Normally, we wouldn't condone leaving work early to play video games, so hear us out. You see, word on the street is that the street date for BioShock (yeah, the one with the awesome demo) has been broken by some US retailers (mostly ones with backwards Rs).
If you look at the receipt above, this lucky shopper not only managed to find BioShock early, but he got it for a steal using the deals we posted yesterday. So, here's what to do. Call your local Toys 'R' Us and see if they've got 'em and if they're selling. If it's a go, let people know about it in the comments. And if you still haven't gotten your fill of interacting with BioShock-related posts, why not check out our rad faceplate giveaway?
[Update: In case you weren't sure if they were out there, check the sudden onslaught of BioShock discs clogging up eBay's tubes. Oh, and thanks to everyone that tipped us off!]
Read – The Big Early Release Mix-Up (2K Forums)
Read – Street date has been broken pic (seen above)
Read – BioShock Early Release "Confirmed" (quotes are ours)
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I think someone screwed up much worst then stocking a game a wee bit early...
If you look at the receipt you can see they used a 20% off coupon to get Madden for $48.
probably break even right? EB gives like $30 on new games? i'm not really sure cause i've only done such a thing once, and the game wasn't too new.
Anyone got any input?
It's not on here yet but it will be soon.
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/trade-ins/trade-ins.asp
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Now that im safe, we here in the UK are getting seriously screwed with the prices. We should get it for ~£15. But I can see this game costing the full £40 (~$80)
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If I wasn't already twitching at the mere thought of waiting another 8 days for BioShock, I'd wait about 2 weeks until GameStop does it's usual price-cut down to £34.99. Probably try and get some money off using my GAME reward points... Or should I keep it for Halo 3... Hm...
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Sorry wallet, fall line up has commenced.
But yes, please tell if Times Sq TRU has it!
Too bad I'm in Florida.
And too bad my 360 is with M$ in Texas.
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They don't sell real PC games at TRU
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You're retarded...the demo was SICK! After a long day and several hours I finally got it downloaded completely and let me tell you...
ABSOLUTELY BRILLANT! I FLOVE the controls. The graphics are AMAZING. The gameplay? Sweet and fluid. The bad guys are incredible. And the storyline is beyond engrossing.
Seriously you must be a sony fanboy in deep denial and/or sadness over the fact that you will NEVER see this game on your beloved overpriced $600 machine that just happens to play games.
Thats All.
This game's shelf-life is ridiculously limited, especially with the big name titles coming out for the holidays right around the corner - and don't fool yourself, Bioshock is not a "big name" to anyone but game nerds like us. Considering there is no multiplayer, I will guarantee everyone here that we will see a price drop on this before Thanksgiving.
Don't get me wrong, this isn't some run-of-the-mill FPS that will get a 6 in EGM and be forgotten by the end of next month - but you guys creaming yourselves over this title are far, far too easily amused.
THAT'S MY LOCAL TOYS R US!!!!
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But only after I run to TOys R Us and see if this is for real...
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Maybe we're all in luck
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Worked for me when I returned Star Fox Assault because I got it on the cheap.
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I don't really trust them, but I'm not motivated enough to follow up on it.
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i made this from their artbook:
http://www.mypicshare.com/ouavdc9lpic.html
and i was hoping someone could extend the light rays all the way to the edge
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