Only reason it's in Vancouver is because it's close to NoA in Redmond Washington. If NoA was in New York then NoC would be in Toronto or even Kingston. :lol
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 2
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Lone_Prodigy
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They're obviously moving east towards BC. But they could've started earlier so we don't have to wait until December. =\
If NoC was in Kingston they could outsource the customer service operators to the prisoners in Kingston Pen.A shout-out to Kingston, my hometown
This is also where Arakawa first lived before being asked to move to the US and start up Nintendo of America. Japan is close by too ;D
When Minoru Arakawa first married Yamauchi's daughter and moved out of Japan, he moved to Vancouver and became a real estate developer. Yamauchi was impressed with Arakawa's Vancouver success so he offered him the nonexistent Nintendo of America.
Arakawa figured that a big time international company needed to be in New York so he started NOA over there, but then he realized that was stupid for a Pacific Rim company to be on the East Coast, so he moved NOA back towards Seattle.
Reggie decided to break NOA up a little, so he sold some prime Nintendo real estate to Microsoft and moved himself and the marketing division to New York.
I heard that Arakawa apparently still owns (but doesn't personally operate) a sushi restaurant in Vancouver, but I don't know which one.
NOC also used to be run out of Toronto back when Mattel was distributing for them.
And subsequently every other gaming company being in Redmond =)
Except Microsoft. They didn't care about games at all when they moved in next to Nintendo. And now they're the greatest at them!
ihearthawthats
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might go to the heartland one on nov 16th. that's cutting close to black friday, hopefully they won't be too busy as that area is always crowded.
AlphaTwo00
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You guys are doing Toronto on 20th? I was just going to be there on the 19th instead! (The joys of not having a job :S)
Hero of Legend
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I will be, finally back from Montreal!
So the 20th? I'll be in the area all weekend.
BTW, some deals and rare games:
Shinobi 3D is $10 at VGP.
Rare games include Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise (ahem) for $20, located at the EB around Queen and Spadina, just grabbed it yesterday FINALLY!
And Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow is $20 at VGP.
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qizah
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The 20th is easier for me considering it's a Saturday ... but I have a midterm the following Monday.
I wonder if I'll see it being set up on the Friday since I'm at Ryerson anyway lol.
I wonder if I'll see it being set up on the Friday since I'm at Ryerson anyway lol.
Doctor Lautrec for the 3DS is $10.42 on Amazon.ca right now. Passing on it myself but letting you guys know in case anyone is interested.
Also, I have a question for those of you who have traded in games to Future Shop. Can you do more than one trade-in at once? For example, on October 30th there are like 4 Vita games coming out, and I'd like trade MGS HD and Skyward Sword for AC3L and NFSMW.
I've only traded in games to Future Shop once before and the customer service rep would only let me do one game (Batman AC for MGS HD). She said it was because the $20 FFXII-2 I bought at Walmart was a budget version that they don't accept or something, but this was way prior to it being taken off the list with reports from people on Neogaf the same day saying it worked fine for them. I'm wondering if it just didn't work because she tried doing it in the same transaction or you can only do one trade-in per visit or something?
Also, I have a question for those of you who have traded in games to Future Shop. Can you do more than one trade-in at once? For example, on October 30th there are like 4 Vita games coming out, and I'd like trade MGS HD and Skyward Sword for AC3L and NFSMW.
I've only traded in games to Future Shop once before and the customer service rep would only let me do one game (Batman AC for MGS HD). She said it was because the $20 FFXII-2 I bought at Walmart was a budget version that they don't accept or something, but this was way prior to it being taken off the list with reports from people on Neogaf the same day saying it worked fine for them. I'm wondering if it just didn't work because she tried doing it in the same transaction or you can only do one trade-in per visit or something?
canadian crowe
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Does anybody know if a good place to trade in used DVDs outside of Toronto. I know about Game Centre, but I don't want to drive downtown.
Right now FS and BB are doing a promo where you can trade in any DVD for $5 of specific Blu-rays.
You can do multiple trades. As far as I know, the only real restriction they have in place is you're not allowed to trade more than one copy of the same game, even if they're for different platforms.
This perhaps?
DealExtreme - Sandisk Cruzer 16GB - $19.40
Might wanna try Costco too if you're a member.
EDIT: VVVVV Go for that instead.
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=11_180_632&item_id=032727
Canada computers has good prices on their USB sticks. Granted this may not be the best one, but they do have a wide range of 16 gb usb sticks for sale and at good prices.
If it doesn't need to be 16GB, NCIX has a nice 8GB USB stick in this weekend's sale for $2.99.
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=48470&promoid=1382
Edit: The beefy rubber casing is nice for keeping the unit safe, but it can have trouble fitting next to other USB devices in a neighboring port.
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=48470&promoid=1382
Edit: The beefy rubber casing is nice for keeping the unit safe, but it can have trouble fitting next to other USB devices in a neighboring port.
SirUltimos
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Staples also has a 16GB USB Drive (Kingston) for $9.95.
^ Thanks for all the speedy replies guys. Well I'm primarily getting it for Halo 4, which is only described as "requiring 8-16GB" of space, so I figure it's safer to get a 16GB where I can also use the rest of the space to make up for the lack thereof on my aging 20GB HDD.
Ahh... I forgot about that. I should get one too.
Ah, thanks. Damn incompetent CSR. I asked her get a manager for me but she flat out refused and said she was sure she could not accept the game. Oh well.
In that case, the 8GB drive I posted might be totally inadequate, because while it claims to be 8GB, in reality it's only around 7.5GB.
I'm in the same boat. Didn't realize halo 4 needed that much space.
Anyone know how to tell if a USB stick will be compatible for the xbox?
Assassin's Creed 3 With Bonus Exclusive Mission, A Dangerous Secret, Pirate Flintlock Musket, Bonus Collectable Steelbook and Assassin's Creed 2 (PS3) for $60
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/assassi...SQiB_tG4pcBilr8XwmASw&wmlspartner=CAqD7bLWUPI
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/assassi...SQiB_tG4pcBilr8XwmASw&wmlspartner=CAqD7bLWUPI
It's a bit confusing, considering the page on the official Xbox site for Halo 4 storage required isn't very clear.
It says you need at least an 8GB thumb drive, but I assumed that was just for the Spartan Ops downloadable missions which was quoted in PR earlier as requiring some large amount of HDD space partitioned. But then later on that page it says Halo's Infinity Multiplayer (essentially all competitive multiplayer parts of the game) requires 4GB too.. but I'm not sure if that's part of the 8GB suggested. Even more confusingly, it's listed under Limited Edition content, and I'm damn sure competitive multiplayer isn't exclusive to that. Perhaps they're talking about the Season Pass content, but it's not worded clearly.
Anything should work, no reason why not since it's a standard. MS' official page does not specify anything further either. You need to format it through your Xbox though.
Could be a stupid question, but are the Signature Edition content (exclusive to EB Games) available for purchase on the PS Store/XBL Marketplace on the day of release?
I'm debating whether to place a pre-order on ACIII or wait until FS and Best Buy do another trade-in deal.
EDIT: Would the Spend $100, get $20 back promo apply to pre-ordering ACIII+ACIII: Liberation on the PS Store?
I'm debating whether to place a pre-order on ACIII or wait until FS and Best Buy do another trade-in deal.
EDIT: Would the Spend $100, get $20 back promo apply to pre-ordering ACIII+ACIII: Liberation on the PS Store?
Crazymoogle
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ergh, any XBL gold deals right now? The powers that be want me to re-up :/
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qizah
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Is there a list available of the playable games at the Wii U Experience in Canada?
I'd like to know what's playable. I'm hoping The Wonderful 101 but I'm doubtful. I'm guessing Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, Rayman Legends and ZombiU will be there for sure.
I'd like to know what's playable. I'm hoping The Wonderful 101 but I'm doubtful. I'm guessing Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, Rayman Legends and ZombiU will be there for sure.
SDM 20x points day coming on the 20th. Super Redemption Day rumoured for December 1st. Prepare yourselves.
We don't know. Nintendo's press release didn't state any games specifically.
We don't know. Nintendo's press release didn't state any games specifically.
AlphaTwo00
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Some iOS App Store Codes:
Draw Something: ETLA3WH99N3F
Halftone: HE3E444F4ALK
Pocketbooth: F7JFHN7MPYHY, KY94MLFXTY7J, 6F7KXATEF4PK
If the code is busted, then someone used it.
Good luck.
Draw Something: ETLA3WH99N3F
Halftone: HE3E444F4ALK
Pocketbooth: F7JFHN7MPYHY, KY94MLFXTY7J, 6F7KXATEF4PK
If the code is busted, then someone used it.
Good luck.
matthewwhatever
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Not really a deal as much as a PSA for anyone looking forward to the Killzone HD trilogy. The street date (which was supposed to be the 23rd) was broken, and it's now available. For Ottawa folks, I was able to pick it up at the Best Buy in Kanata, and it was also available at the EB Games on the other side of the parking lot, too.
Is Killzone 1 on disc or is it a DLC voucher?
matthewwhatever
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I haven't had a chance to pop it in yet, but on the back it seems to indicate that 1, 2 and 3 are all on disc, and there's a voucher for 2 & 3's multiplayer map packs.
illmatic19
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Are there any trade in deals for XCOM?
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