Getting the Game on the Release Day

Started by A Pixy October 26th, 2010 4:18 PM
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Seen January 12th, 2023
Posted February 23rd, 2020
3,171 posts
15.8 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?

Why would you get a game on the release day?

What kind of games would you get on the release day?

What was the last game you got on the Release day?


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As for me...

How often do you get a game on the release day?

Maybe once a year. Not often.

Why would you get a game on the release day?

WHEN I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY WANT IT.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?

Pokemon, mostly. And Dragon Ball games. I LOVE DRAGON BALL GAMES.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?

Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days

I don't get that many. o3o
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Seen August 17th, 2013
Posted March 11th, 2012
259 posts
12.7 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?

Quite often, actually. Most every game I want to get unless I'm short on funds or it's not available at the store.

Why would you get a game on the release day?

Because I want it.
And I want it now. XD
What kind of games would you get on the release day?

THE GOOD ONES. Usually anything Nintendo that I know is going to be good.
What was the last game you got on the Release day?

Um... Wow, I actually think it was way back in March, Pokemon Heart Gold. :D

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Age 28
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Seen April 11th, 2016
Posted February 23rd, 2012
791 posts
13.6 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
Whenever I have the funds and sufficient interest in a game to wait on line for about 15 minutes just to get it.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
Because I want it, why else?

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
Any Pokemon, Metroid, or Mario platformer (be it in 2D or 3D). Also, if it's primary distribution method was through CD/DVD form, any Valve game.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
Metroid Other M.
Age 29
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Seen June 1st, 2013
Posted April 27th, 2013
2,276 posts
14.4 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
Not very often at all. Most games I buy come from the pre-owned section in the first place. =P
Why would you get a game on the release day?
Because I was already excited for the game and set aside the funds to buy it. Pre-order/Day-1 bonuses may be extra incentive, but it's the game that does it.
What kind of games would you get on the release day?
New Pokemon installments and games that tend to be hyped before launch.
What was the last game you got on the Release day?
Pokemon HeartGold, baby.

Huh, people sure say "funds" a lot in here. I didn't even read other people's posts till I finished mine. =X
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Age 32
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18.2 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?

Not very often, maybe once or twice a year.

Why would you get a game on the release day?

Either I know the game is going to be good because the series has been good to me thus far, or the game piques my interest to a point where I can't contain myself.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?

Usually RPGs. Occaisionally, I'll get the stray platformer or something else, but it's never an FPS.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?

Costume Quest on PSN. While true, it's a downloadable title, I still bought it on launch day.
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Seen May 12th, 2012
Posted April 17th, 2012
1,498 posts
13.8 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
As often as possible, but only for game series I like, such as a nintendo series or final fantasy games.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
To enjoy it fairly early with my friends and family. I sually grab a game and rush over to my cousins'.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
Popular Nintendo series mainly, like Zelda, Mario, Professor Layton, Pokemon, etc. Also, Final Fantasy.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
Kirby's Epic Yarn.
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Seen January 10th, 2011
Posted January 10th, 2011
828 posts
13.2 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
Often, but not too often.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
Because I want it a lot, and I wanna play it when it comes out.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
Pokemon games, and Mario games.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
Halo: Reach
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How often do you get a game on the release day?
Any game I look forward to a lot, I tend to get on the release day. Lately, that hasn't been a lot of games. (Though I also haven't been looking forward to a lot lately.)

Why would you get a game on the release day?
I'd like to say it's about being able to play it as soon as possible but that's a partial lie, since I could just as easily pirate the games when they leak which is usually a few days earlier. Honestly, it's the pride of being able to say I got it first day. :P

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
Kingdom Hearts games, the main Pokémon games, main Assassin's Creed... and that's about it, lately. XD; For the games I import from the KH/PKMN series, I get them with fastest shipping so it's kind of like release-day, even if it takes a day (or two/three if they released on a weekend) to get to me. D:

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
If importing from Japan with fastest shipping counts, Pokémon Black. Otherwise? Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. (And before that, Pokémon HeartGold on release day and Birth by Sleep in Japanese with fastest shipping... pattern much? XD)


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Seen March 21st, 2013
Posted March 9th, 2013
399 posts
13.2 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
Rarely, unless i'm eagerly awiting it's release.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
Bragging rights and just because it feels good to.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
Anything i'm anticipating. Definitely music games, but also Pokemon and other misc games like Assassin's Creed.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
Rock Band 3!!! (Today)
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15.2 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
I've done it once. I'll do it more often now because I have an EB Games on the way to school.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
It has to be awesome. And...uhm...not much more.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
^

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
HeartGold. Will get Kirby's Epic Yarn, though, for sure.
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Seen April 20th, 2013
Posted March 19th, 2011
127 posts
12.6 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
- Once in a while.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
- If it's a game I've been following quite closely throughout its development, then I usually HAVE to have that game on the release day.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
- Depends. It's RPG usually, but FPS and fighting games too.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
- Fallout: New Vegas, haha. :D
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Posted November 27th, 2022
870 posts
14.1 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
Very rarely. I don't even buy games that often, period. They're usually lent to me. o3o

Why would you get a game on the release day?
When it's part of a series I'm keeping up with, or if it's a game that I think I might seriously enjoy. I think there's really only one example of the latter. ._.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
Mostly RPGs, but I could name a couple of FPSs that I'd love to have if I could afford the right system to play them.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?

Either Pokémon SoulSilver or Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, whichever came first.
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Seen November 15th, 2010
Posted November 15th, 2010
105 posts
12.7 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?

Basically any game I want I'll try and get on release day. If it's one I wouldn't mind having (EG. Enslaved), but don't want it yet for other reasons (Say lack of funds, too busy with other things, know the price will drop not long after, etc.), I'll wait.

Why would you get a game on the release day?

As mentioned above, because I want it

What kind of games would you get on the release day?

Any game, genre generally doesn't matter (Though I'll admit that I'm not too fussy on RPG's)

What was the last game you got on the Release day?

Downloadable, Sonic 4.
Retail, FIFA 11.
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Seen December 31st, 2010
Posted December 25th, 2010
68 posts
12.6 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
Hardly ever. I can't remember if I ever have, but it has probably happened before.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
If it's something that is essential and I don't want to miss a single second of it... then I would probably get Black Ops on the release day. I'm just really bad at remembering release dates, so yeah.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
Most likely something that's highly anticipated. I would've gotten Kirby's Epic Yarn and Dragon Quest IX on the release day, but I was too lazy and had no money.

What was the last game you got on the release day?
Can't remember D:
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Posted October 31st, 2012
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19.7 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
I get most of my games on release day. If it's a game I want then I tend to pre-order it just to make sure I got a copy.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
Because I want it?...

What kind of games would you get on the release day?

Mostly shooters. But then again that's what I mostly play. I also get RPGs I want on release day... but playing them is a different story.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
Halo Reach

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15.5 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
About half the games I buy I get on release day. I usually order in-store pick-up via GameStop.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
If it's one I've been looking forward to, or if it's one that I think will sell out quickly.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
Mostly JRPG's. Also a few of the Pokemon games (Pearl and LG, IIRC).

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
I believe it was Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island for the DS.

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13.5 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
I've gotten a game on it's release day a grand total of 1 time.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
I would want to get a game on the release day either because there was some special giveaway with the pre-order, or it was just a game I couldn't wait to play.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
I would get any kinds of game I was really looking forward to.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
I got NHL 11 for the PS3 back on September 7th.

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Seen March 15th, 2013
Posted October 4th, 2012
206 posts
14.7 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
once or twice a year.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
because I want it and have been looking forward to it for months

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
sequels to good games eg. starwars force unleashed 2, COD MW 3, inFAMOUS 2

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
starwars force unleashed 2 (yesterday)
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Age 33
London, UK
Seen November 4th, 2021
Posted November 2nd, 2021
12,193 posts
17.1 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
It has to be a game I have been waiting for, for a long time. The Last Guardian is something I am going to be getting on the release date, but other things like the new Fallout, I got a few days after.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
Why? Because it is clearly a game I have been waiting to play.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
It depends on if I like it or not. I don't just buy FPS games on their release date.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
Fifa 11
Bath, UK
Seen February 16th, 2011
Posted October 31st, 2010
19 posts
12.6 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
Very rarely, usually only in the case of it being a sequel to a game that really impressed me.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
Again it being it were a sequel to a game that really impressed me, or if I'd caught a preview of it from early development and it impressed me from there to continue following it's progress until release.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
If you're asking for a genre I don't think I could say, perhaps more leaning towards RPG's such as the Pokemon handheld games. Otherwise apart from the criteria's above it'd be games of a series that I hadn't seen in a long while just to see what they've done with it. (Alice: Madness Returns!)

What was the last game you got on the Release day?
Must've been Halo 2 I think, my situation with money hasn't enabled me to purchase games on their release as frequent as I might have liked. xD
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Seen October 30th, 2021
Posted January 4th, 2014
3,478 posts
18.6 Years
How often do you get a game on the release day?
Almost never. Usually always a day or two after.

Why would you get a game on the release day?
Honestly, I have no idea. I'm rarely able to play it on the day it comes out too.

What kind of games would you get on the release day?
Games belonging to a series I really like.

What was the last game you got on the Release day?

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