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#26
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GreyWardenNathan wrote...

XX-Pyro wrote...

GreyWardenNathan wrote...

So for ps3 and xbox users im assuming we just get on the day, because it doesnt need preloading, but if it arrives a day early we can technically play it because it doesnt need unlocking?


If somehow you coerce the retailer into selling you it, yes, they can't content lock it.


I have it preordered from play and recieved things a day early before, its more hope


I hope you do mate but i have to say Play have been terrible lately. I used to get stuff early but my last 3 preorders have been days late. I got Killzone 3 on wednesday... is was out last friday!! I have officially changed to a new online store for preorders.

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tallon1982 wrote...

EA informed me that those that ordered via EA site will get an email informing them of when to download. As of now they aren't letting anyone download tomorrow. They also told me that it would be two days before release date to which I said so it's on a Sunday? Then they said we have no official date. Methinks someone needs to get EA some handouts on how to answer these questions lol.


EA customer service can have some issues with being consistent in their information/answers.  I'd say wait and see what happens tommorow around the time the pre-download is supposed to unlock.  As long as we get to pre-download it before the release date, then I really have no room to complain I guess.  

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StilRH wrote...

Britain unlocking a day >behind< Western Europe? :( Is this set in stone?
Thanks for the info though, I get free internet at night so a preload was something I've been wondering about for a while :)

Yeah, I'm feeling so blessed.  Is it really necessary to delay it for three days after most of the rest of the world gets it? <_<

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Good, this will give me time to deal with the EA Store.
It still hasn't registered that I bought / ordered DA2.

...In fact, it only recognizes my account exists every couple of hours or so.

Modifié par Jaduggar, 04 mars 2011 - 02:29 .


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Is it judged on where you are at the moment or what country you're registered for on the EA account or even something else?

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I think I should really get a good PC so that I can play games as soon as they come out :-(

That or go to midnight launches I guess.

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Wait, so it unlocks at MIDNIGHT? Hm..... maybe one hour before I sleep....

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apoc_reg wrote...

I hope you do mate but i have to say Play have been terrible lately. I used to get stuff early but my last 3 preorders have been days late. I got Killzone 3 on wednesday... is was out last friday!! I have officially changed to a new online store for preorders.


Just out of interest, what are good sites to get preorders on release day or perhaps earlier if you're lucky, in the UK and Ireland? Sorry for the off topicness

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XX-Pyro wrote...

Lucky PC gamers, get to have the giddy feeling of euphoria inside of them early!

Meh. It's still locked for us. If console users get it early, they get to start playing early (just won't unlock achievements or be able to download DLC). If you were going to get it early, which would you rather? Get it early on PC and just have it sit inertly on your HD, or get it early on console and actually be able to start playing the basic game? Not complaining; just observing a fact. Different platforms are different.

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Awesome, thanks for finally telling us bioware :happy:

Modifié par Daniteh, 04 mars 2011 - 02:47 .


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I can't wait :D

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Oh goody, people can start dissecting all the files over the weekend. There might even be release day mods...

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Since my sis is getting the DVD first, and we live in different states, i'll probably make her livestream it for me!

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DaewaNya wrote...

XX-Pyro wrote...

Lucky PC gamers, get to have the giddy feeling of euphoria inside of them early!


What to say about pirates, some of them are just finishing the game right now...


Thank god it's only the master race that pirates games right?  Right?!

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kwoods88 wrote...

Hmm, assuming pre-loading counts for EA downloader. Website is bugging out on me atm, so can't check my account. D: I checked earlier today and didn't see anything regarding allowing pre-downloading. Guess I will see tommorow. Thanks a bunch Bioware though. Pre-loading is a lifesaver. :) <3

Nvm, found this on EA forums:
"Everyone rest assured, if you got the pre-order confirmation email, the game will be visible in EADM starting tomorrow around 4:00pm PST. "



Well that's good.  I was concerned.  I have to download it on 2 computers.  I'd like to be able to do that early.  I ordered through EAstore downloader.

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Nice!!!

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March 10th!!! WOHOOOOOOOOO!!!! Thank you, Bioware, one day less than I expected!!! I cannot tell you how excited I am!!!!:o:O:O:O

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Will the Exiled Prince be available at 12 am March 8th?

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I wouldn't call PC users lucky. I would go insane if I had the game but not able to play it.

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march 4? whaaaat

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Gamestop's site doesn't say when the digital pre-load will be available for loading and playing (ie. unlocking). Has anyone had any experience with them?

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Maria Caliban wrote...

Will the Exiled Prince be available at 12 am March 8th?


Exactly. The answer to this question will tell me if I'm going to have a migraine @ 11:30pm Mar 7th and leave work early  :whistle:

:devil::ph34r:

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So are those unlock time local or what? I mean, midnight Eastern in the US is 9PM on the west coast. And I've never heard of a game unlocking by timezones. Or is it midnight GMT?  Because that would be hours earlier in the US.

More clarification is needed, please.

Modifié par Sarkus, 04 mars 2011 - 05:34 .


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I wonder if these times are merely approximate, and every digital platform will have it's own preload and unlock times?

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ColdinT wrote...

I wonder if these times are merely approximate, and every digital platform will have it's own preload and unlock times?


Those may vary but the OP refers to the unlock times for retail version being the same, meaning the time the EA servers will allow authentication of the PC version.  While it's not going to matter the exact time to people who pick up their copy during the day, there are going to be some who get their copy at midnight (Walmart, for example, puts games out at midnight at their 24 hour locations) so for those people the details matter.

Modifié par Sarkus, 04 mars 2011 - 06:05 .