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bigjon on 18 February 2008

I was told at Gamestop(about 2 weeks ago when they only had 100 pre-orders) they are going to do a mid-night launch(as of yesterday the average amount of preorders  of my 3 gamestops was 145 with a Stand dev of around 12)

Also it looks like a Major non-gaming only retailer is getting in on it-

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=abcat0706000&type=category

it is on a banner on the top.

Stores like walmart are open 24hours most of the time, so nothing should change there. It will be interesting to see what other gaming outlets get in on the midnight launch. Mid-night launches will just add to the hype of SSBB, also, I believe it is safe to assume the casuals aren't the ones getting it at midnight but the publicity may make them realize they need the game too... and if they catch on... oh, boy we could be looking at some nice legs.

 

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superchunk on 18 February 2008

I just might have to buy my first SSB game...



akuma587 on 18 February 2008
superchunk said:
I just might have to buy my first SSB game...

 Dude, how can you support Nintendo and NOT love these games?  I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the 64 generation but still love them, including what I have played of the new one (thanks hacker roomie!).



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ClaudeLv250 on 18 February 2008

GameStop told me about the midnight launch when I preordered Saturday. They made it sound liek they weren't entirely sure if it would happen or not though.



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The_vagabond7 on 18 February 2008

yeah, my gamestop is doing the same. I will totally be there at midnight.



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superchunk on 18 February 2008
akuma587 said:
superchunk said:
I just might have to buy my first SSB game...

Dude, how can you support Nintendo and NOT love these games? I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the 64 generation but still love them, including what I have played of the new one (thanks hacker roomie!).


 I sold my N64 before SSB released. I bought a GC late in its life and never even tried SSBM. I really have not ever played SSB game. I have been toying with the idea of buying SSBB, however, only if I had friends that may buy it. Now, I have comfiremed a few that are, already pre-ordered, and all of the details of the game look pretty good.

 I am not buying gc controllers so I was also waiting on word of using the Classic or wiimote+nunchuk. From what I have read the classic isn't that much different than the gc controller, so, I am pretty sure I will get the game.

We'll know for sure on March 9th.



dsoverpsp on 18 February 2008

What a surprise....

SSBB is aruably the most hyped game for this generation...

I'm not gonna get it at mid night though...

I'll just wait the next day...



FunKrusher on 18 February 2008

SSBB The most hyped game this gen? Are you serious? Uh I think Halo 3 and their flavored soda, happy meal pack-ins, and glow-in the dark nuclear green boxers would like to have a word with you.

*winks*



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ClaudeLv250 on 18 February 2008
superchunk said:
akuma587 said:
superchunk said:
I just might have to buy my first SSB game...

Dude, how can you support Nintendo and NOT love these games? I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the 64 generation but still love them, including what I have played of the new one (thanks hacker roomie!).


I sold my N64 before SSB released. I bought a GC late in its life and never even tried SSBM. I really have not ever played SSB game. I have been toying with the idea of buying SSBB, however, only if I had friends that may buy it. Now, I have comfiremed a few that are, already pre-ordered, and all of the details of the game look pretty good.

I am not buying gc controllers so I was also waiting on word of using the Classic or wiimote+nunchuk. From what I have read the classic isn't that much different than the gc controller, so, I am pretty sure I will get the game.

We'll know for sure on March 9th.


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loadedstatement on 18 February 2008

I'l be at my gamestop at midnight for sure. This seems only outdone by the Halo hype (Which I should remind you was WAY too overdone).



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