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GTA V has gone gold.

Hindle said:
UK Gaf, wheere are you buying this?
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PSN store - just because I don't want to have to take the disc out every time I want to watch a Blu Ray.

Plus it means I'll definitely get a copy.

When is it likely to be available for download? Midnight Monday or Tuesday afternoon some time?
 
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Still kinda shocked game hasn't been leaked. If I remember correct GTA San Andreas was on the same time Halo 2 leaked. and GTA IV leaked also a couple weeks before.
 
Ordered from Amazon but also did a preorder instore at GAME.

If Amazon order doesn't turn up on release, i'll go pick up a copy from GAME then return the Amazon copy to GAME once it arrives.
 
Gamestop said they're handing out tickets starting around 6pm through midnight. Then at midnight they sell copies based on your ticket number.

It's been a while since I've done a midnight release, is this common?
 
Horns said:
Gamestop said they're handing out tickets starting around 6pm through midnight. Then at midnight they sell copies based on your ticket number.

It's been a while since I've done a midnight release, is this common?
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That's pretty shitty. Means you have to go to gamestop twice.

I bet that system will fall apart pretty quickly. Like... if numbers 2 - 400 are standing in line but #1 is not there... obviously they're going to start selling the game to #2. Probably do it in bunches, ie, 1 - 100, 101 - 200, etc.

I'll never go to a midnight release again. Went to the madden midnight release for Madden '10 a few years back. Line of like 50 people or so and it was pretty orderly... But I remember this human trash thug getting his game and then walking out past the line and he walked up to my friend and went right up to his face and said "LOOK WHAT I GOT [expletive]!" We just stood there meekly, mostly because we didn't want to get robbed or shanked, but.. 3 minutes later after we got our games.. we wondered whether he ever thought about his actions. Probably not.

*edit*

He's probably been hired as voice talent for GTA5
 
Mistah said:
Still kinda shocked game hasn't been leaked. If I remember correct GTA San Andreas was on the same time Halo 2 leaked. and GTA IV leaked also a couple weeks before.
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GTAIV only leaked a week before it came out if I'm not mistaken. Next weekend is my guess.
 
Horns said:
Gamestop said they're handing out tickets starting around 6pm through midnight. Then at midnight they sell copies based on your ticket number.

It's been a while since I've done a midnight release, is this common?
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Really common actually, and it's good that they do it that way. Keeps it orderly.

Make sure to get there for the tickets though, otherwise the people that don't secure one early will have to wait until all carrying tickets have gone.

I myself prefer to go to a 24 hour Walmart. I've gone to a few midnight launches without pre ordering and there is always a very small fraction of people compared to what you get at a Gamestop.
 
Horns said:
Gamestop said they're handing out tickets starting around 6pm through midnight. Then at midnight they sell copies based on your ticket number.

It's been a while since I've done a midnight release, is this common?
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Oh god that shit is the WORST.

Hopefully only certain stores are doing this, otherwise Im just gonna wait til Tuesday morning.
 
lil smoke said:
That's my question. Can you likely walk into a store and buy this game with cash on Tuesday?
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Most definitely. You think this game is gonna be in short supply? Have you never experienced a massive game release before? I mean, small niche stores may only get a few copies or whatever, but if thats the case then just hit up a Target or something where you know they will more than likely have a shit ton of copies in.

Also, Im sure most PoopStops will be fully stocked on top of their reserves.

And if youre really that concerned, just hit up a GS before the 17th (it can even be the day before) and throw your five down on it so you guarantee yourself a copy for sure.
 
Andrew. said:
Most definitely. You think this game is gonna be in short supply? Have you never experienced a massive game release before? I mean, small niche stores may only get a few copies or whatever, but if thats the case then just hit up a Target or something where you know they will more than likely have a shit ton of copies in.

Also, Im sure most PoopStops will be fully stocked on top of their reserves.

And if youre really that concerned, just hit up a GS before the 17th (it can even be the day before) and throw your five down on it so you guarantee yourself a copy for sure.
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I get all worried by coming on forums, and usually walk in and just buy the game with no worries.

But with the recent discussion about this release being so huge and I know people set up tents and stuff, I just want to confirm that I don't need to worry. Thanks!
 
I'm not looking forward to going to GameStop on the 17th. It's going to be crowded and knowing crappy GS management, there will be 1 employee working alone
 
Hindle said:
UK Gaf, wheere are you buying this?
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Collectors Edition from Amazon. Got a £20 voucher with LoveFilm and then paid the rest of the order off by buying gift cards and putting them on the order. Put on expedited delivery, so hopefully it should be here the day before release as has usually been the case with stuff from Amazon.
 
carfo said:
I'm not looking forward to going to GameStop on the 17th. It's going to be crowded and knowing crappy GS management, there will be 1 employee working alone
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I like when they are busy. I hate when they are empty and the employees want to start conversations that I am not interested in, and they take it personal when they get smirked and ignored. Any day I go to GS, walk in and out without any distraction, is such a good day. I really do feel bad, but they should not assume every GS customer is down for a video game powwow, Some of us just want to buy a product and leave.
 
GazzaScotland said:
Amazon, when the price went down to £35 with free upgrade to release day delivery. Half expecting it on the Wednesday but for £7 cheaper than ShopTo I don't mind.
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Yeah I've done this too but I'm really tempted just to go to the midnight launch and pick up a version to play all night and send the amazon on back.

Typing that ouot I realise how pathetic I sound.

WHY CAN'T IT BE CHRISTMAS NOW MUM???
 
Andrew. said:
Oh god that shit is the WORST.

Hopefully only certain stores are doing this, otherwise Im just gonna wait til Tuesday morning.
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I think it's great! I hate having to stand there for 4-5 hours. Show up early, get a ticket, go hang out and go back later near midnight.
 
There have got to be local stores that are going to sell early...talking 2-3 days before at $150+ a game. Hopefully I can maintain myself.
 
lil smoke said:
I like when they are busy. I hate when they are empty and the employees want to start conversations that I am not interested in, and they take it personal when they get smirked and ignored. Any day I go to GS, walk in and out without any distraction, is such a good day. I really do feel bad, but they should not assume every GS customer is down for a video game powwow, Some of us just want to buy a product and leave.
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I'm really lucky that the guys at my local Gamestop are both pretty cool fellas, with whom I would gladly spend my freetime with.**


** Just adding this incase they read it and will sell me a copy at 21:00 on the 16th :)
 
Horns said:
Gamestop said they're handing out tickets starting around 6pm through midnight. Then at midnight they sell copies based on your ticket number.

It's been a while since I've done a midnight release, is this common?
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Yikes! My local GameStop's system is usually you show up after 9pm and go in to "finalize" your sale where they print off a receipt that they mark showing you're all set and then have you line up outside. That way when the line starts going you just go in show them the receipt and get your copy.

Somebody mentioned that the store might have the game playable in their kiosk with some grub and prizes since they did the same thing for GTAIV but I'll see.
 
My GS also informed me that its best to show up and pay off the pre-order beforehand, to cut down on the time it takes to get in and out. So I am doing that this weekend. Said the store will re-open at 10:00 for those with reservations.
 
nemss said:
My GS also informed me that its best to show up and pay off the pre-order beforehand, to cut down on the time it takes to get in and out. So I am doing that this weekend. Said the store will re-open at 10:00 for those with reservations.
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I already fully paid for the game all i have to do now is re-charge my PS3 controller lol, i haven't used that thing since TLoU.
 
I'm going to a gamestop that is near the University of Louisville dorms, its closer to me than the one I normally go to so who knows what I will run into. The other gamestops I've been to have always done the midnight launches pretty smoothly so I expect the same here. I seem to have this habit spanning many years in which I go to a midnight launch...get the game, install it, play for a very short time then go to bed.

I can't remember the last time I actually stayed up until 4am or 5am playing the game I just got. Its like I'm more content knowing its in my possession.

I remember the gamestop GTA4 midnight launch had red bull people show up and they gave everyone that was standing in line a red bull that was pretty cool.
 
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