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[Mr. E. Yis]

Sorry if I'm chiming in late... anyone have a list of midnight openings?

For game stops-
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/mortal-kombat-midnight-opening/

Though it's not too accurate. If it shows a store by you that won't do a midnight opening, there's a chance that they will. It's better to call your local store.

 

[Frankfurt]

Mine is only being shipped Wednesday... Hope it arrives by Saturday.

I'm dying to watch the ultra-violent CG video and the story mode and all those Fatality spoilers. I'm amazed i have managed to avoid most fatalities and most info about story mode (i know a few things that happen due to unspoiled comments in forums and CSZ). I've clicked at least 5 YouTube spoiler vids then closed them before watching. Really hope all the cool videos they made for this game are in there.

 

[Khezu]

We need the forum poster who's from the NR team (flarkminator) to post here and at least give us a hint if there are retro costumes unlockable in the game. To settle this once and for all.

The contract with the retailers probably won't allow them to say either way or even hint at it until the game is out, or possibly even longer.

The only time they have ever even commented on it was on twitter once, someone asked if down the line the costumes would be available as DLCl, and the mk twitter account just responded with a smiley face.
Its either going to be paid DLC, be patched into the krypt at a later date, or it is in the game and you just have to do something ridiculous to unlock it, like mastering a character.

I think its going to be paid on disk DLC, no matter what boon says or wants, its ultimately WB's decision to handle.

 

[Pkaz01]

I got the code but my game hasn't shipped don't do this to me amazon

 

[evil ways]

My PS3 TE & MK movie blu-ray have also just shipped and with 1 day shipping is expected tomorrow. No release date delivery was formally offered on the TE, but here it is anyway.

Amazon FTW always!

Same here. Just got my shipping notice, delivery tomorrow.

Is the Jade code not retailer exclusive, meaning it ships with every copy of MK on blu-ray?

 

[Frogfucious]

Just curious what "mastering a character" means.

 

[MrMephistoX]

It will probably be paid "DLC" (already on the disc) a month or two after release. I'm sure NRS isn't exactly jumping at the chance to announce such a thing until after release, for two reasons: everyone hates DLC that is already on the disc, and if they announced it before the game's release it could affect pre-orders and the relationship WB has with these individual retailers.

Wouldn't surprise me but I still have a shred of hope that they're just incredibly difficult to get ie. only under certain win conditions or codes like the UMK3 hidden characters. If not I'll likely go through with my evil plot to pick up my Gamestop pre-order on a credit card, use the code and then return it.

 

[The Lamonster]

Wouldn't surprise me but I still have a shred of hope that they're just incredibly difficult to get ie. only under certain win conditions or codes like the UMK3 hidden characters. If not I'll likely go through with my evil plot to pick up my Gamestop pre-order on a credit card, use the code and then return it.

I'm doing this too. This generation is so retarded.

 

[ithorien]

Fellow kombatants.

I don't have a stick, and I want one if I'm going to play this. Can anyone suggest me something for a medium budget, or point me in the right direction? Thanks.

 

[Aske]

Noob and Smoke are ninja assassins!

Actually aren't all the Lin Kuei ninja assassins?

"Let's get something straight..."

First 26 seconds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r640Acq-Dx8

 

[Frankfurt]

Just curious what "mastering a character" means.

Do x fatalities, drop 1000 pints of blood, play 24 total hous with the character, etc. Looooong time to achieve.

 

[Frogfucious]

ohhhh cool thanks

 

[Professor Beef]

Mortal Kombat is not about death... it's about life

I have looked into the souls of every GAFer in this thread. Only one of you will decide the outcome of NeoGAF. The fate of billions will depend upon you. *laughs*

...Sorry.

 

[Pkaz01]

when are the reviews coming out??

 

[The Lamonster]

ohhhh cool thanks

I like your user name! Welcome to GAF.

when are the reviews coming out??

tomorrow

 

[Tokubetsu]

Do x fatalities, drop 1000 pints of blood, play 24 total hous with the character, etc. Looooong time to achieve.

Just looked at the achievement list...man fighting games have some of the hardest challenges.

 

[Frogfucious]

I like your user name! Welcome to GAF.

Thanks, from one of my favorite games back in the day

 

[DasRaven]

Fellow kombatants.

I don't have a stick, and I want one if I'm going to play this. Can anyone suggest me something for a medium budget, or point me in the right direction? Thanks.

$150
MadCatz Fightstick Tournament Edition. There's even an MK layout panel available.
Hori Real Arcade Pro V3SA

$100
Hori Real Arcade Fight Stick

under $100
MadCatz Standard Fightstick or WWE Brawl stick (same internals)


If you're buying on 360 and interested, I have a full Sanwa MadCatz Standard Fightstick for sale.

 

[ithorien]

$150
MadCatz Fightstick Tournament Edition. There's even an MK layout panel available.
Hori Real Arcade Pro V3

$100
Hori Real Arcade Fight Stick

>$100
MadCatz Standard Fightstick


If you're buying on 360 and interested, I have a full Sanwa MadCatz Standard Fightstick for sale.

Thanks, but unfortunately I'm on the triple. Thanks for the recommendations though.

 

[DasRaven]

Thanks, but unfortunately I'm on the triple. Thanks for the recommendations though.

Same here, I'm on an HRAP3-SA (now full Seimitsu) with a custom MK layout panel.
But I'm getting the MK TE package with dedicated stick so my HRAP can stay MVC3/SSF4 ready.

 

[gray_fox224]

Just got my Retile skin. Lol. Just waiting for the game to ship. Release date delivery here.

 

[Denzar]

Man, Noob's fatality is amazingly gruesome.

 

[ithorien]

Same here, I'm on an HRAP3-SA (now full Seimitsu) with a custom MK layout panel.
But I'm getting the MK TE package with dedicated stick so my HRAP can stay MVC3/SSF4 ready.

It still blows my mind how deep Stick customization gets. I fear it'll create a massive gap in my wallet.

HRAP3 seems like the best way though, get a stick for 100, customize with parts to your liking.

 

[Deleted member 8095]

Just got my Retile skin. Lol. Just waiting for the game to ship. Release date delivery here.

Same here, my order says shipping soon. Still says delivery date of 4/19 though.

 

[infinityBCRT]

Deception was fun and had a very good story mode, but the character designs were pretty ass across the board. That's what got me annoyed at it.




I'll have to keep an eye out for a PS2 copy next time I'm at the game shop.

To be fair, The stock mk3 cast didn't receive much love initially either.

Deception gets a lot of love from me. It's the one that got me back on the MK train after MK4 got me off.

I can't give DA a fair shake because I never seriously played it and only got it recently. Although I did get the GBA version of DA and enjoyed it.

 

[DasRaven]

when are the reviews coming out??

Embargoed until launch day (tomorrow), but if it's going to take reviews to get you to jump on the hype train...

 

[parasight]

I really hope I don't cave and end up paying the extra $20 to upgrade my order to Kollectors. There's not really any value outside of the bookends which I'm not too interested in.

 

[MrMephistoX]

Do x fatalities, drop 1000 pints of blood, play 24 total hous with the character, etc. Looooong time to achieve.

Classic costumes would be an awesome reward for mastering a character if it really takes that much work.

 

[DasRaven]

I really hope I don't cave and end up paying the extra $20 to upgrade my order to Kollectors. There's not really any value outside of the bookends which I'm not too interested in.

If it helps, the bookends aren't that high quality from first reported deliveries. Paint overspray and broken bits have been reported.

 

[Tokubetsu]

Amazon order shipped, 4/20 in two days. Everything right in the world. Thank you based god.

 

[MacAttack]

Kan't believe Im going out at midnight to pick up this game. Im a grown-ass man and Im gonna spend the rest of the day scouring the internet looking for move lists and strategy guides.

 

[Vestal]

DAMN YOU GAF!!!

Thanks to this thread instead of waiting for a price drop i am Picking it up tonight along with an extra controller and both me and my friend are taking tommorow off from work to play this.


KAAAAAAHHHNNN!!!

 

[Blueblur1]

Just received my shipping confirmation e-mail from Amazon. The estimated arrival date is tomorrow thanks to release date delivery. Phew! I was starting to get worried.

 

[Nelo Ice]

If it helps, the bookends aren't that high quality from first reported deliveries. Paint overspray and broken bits have been reported.

bleh really hope my bookends are are ok and my sub zero comes with a spear sticking out of him

 

[gray_fox224]

Just received my shipping confirmation e-mail from Amazon. The estimated arrival date is tomorrow thanks to release date delivery. Phew! I was starting to get worried.

Awesome.

 

[parasight]

Hurray for Playbook Launch! I can come in at 7 in the morning tomorrow because Future Shop is opening early.

 

[notworksafe]

Kan't believe Im going out at midnight to pick up this game. Im a grown-ass man and Im gonna spend the rest of the day scouring the internet looking for move lists and strategy guides.

Tell me about it. Reading the off moves for fatalites to my friends last night was a weirdly nostalgic experience.

 

[Ilive1up]

I'll be using the regular 360 controller, which will suffice against the computer and playing with friends.

If I ever want to really go online vs randoms, I may purchase a fighting stick.

 

[RedAssedApe]

A friend of mine is a manager at Gamestop and he said that Scorpion from MK the Movie and MK Conquest will be signing at the Glendora, CA Gamestop for their launch.

Apparently he owns several Red Dragon Karate Dojos in the area. He was also on WMAC Masters along with Ho Sung Pak if any of you remember that show.

Found this highly amusing.

 

[dark_chris]

Anyone going to the Chicago Gamestop midnight launch?

I heard Ed Boon might be at the Brickyard Gamestop with the devs and possibly signing. I'm so there.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I heard Ed Boon might be at the Brickyard Gamestop with the devs and possibly signing. I'm so there.

Take pics!

 

[dark_chris]

Take pics!

Will do!

 

[Diablohead]

still waiting for a dispatched email myself, I want this game earlier then thursday damn cross region release time differences.

 

[Alpha_Tango]

Lol. I got my "Retile" skin too and my order finally says shipped. I can't wait!

 

[MG310]

A friend of mine is a manager at Gamestop and he said that Scorpion from MK the Movie and MK Conquest will be signing at the Glendora, CA Gamestop for their launch.

Apparently he owns several Red Dragon Karate Dojos in the area. He was also on WMAC Masters along with Ho Sung Pak if any of you remember that show.

Found this highly amusing.

Definitely remember that show..my favorite thing was that one of their arenas was the Earthquake ride at Universal Studios.

 

[psycho17]

Just got my Retile skin and shipping notice.
Hope it gets here early tomorrow.

 

[gray_fox224]

Retile...


Lol

 

[bathala]

really debating if i should pick this up on midnight.

 

[Jube3]

Kan't believe Im going out at midnight to pick up this game. Im a grown-ass man and Im gonna spend the rest of the day scouring the internet looking for move lists and strategy guides.

Grown-ass man high five!

 

[ptown]

Honestly, I wasn't expecting MK9 to be any good, but I played a few VS matches in the demo and surprisingly had a lot of fun. I'm still not expecting too much depth from the MK series, but I'm sure I'm going to have a lot of cheesy fun that I haven't had in a long time from a fighting game.