So, in the email we received, they say there may be another chance to get the version with the watch. Any clue as to how soon that may or may not be?
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Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward |OT| -- More Hours, More Persons, More Doors
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So, in the email we received, they say there may be another chance to get the version with the watch. Any clue as to how soon that may or may not be?
Hmm, you might be able to get one if you ordered a copy during the 2nd batch of pre-orders, but unfortunately I can't say for sure.
As much as I'd love to answer, I'll have to say any inquiries will need to be forwarded to Amazon themselves
Sorry about that >.<
That's another question you'll have to ask Amazon, as I can't directly make comment on that.
It was worth a shot. I don't expect to get anything from them, but I'm sure as hell going to ask.
The English version of the promo Anime is out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h4xPoe4w1g
Aksel, why weren't you telling?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h4xPoe4w1g
Aksel, why weren't you telling?
Now for a bit of happier news...
Thanks for the heads up on the OVA, Birdy!
It's time for everyone to hear the voice of the swagmeister himself, Sigma!
I was waiting for the official word to come out XD But since it's already out now
Birdy said:
Press Release said:
Thanks for the heads up on the OVA, Birdy!
It's time for everyone to hear the voice of the swagmeister himself, Sigma
!The English version of the promo Anime is out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h4xPoe4w1g
Aksel, why weren't you telling?
I was waiting for the official word to come out XD But since it's already out now
I have a feeling he may have simply been mistaken, but I assume when he sees this thread he'll be off to at least confirm the situation with whoever at Aksys is dealing with Amazon.
PurpleMaster
Member
This just isn't fair!
I preordered with many doubts during the second wave and I'm getting everything!
I'd be really pissed off in the shoes of those who preordered day 1.
I preordered with many doubts during the second wave and I'm getting everything!
I'd be really pissed off in the shoes of those who preordered day 1.
So you pre-ordered a game when it had no mention of a bonus and were never sent any information by Amazon that the bonus would be retroactively applied. Now they're informing you that, as your order status has stated from day one, you will not be receiving the bonus just in case you may have been misinformed.
Man, fuck Amazon. What a bunch of crooks.
Has this happened with other games in the past? I can't think of any that haven't had a bonus available from the start if they ever had one.
HadesGigas
Member
Oh this is fucking ridiculous. Pre-ordered the game in March, just got an email today from Amazon telling me I don't get the pre-order bonus. What the fuck Amazon/Aksys?
Guess this was a lie?
Guess this was a lie?
http://www.aksysgames.com/2012/09/24/zero-escape-virtues-last-reward-pre-bonus-offer-gets-a-new-life/
OK, that totally does suck.
Now I'm just confused.
Did you order twice at any point? Check the order numbers to make sure they match up between the email and the Amazon order status.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Well now I sit in dread that an e-mail from Amazon is going to come fucking me over.
If I don't get the pre-order bonus, I might just cancel and wait for this supposed second batch, if it comes at all.
If I don't get the pre-order bonus, I might just cancel and wait for this supposed second batch, if it comes at all.
Cbajd5
Member
There's a mistake in the OVA, or at least I think so.
At 10:08 or so, shouldn't it be "If you choose ally and your opponent chooses betray then you lose two points and they gain three points." because Sigma says they gain 2 but shows an increase of 3 and everywhere else says it's 3?
At 10:08 or so, shouldn't it be "If you choose ally and your opponent chooses betray then you lose two points and they gain three points." because Sigma says they gain 2 but shows an increase of 3 and everywhere else says it's 3?
I detect two different tones in this post. Are you being sarcastic?
Regardless, Amazon makes it a priority apply pre-order bonuses retroactively. and the Arksys rep here said that those who did pre-order prior to the watch announcement would be covered. I don't know who messed up, but Amazon's redaction e-mail has the vague line "You may have been informed that you would receive the bonus edition but, unfortunately, this is not the case. ", which to me expresses rather poor handling of the pre-order process, and this isn't even mentioning that my copy of Virtue on Vita from Amazon has been apparently delayed for a week after release.
I know! I wish there would have been at least an option for it.
How "spoilery" is the OVA? I'm in a total media blackout regarding the game (sans what the characters look like, since that can't be helped), but I'm curious to know if it sets stuff up between 999 and VLR to warrant watching it before playing the game, or if it's just stuff that's gonna be said in the game anyway.
Well, that's really unfortunate. I also pre-ordered well before a bonus was announced and was told that my order was updated to receive the bonus. I didn't place a second order when the bonus came back up again because of that. Sent Amazon an email but I don't expect anything to come of it.
A Link to the Past
Banned
Well, this is really disappointing. Made sure to sound off to Aksys about the situation before I did to Amazon; figured Aksys was more a direct source that could actually address the problem.
podracer35
Member
HOOORAYY!!!! OVA!!!
But I feel terrible about all those who per-ordered before the watch was announced. I thought something was up when Amazon listed the pre-order bonus as a separate edition rather than as a standard pre-order bonus. Things were bound to go wrong. :/
My condolences to those who lost their watches. Hopefully you all can survive without it, get surprised by a watch, or get one from Aksys later down the road
And Akselziys, PLEASE talk to the higher-ups in Aksys about making the watches available for purchase off of your website. There are obviously a lot of people who want them! (and even more scalpers willing to sell off their watches for insane profits) If Aksys sold the watches, there'd be a lot of money to be made.
But I feel terrible about all those who per-ordered before the watch was announced. I thought something was up when Amazon listed the pre-order bonus as a separate edition rather than as a standard pre-order bonus. Things were bound to go wrong. :/
My condolences to those who lost their watches. Hopefully you all can survive without it, get surprised by a watch, or get one from Aksys later down the road
And Akselziys, PLEASE talk to the higher-ups in Aksys about making the watches available for purchase off of your website. There are obviously a lot of people who want them! (and even more scalpers willing to sell off their watches for insane profits) If Aksys sold the watches, there'd be a lot of money to be made.
A Link to the Past
Banned
Wait, what, so I look at my order and I'm not even getting the two-day shipping for it. So in the end, I stuck with Amazon.com instead of the Newegg $10 pre-order only to miss out on literally every benefit of not doing that. Awesome.
Byronic Hero
Member
OVA!! So Hyped. Sigma's voice was fitting, pretty much exactly what I would have him sound in my head as I read his beeps. Only a week until I can actually play this, if only Amazon would ship it to me faster.
podracer35
Member
Okay, the OVA was simply AMAZING! I'm really loving the music and the English VAs.
And anyone else get mixed a little here and there between Sigma's voice and Dio's? They're both great and all, but very similar... >.>
Does Sigma have any voiced parts in the game? I know he's a xylophone for the most of the game, bout you all wouldn't hire someone JUST for the OVA.... right?
And anyone else get mixed a little here and there between Sigma's voice and Dio's? They're both great and all, but very similar... >.>
Does Sigma have any voiced parts in the game? I know he's a xylophone for the most of the game, bout you all wouldn't hire someone JUST for the OVA.... right?
R_thanatos
Member
MY RAGE ..MY rage !!!!!!
how can someone calm my anger right now ....??i preordered this game since april 2012 and i get this ??
EDIT : WAIT ..i'm not alone in this situation ?? what's going on ??? I'm on the verge of cancelling my amazon preorder if i can't get a watch ... ( an get the game by other means )
how can someone calm my anger right now ....??i preordered this game since april 2012 and i get this ??
Dammit that's freaking unfair ..i don't have the words right now..you BET i'm disapointed ..i even double checked twice to be sure about my order and i get this ??
EDIT : WAIT ..i'm not alone in this situation ?? what's going on ??? I'm on the verge of cancelling my amazon preorder if i can't get a watch ... ( an get the game by other means )
He has no voiced parts in the game.
Unless Aksys secretly added some.
pelicansurf
Needs a Holiday on Gallifrey
That sucks for some people. I literally ordered from Amazon like a couple weeks ago and I haven't received the e-mail yet.
The best way to show Amazon you're frustrated by this is by cancelling your order with them, indicating that the watch cancellation (even though you and others were guaranteed one when you pre-ordered) is the reason you're taking your business elsewhere. Best way to get a message across is with your wallet.
Maybe they'll give you a giftcard or something too if you go and complain through their customer service.
bender
What time is it?
The real problem is Amazon is the only option to get the watch and their customer support is clueless to this whole situation. I've been on the phone with them for the last 30 minutes and he best answer I can get is that we ran out of bonuses and you should contact the publisher who seems to be telling us to contact Amazon Customer Service. I've PMed Akselziys as well since Amazon is saying to take it up with Aksys. What a confusing situation.
OK, cool, I had the same thing happen, which is why I suggested you check.
It does seem weird to follow up on a cancelled order. Guess we'll see.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
OVA was pretty cool and actually got me even more excited for the game.
And yes, Troy Baker was awesome as Sigma. A shame he's unvoiced in the game itself.
And yes, Troy Baker was awesome as Sigma. A shame he's unvoiced in the game itself.
Schadenfreude
Member
So wait, who's getting screwed mostly? Only the people who preordered before the bonus was up? Or is it random people?
Byronic Hero
Member
From the look of things, both, it seems. Nobody is safe from Amazon's wrath.
Schadenfreude
Member
D: May Zero have mercy on us all.
R_thanatos
Member
what annoy me if that i went with amazon only because of the preorder and i took action VERY early in order to secure a place to get whatever bonus available at the time
Right now i'm travelling so i'll cancel things ( maybe ) in a few days
So true ..and annoying ..i'll let my anger calm down a little and think