Well, I finally got everything done and I have 730 coins and my platinum status. However, the site is still running like crap and constantly kicking me out.
I checked out the intent to buy section, and they have no games listed, but it turns out you only have a predefined window of time to claim you intend to buy it. I would guess that window is at least 1-2 months before it releases, and then up to 1-2 weeks after the release, but that is completely my guess.