It's a bit of a downer, though, for those who've reserved the game elsewhere. Or what about the people who just walk into a store on release day to snap up a copy? We've got it! The next ad should feature the survivors being ripped apart by zombies, with the tagline "Pre-order or Die!" We mean, a company's eventually going to go there someday, right?
Left 4 Dead 2 commercial hits a home run ... for GameStop
by Randy Nelson 
on Oct 27th 2009 12:00AM
79
It's a bit of a downer, though, for those who've reserved the game elsewhere. Or what about the people who just walk into a store on release day to snap up a copy? We've got it! The next ad should feature the survivors being ripped apart by zombies, with the tagline "Pre-order or Die!" We mean, a company's eventually going to go there someday, right?
Reader Comments (79)
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:09AM Nick the Hero of Canton said
I'm sure our relationship would be a real home run
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:18AM Manifest37 said
To hell with Gamestop!!
I'm sure the bat will be available for download in about 6 months.
Reply
I'm sure the bat will be available for download in about 6 months.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 4:25AM GordoJones88 said
Wow, all thus bat fucking just makes me want it more.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:13AM (Unverified) said
Even as a baseball fan, this makes me sick.
I think I speak for Joystiq when I say
Screw you, Gamestop.
Reply
I think I speak for Joystiq when I say
Screw you, Gamestop.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:25AM sonicspike41 said
The simple fact that the game isn't even out yet, and already certain weapons are going to be limited from the game...
How would this even work though? Would the weapon be visible to everyone, but only usable by you? If so, that seems like the item would just be an unlock code.
Reply
How would this even work though? Would the weapon be visible to everyone, but only usable by you? If so, that seems like the item would just be an unlock code.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:26AM (Unverified) said
I just hate exclusive preorder bonuses.
And that's a good question: Why couldn't you drop it?
Reply
And that's a good question: Why couldn't you drop it?
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:37AM CaramelZappa said
It might be possible that you could drop it and someone else could pick it up and use it.
In Gears of War 2 the golden Lancer/Hammerburst were exclusives for pre-orders, and when they switched weapons or died anyone could pick them up.
Reply
In Gears of War 2 the golden Lancer/Hammerburst were exclusives for pre-orders, and when they switched weapons or died anyone could pick them up.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:14AM einhanderkiller said
The baseball bat is also available on Steam.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:16AM (Unverified) said
Yes. Let's talk about the sickening ideology of the Jedi. The Sith are better.
*waves hand*
You all agree with this...
Reply
*waves hand*
You all agree with this...
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:24AM Sleeping Lesson said
Bah! That's what all you [insert political affiliation] think!
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 3:17AM Bubbameister33 said
Something something something...Darkside...something something...Complete.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 8:08AM xGeneral DEATHxDEETH82 said
I agree with this.
Move along...move along...
Reply
Move along...move along...
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:26AM CaramelZappa said
@Xvnine
If you pre-order the game in a 4-pack, it amounts to $35 for each of you.
Reply
If you pre-order the game in a 4-pack, it amounts to $35 for each of you.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:30AM CaramelZappa said
Don't care. I'm pre-loaded on steam and I get a baseball bat. Gamestop can suck it.
Annoying commercial though.
Reply
Annoying commercial though.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:36AM (Unverified) said
As long as they leave the cricket bat a non exclusive, I'm hoping to send a few zombie heads for six.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 9:26PM (Unverified) said
The baseball bat replaces the cricket bat. No one is losing an item or gaining an item it just replaces for some. I don’t know if it even does anything special. Though I hear if one person has the baseball bat when the game is loaded everyone has to use it instead of the cricket bat. This I heard all around but who knows how it will work it makes more sense that is will just replace a melee weapon and all the complaining about it is useless.
None of this is from valve itself though it's all word of mouth so just wait and see.
Reply
None of this is from valve itself though it's all word of mouth so just wait and see.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:36AM (Unverified) said
I believe it was mentioned somewhere that this is an "American themed" baseball bat. Non-Gamestop preorders still get a normal baseball bat. Given that you'll be watching the zombie faces (or bits thereof) fly, who cares if the bat has a flag on it?
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:38AM (Unverified) said
My guess is the 'American' theme would involve it being a Louisville Slugger, or some other wood bat.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 12:42AM CaramelZappa said
If you have the PC version, can't you just reskin the bat to have whatever you want on it? I'd like to have a bat that said "fuck you gamestop" on it.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 9:38AM corneliusm said
@CaramelZappa
I believe you'll get banned by VAC for modifying in-game materials. Unless you intend on using said "Fuck you Gamestop" bat in singleplayer or non-VAC servers.
Reply
I believe you'll get banned by VAC for modifying in-game materials. Unless you intend on using said "Fuck you Gamestop" bat in singleplayer or non-VAC servers.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 11:09AM einhanderkiller said
No, Valve does not ban for modifying materials.
Servers can enforce certain rules for modified assets using commands like sv_pure, which has different levels. I think sv_pure 0 restricts all custom assets, 1 restricts custom assets to only some things like textures, and 2 allows everything.
Reply
Servers can enforce certain rules for modified assets using commands like sv_pure, which has different levels. I think sv_pure 0 restricts all custom assets, 1 restricts custom assets to only some things like textures, and 2 allows everything.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:11AM (Unverified) said
how did gamestop screw you on your pre-order of borderlands? lemme guess like every other retard you waited til the weekend to go get your game they hold for 48 hours?
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:55PM (Unverified) said
My local Gamestop didn't receive any copies of Borderlands with the gun codes in them for those of us who pre-ordered. When I contacted their "customer support," they replied with what basically equated to "Too bad, so sad."
It's OK now though. I learned that Gamestop doesn't want my money. I'll just go elsewhere from now on. Which is sad, because the local Gamestop employees were actually pretty nice and decent folks.
Reply
It's OK now though. I learned that Gamestop doesn't want my money. I'll just go elsewhere from now on. Which is sad, because the local Gamestop employees were actually pretty nice and decent folks.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:03AM (Unverified) said
Exactly why hate on GameStop for having an exclusive? Do you shop at best buy, or wal-mart or target? all three of the above mentioned have some sort exclusive occasionally... everyone hates on gamestop because they do a damn good job getting people into the store and trading games and getting people to buy the pre-owned games. if you hate used games don't buy from amazon or ebay... no difference...
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 2:36AM sonicspike41 said
I imagine there are some people who don't live near a Gamestop. That only covers some people though.
I myself pre-ordered this at Gamestop quite some time ago, and still don't like this news. I think pre-order bonuses should stick with physical rewards if anything, and they should try to get it to as many stores as possible.
Not to mention Gamestop isn't in every country, which leaves a lot of gamers out of luck compared to buying at Best Buy or Walmart.
Reply
I myself pre-ordered this at Gamestop quite some time ago, and still don't like this news. I think pre-order bonuses should stick with physical rewards if anything, and they should try to get it to as many stores as possible.
Not to mention Gamestop isn't in every country, which leaves a lot of gamers out of luck compared to buying at Best Buy or Walmart.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 8:35AM (Unverified) said
It's largely because they have, essentially, a monopoly, as far as I can tell.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:10AM Floppypants said
why did I have to dial in my birthday to watch an animated television ad?
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:31AM Freddie Mercury said
I'm guessing cause the game is M for Mature?
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 8:45AM The Nth Doctor said
The game is, but this isn't showing gameplay. It's showing an approved television commercial.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:33AM HappilymovedwhileUnkinected said
Compared to whats on the pS3 right now? He's right. This game would suck on the PS3 also. Valve makes shitty games for a shitty console.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:33AM Freddie Mercury said
UNCLE PHIL WINS THE PENNANT!!! UNCLE PHIL WINS THE PENNANT!!!
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:46AM CaramelZappa said
Hah, the mall near me has a gamestop, and if you walk to the other side of the mall, there's another gamestop. It makes looking for used games that much more annoying.
Reply
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 2:01AM HappilymovedwhileUnkinected said
yeah really...$38 bucks!!! you believe that? I almost laughed at the guy knowing the POS console wasn't worth that much.
Reply
Sorry, you must be logged in to leave a comment.
Featured Stories
The most popular posts
in the last 7 days
- Vita 'UMD Passport' won't be offered in US 218 comments
- Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning review: A tempting fate 152 comments
- David Jaffe leaves Eat Sleep Play, layoffs hit developer [Update] 107 comments
- Don't call it a remake: Final Fantasy X is a 'remaster,' to be clear 95 comments
- Battleship movie adapted into FPS by Double Helix 93 comments
