Dark Souls

penev10 · 04-10-2011 4:27pm

noodler wrote: »

Question for the Gamestop pre-order crowd.

The only pal version of the game is the Special Edition right? I mean theres no chance of me not getting the extra goodies as long as I order now?

All pre-orders everywhere seem to be for the Special Edition. I reckon your safe as houses. Was the same with Dead Space 2, I didn't see a vanilla edition until 3 months after launch! Could always ring them to be sure

SK1979 · 04-10-2011 4:30pm

noodler wrote: »

Question for the Gamestop pre-order crowd.

The only pal version of the game is the Special Edition right? I mean theres no chance of me not getting the extra goodies as long as I order now?

Pretty sure that the extra goodies are only download codes (for the book and music etc). In the US, I believe they're getting physical copies.

Kiith · 04-10-2011 4:30pm

Hmm, thinking i might cancel my preorder and just pick it up in person on Friday. Not looking like it will be sent out till tomorrow at the earlier, and i won't be around to pick it up on Thursday or Friday.

So much for getting it 3 days early like i'd hoped

Also, the expected ship date is Friday...wtf is the point in pre-ordering the game if they only ship it on release day?

noodler · 04-10-2011 4:38pm

SK1979 wrote: »

Pretty sure that the extra goodies are only download codes (for the book and music etc). In the US, I believe they're getting physical copies.

Well its an art book, soundtrack CD and code for the digital guide right?

Not as good as the American CE but that one seems to be in limited supply whilst the PAL one seems to be in plentiful supply.

penev10 · 04-10-2011 4:56pm

Kiith wrote: »

Also, the expected ship date is Friday...wtf is the point in pre-ordering the game if they only ship it on release day?

Did you contact Gamestop?

I only ordered from them as I heard they deliver early with Express delivery. Some people were getting deliveries on a Wednesday before release for other games.

noodler · 04-10-2011 5:00pm

Kiith wrote: »

Hmm, thinking i might cancel my preorder and just pick it up in person on Friday. Not looking like it will be sent out till tomorrow at the earlier, and i won't be around to pick it up on Thursday or Friday.

So much for getting it 3 days early like i'd hoped

Also, the expected ship date is Friday...wtf is the point in pre-ordering the game if they only ship it on release day?

If you use the Express option they say they guarentee it on release day.

If you use normal they say they can't guarantee.

To me that means you could get it on release day with normal p&p but you could get it a day early with express.

Big Knox · 04-10-2011 5:03pm

Kiith wrote: »

Hmm, thinking i might cancel my preorder and just pick it up in person on Friday. Not looking like it will be sent out till tomorrow at the earlier, and i won't be around to pick it up on Thursday or Friday.

So much for getting it 3 days early like i'd hoped

Also, the expected ship date is Friday...wtf is the point in pre-ordering the game if they only ship it on release day?

I've pre-ordered with them for the same reason but if the shipping date is friday i'm going to have to cancel, I need to have this friday at the earliest!!

YouSavedMyLife · 04-10-2011 5:08pm

Big Knox wrote: »

I've pre-ordered with them for the same reason but if the shipping date is friday i'm going to have to cancel, I need to have this friday at the earliest!!

I gonna be sleeping outside Gamestop on Henry Thursday night so i can wake up about 6am Friday and Que for about 2 hours then pick it up....

johnny_ultimate · 04-10-2011 6:13pm

I gonna be sleeping outside Gamestop on Henry Thursday night so i can wake up about 6am Friday and Que for about 2 hours then pick it up....

I hope thats not serious! Im all fof enthusiasm, hell Im pumped. But why would you queue at dawn for a niche game which is never going to attract such a significant queue that it will be sold out moments after opening? Better ways to spend two hours on a Friday morning...

Secretly Im hoping I dont get it until Monday so I have another full weekend with the fiendishly addicting Disgaea 4!

Dcully · 04-10-2011 6:18pm

Was gonna get this then realised its console only :rolleyes:
Im used to getting my games via digital download at a fraction of the cost of retail for pc.
Looks good but think ill just wait for Skyrim.

mrm · 04-10-2011 10:50pm

Big Knox wrote: »

I've pre-ordered with them for the same reason but if the shipping date is friday i'm going to have to cancel, I need to have this friday at the earliest!!

The local Gamestop store has received its copies already, (staff were so nice to tease me with a few seconds hold of the special edition copy today) so they have distributed them early. Doubt that there is any reason gamestop won't continue their recent form regarding early delivery of online orders.

I won't be surprised if you receive it tomorrow, but I will be jealous, envious, happy for you, annoyed, jealous, sorry for myself and envious. Oh, and jealous.

Big Knox · 04-10-2011 11:34pm

mrm wrote: »

The local Gamestop store has received its copies already, (staff were so nice to tease me with a few seconds hold of the special edition copy today) so they have distributed them early. Doubt that there is any reason gamestop won't continue their recent form regarding early delivery of online orders.

I won't be surprised if you receive it tomorrow, but I will be jealous, envious, happy for you, annoyed, jealous, sorry for myself and envious. Oh, and jealous.

Okay you've re-assured me i'll keep my faith in the order getting here early, if it gets here tomorrow I may cancel all plans and go missing!!

If not I shall be clinically depressed and I want you to know you will be entirely to blame!!!

F1ngers · 04-10-2011 11:42pm

Dcully wrote: »

Was gonna get this then realised its console only :rolleyes:
Im used to getting my games via digital download at a fraction of the cost of retail for pc.
Looks good but think ill just wait for Skyrim.

Your loss.
That's the problem with relying on pc for your games - you miss out on the really great games...:p
Enjoy skyrim, will pick that up on console...in a few months...really cheap.
Dark Souls is day one for me.

Dcully · 04-10-2011 11:56pm

F1ngers wrote: »

Your loss.
That's the problem with relying on pc for your games - you miss out on the really great games...:p
Enjoy skyrim, will pick that up on console...in a few months...really cheap.
Dark Souls is day one for me.

I dont rely on pc for games i just enjoy the vastly superior visuals and controls pc offers

I have consoles too , just dont use em much.
Dark souls is the first game in years im tempted to buy for console purely because its not available on pc but being honest ive too many great games to finish and some to even start before another 4-5 must haves are released this side of Christmas.

johnny_ultimate · 05-10-2011 12:12am

Vastly superior controls for certain types of games, it's important to add to the above

I think format alliegance only leads to good games missed these days. There are plenty of great games that play best on PC, but equally many if not more great console games you can't get on PC. If you see Dark Souls cheap down the line pick it up, because it's a singular experience and you won't find as confident an equivalent on PC. Screw graphics - it's the game that matters, format be damned!

Zapp Brannigan · 05-10-2011 12:28am

Gah, it's bastard hard! Still getting to grips with the mechanics of being undead and hollowed.

Also, the special edition that I got didn't come with a physical guide. Just a code for a download of the soundtrack and mini-guide.

F1ngers · 05-10-2011 12:36am

Dcully wrote: »

I dont rely on pc for games i just enjoy the vastly superior visuals and controls pc offers
I have consoles too , just dont use em much.
Dark souls is the first game in years im tempted to buy for console purely because its not available on pc but being honest ive too many great games to finish and some to even start before another 4-5 must haves are released this side of Christmas.

Not questioning visuals/controls...great games don't rely on those.
Buy it...you won't regret it, even if the controls/visuals let you down...you should still enjoy the gameplay.

Dcully · 05-10-2011 1:14am

Rest assured i will grab Dark souls down the line guys, it looks too good to miss in fairness.

Spunge · 05-10-2011 1:54am

Dark Souls is the first console game ive bought in about 10 years.

ShaneU · 05-10-2011 1:58am

Why didn't you buy Demon's Souls?

Spunge · 05-10-2011 2:46am

Never looked into it because i didnt have access to a PS3

Kiith · 05-10-2011 9:58am

Anyone know if you can cancel a pre-order online with Gamestop? Can't see anything on the site, even though it's still 'Processing'. The expected shipping date is still listed as Friday, which is bull**** (especially since i payed for the express delivery).

notahappycamper · 05-10-2011 10:16am

Kiith wrote: »

Anyone know if you can cancel a pre-order online with Gamestop? Can't see anything on the site, even though it's still 'Processing'. The expected shipping date is still listed as Friday, which is bull**** (especially since i payed for the express delivery).

Email hello@gamestop.ie although at this stage maybe ring them - I think they are based in Swords?

Kiith · 05-10-2011 10:21am

notahappycamper wrote: »

Email hello@gamestop.ie although at this stage maybe ring them - I think they are based in Swords?

Thanks, will give it a shot in a bit.

Gunmonkey · 05-10-2011 10:44am

Ok so....did not know this was out Friday, thought it was the 14th.

Bye bye, more monies.

Grayditch · 05-10-2011 10:53am

Two more sleeps before no more sleeps!

...or one big long sleep.

tonydude · 05-10-2011 10:55am

If its not shipped by the end of the day ill be cancelling my order. I need this for the weekend. Ive sent them a email just have to see what they say

noodler · 05-10-2011 11:11am

Zapp Brannigan wrote: »

Gah, it's bastard hard! Still getting to grips with the mechanics of being undead and hollowed.

Also, the special edition that I got didn't come with a physical guide. Just a code for a download of the soundtrack and mini-guide.

Yup nobody bar the Aussies seems to be getting the guide in a physical form.

The US are the same as us but we get physcial discs for the soundtrack and making of DVD whereas they only get codes - but they also got a steel tin case so..

EDIT: I am not sure the Aussies are getting a guide now, it does seem to be advertised on Aussie game sites though.

tonydude · 05-10-2011 11:38am

So i wont be like the european edition of demon souls, thats a bit unfair. You'd think they'd match the editions

penev10 · 05-10-2011 11:45am

Zapp Brannigan wrote: »

Gah, it's bastard hard! Still getting to grips with the mechanics of being undead and hollowed.

Also, the special edition that I got didn't come with a physical guide. Just a code for a download of the soundtrack and mini-guide.

How did you manage to get it early Zapp?

Kiith · 05-10-2011 11:48am

He's in the states...the luck **** :pac:

noodler · 05-10-2011 12:09pm

Just checking ebay and my US Demons Souls Deluxe Edition appears to be rather valuable for some reason.

Did anyone double dip on the US Deluxe and the Euro Black Phantom Edition? Can they confirm the two guides were different?

GothPunk · 05-10-2011 12:16pm

Hehe, I played this yesterday. :P (Someone I know got it early). I've tried not to read much about the game or watch many videos, so I'm glad to play it and see that... it's like Demon's Souls... but better!

The controls are tighter and movement is slightly more fluid. I love the way it manages to add more colour and life to the formula, whilst remaining bleak and having that sense of foreboding.

I only played the start really, but already I could tell that it's more forgiving in some ways and much more punishing in others. Even enemies near the first proper bonfire can kick your arse.

The animations on some of the enemies are fantastic too.

Ah, I can't wait for Friday.

Xyo · 05-10-2011 12:16pm

This is the reply I got when I enquired about whether I would get dark souls on the Friday.

Hi,

We Guarantee all express delivery orders to be delivered for the day of release if not beforehand. We will also move mountains to have the standard delivery orders delivered for the day of release. Should you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Have a lovely day!

Kind Regards,
Rebecca.

noodler · 05-10-2011 12:18pm

Xyo wrote: »

This is the reply I got when I enquired about whether I would get dark souls on the Friday.

Hi,

We Guarantee all express delivery orders to be delivered for the day of release if not beforehand. We will also move mountains to have the standard delivery orders delivered for the day of release. Should you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Have a lovely day!

Kind Regards,
Rebecca.

She sounds hot.

johnny_ultimate · 05-10-2011 12:21pm

Moving mountains? Hardcore.

Kiith · 05-10-2011 12:25pm

Xyo wrote: »

This is the reply I got when I enquired about whether I would get dark souls on the Friday.

Hi,

We Guarantee all express delivery orders to be delivered for the day of release if not beforehand. We will also move mountains to have the standard delivery orders delivered for the day of release. Should you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Have a lovely day!

Kind Regards,
Rebecca.

Word for word what i got back as well.

Spunge · 05-10-2011 12:29pm

I got the same email too

noodler · 05-10-2011 12:37pm

Kiith wrote: »

Word for word what i got back as well.

Spunge wrote: »

I got the same email too

The whore!

*I am not really calling Gamestop employees whores.

2smiggy · 05-10-2011 12:55pm

i preordered with gamestop too, but standard delivery. do they normally send an email when the item is dispatched ?

i would like to get it for the weekend but would not be too dissapointed as the rugby is on saturday morning and a birthday party saturday night so i will be mostly drunk all weekend

Big Knox · 05-10-2011 1:06pm

Rebecca better get her sh1t together and get those games shippin yo, I have a meal planned for tomorrow night that I need to cancel if this arrives in the morrning!!!

moonboy52 · 05-10-2011 1:10pm

Came across a mini-guide for Dark souls. It is a preview of the full guide i believe.

Here is the link:

http://www.4shared.com/document/BHEtd800/Dark_Souls_-_FuturePress_Offic.html

noodler · 05-10-2011 1:34pm

moonboy52 wrote: »

Came across a mini-guide for Dark souls. It is a preview of the full guide i believe.

Here is the link:

http://www.4shared.com/document/BHEtd800/Dark_Souls_-_FuturePress_Offic.html

I thought we were getting the full guide (the one which is available to buy now) as a download.

Would be sad if they download only gets you the mini-guide.

Would make sense though.

moonboy52 · 05-10-2011 1:35pm

noodler wrote: »

I thought we were getting the full guide (the one which is available to buy now) as a download.

Would be sad if they download only gets you the mini-guide.

Would make sense though.

I thought we were getting the full guide too.

But the PDF would be all over the internet in seconds, so giving us a teaser PDF makes sense, at least until someone scans in the full guide.:P

noodler · 05-10-2011 1:36pm

Not sure what Future Press guides are like, shame Piggyback aren't doing it cos there ones are class.

Kiith · 05-10-2011 1:57pm

Must stop reading guide! Too much hype! :mad:

notahappycamper · 05-10-2011 2:12pm

I dunno which version to get - PS3 or Xbox 360 - aghhhhhh!

Dcully · 05-10-2011 2:17pm

Guys i admit to not watching this game too closely ,i rarely buy console games but this certainly is appealing but i dont want to buy something thats over quickly.
Im just wondering how big the game world is etc?
Are we talking similar to what we expect with skyrim?

F1ngers · 05-10-2011 2:25pm

Dcully wrote: »

Guys i admit to not watching this game too closely ,i rarely buy console games but this certainly is appealing but i dont want to buy something thats over quickly.
Im just wondering how big the game world is etc?
Are we talking similar to what we expect with skyrim?

You will do well to have this game finished before skyrim comes out.
Seriously, it's a time sink.
Apparently it's 100 hours to complete, then there is the joy of NG+.

Retr0gamer · 05-10-2011 2:28pm

If it's anything like Demon's souls it won't be over quickly. My first play through of DS took 60 hours. After that there's a new game+ with harder enemies each time and I also started a magic orientated character. You can easily sink about 200 hours in Demon's Souls. I also usually never replay games due to having such a backlog but for DS it was so good I made an exception.

Dark Souls

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