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It'd have been better had you used the £2 off code on gameseek. It's in the cheap arse gaffer thread.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor |OT| One Title to rule them all
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It'd have been better had you used the £2 off code on gameseek. It's in the cheap arse gaffer thread.
I don't have a PS4 yet but there were no issues of that kind on PS3. Doubt that changed.
Wind's Howling
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Does it depend per game? If not, is it actually allowed in terms of Sony's rules?
MMaRsu
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No. They even gave a refund for Destiny while im from The Netherlands
.Yes it is allowed to buy games from the US store. No reason it wouldnt be.
Saiyan-Rox
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killatopak
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Is the game good?
Been waiting for a good LotR game since Twin Towers on PS2.
Been waiting for a good LotR game since Twin Towers on PS2.
Just got a message from gamekeysnow:
"We know you're all itching to get your hands on your preciousss new Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor so we thought update you on your order status.
The game was due to release at midnight on the 30th of September. Warner Brothers have now scheduled the unlock time for 10am in America, which is 6pm British Time (6pm Central European Time). This unlock time is the same for Steam and boxed copies of the game. If you want to stare longingly at a timer counting down until release, you can do so on the Steam page for the game.
Due to release date restrictions, Warner Brothers have also decided to not allow CD key activation until some time on Tuesday and attempts to activate your code before then will not succeed. This means that we'll send out your keys tomorrow afternoon, so you'll be able to play it when the game unlocks on Steam."
So has WB not heard of pre-loading on Steam? Do you have to pay extra (as a company) or how does it work?
"We know you're all itching to get your hands on your preciousss new Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor so we thought update you on your order status.
The game was due to release at midnight on the 30th of September. Warner Brothers have now scheduled the unlock time for 10am in America, which is 6pm British Time (6pm Central European Time). This unlock time is the same for Steam and boxed copies of the game. If you want to stare longingly at a timer counting down until release, you can do so on the Steam page for the game.
Due to release date restrictions, Warner Brothers have also decided to not allow CD key activation until some time on Tuesday and attempts to activate your code before then will not succeed. This means that we'll send out your keys tomorrow afternoon, so you'll be able to play it when the game unlocks on Steam."
So has WB not heard of pre-loading on Steam? Do you have to pay extra (as a company) or how does it work?
No. They even gave a refund for Destiny while im from The Netherlands
Yes it is allowed to buy games from the US store. No reason it wouldnt be.
Anywhere cheaper than the US store to buy games if you're already in the US?
I wasn't aware they did that
4pm UK time tomorrow I'm afraid
Saiyan-Rox
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Wtf is this shit? Fable didn't unlock until 6pm uk time either. This better not be a sign of things to come I was already thinking about getting it on console instead.
Also preloading is already available as long as you bought it directly from steam
Supa Benjamin
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Anywhere cheaper than the US store to buy games if you're already in the US?
http://www.reddit.com/r/shadowofmordor/comments/2hj57d/reminder_super_cheap_copies_of_the_game_for/
I can vouch for this, got the premium on steam for $44. Quick and nice trade.
ShadowKingpin
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You wouldn't think that you would have to pay extra just to release it at Midnight if the servers do it automatically, but it more man-power is required, then it may cost more money. Honestly, I am quite curious on the process myself.
Saiyan-Rox
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4pm UK time tomorrow I'm afraid
Slightly pissed off at this it'll take a good few hours to download maybe even the whole night then....not happy.
If this applies to all places that will be sending out keys, a lot of people won't be playing this on release because of the large download.
It will probably take 15-20 minutes to download for me, so I don't really care myself. Wasn't going to pre-load anyway since the unpacking usually takes longer than the download...
It will probably take 15-20 minutes to download for me, so I don't really care myself. Wasn't going to pre-load anyway since the unpacking usually takes longer than the download...
Yeah, that's what I don't get. The page I buy from gets boxed copies and then does their voodoo to get the keys to the clients. It seems that boxed copies just get a different treatment from WB.
thatdamnmook
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Can't wait until Friday for the UK release - will buy on the U.S. PSN after work. Got FIFA and Destiny early so I'm not going back to UK physical. Cheaper too
Autofokus
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There are no restrictions, I bought nearly all my games from the US Store. If you decide buying DLC for a game, you need to buy it from the same store (in our example US) - that's the only thing to watch out. The main game and dlc must come from the same region.
Union Carbine
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Got an SMS from Amazon: my copied is shipped and should be in my hands tomorrow. I am ready for some Sim-Orc action.
If this applies to all places that will be sending out keys, a lot of people won't be playing this on release because of the large download.
It will probably take 15-20 minutes to download for me, so I don't really care myself. Wasn't going to pre-load anyway since the unpacking usually takes longer than the download...
Its a 36GB download on PC, how fast is your connection, took me just under 2 hours?
Based on reviews, the campaign by itself is around 12 hours. But if you complete all of the side-quests and additional content, it's closer to 30+ hours.
Kssio_Aug
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Its still only a Shadow of Rumor!
4pm UK time tomorrow I'm afraid
Is this the steam unlock time as well? It seems to tally up.
Well, nearly would be about 6pm based on current steam page!
Yeah, pretty sure the season pass gives all the challenge modes, you just get one for free with the pre order
The_Hitcher89
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Gameseek with £2 discount code is the same price as US digital
Ordered there since I prefer having it on disc, and I can wait a few days. I don't entirely understand the disparity between physical and digital price in the UK. I get why the exchange rate dictates that we generally pay more than the US, but I don't games can cost £60 on PSN and £40 on disc.
That Xbox One gameplay video was removed on copyright grounds by Warner... looks like they do not want any Xbox gameplay out in the wild yet (despite the fact that gaffers here were saying that footage looked solid). Hopefully it turns out okay. I have both a PS4 and Xbox One, but I prefer to get muliplats on the Xbox as I prefer the controller and OS and online functions. But I will have to wait and see on this, as if it is 720/30 FPS, that may be too much for even me (I generally do not care much for minor graphical differences). Either way, I cannot wait to enter the land of Mordor, where the shadows lie.
Badzûrz, the groveler - Uruk of Mordor
Badzûrz, the groveler - Uruk of Mordor
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My PC version shipped from Amazon... Now to go to the store tomorrow and get my PS4 version from Gamestop!
Saiyan-Rox
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Tbh I can see it being a middle finger to the key buyers (like me). buying from steam = preload buy a disc = disc install, buy a key? Well wait till a couple of hours near release.
The date of release being tomorrow at 6pm really is the piss take though may be early in the morning for US but it's 6pm for UK how does that make sense?!
Just pre-ordered mine off US PSN couldn't help myself in the end!
I bought the digital US version and just checked the unlock timer. It won't unlock for another 3 days and 6 hours.
Unity2012
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Same here; last night I watched the french guy on Twitch (apparently the only man with the X1 version on the planet), and the game looked good and ran fine... of course, there is the streaming compression or limitations factors.
I just cant believe that hours before launch we still have NOTHING OFFICIAL or people playing it that can, at least, give some insights for those waiting to make a decision. I have a PS4 as well, but I honestly prefer to use the X1 controller and most of my friends are on XBL
A bit dissapointed with Monolith and WB for the lack of info.
Crazy how times have changed. It use to be the PS3 version that nobody ever knew about till release. Sorry Xbone bros.
Polygon gave the X1 version a 9.5, same as PS4. I am munching popcorn and waiting to see what they do if the 720/30fps info is true. They probably won't do a damn thing. I find them reprehensible. I feel for anyone picking it up on XB1, if true it's a travesty. I'm not saying "lazy devs" but I would like to know what the hell is up.
250Mbit.
So, if there's no problem with the Steam servers I download ~1.75GB/minute.
Crazy.
Lets be real, yes everyone would prefer the better looking version but the most important thing when reviewing a game is the game itself. Even at 720p and 30FPS won't impact the game itself unless there are actual technical problems which it doesn't seem like there are.
The_Hitcher89
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Has a well-reviewed game ever had such heavy censorship of early video leaking?
720p30fps is an absolute deal breaker.
Resolution I could stomach(barely) but half the framerate is unforgivable. God Damn I'm hoping for a miracle
May have to pick up a ps4 for multi plats sooner than I expected
Just do it. I decided long ago during the Sega and Nintendo days if you only have one there will always be something on the other one you want. Grass is never greener this way. It always seems salt ratio is decreased by number of consoles/pc owned.
Jimmyfenix
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GTA V granted reviews came a day before release video was embargoed till release.
Gonna watch it tonight again just to get back into the mood.
Not only do you have my dagax, you now have my sword, congratulations.
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
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