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[duckroll]

I'm also naturally assuming Sega incompetence, too.

If they can be incompetent in releasing a game in earnest, they can be equally incompetent in a Bond villain-esque plan to fuck people over.

The most incompetent part of all this is that they are essentially giving this game away on PC (the 4-pack makes the game $7.50 for each person!) which should get them TONS of praise, but somehow they have still fucked it up so bad that people are actually asking for REFUNDS on that. So now they're selling a game for a shitty low ass price, and getting no thanks for it either because they're dumbshits. Lol.

It's really, really hilarious. And sad.

 

[Nabs]

I heard GMG sent out Steam keys

 

[Kinky John]

Yeah, I just got mine.

 

[Gyoru]

I heard GMG sent out Steam keys

I just redeemed their key on Steam. Now to wait a couple hours for the unlock.

 

[duckroll]

Just saw this over at the Steam forums.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Avalanche-Studios/141547722567500

Dear Renegade Ops Fans,

We are terribly sorry for the lack of updates regarding the delay of the game. However, the delay has been out of our hands and the communication with the players are supposed to go through the publisher, due to agreements around announcements etc.

With that said, we are again very sorry for the delay and we expect SEGA to announce more news about the PC version shortly.

Thank you for your support and your patience.

Avalanche Studios

Sounds bad. Also doesn't sound like the game is coming out today. You would think they would say so if it were, instead of "you will hear more from SEGA shortly". Lol?

 

[derFeef]

All we will hear from Sega is... nothing. And a date change will happen.

 

[Turfster]

Thanks, I will tell you what happened because you seem to care.

They will go well with my own... ;_;
I've basically given up hope.

 

[Nabs]

Just saw this over at the Steam forums.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Avalanche-Studios/141547722567500



Sounds bad. Also doesn't sound like the game is coming out today. You would think they would say so if it were, instead of "you will hear more from SEGA shortly". Lol?

Sega with the fuckery.

 

[duckroll]

Maybe the news from Sega will be that the PC version has finally been canned, and everyone who bought it gets 15 bucks off Sonic Generations on Steam instead!! LOOOOOOOL!

 

[ShockingAlberto]

So if Avalanche has nothing to do with the delay and it's all on SEGA, that means it has to be strategic, doesn't it?

 

[Metalmurphy]

"Posts on Steam Forum indicate GMG has started sending out keys."

From that facebook page.

*edit*

OOops nm. Already mentioned here.

 

[Dead Prince]

So if Avalanche has nothing to do with the delay and it's all on SEGA, that means it has to be strategic, doesn't it?

strategically going to release it between Uncharted 3 and Skyrim launch obviously D;

 

[TimmiT]

Just saw this over at the Steam forums.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Avalanche-Studios/141547722567500



Sounds bad. Also doesn't sound like the game is coming out today. You would think they would say so if it were, instead of "you will hear more from SEGA shortly". Lol?

Seems to me that they know as much as we do at the moment regarding the release. At least we know that it's done.

 

[duckroll]

Seems to me that they know as much as we do at the moment regarding the release. At least we know that it's done.

We do?

 

[Scotch]

I'm sure the delay helped XBLA sales. /'casm

I hope Sega learns from this =\

I actually did buy the XBLA version last week (with free MS Points) and cancelled my PC preorder on Green Man Gaming.

I'm not preordering any more SEGA published downloadable games, that's for sure.

 

[duckroll]

So if Avalanche has nothing to do with the delay and it's all on SEGA, that means it has to be strategic, doesn't it?

They didn't say they had nothing to do with it, but that it was beyond their control. What we've previously heard is that they have a VERY small team on the game, and that they had to delay it to polish up the PC version because there was no way it would be ready when the PSN and XBLA versions were released. Being out of their hands doesn't mean that they had nothing to do with it, simply that they couldn't have done anything else to prevent it.

 

[Mrbob]

Just saw this over at the Steam forums.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Avalanche-Studios/141547722567500



Sounds bad. Also doesn't sound like the game is coming out today. You would think they would say so if it were, instead of "you will hear more from SEGA shortly". Lol?

So this game was strategically delayed by Sega because of piracy? Avalanche is saying the delay is out of their hands? Get the f out, Sega. Those 15K in sales on 360 sure look strong by comparison.

 

[Nabs]

I actually did buy the XBLA version last week (with free MS Points) and cancelled my PC preorder on Green Man Gaming.

I'm not preordering any more SEGA published downloadable games, that's for sure.

You let them win

 

[Firebrand]

I'm afraid to punch in the key I got, I wonder if the thing's even in a playable state.

 

[JADS]

I'm afraid to punch in the key I got, I wonder if the thing's even in a playable state.

Pretty much the reason why I haven't bought Sonic yet.

 

[Scotch]

You let them win

In my defense, last week I was still under the impression that the delays were the result of development problems. If it's true that they were strategic delays by SEGA, then... wow. :/

 

[OrangeYouGlad]

So this game was strategically delayed by Sega because of piracy? Avalanche is saying the delay is out of their hands? Get the f out, Sega. Those 15K in sales on 360 sure look strong by comparison.

You're missing the big picture here. These delays are all a ploy to boost Daytona sales. Don't you see the genius of Sega?

 

[TimmiT]

We do?

Well, they said that the delay has been out of their hands. Seems to me like it's up to SEGA when it gets released.

 

[duckroll]

Someone should ask the Sega Twitter for clarification on this, since he said that the game was delayed for optimization!

 

[ctrayne]

Just Cause 2 was published by Square Enix, so for some reason I thought Avalanche was partially owned by SE/Eidos. Would have resulted in a much better outcome if that were the case.

 

[OrangeYouGlad]

Someone should ask the Sega Twitter for clarification on this, since he said that the game was delayed for optimization!

I asked yesterday for them to confirm today will actually see the game released. No response.

 

[Volcynika]

Yeah I've sent multiple messages and not a word still.

Sega cares about their fans, clearly! (Though I know it's probably a community manager that uses the Twitter, but they could at least ask)

 

[Plasma]

I asked yesterday for them to confirm today will actually see the game released. No response.

I'm sure if you'd told them how much you liked Daytona they would have replied

 

[Nabs]

Pretty much the reason why I haven't bought Sonic yet.

Exactly. I hovered over the buy button many times, but I just can't pull myself to trust Sega.

 

[Glass Rebel]

I just got my key too and immediately punched it in thinking it'd release in a few minutes. Then I looked at the store page.

 

[duckroll]

Yeah I've sent multiple messages and not a word still.

Sega cares about their fans, clearly! (Though I know it's probably a community manager that uses the Twitter, but they could at least ask)

I think he's probably gagged at the moment regarding this topic. He could be asking, and they could be telling him to sweep the shit under the carpet and just ignore it for the moment. What can he do? Quit?

 

[TimmiT]

Yeah I've sent multiple messages and not a word still.

Sega cares about their fans, clearly! (Though I know it's probably a community manager that uses the Twitter, but they could at least ask)

Apparently multiple community managers from both US and Europe use the SEGA twitter.

 

[Volcynika]

I think he's probably gagged at the moment regarding this topic. He could be asking, and they could be telling him to sweep the shit under the carpet and just ignore it for the moment. What can he do? Quit?

Fight the power!

 

[Volcynika]

Um, I'm at work so I can't check the validity of this account, but apparently this Sega UK person says it is coming out tonight?

Again, no idea if this is a verified/real account.

http://twitter.com/amywhite85

 

[Dakota47]

Um, I'm at work so I can't check the validity of this account, but apparently this Sega UK person says it is coming out tonight?

Again, no idea if this is a verified/real account.

http://twitter.com/amywhite85

I'm sorry but I just have to post it.

On topic: I stopped caring about this game, even though I have it on pre-order. I bought it as a 'snack' in the run-up to the big fall releases, so now I probably won't even play it until some time next year. Shame really.

 

[TimmiT]

Um, I'm at work so I can't check the validity of this account, but apparently this Sega UK person says it is coming out tonight?

Again, no idea if this is a verified/real account.

http://twitter.com/amywhite85

Searched on Google, says she's a Digital PR Exec at SEGA on her LinkedIn account: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/amy-white/29/a30/b34

 

[OrangeYouGlad]

I'm sorry but I just have to post it.

http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/808822522/me.jpg[img]





On topic: I stopped caring about this game, even though I have it on pre-order. I bought it as a 'snack' in the run-up to the big fall releases, so now I probably won't even play it until some time next year. Shame really.[/QUOTE]

She can lie to me about the release date any day.

Also, same. If this doesn't come out today, I'm not sure I'll have time between Minecraft SMP, Skyrim and Saints. Shame as I was looking forward to this.

 

[kharak]

I'm excited. Only 2h for new delay

 

[Snuggles]

Just saw this over at the Steam forums.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Avalanche-Studios/141547722567500

Sounds bad. Also doesn't sound like the game is coming out today. You would think they would say so if it were, instead of "you will hear more from SEGA shortly". Lol?

Can't say I'm surprised. On the bright side, this means I don't have to be bitter towards a developer I'm quite fond of. All the blame falls on the shoulders of those scum-suckers at Sega HQ.

Anyways, this whole ordeal is already a total joke, and I don't even know what to say if they delay it again.

 

[FlyinJ]

Available: October 26th, 2011

This game will unlock in approximately 1 hour


1 hour to go! Place your bets, gentlemen!

 

[Metalmurphy]

I belive GAF! I still believe!!

Today's the day!

 

[Dead Prince]

Available: October 26th, 2011

This game will unlock in approximately 1 hour


1 hour to go! Place your bets, gentlemen!

Marty we have to go back to the future!

 

[chessnut]

I think it's like 20 min or so. If it doesn't get unlocked then, I still think it'll be out today. Amy wouldn't lie.

 

[JacksUsername]

It's actually downloading!!!

I thought the "Play Now" sign was a mistake at first. I was fully expecting it to say "This game is not yet available" when I clicked play now. Glad SEGA finally got their shit together to actually make a release date. Look forward to playing.

 

[TimmiT]

It's actually downloading!!!

Holy shit what, it's not downloading for me. Not seeing an install button either.

 

[Akkad]

Holy shit what, it's not downloading for me. Not seeing an install button either.

Restart Steam, I wasn't seeing anything either at first.

 

[JacksUsername]

Holy shit what, it's not downloading for me. Not seeing an install button either.

NM. Glad you got it to work

 

[TimmiT]

Restart Steam, I wasn't seeing anything either at first.

Done that, downloading now. Can't believe they didn't delay it.

 

[Turfster]

MY WORLD IS FALLING APART.

 

[FlyinJ]

Holy crap it's out!