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Any idea why the release date keeps getting put back? It has been out for ages elsewhere - what changes have to be made from the US version for the UK?

 

Gaaaaah!! I know; this happens with just about every game that I want to get. I've no idea when the new release date will be and people in computer stores seem to be similarly clueless. I hope loads of the bugs which we've been hearing about will be fixed, but I fear thats wishful thinking.

 

I have an american copy of the game and I live in Europe and I can't find any problems, probably the only thing that changes is finding a company to distribute it and take the rights to make copies and then make copies of the game to sell and all of the problems that could be avoided by just importing the games

 

The EB games affiliate here in Sweden (www.tradition.se) says the release date is now pushed back to October 11.

Someone deserves to get beaten to a f*cking bloody mess for this release date screw up!

 

I wanted to get some serious play in before i started term and had to work - now it's going to come out mid-term and I'm going to get no work done.

 

This is such a piece of #@@ing %{@¤it cra&py bul!§*#!

On the following dates Tradition (EB affiliate in Sweden) advertised the following release dates:
- August 22: IWD 2 will be released in Sweden on August 30.
- August 28: IWD 2 will be released in Sweden on September 27.
- September 27: IWD 2 will be released in Sweden on October 11.
- October 7: IWD 2 will be released in Sweden on October 18.

Is it any wonder I get flaming mad?

 

monkey - most of the delays are language issues. They need to change color to colour, armor to armour, defense to defence, etc...For you silly Brits!

** I don't know why I posted this...Just in a silly mood, I suppose...**

Kinda

 

Is that really true? If so then I have an idea on how they can eliminate the delays caused by translating into 111 different languages:

- Print more copies of the US/Canadian version of the game.
- On the box you put a label which reads: "This game is made in US or Canada and uses American-English spelling. Deal with it!"

I'm so fed up with manuals constantly being translated - into Swedish in my case. Oh well, at least films aren't dubbed here. Oh yeah... and I don't live in Greece... so my gaming doesn't make me a criminal.
My-oh-my, this turned into quite a rant!

 

I was teasing...Sorry!

 

"- On the box you put a label which reads: "This game is made in US or Canada and uses American-English spelling. Deal with it!"

Actually, the dialogue is written in Canada, where we do not ordinarily practice bizarre spellings such as "Armor" for "Armour", or "Hor" for "Hour", or whatever else our adorably creative Southern neighbours do with the English language. They must translate the game's dialogue *into* American before releasing it! The marvel...

 

How can I import the game - I am fed up with waiting.

I tried amazon and they said they couldn't ship outside of the US - Is there anywhere online that will import it?

 

My UK copy has been on backorder so long that my card expired! Got an email today saying order cancelled due to card failure.

The only silver lining is that to my knowledge they only look to take payment when they are about to ship? There's hoping for you!

Particularly since latest UK release date is 18th as well.

Oh, and Monkey, there are UK sites that sell imports. If you go for a US one you're not likely to receive it before next Friday and it'll cost you a fortune. Buggered if I can find the link to the one I've seen tho'. Sorry. I'll add it if I can find it.

[Edit] Try Strategic Plus They advertise it at £39.99, but I dunno if they charge shipping or have stock etc. [Edit]

[ October 10, 2002, 15:36: Message edited by: Viking ]

 

Thanks Viking I'll check it out.

 

Ordering from Chips & Bits to Europe adds at least another $30 to the price.

 

I think I'm going to wait - I just can't afford the import prices.

 

GOD DAMN!

According to the Gamer website, this has yet again been pushed out. Now Nov 1st.

WHAT is going on?

I could have bloody translated this game into at least 3 different languages myself in my spare time by now. Get a grip!

[ October 17, 2002, 15:29: Message edited by: Viking ]

 

erm, Its out here in chesterfield..... I'm almost positive. I'll check again soon though to make sure!

 

Chesterfield (Midlands?? Only if you count Scotland! ) must be well ahead of it's time as Virgin Interactive have just pushed it out to November 8.

At this rate I'll be happy to see it before Christmas. Oh, well.

Still I trust most of my European bretheren are in the same boat, since I think Virgin are the Pan European disties? Would kind of help to know that I'm not alone.