta key :D pre-ordered on Monday. same here | ||
floor exercise
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hype[NZ]
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On April 29 2010 04:04 floor exercise wrote: I got mine, then fucked up trying to make an asia account so now i have 2 US ones Apparently you can contact Blizzard and they are able to change your region for you, I've heard of it being done before. | ||
Run4urlife
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floor exercise
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ShaperofDreams
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Run4urlife
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apm66
Canada943 Posts
On April 29 2010 04:12 Run4urlife wrote: Wow, I ordered mine on Sunday morning and still haven't recieved it. I've cancelled my order with futureshop after seeing that you guys got yours. Maybe something got screwed up in my order, so I just put a new order with bestbuy. Hope I actually get a damn key. So pissed. Same thing. Ordered mine on Sunday, and nothing yet. Not that I care, cos I already have a key, but would love to give it to a relative or friend. | ||
ATeddyBear
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ghostnuke1234
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iterator
Canada7 Posts
Excerpt: + Show Spoiler + The web team looked into this and there was an issue with the reporting captured over the weekend - some customer orders were missed. This report is being re-run right now and will be processed asap, so you should be receiving your beta key via email within 24 hours (this is for those who ordered over the weekend and still haven't received the code). Hopefully, this is true! | ||
Versita
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iterator
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skyeyesattelite
Canada56 Posts
isnt the beta gonna be over in a month or 2? might aswell save up that money to buy the actual game. but then again, i dunno what im talkin about. | ||
saint_fu
Canada61 Posts
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fuzzywuzhe
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Entropic
Canada2837 Posts
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Zalan
Canada18 Posts
Soooo happy, but can't play now, got work to do | ||
Enreeco
Canada6 Posts
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blue_arrow
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ordered monday night from futureshop, got the key wednesday morning just voidray rushed some nub lols | ||
CrushDog5
Canada207 Posts
That's fast service! | ||
Entropic
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Run4urlife
Canada6 Posts
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GumThief
Canada284 Posts
the rage.. | ||
Philar
Hong Kong124 Posts
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iterator
Canada7 Posts
I want my key, damnit! | ||
GumThief
Canada284 Posts
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iterator
Canada7 Posts
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Xyik
Canada728 Posts
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Beside_kr
Canada902 Posts
Were they not expecting this many pre-orders or something? | ||
MagicARide
Canada83 Posts
i rly hope i get my key soon, and if i don't get it by tuesday i'm gonna go with best buy | ||
IaniAniaN
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Uncle Leo
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bendez
Canada283 Posts
I just got an email saying that they will give me 50% discount on the product as a compensation. Did anyone else get a similar email? | ||
AnodyneSea
Jamaica757 Posts
On May 27 2010 07:38 bendez wrote: I pre-ordered a collector's edition from futureshop, and didn't get a beta key. I just got an email saying that they will give me 50% discount on the product as a compensation. Did anyone else get a similar email? yes other people are reporting this, apm66 said he got the same thing stated in his blog | ||
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