-Beatles Pre-Order Club-

[IErrantVentureI]

Updated 5/5/09!


Official Preorder Club Discussion!

Alrighty. Well, now we know.



MTV GAMES, HARMONIX AND EA UNVEIL REPLICA RICKENBACKER AND GRETSCH GUITAR INSTRUMENT CONTROLLERS FOR THE BEATLES™: ROCK BAND™

The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club Goes Live Today, May 5th


New York – May 5, 2009 – Harmonix Music Systems, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that replica Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet™ guitars will be made available as standalone music peripheral controllers for The Beatles: Rock Band. In addition, The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club also goes live today in the U.S. and Canada1 giving fans exclusive news and access to exclusive game elements from the eagerly awaited game set for release worldwide on 9/9/09.

The Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars are hailed as two of the signature, most celebrated instruments played by John Lennon and George Harrison throughout their careers, respectively. They will be made available for MSRP $99.99 in the U.S. and in continental Europe for MSRP €99.99 and for MSRP £89.99 in the UK. These wireless instrument controllers join the previously announced Höfner bass controller, a large-scale replica of the bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney, and the Ringo Starr inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums, with a classic pearl finish*and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head. All controllers will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION® 3, Wii™ and will be compatible with all Rock Band titles.

Also announced, The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club officially goes live today. North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the The Beatles: Rock Band at a participating retailer will be given an access code to officially join the Pre-Order Club. After entry of the code, consumers will gain access to breaking news and exclusive behind the scenes elements2. For a list of participating retailers or to learn more about The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club, please visit www.thebeatlesrockband.com.

The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles’ extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band’s legendary career. Available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ system from Nintendo on Sept. 9, 2009, the game will be compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero® and other third party music video game peripherals and microphones.


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1. The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club in Europe is slated to go live later this month. Consumers should check with their local EU retailers with regards to exact launch dates.
2. If you have already preordered The Beatles: Rock Band, you will still be given a code to join beginning on May 5 or any time before game launch.
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About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company’s portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, GameTrailers and Xfire.

About MTV Games
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit: www.harmonixmusic.com.

About Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Freestyle TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

© 2009 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., an MTV Networks company. Rock Band, Rock Band 2, and The Beatles: Rock Band are*developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Guitar Hero is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

‘Höfner ' and the design of the Höfner bass guitar are the trademarks of KARL HÖFNER GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. All rights reserved.

Ludwig is a registered trademark of Conn-Selmer, Inc.

Rickenbacker, the Triangular Name Crescent Design, and logotypes are among the trademarks and service marks in the United States and other countries of Rickenbacker International Corporation.

GRETSCH, BIGSBY, and DUO JET are the trademarks of Fred W. Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. and used herein under license. All rights reserved. *

Here's the link to the official press release. (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138695)





Now that we know the details, go get those codes!

[Boondocker]

I want to be in the Pre-Order Club! Do they have a motto? A clubhouse? Are girlz allowed, or is it a serious club?

[Rambaldi]

I'm curious as well. I've held off preordering until I know exactly what I have to do to get in. I don't want to have to cancel and re-order through Harmonix or something dumb like that.

[IErrantVentureI]

I want mine at midnight if possible. I did in-store pickup at Gamestop. So mine's reserved, but I don't have to pay until I pick it up. So I think I'm okay if I do have to cancel my preorder.

[Sayburr]

What the heck is it? Don't know yet. You would think with the press release The Beatles site would have been updated to give us more info on the club...

[Rambaldi]

I want mine at midnight if possible. I did in-store pickup at Gamestop. So mine's reserved, but I don't have to pay until I pick it up. So I think I'm okay if I do have to cancel my preorder.

This is my plan as well. But I'm still gonna wait....can't miss out on that super-secret bonus content!

[Farron]

Really hope they offer the pre-order club for Australia

[wickedbadz]

By September Gamestop might be out of business because the Federal Trade Commission is after them for selling used games for new prices. So I'd be cautious on pre-ordering anything from them for months away. Not to mention you'll get handed a used copy anyhow when you paid for a new one.

[IErrantVentureI]

Ha. Which is why I didn't pay outright. I'll pay when I pick it up, and if I cancel my preorder, I'm not out of anything!

[xX_Sandman_Xx]

I pre-ordered the limited edition bundle yesterday.

[Sayburr]

When are we getting more information on this? How do you sign up for the "club"

[HMXThrasher]

we'll have more news for you guys about how the club works soon. Keep your eyes on the announcements section - we'll post in this thread too.

[Flawless]

I never pre-order games, I just don't see a point.

[Apples]

The club is a lie. :eek:

[west siide]

Flawless,

It's just a matter of whether a game will sell-out in the first few days and whether you're willing to wait weeks for it to come in again.

Most pre-orders only require a $5 deposit, and then you can decided closer to the game's release whether you want to hold the reservation or not.

If it's something you really really want, like Rock Band: The Beatles, it's worth the $5 IMO.

[jeccaneko]

I never pre-order games, I just don't see a point.

1) When there's a pre-order goodie you want
2) If you can get it cheaper by pre-ordering

I suppose wanting it right away is a very mild third. At least, it is for me.

[Flawless]

I live in the middle of no where, I'm never worried about supply about any game to be honest.

Last time I pre-ordered something it got 'back logged' and I found it in Wal-Mart an hour later.

[deadpool247]

I haven't made my order yet, but I was waiting on the email from that site to tell me it's time to order.

Well, I guess I can order this weekend.

[HazyCloud]

we'll have more news for you guys about how the club works soon. Keep your eyes on the announcements section - we'll post in this thread too.

I'm waiting to preorder for this. I want to know who's participating and such.

[wrldindstries302]

Yeah I only pre-order games if there's some sort of bonus involved. For example, I got the original Banjo-Kazooie (a $15 value) for XBLA free last year because I pre-ordered BK: Nuts & Bolts.

I suspect it'll be worth it to pre-order the Beatles game.

[odd-props]

By September Gamestop might be out of business because the Federal Trade Commission is after them for selling used games for new prices. So I'd be cautious on pre-ordering anything from them for months away. Not to mention you'll get handed a used copy anyhow when you paid for a new one.

if something like this actually proceeds it will be tied up in courts before any real action is taken.

[tbarker24]

The codes will be avail at GameStop for the club, but they are not active yet.

[Sayburr]

The codes will be avail at GameStop for the club, but they are not active yet.I am thinking about pre-ordering but I will not until I know how this club works... I went to Gamestop.com (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=74157) but it says nothing about a pre-order code on the webpage. How did you find out about the availability of the code?

[LoopyChew]

Raise your hand if you intend to beat people around the head with your Pre-Order Club when you get it, particularly when they insult our plastic music games.

*raises hand*

[Neverender]

Toys R Us is taking preorders. The code is on the back of the preorder card.

Also, it's not individual codes, it's just one static code from where you preorder.

[Electric_Zen]

Also, it's not individual codes, it's just one static code from where you preorder.

Ruh roh. Countdown until a store runs through its allotment of preorder goodies because someone posted the store code on the internet.

[foofighterfan4Mccain]

Don't know yet. You would think with the press release The Beatles site would have been updated to give us more info on the club...


man sayburr y did u change your picture i liked ur old one

[Sayburr]

man sayburr y did u change your picture i liked ur old one Trying it on for size... I will eventually go back to my caricature.

[Rod_Stixx]

I hardly ever pre-order anything. There are always tons of copies of whatever game or movie is coming out each week. There were a couple of games I pre-ordered with goodies attached, but they are rare cases. I'll pre-order this game, however. I want to see what the supposed goodies are going to be for this. Really important is arrival time. I'm going to be getting the day off of work to play (as is my gf). It is very important that we play the day it comes out. It will be a letdown if the day arrives and we have no game. So we might just end up buying it in the store anyway if the goodies aren't something amazing.

[Khiro]

Hm. At first, me being from Europe and all, preordering a RB game seemed absurb. :O But now that you mention it! I might actually preorder it.

+, what don't I do to be in an awesome club.

[Rayzilla]

...so has anyone heard when exactly this 'bonus online content for preorders' will be available?

[jojuinc]

I received this in my email just a minute ago.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g226/jojuinc/thebeatlesrockband.png

So far you get a sneak peek at two standalone controllers!

I want to see them!

[NERDYtimmy]

I received this in my email just a minute ago.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g226/jojuinc/thebeatlesrockband.png

So far you get a sneak peek at two standalone controllers!

I want to see them!

Discuss here:
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138686

[Serpentd]

By September Gamestop might be out of business because the Federal Trade Commission is after them for selling used games for new prices. So I'd be cautious on pre-ordering anything from them for months away. Not to mention you'll get handed a used copy anyhow when you paid for a new one.

Now how in the heck do they sell you a used copy when it on release day? Also, were they actually re shrink wrapping them as though they were new? Just curious because this is the first I heard about it. Plus all the new games I've bought have always had at least one of those stupid clear pieces of tape stuff on one of the edges. Anyway, just curious. Pretty weak of them to do this crap though. NOT COOL! :mad:

[Shugo Takahashi]

Now how in the heck do they sell you a used copy when it on release day? Also, were they actually re shrink wrapping them as though they were new? Just curious because this is the first I heard about it. Plus all the new games I've bought have always had at least one of those stupid clear pieces of tape stuff on one of the edges. Anyway, just curious. Pretty weak of them to do this crap though. NOT COOL! :mad:

They don't do that on release day and they aren't being harped on by any organization over high used prices. The guy is overblowing the issue.

There IS however a true threat the federal trade commission is taking out on GameStop because of their employee "borrowing" policy. Employees are allowed to check games out every week to take home and play just as long as they return them with the proper packaging. Naturally, that would place these games as "used" under a lower used price, right?

Wrong. Games checked out by employees, despite being "gutted" (removed from the casing at some point or without a case at all) are sold entirely as "new" at full price (i.e. if somebody checked out Rock Band 2 on Xbox 360 and then returned it, it would sell for $59.99). It took them long enough, but now the FTC is cracking down on them and GameStop is currently "reviewing" their policy (whatever that means).

The most you can do is make sure that what you're buying is what you want. If you ask for a game and they hand you an opened game/only the disc with documentation, turn it down and ask for a sealed copy. If they don't have one left, then it's tough luck for that GameStop. Don't be rude about it; it isn't the employee's fault. Just politely decline and go get the game from another store. They can't do this for pre-orders (unless you get there too late), so no harm done.

[PhaseShift]

I got an email today (http://www.twitpic.com/4lfcp) from Rock Band, indicating the club is open. But the link to the club goes to a page that looks broken.

Anyway, I went ahead to GameStop and preordered, but didn't get a code for the club. Anyone know anything?

[esquehill]

I got the preorder club email today.
I pre-ordered last week with Amazon, but not sure
if they are participating in this preorder club thing.
Anyway, FWIW, the web page doesn't seem to be
operating correctly at all.

[hmxsean]

The link for the preorder club will go up today. Keep checking back!

[Shugo Takahashi]

The link for the preorder club will go up today. Keep checking back!

Freakin' awesome. I can't wait to see these controllers, especially since the Rickenbacker's getting one! I prefer it over George's Gretsch to be honest...even though I'll probably be playing "as him" in my The Beatles Rock Band...band. It's just such a damn snazzy guitar! Thank you for making it!

I hope it's full-sized or at least bigger than the Strat. $100 is a lot. :(

[o1skinneej]

Cant wait to rock out on a Gretsch!!!!

[Serpentd]

They don't do that on release day and they aren't being harped on by any organization over high used prices. The guy is overblowing the issue.

There IS however a true threat the federal trade commission is taking out on GameStop because of their employee "borrowing" policy. Employees are allowed to check games out every week to take home and play just as long as they return them with the proper packaging. Naturally, that would place these games as "used" under a lower used price, right?

Wrong. Games checked out by employees, despite being "gutted" (removed from the casing at some point or without a case at all) are sold entirely as "new" at full price (i.e. if somebody checked out Rock Band 2 on Xbox 360 and then returned it, it would sell for $59.99). It took them long enough, but now the FTC is cracking down on them and GameStop is currently "reviewing" their policy (whatever that means).

The most you can do is make sure that what you're buying is what you want. If you ask for a game and they hand you an opened game/only the disc with documentation, turn it down and ask for a sealed copy. If they don't have one left, then it's tough luck for that GameStop. Don't be rude about it; it isn't the employee's fault. Just politely decline and go get the game from another store. They can't do this for pre-orders (unless you get there too late), so no harm done.

Ah, now I see what's up. Thank you very much for that detailed explanation. I'll be sure to pay attention if I'm at a Game Stop, or anywhere else for that matter. Thanks again. :)

Now, back to the BEATLES! :D

[cdestey]

By September Gamestop might be out of business because the Federal Trade Commission is after them for selling used games for new prices. So I'd be cautious on pre-ordering anything from them for months away. Not to mention you'll get handed a used copy anyhow when you paid for a new one.

How am I going to get a used copy of a game on its release date?

[Shugo Takahashi]

Actually, I might retract my previous statement about not using the Gretsch. I thought for sure they'd be doing the Country Gentlemen, but it turns out they're using the Duo Jet, which is basically a classier Les Paul:

http://www.thecanteen.com/gretschduo.jpg

But I don't know...if the Rickenbacker 325 uses the black-with-gold color scheme, I think I'll be sold on that. Nothing says "stylish guitar" like gold elements on black body.

http://www.thecanteen.com/John325bigsby.jpg

Though really, if you just paint the RB2 Strat's body sonic blue then you have a guitar for both the "John" and the "George" in your band.

http://www.thecanteen.com/blue2.jpg

[cdestey]

Just pre-ordered the Premium bundle. I just hope my GoodWoods last 4 more months. ::crosses fingers::

[IErrantVentureI]

Updated!

So if I pre-ordered online, how do I get my code?

And how are they going to prevent people from just posting what they find on the Beatles site to this one? That way people won't have to have the codes.

[TheY0RKSHIREpud]

i pre ordered with amazon after receiving the Harmonix email. I didn't get a code. I called amazon they didn't know anything about a code. They said the marketing team will get in touch within 36 hours. Can someone who has the code just put the thing up on this forum? It sounds like all the codes are the same.

[IErrantVentureI]

I preordred from Gamestop. I e-mailed them. Nothing yet.

[RockBandForUK]

£90 for the two guitars? god damn.

Do we have any pictures of the drums?

[yuman300]

I see that people pre-ordered online and have not received a code, but I went down to Gamestop today and pre-ordered and the guy had no idea about a pre-order code... He said if there is one they would email me, but on the Gamestop site it says customers who order in the store will receive it there... So I am really confused... Anyone else in this situation??

[voltes]

I preordered online and showed it to my local gamestop where I wanted to pick it up and got my code at the back of this card.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i72/thehappyanalogues/beatlespreorder.jpg

[GypsyMaiden]

I too went GameStop and the dude was clueless about the pre-order code, so he called someone and said, the code have not been handed out yet, and the site is not operating yet. Even though it appears so. Believe me I think if any of us had actually got on the site, we would be sharing the info, every blogger is going to reveal the content.

The guy @ Game Stop said even you had a code, it's still not working.

So if someone has different knowledge, Please Prove me wrong, (and I mean that in a very good spirited way, I'd like to be wrong.)
Cheers, Beatles Forever gang!

[voltes]

Look at my last post. This is what I got when I went to Gamestop. The code is at the back and it works.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i72/thehappyanalogues/beatlespreorder.jpg

[GypsyMaiden]

Thanks man, so tell us what we're missing!!!

[voltes]

Not that much yet, really. All you see right now is everything that's mentioned on the first post plus the pics of the two controllers. But I'm hoping they will post more info on the Hofner and Ludwig Drums in the next couple of days. ;)

[GypsyMaiden]

Thanks man, finally someone who could give us a little insight!
Muchly appreciated!

[voltes]

I'm surprised other Gamestops don't have a clue about the cards with the codes. I just got lucky I guess.
Here's the potion of the page as soon as you get in. It's like a blog style update screen. We'll see how it progresses. It only became active yesterday so I'm not really expecting a lot.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i72/thehappyanalogues/preorderclub.jpg

[Sayburr]

I'm surprised other Gamestops don't have a clue about the cards with the codes. I just got lucky I guess.
Here's the potion of the page as soon as you get in. It's like a blog style update screen. We'll see how it progresses. It only became active yesterday so I'm not really expecting a lot.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i72/thehappyanalogues/preorderclub.jpg


Thanks... now it Amazon would give me my darned code!

edit... just received this e-mail from them:



Hello from Amazon.com.

If your order meets all of the offer's terms and conditions, you should be
receiving your promotional certificate by tomorrow.

[IErrantVentureI]

Called my Gamestop, no dice.

Emailed Gamestop, got in back in a few hours.


Does anyone else stay logged in or do you have to put it in everytime?

[darkhorse09]

I'm getting just the disc but went in today and I was the first one at my Gamestop to get their code. I felt a little special. Oh and I would love to have the Gretsch controller but I already have way too many guitars right now. I might get the drum kit to update my RB1 drum kit.

[IErrantVentureI]

Anyone else find it strange that we found out about the Hofner and drums first, but then got the guitar announcement first instead?

[AKALink]

Anyone else find it strange that we found out about the Hofner and drums first, but then got the guitar announcement first instead?

The guitars and bundle were announced at the same time. Its just the pictures of the guitars are on the boxes so they had to talk about them first.

[TheKitchenMan]

I'm getting just the disc but went in today and I was the first one at my Gamestop to get their code. I felt a little special. Oh and I would love to have the Gretsch controller but I already have way too many guitars right now. I might get the drum kit to update my RB1 drum kit.

My wife and I are using this to update all of our controllers. We're giving the old ones to her brother.

[chugabeer]

Not at bestbuy.ca or amazon.ca

[QB8Young]

Where are the drums? E3?

[Reg989]

You can pre-order from EB Games, which I did at lunch time. Forget Best Buy, you can only pre-order from their web site and the game is not listed.

[BoboBx]

New screen on homepage.....guess they are showing what the backgrounds will be.

[Reg989]

I don't know if I'm allowed to say this but the new home page for the Beatles Rockband shows the setup of the Ed sullivan show, were they appeared in '64, or a year closer to that :)

Mod: If this is not supposed to announced, just remove this post.

Thanks!

[GypsyMaiden]

YES Reg989,
I too saw The Ed Sullivan Set from the 1964 appearance! IT's Looking GOOD!

[delong212]

i want to know if The Beatles will be transferable to the hard drive like Rock Band 1 and AC/DC did....or will Rock Band 2 be able to?

[Boondocker]

i want to know if The Beatles will be transferable to the hard drive like Rock Band 1 and AC/DC did....or will Rock Band 2 be able to?

Nope.

[harveyglobetrot]

i want to know if The Beatles will be transferable to the hard drive like Rock Band 1 and AC/DC did....or will Rock Band 2 be able to?


Nope.

Incorrect. Nothing has been confirmed one or the other re: transferability/exportability/importability etc. It could very well be 'no deal' on that, but until someone from HMX says TB:RB is completely stand-alone, no one knows for sure.

[juhlian68]

I ordered mine from Toys r Us and on the back of pre order card the code area is just a empty white box :(
any ideas?

[Lawl01]

Question, wasn't a little something extra given out to those who pre-order this game? If so, anyone have any idea as to what it may be?

[T-Hybrid]

Nothing "extra" was given. There's a code that so far is used for getting bonus news. No additional "goodies" have been handed out yet.

[IErrantVentureI]

I doubt there will be.

[Blueberry Blunt]

Does anyone know if the pre-order club is showing more now that the website has unleashed a wave of awesomeness for everyone else?

[kuiosikle]

Does anyone know if the pre-order club is showing more now that the website has unleashed a wave of awesomeness for everyone else?'
There is nothing new on the preorder page. Just the same two news stories: one on the guitar controllers, one on the bass controller. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

[DookieMan]

I never got a code. :[

[IErrantVentureI]

I never got a code. :[

Where did you preorder from?

[craven_trio]

Where did you preorder from?

I pre-ordered from amazon.co.uk ages ago, which now says (on the product page)

"Customers pre-ordering Beatles Rock Band titles will receive a special code to allow them to join the Rock Band Pre-order Club. The European website for the Pre-order Club is not yet live. Customers will be emailed their code nearer to the release date, once the site is live."

Anyone in the US and possibly Canada should get in touch with wherever they got it from though because they've been available there for ages, rest of world don't hold your breath. Be thankful of simultaneous release at least!

[Fizzywix]

Pre-order bonus from GameStop:


Reserve The Beatles: Rock Band and receive 3 FREE game songs by The Beatles, PLUS a code to unlock an in-game photo book album. Available for online and in-store customers while supplies last.

Online / In-Store Pickup Customers: Code and activation instructions will be emailed to you when the game ships.

Store Customers: A rave card containing a code and download instructions will be available at time of game pick-up.

[jeccaneko]

Pre-order bonus from GameStop:

I wonder if this will be available any other way. I personally don't like Gamestop as a company and go out of my way to avoid buying from them.

[yaniv297]

doesn't sound very special to me. 3 free songs is cool but only 6$... and a photo album is nice but there's so many beatles photo albums out there, including free online ones, that it's really not that special

[T-Hybrid]

I went in to reserve the game at GameStop (having seen the USSR video and the pre-order bonus).

The guy behind the counter had no clue what I was talking about. Of course, I'm not a big fan of his anyway...since he's one of those GameStop employees that pretends to know a lot about games but constantly pumps out false info as fact.

I bite my tounge, mostly because I'm a regular at the store and would rather not lose the good standing I've built.

[Chaosbrazer]

I pre-ordered the game on amazon.co.uk yesterday, and still haven't recieved my code, is this normal or should I complain?
Tried pre-ordering another copy, but didn't work.

[MusePT]

I made a pre-order there the day it went up for pre-order... I mailed them about the code they didn't knew about that, so they went to get info, and like a month later I received the code... so mail them asking for the code and you will receive it

[dabrry0523]

I pre-ordered the game on amazon.co.uk yesterday, and still haven't recieved my code, is this normal or should I complain?
Tried pre-ordering another copy, but didn't work.

it takes about a week

[BurningTheory]

When I preordered my bundle (months ago), they guy didn't know about the preorder codes, but then looked around his drawers and found them. They weren't even opened yet. Guess I was the first. lol

[DookieMan]

Does anyone realize you can just click "submit" without a code and still get in?

[dabrry0523]

Does anyone realize you can just click "submit" without a code and still get in?

no that only works if you've entered your code in the box already. because when you hit submit when you've never entered a code you go to the screen that says Buy the game at the following retailers to get your code.(Best Buy, Sams Club, Game Stop, Amazon to name a few)

[Chaosbrazer]

They actually state on the site that the European Pre-Order club is not live yet, is that true?
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002BDU5EU/ref=ox_ya_oh_product)

Edit: I sent them a mail, and they said haven't gotten the codes from their supplier, and would send them whenever they got them. They also told me to wait until 1 September and mail them if I haven't gotten it by then.

Edit2: Got it the other day :D