Rock Band delayed till Dec. 20th in CANADA?

[juiceman23]

I read this on SH (ScoreHero). It says RB will be delayed IN CANADA (my bad for not putting it in title..) till December 20th but i just want to know if this is absolutely confirmed? and if it is... SUCKY!

EDIT: MY BAD I MEANT IN CANADA!

here it is

http://www.scorehero.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35941

[jq71586]

I read this on SH but i just want to know if this is absolutely confirmed? and if it is... SUCKY!

First, what is SH? I can't think of what it would stand for

And no, it's not delayed.

[seafisch]

It just went gold, meaning it's ready to ship, so there is no developmental reason for a delay. And they certainly want to have it in stores on Black Friday.

And yeah, wtf is SH? ;)

[raregamer]

First, what is SH? I can't think of what it would stand for

And no, it's not delayed.
I think he is talking about ScoreHero.com and thinking of the ps2 version.

[R0ck3r]

It just went gold, meaning it's ready to ship, so there is no developmental reason for a delay. And they certainly want to have it in stores on Black Friday.

And yeah, wtf is SH? ;)

ScoreHero?

[Tragic_H3R0]

And yeah, wtf is SH? ;)

I believe SH is scorehero.

[ThePaska]

First, what is SH? I can't think of what it would stand for

And no, it's not delayed.

I assume it stands for scorehero. Also I have heard nothing of a delay, and there is no reason to believe that there is one, expect the game to be out November 20th.

[travmeatwad]

SH = ScoreHero

It says it's delayed in Canada?

That really sucks if true.. I don't live in Canada, but I feel for you..

[McDeezy]

I've never been so scared to open a thread before.

[thegame696911]

This delay thing is really getting stupid. I love HMX but there lack of response on this is just not right. There's been hundreads of posts on the topic, and not one HMX response. I mean give us something, a "were looking into it"..........something.

[MdubMedia]

^^^ one of them already did in a thread posted days ago...there is no delay, it's still scheduled for the 20th. Everyone relax =)

[juiceman23]

Im sorry i made a mistake in the thread title and the description i guess..i meant in Canada! sorry about that and if I scared people... i understand why you would be scared

[McDeezy]

This delay thing is really getting stupid. I love HMX but there lack of response on this is just not right. There's been hundreads of posts on the topic, and not one HMX response. I mean give us something, a "were looking into it"..........something.

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showpost.php?p=100899&postcount=59

[thegame696911]

If you mean the post were someone emailed HMX, thats not what I mean.

[jq71586]

It has been confirmed to be in "gold" status for North America. So until you hear something different from HMX/EA/MTV about it being delayed, it won't be.

[thegame696911]

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showpost.php?p=100899&postcount=59

Thanks.......... can't believe i missed that one !

Although thats still not the december 20th that Canadians are being told by ebgames. All across the country I might add.

[juiceman23]

Here is the part in the article where it says it might be delayed in Canada... PACKAGING REGULATIONS?!?!

"Americans need not worry but Canadian gamers might want to look out for this one. Currently the dollar value in Canada is nearly equal to the penny as the American dollar, but the Canadian price point is still in the air for Rock Band. While we’re hoping it will be around the $170 mark, Canadians may need to pony up more– but we couldn’t get a definite answer to support that. However, because of packaging regulations in Canada the release of Rock Band may see some small delays to go north of the border. Canadian standards force all packaging to come in both English and French-Canadian, and this issue- coupled with shipping quantities to Canada- may delay the release in the Great White North. Our advice? Drive south until you see a sign that says GameStop."

http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/

[Rook_x51]

This isn't Harmonix' or EA's first dance here. Packaging regulations won't affect release date.

[thegame696911]

This isn't Harmonix' or EA's first dance here. Packaging regulations won't affect release date.

I would love to be that confident, given the fact that neither Best Buy or Futureshop even have it listed on there website. Although I did notice that on the future release's sign that Rock Band was listed for Nov. 19th.

[juiceman23]

This isn't Harmonix' or EA's first dance here. Packaging regulations won't affect release date.

you have no idea how much i hope you're right...

[foolosophy]

Please understand us Canadians are only concerned because none of the gaming outlets around us have a solid release date, let alone price point. People are getting Nov. 20, Dec. 8, Dec. 20 and all sorts of random dates. You would've thought they'd have a steady, absolute date by now, the game is two weeks from release! It's a little distressing to say the least.

Even that Harmonix rep post was a vague statement. The thread itself had no specific discussion about Canada, just "the game's release".

[thegame696911]

This thread needs to stay on the main page, we Canadians deserve response ! lol

[foolosophy]

Oh and by the way, the thread at ScoreHero cites these forums as a source. So it's hardly reliable considering we're talking pure speculation here and none of us have a solid answer.

[tbradshaw]

Eh, it doesn't do a lot of good to try and get answers about release dates on the forums. These are clearly Harmonix territory--the developers--and now that things have gone gold it's now out of their ballpark and into the hands of the distributors.

If you're wanting a firm answer on the Canadian release date, you need to ask EA.

... Not that Harmonix wouldn't want to answer every question that anyone has about release dates the world over, it's just not reasonable to expect the developer to hunt down answers from their affiliated publisher/distributer for a few fans on the forums.

[thegame696911]

Eh, it doesn't do a lot of good to try and get answers about release dates on the forums. These are clearly Harmonix territory--the developers--and now that things have gone gold it's now out of their ballpark and into the hands of the distributors.

If you're wanting a firm answer on the Canadian release date, you need to ask EA.

... Not that Harmonix wouldn't want to answer every question that anyone has about release dates the world over, it's just not reasonable to expect the developer to hunt down answers from their affiliated publisher/distributer for a few fans on the forums.

If that was the case, you would think that they would atleast answer us by saying "We really don't know guys, you might wanna ask EA"

But we have yet get even the smallest response, and that usually means something bad........ in this case, something VERY bad (Delay) !.

[JackBNimble]

All I have seen are RUMORS in threads ,no evidence any where.Infact the last thing I read on Nov 5 was a North American release on the 20th.I don't believe the B.S. rumors.

[espher]

Christ, it's like reading comprehension is a new concept to people. :3

[maddrummerdan86]

there is no doubt this game will be delayed, Harmonix will not tell us if there is a delay. HMXSean has seen hundreds of these posts but Harmonix will not tell us if there is a delay until its released!
-no stores have preorders
-articles have been posted everywhere about a delay
-ebgames is saying Dec.20 absolutely, they have been told from harmonix they claim!
-hamonix will just not admit it!
what more proof do u need? there's signs everywhere about delay, but hardly any about nov.20 for canada except the 'gold' article
i know everyone wants to be positive about this, but its time to head south and grab that game! or buy GH3 to tie u over!

[JackBNimble]

there is no doubt this game will be delayed, Harmonix will not tell us if there is a delay. HMXSean has seen hundreds of these posts but Harmonix will not tell us if there is a delay until its released!
-no stores have preorders
-articles have been posted everywhere about a delay
-ebgames is saying Dec.20 absolutely, they have been told from harmonix they claim!
-hamonix will just not admit it!
what more proof do u need? there's signs everywhere about delay, but hardly any about nov.20 for canada except the 'gold' article
i know everyone wants to be positive about this, but its time to head south and grab that game! or buy GH3 to tie u over!

B.S. ................I have prepaid RB in Full at $170 at EB games.I also just got off the phone with them and asked if infact the game is delayed and they told me NO,NOV 20th release.These are all RUMORS , there has never been anywhere stating a delay from anyone offical!


But you could always go to the STATES anyways to get one, but I'll still be playing RB in 2 weeks!


Hey if you dont believe me phone EB games 1-403-314-0394

[Maherj]

I think you folks need to chill a bit...

If it's delayed, so be it. Stuff happens, and trust me, I bet Harmonix would LOVE to release it on Nov 20th for ALL MARKETS. Sometimes distribution doesn't allow it. Does everyone realise how much is going into each package? Do some searching on the unboxing.

I hope it's out before the end of the year. If it's not, somehow I think I'll live somehow. Life will go on.

Official confirmation will come when someone can confirm it. There's enough posts on these boards on this subject and I'm sure Harmonix is aware. We'll hear when they hear. Just be thankful we have folks from Harmonix that are willing to take the time from their day to come on here and answer 'most' of our questions about the game.

[maddrummerdan86]

B.S. ................I have prepaid RB in Full at $170 at EB games.I also just got off the phone with them and asked if infact the game is delayed and they told me NO,NOV 20th release.These are all RUMORS , there has never been anywhere stating a delay from anyone offical!


But you could always go to the STATES anyways to get one, but I'll still be playing RB in 2 weeks!


Hey if you dont believe me phone EB games 1-403-314-0394

i just called that one lol
he said that the date might have been changed to dec.20, hes not sure so thats not any good news.
these arent rumours, weve seen posts on gaming websites and ive heard it from many stores!
when i call harmonix and say whens the release day for USA and he says nov.20, and then i say what about canada? and he says oh i dont know, thats bs! they know its delayed but wont tell us! ebgames said they got word from hamonix to delay it till dec.20, harmonix will not tell us!
the game must be delayed, it pisses me off so much but its true. why cant everyone admit it?

[hmxsean]

This delay thing is really getting stupid. I love HMX but there lack of response on this is just not right. There's been hundreads of posts on the topic, and not one HMX response. I mean give us something, a "were looking into it"..........something.

I have actually said that. And I am looking into it. And I will have dates and info soon.

[maddrummerdan86]

I have actually said that. And I am looking into it. And I will have dates and info soon.

thank you HMXSean,
im getting word from many stores saying that you guys have already told them dec.20 so us Canadians would just like to know if it will be delayed from you guys!
apparently you already know and will not tell us

[foolosophy]

Ugh. It's distressing that HMX don't have a straightforward answer at this point. Still I have faith, it's just slimming.

[toelessfoot]

Yeah i'm pretty sure it's delayed in canada, i called 3 EB games today in my area and they were all very confident that it's been delayed till the 20th of december. Some of the store had just received the update a few days ago. It's going to be an fing nightmare trying to get that thing on the 20th of dec :(.

[hmxsean]

I don't have an answer and neither does HMX. You really need to understand that dates are not something the developer really sets. I'm trying to get an official word from someone who would know but I haven't heard anything concrete one way or another.

Also - calling our front desk won't change that. They don't know either. ;)

[JackBNimble]

i just called that one lol
he said that the date might have been changed to dec.20, hes not sure so thats not any good news.
these arent rumours, weve seen posts on gaming websites and ive heard it from many stores!
when i call harmonix and say whens the release day for USA and he says nov.20, and then i say what about canada? and he says oh i dont know, thats bs! they know its delayed but wont tell us! ebgames said they got word from hamonix to delay it till dec.20, harmonix will not tell us!
the game must be delayed, it pisses me off so much but its true. why cant everyone admit it?

Gezzz Hmmmmmmm,well I guess I stand corrected!Nothing like giving bad info,sorry peeps!Just repeating what was told to me by someone from EB games!

[foolosophy]

The worse part is that EB/GS were the ones to break the Nov. 20th change after we thought it was the 23rd. It's hard to believe they aren't correct at this point.

PS: Called my EB in the spirit of this discussion and they said the computer says December 20th @ 169.99

I think I could live with a week's worth of delay but a month is going to kill me. I'm not so interested in hearing whether or not it's going to be delayed. I'm more so interested in why it would be delayed. It can't be packaging, this is Harmonix and EA not some indie gaming group. It can't be the dollar change because they would just charge a higher price. So other than "let's delay Canadians because of supply so we can get more American customers" I don't see why there would be a delay.

[maddrummerdan86]

i can say its delayed for sure.
i just need to know how i can preorder in the states so i can drive over on nov.20, where can i preorder without going there?

[whofan]

The amount of hysteria shown in this thread is starting to get disgusting in all honesty. Let's all calm down and wait for OFFICIAL confirmation before we go jumping to conclusions about the status of the game. Nothing is official unless it's announced by HMX or EA. In this case EA is going to be the body to announce it as HMX seems to have no say in it according to Sean.

Sean, thank you for all of your work in attempting to confirm things for us Canadian fans. I personally really appreciate it and hope you continue to do the fine work you do.

I do not believe EB, as they have been wrong on many previous occassions. If it was made official by EA, why hasn't it been announced via websites and properly corrected by every store.

The fact that every store seems to be giving a different date now seems to suggest something funny is going on here.

Regardless, I still don't see the need for all of this panic. So it's delayed a month? Are you going to die in the meantime? Seriously people, it's a game, get over it. You don't HAVE to have it on launch day and all of this talk of driving for hours just to get it from across the border makes me wonder about the sanity of some people. Sorry if I'm a little harsh, but let's face it, if you're willing to drive so far just to have the game on launch day there is something wrong here. I could understand if it wasn't coming out in Canada at all, but it's only going to be delayed about a month, so why stress yourself out and drive for hours just to get it on launch day?

Besides, doesn't anybody else here think of our European bretheren? They don't even get the game this year and many are having troubles importing it. Think about them before you ***** anymore about delays.

[shivish]

I was just thinking i might not survive waiting a couple of days, but now more then a month!?!?!? Please let this be a horrible nightmare........

[Rook_x51]

The amount of hysteria shown in this thread is starting to get disgusting in all honesty. Let's all calm down and wait for OFFICIAL confirmation before we go jumping to conclusions about the status of the game. Nothing is official unless it's announced by HMX or EA. In this case EA is going to be the body to announce it as HMX seems to have no say in it according to Sean.

Sean, thank you for all of your work in attempting to confirm things for us Canadian fans. I personally really appreciate it and hope you continue to do the fine work you do.

I do not believe EB, as they have been wrong on many previous occassions. If it was made official by EA, why hasn't it been announced via websites and properly corrected by every store.

The fact that every store seems to be giving a different date now seems to suggest something funny is going on here.

Regardless, I still don't see the need for all of this panic. So it's delayed a month? Are you going to die in the meantime? Seriously people, it's a game, get over it. You don't HAVE to have it on launch day and all of this talk of driving for hours just to get it from across the border makes me wonder about the sanity of some people. Sorry if I'm a little harsh, but let's face it, if you're willing to drive so far just to have the game on launch day there is something wrong here. I could understand if it wasn't coming out in Canada at all, but it's only going to be delayed about a month, so why stress yourself out and drive for hours just to get it on launch day?

Besides, doesn't anybody else here think of our European bretheren? They don't even get the game this year and many are having troubles importing it. Think about them before you ***** anymore about delays.

Wow that is mighty ignorant of you.

[whofan]

Wow that is mighty ignorant of you.

Oh wise one please enlighten me!!

Seriously, how am I being ignorant here?

Hysteria has taken over these boards and everyone is going "ohmygodicantwaitthatlong!". It's a month for crying out loud! If you can't wait a month for a GAME, I do have to question somethings here.

Let's see....
Is this item essential for survival? Nope, not at all
Is this item essential for anything at all? Nope, not at all.

THEREFORE, it stands to reason that waiting an additional month is not unreasonable. Again, tell me how I'm being ignorant.

If you live on the border and the U.S. Gamestop is only about an hour or so away, then yeah, great, go get it! All the more power to you. But I constantly see people who are wanting to drive hours or to import it (and potentially pay a lot more on duties) just so they can have it on launch day. Why do you NEED this game on launch day?

Again, I don't mean to be so harsh, but this is reality.

[Quastor]

Wow that is mighty ignorant of you.

No, he's not being ignorant at all. He's spot on. If Harmonix had the information, they'd provide it. Sean responds that he's looking into it, and you all ***** that he's pulling PR bull**** or ignoring you. He isn't, Harmonix doesn't handle the release dates, EA does.

Also remember that there's probably going to be short supply at first, so not even everyone in the U.S. is going to be able to get a copy. And Europe/Australia has to wait even longer. Yes, this game is awesome and we're all anticipating finally getting our hands on it, but you guys are starting to approach vicious mob levels.

[Rook_x51]

Oh wise one please enlighten me!!

Seriously, how am I being ignorant here?

Hysteria has taken over these boards and everyone is going "ohmygodicantwaitthatlong!". It's a month for crying out loud! If you can't wait a month for a GAME, I do have to question somethings here.

Let's see....
Is this item essential for survival? Nope, not at all
Is this item essential for anything at all? Nope, not at all.

THEREFORE, it stands to reason that waiting an additional month is not unreasonable. Again, tell me how I'm being ignorant.

If you live on the border and the U.S. Gamestop is only about an hour or so away, then yeah, great, go get it! All the more power to you. But I constantly see people who are wanting to drive hours or to import it (and potentially pay a lot more on duties) just so they can have it on launch day. Why do you NEED this game on launch day?

Again, I don't mean to be so harsh, but this is reality.


http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/ignorant


Main Entry:
ig·no·rant Listen to the pronunciation of ignorant
Pronunciation:
\?ig-n(?-)r?nt\
Function:
adjective
Date:
14th century

1 a: destitute of knowledge or education <an ignorant society>; also : lacking knowledge or comprehension of the thing specified <parents ignorant of modern mathematics> b: resulting from or showing lack of knowledge or intelligence <ignorant errors>2: unaware, uninformed
? ig·no·rant·ly adverb
? ig·no·rant·ness noun

"Lacking knowledge or comprehension of the thing specified"

Since you don't understand how we can be so distraught over a game delay, by very definition that means you are ignorant of game delays and their effect on us fans.

[Quastor]

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/ignorant


Main Entry:
ig·no·rant Listen to the pronunciation of ignorant
Pronunciation:
\?ig-n(?-)r?nt\
Function:
adjective
Date:
14th century

1 a: destitute of knowledge or education <an ignorant society>; also : lacking knowledge or comprehension of the thing specified <parents ignorant of modern mathematics> b: resulting from or showing lack of knowledge or intelligence <ignorant errors>2: unaware, uninformed
? ig·no·rant·ly adverb
? ig·no·rant·ness noun

"Lacking knowledge or comprehension of the thing specified"

Since you don't understand how we can be so distraught over a game delay, by very definition that means you are ignorant of game delays and their effect on us fans.

distraught

Main Entry:
dis·traught
Pronunciation:
\di-ˈstrȯt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, modification of Latin distractus
Date:
14th century

1 : agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain <distraught mourners>
2 : mentally deranged : crazed <as if thou wert distraught and mad with terror —
Shakespeare>

"mentally deranged"

Yup, that seems about right.

[Rook_x51]

distraught

Main Entry:
dis·traught
Pronunciation:
\di-ˈstrȯt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, modification of Latin distractus
Date:
14th century

1 : agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain <distraught mourners>
2 : mentally deranged : crazed <as if thou wert distraught and mad with terror —
Shakespeare>

"mentally deranged"

Yup, that seems about right.

I never questioned my insanity once. I am most certainly insane.

[Rook_x51]

Before things get too lost in this thread, Sean will you be creating a new post with any information you get?

[kanerules]

Ok, put it this way...there are those of us Canadians, like myself, that live literally 45 mins from the border. The reason I am disappointed if Canada gets delayed is because there will literally be copies of this game shipped 45 mins from here. I'm not going to the States to buy the game, even if I wanted to, I have no transportation. The point is, it has been stated as a North American release date...and last I checked, Canada is part of N.A.

So yes I agree, it sucks for Europe/Australia, etc...but they knew from the day the release was first brought up that they were getting it later. Whereas, Canadians are suddenly being told, without official confirmation by EA on top of it, that we are not getting a game that we were lead to believe we were getting, when we were getting it.

Hopefully this does turn out to be miscommunicated rumours, and if it is true...I hope EA gets their act together and says something. Yes, it is a game...but remember, it's still something people are passionate about, no matter how material it is. The cure, or at least a deterrent for riotous behaviour is enlightenment...so please EA, enlighten us.

[Nechronox]

You know, it would be really silly if the game was delayed due to packaging issues. The bilingual requirements for media sold in Canada are hardly brand new. If there is a delay, I would assume there was a better (better??) reason for it.

[borgasm]

There's no sense talking about who's right or wrong here. There are always going to be threads complaining about something (in this case it happens to be the delay in Canada) and there are always going to be people that go into those threads and express an opinion when simply avoiding the thread is a much better option.

You don't care about the delay in Canada and are completely fine with it? That's awesome and if you can occupy yourself with something else for a month while waiting, then why praytell are you having a problem using your common sense to not enter a thread you really don't care about anyway. I think people are completely ******ed for sky diving, but I don't spend my time entering sky diving threads on the internet and bashing something they seem to be passionate about.

In this thread there are Canadians who value playing rock band without having to hole themselves up to avoid massive spoilers that will inevitably be floating through the internet upon it's North American release, as a small example. That is less of an issue for other continents because they will have some localized content, etc, which is a different situation then Canada. Canada will be getting a version identical to the US's version. I believe that people have a right to be pissed off about this, because with a pubic hair's girth worth of foresight by that of Harmonix and their distributor this would be a non issue.

Harmonix has had this problem before, specifically with Guitar Hero 1. It was delayed several months in Canada and right now they are singing the exact same tune they were then:

A) Packaging issues 2 years ago, and packaging issues again now? To add French lettering, are you joking? I don't think its too much for long-standing Canadian harmonix fans to ask that the company learn from previous and completely moronic mistakes. It was sad then, and it's even sadder now.

B) Supply limitations. Who are we kidding, as a product released in "North America" we should be included in the original shipment regardless of supply. If there's 100 bundles available in North America (for arguments sake), you still ship 20% to Canada. The percentage doesn't change, the physical amount of product is the only thing that changes.

In the end who knows what the real reason is, but with Harmonix's history of sucking the big one at getting their games into Canada and the incredibly smooth release of GH3 in Canada (everybody I know who wanted one got one, no pre-order necessary) people have a definite reason to be complaining about this crap.

-Borgasm

[espher]

... and the incredibly smooth release of GH3 in Canada (everybody I know who wanted one got one, no pre-order necessary...

You now know someone that didn't.

Well, I could have, but I didn't want an Xplorer.

[Arreck]

Yeah, I was so happy when I heard EA would be publishing this for the very fact that I thought such a huge company would know what the heck they're doing when it comes to packaging and production. Guess not.

[borgasm]

Calgary may have just been a lucky place to live during all that, I suppose I didn't think that part of my argument through :) There's a ton of stores here, and only 1 of our 3 best buy's had any in stock for 360 at the end of the first day.

We'll stick with "relatively" smoothly. hehe

[foolosophy]

You make good points, borgasm. The argument about feeling sorry for the Europeans is moot because on the day the dates were announced they knew what to expect, where as we Canadians are pretty much wandering without a precise answer right now. I appreciate Harmonix's efforts towards the situation, and I hope things clear up soon. As for EB being wrong many times, I do recall they were the ones who first informed us that Rock Band was being released on the 20th instead of the 23rd. I also remember a dev saying that places like EB get the news before they do about a release date change. I would link/quote it but I don't remember where I heard it.

[jgardz]

anyone know where to pre-order in Port Huron, Michigan? Also, can I pre-order via phone or online?

Thanks

[maddrummerdan86]

The amount of hysteria shown in this thread is starting to get disgusting in all honesty. Let's all calm down and wait for OFFICIAL confirmation before we go jumping to conclusions about the status of the game. Nothing is official unless it's announced by HMX or EA. In this case EA is going to be the body to announce it as HMX seems to have no say in it according to Sean.

Sean, thank you for all of your work in attempting to confirm things for us Canadian fans. I personally really appreciate it and hope you continue to do the fine work you do.

I do not believe EB, as they have been wrong on many previous occassions. If it was made official by EA, why hasn't it been announced via websites and properly corrected by every store.

The fact that every store seems to be giving a different date now seems to suggest something funny is going on here.

Regardless, I still don't see the need for all of this panic. So it's delayed a month? Are you going to die in the meantime? Seriously people, it's a game, get over it. You don't HAVE to have it on launch day and all of this talk of driving for hours just to get it from across the border makes me wonder about the sanity of some people. Sorry if I'm a little harsh, but let's face it, if you're willing to drive so far just to have the game on launch day there is something wrong here. I could understand if it wasn't coming out in Canada at all, but it's only going to be delayed about a month, so why stress yourself out and drive for hours just to get it on launch day?

Besides, doesn't anybody else here think of our European bretheren? They don't even get the game this year and many are having troubles importing it. Think about them before you ***** anymore about delays.

im gonna smack you!
havent you seen the many sites that speak about delay, its not just EB, there are many gaming sites that speak about delay, and stores? ebgames is about the only one you can preorder because all the other stores havent even heard of a date when its coming in...because it is delayed!
something funny is going on...and harmonix wont tell us! they're the developers of the game! if they dont know when they're gonna make millions (or at least a large portion of it in Canada), then thats a load of bullcrap! harmonix knows whats going on and wont break it to us. i just hope we will only have to wait until december and not several months! and dude, lots of people got siked over this game and were planning on nov.20 which took long enough to come, to say it may be delayed a month or who knows how long is heartbreaking for lots. if u dont care about it then stop wasting ur time *****ing at everyone in this thread and acting like little hmxseans *itch.

[jq71586]

I don't have an answer and neither does HMX. You really need to understand that dates are not something the developer really sets. I'm trying to get an official word from someone who would know but I haven't heard anything concrete one way or another.

Also - calling our front desk won't change that. They don't know either. ;)

Maddrummerdan -

You must have gotten a poor grade in school when it came to reading comprehension. You just said the exact opposite of what was stated by a HMX representative. I'm fairly inclined not to believe you.

You need to take a chill too, things happen and if it's something out of their control, then there is nothing you, or they, can do.

The Orange Box has been delayed on the PS3 for over a month now WITH NO RUMORED DATE for it when it will be coming out. Now I was looking forward to that as much as I am with this game but I didn't go up and down a thread constantly flipping out. Moaning and complaining isn't going to help you.

[Arreck]

Heh, yeah, there's Valve for you. But at least those guys don't pretend everything is fine until 3 weeks before release.

[jq71586]

Heh, yeah, there's Valve for you. But at least those guys don't pretend everything is fine until 3 weeks before release.

Ok, so it wasn't 3 weeks, it was a month. It's not really that big of a difference :p lol

[Shoeless]

Heh, yeah, there's Valve for you. But at least those guys don't pretend everything is fine until 3 weeks before release.

Actually they DID do something similar to this when it came to the imminent release of Half-Life 2 back in the day. But they got so badly trashed for it that Gabe Newell promised they would never, EVER do something like this again, because he felt awful about the fan reaction/disappointment in the wake of all the "You lied to us" accusations that came out when they finally came clean about the delay.

There's a very long and interesting story about it over on GameSpot.

Check it out. (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6112889/index.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newsfeatures&tag=newsfeatures;title;2)

[sa_nick]

I've never been so scared to open a thread before.

Haha, same here. Whats the big problem anyway? Surely it wouldn't cost that much to import the game to Canada?

[maddrummerdan86]

Maddrummerdan -

You must have gotten a poor grade in school when it came to reading comprehension. You just said the exact opposite of what was stated by a HMX representative. I'm fairly inclined not to believe you.

You need to take a chill too, things happen and if it's something out of their control, then there is nothing you, or they, can do.

The Orange Box has been delayed on the PS3 for over a month now WITH NO RUMORED DATE for it when it will be coming out. Now I was looking forward to that as much as I am with this game but I didn't go up and down a thread constantly flipping out. Moaning and complaining isn't going to help you.

it really doesnt matter what hmxsean says, they wouldnt tell us if there was a delay obviously! the game is 13 days from release in "NA", how the hell does the develop not know the date or wont tell us about the problem, they're hiding a lot from us!
he might not know a specific date, but im sure he knows if there is a delay or the problems they're running into...u think 13 days before release the developers just chill out and dont stress over game release and sleep all day!?
i didnt say i could do anything, i just want answers and im getting upset they arent giving them.
complaining makes me feel better! lol

[espher]

how the hell does the develop not know the date or wont tell us about the problem, they're hiding a lot from us!

Because the developer isn't handling distribution.

How hard is it to understand?

It's like people complaining about art upgrades when bugs aren't fixed yet.

YES, BECAUSE THE ARTISTS ARE OBVIOUSLY SKILLED PROGRAMMERS AS WELL.

[JackBNimble]

Maybe someone from HMX/MTV can talk to someone form EA and give us some ANSWERS.Or don't YOU GUYS HMX/MTV/EA TALK TO EACH OTHER!Is there a BOSS around here who knows something?
Just give it to us Canadians straight!

[kanerules]

Haha, same here. Whats the big problem anyway? Surely it wouldn't cost that much to import the game to Canada?

It wouldn't cost that much, no...but there isn't anything online that ships to Canada that isn't sold out. I could normally buy something off of Amazon, but the US site won't ship it to Canada...and the Canadian Amazon site doesn't even have the game listed. The official store is sold out. EB Games/Gamestop won't ship to Canada either. Basically, without it coming directly to Canadian stores at this point...we're waiting no matter what..which sucks ass.

[Rook_x51]

I'm still blown away by the lack of answer to this (I know you're "looking into it" Sean), it seems that even from a PR perspective it would be better to release info about a delay then wait until it's too late for people to make alternate arrangements.

It seems to me that HMX either:
1) Knows something they aren't allowed to tell us or...
B) Is hating the fact that they are now partnered with EA. Did we expect any less from EA? I mean really.


/Edit: Removed long rant. (left in small rant)

[maddrummerdan86]

Because the developer isn't handling distribution.

How hard is it to understand?

It's like people complaining about art upgrades when bugs aren't fixed yet.

YES, BECAUSE THE ARTISTS ARE OBVIOUSLY SKILLED PROGRAMMERS AS WELL.

the developer still knows man.
u think they just handed them the game and said okay its all yours, u take care of it! NO!
they are by the distributors side every minute figuring out how much longer and trying to help solve issues they're having. harmonix is bsing so bad! they know a reason for delay and they know its going to be delayed but yet they wont tell us!
whatever, i bought GH3 to tie me over for now...

[kanerules]

Woo, I may have found somewhere to get a copy of RB on Nov 20th...but I'm not telling where til I can secure it later today. I don't get paid til next week and my credit card is maxed, so I'll have to wait for my bro to get home so I can borrow some money til then. :P I'll update with my progress later.

[whofan]

the developer still knows man.
u think they just handed them the game and said okay its all yours, u take care of it! NO!
they are by the distributors side every minute figuring out how much longer and trying to help solve issues they're having. harmonix is bsing so bad! they know a reason for delay and they know its going to be delayed but yet they wont tell us!
whatever, i bought GH3 to tie me over for now...

I am still completely struck by the complete ignorance and hypocrisy shown in this thread. When everything is going well it's all "HMX is the best", when one small thing goes "wrong" (as we don't even know if it's official or not, we just have what stores are saying, and even they can't seem to get it straight!) it suddenly becomes "HMX are a bunch of idiots who enjoy blowing smoke in our faces! Burn them!". Sad people, just sad.

Rook_x51: Since you seem to love definitions so much, look up hipocrisy. You go on and on about how I'm ignorant about what effect delays have on fans. However, YOU are ignorant completely as to who I am and what my life has been. I do not appreciate being called ignorant by someone who has never met me, and never will.

All you can know about me is: 1) I am a huge "The Who" fan (as you can surely tell by my name), 2) I'm a pretty big classic rock and classic metal fan (as my various posts have illustrated), 3) I despised the GH III demo, 4) I'm a huge fan of the song "Infinite Dreams" by Iron Maiden and am an avid lobbyer for it's inclusion in Rock Band, 5) I have a huge problem with people misspelling/mistitling songs (as several rants can show).

Where in this information do you figure out I don't know at all what it is like to have a game delayed? I've been gaming since the days of the Atari 2600. Throughout the years I've experienced MANY delays on games I desperately wanted (some even moreso than Rock Band) and I know the disappointment and shock. I've also had one of my most anticipated games of all time cancelled on me a mere month before it's supposed release.

I am incredibly familiar with the issues arising out of a delay. However, I have matured enough to realize it's not the end of the world if I have to wait an additional month before I get to play this game. Perhaps you should grow up and change your world view a bit? There are things out there that are much more important, and you'll find that you will live a much happier and healthier life if you don't sweat the INCREDIBLY MINOR things like a game delay.

However, I'm not here to stop you *****ing and complaining, just to educate and remove ignorance. So please, feel free to continue complaining (although it will get you absolutely nowhere) and feel free to flame me to your hearts content, this is the last I'm saying on the subject.

[espher]

I will agree with you that some people are going bat**** insane and acting irrational about this, it's not entirely unreasonable for people to be upset.

Edit: Okay, it helps if I read your latest post. Disregard this if you read it pre-edit. :p

[Rook_x51]

I am still completely struck by the complete ignorance and hypocrisy shown in this thread. When everything is going well it's all "HMX is the best", when one small thing goes "wrong" (as we don't even know if it's official or not, we just have what stores are saying, and even they can't seem to get it straight!) it suddenly becomes "HMX are a bunch of idiots who enjoy blowing smoke in our faces! Burn them!". Sad people, just sad.

Rook_x51: Since you seem to love definitions so much, look up hipocrisy. You go on and on about how I'm ignorant about what effect delays have on fans. However, YOU are ignorant completely as to who I am and what my life has been. I do not appreciate being called ignorant by someone who has never met me, and never will.

All you can know about me is: 1) I am a huge "The Who" fan (as you can surely tell by my name), 2) I'm a pretty big classic rock and classic metal fan (as my various posts have illustrated), 3) I despised the GH III demo, 4) I'm a huge fan of the song "Infinite Dreams" by Iron Maiden and am an avid lobbyer for it's inclusion in Rock Band, 5) I have a huge problem with people misspelling/mistitling songs (as several rants can show).

Where in this information do you figure out I don't know at all what it is like to have a game delayed? I've been gaming since the days of the Atari 2600. Throughout the years I've experienced MANY delays on games I desperately wanted (some even moreso than Rock Band) and I know the disappointment and shock. I've also had one of my most anticipated games of all time cancelled on me a mere month before it's supposed release.

I am incredibly familiar with the issues arising out of a delay. However, I have matured enough to realize it's not the end of the world if I have to wait an additional month before I get to play this game. Perhaps you should grow up and change your world view a bit? There are things out there that are much more important, and you'll find that you will live a much happier and healthier life if you don't sweat the INCREDIBLY MINOR things like a game delay.

However, I'm not here to stop you *****ing and complaining, just to educate and remove ignorance. So please, feel free to continue complaining (although it will get you absolutely nowhere) and feel free to flame me to your hearts content, this is the last I'm saying on the subject.


Buddy. Relax, take a deep breath, turn off your computer and go hug a member of your family.




Ignorant fool.



J/K







Or am I?




//Edit: By the way, I AM ignorant of who you are... but that's simply because I don't care. I DO care, however, about Rock Band being delayed.

Enjoy!

[Quastor]

I'm still waiting for Duke Nukem Forever.

Just saying...

[Rook_x51]

I'm still waiting for Duke Nukem Forever.

Just saying...

And you would be seriously pissed if they told you for months that it would be released on a particular date and then a week and a half from that date they delayed it.

Just saying. Different circumstance.

[Imakida]

If we don't receive and official answer about a delay or not by HMX, we'll inevitably get one in 12 days..

;)

Oh yeah, RB is coming soon, but is it in Canada? :rolleyes:

[maddrummerdan86]

I am still completely struck by the complete ignorance and hypocrisy shown in this thread. When everything is going well it's all "HMX is the best", when one small thing goes "wrong" (as we don't even know if it's official or not, we just have what stores are saying, and even they can't seem to get it straight!) it suddenly becomes "HMX are a bunch of idiots who enjoy blowing smoke in our faces! Burn them!". Sad people, just sad.

Rook_x51: Since you seem to love definitions so much, look up hipocrisy. You go on and on about how I'm ignorant about what effect delays have on fans. However, YOU are ignorant completely as to who I am and what my life has been. I do not appreciate being called ignorant by someone who has never met me, and never will.

All you can know about me is: 1) I am a huge "The Who" fan (as you can surely tell by my name), 2) I'm a pretty big classic rock and classic metal fan (as my various posts have illustrated), 3) I despised the GH III demo, 4) I'm a huge fan of the song "Infinite Dreams" by Iron Maiden and am an avid lobbyer for it's inclusion in Rock Band, 5) I have a huge problem with people misspelling/mistitling songs (as several rants can show).

Where in this information do you figure out I don't know at all what it is like to have a game delayed? I've been gaming since the days of the Atari 2600. Throughout the years I've experienced MANY delays on games I desperately wanted (some even moreso than Rock Band) and I know the disappointment and shock. I've also had one of my most anticipated games of all time cancelled on me a mere month before it's supposed release.

I am incredibly familiar with the issues arising out of a delay. However, I have matured enough to realize it's not the end of the world if I have to wait an additional month before I get to play this game. Perhaps you should grow up and change your world view a bit? There are things out there that are much more important, and you'll find that you will live a much happier and healthier life if you don't sweat the INCREDIBLY MINOR things like a game delay.

However, I'm not here to stop you *****ing and complaining, just to educate and remove ignorance. So please, feel free to continue complaining (although it will get you absolutely nowhere) and feel free to flame me to your hearts content, this is the last I'm saying on the subject.

i just cant understand how harmonix does not know about the delay?! they do know!
there is many gaming sites with posts on the canadian delay and of course all the stores know about it, how do u think they find out? from rumours? no! they're told by one of the publishing or distributing companies. now tell me how the hell ebgames would figure out a game delay in canada before the developing company!?!?!? and even if they figured out before there, u dont think the developer would know the release date for canada when its supposively in 12 days!? how ******ed do u have to be to not know that they are hiding something from us!? they obviously know there's some sort of delay, and they know the reason, they may not know the specific date of when it will be resolved, but im sure they know a lot which they arent telling us!

[DYoungEagle]

Yeah they know! .... they know were crazy to have this discussion for so long and can't do a stinking thing about the release date, so there probably laughing there pant's off! And to think we are going to spend 100$ in gaz to go the the states to get a copy, konwing there will probably be no chance to get there in time, either to reserve it or get in line to get one, most USA game shop won't ship to Canada. Yeah they know were freaking over a release date for a freaking plastic guitar with colorful buttons and drum to arrive at our local game shop. Yeah they know..... we should know better too. ;)


Breath in.......... Breath out......... pepto-bismol time... :o

[JackBNimble]

I dont know that this will mean anything to the rest of you Canadians.But EB games just phoned me to confirm my preorder.They told me there will only be 1 shipment of RB before XMAS and that they will call me on Dec 20th when it comes in.

I'm just left here wondering WHY did they DELAY us Canadians when the game is finished and being shiped out to the USA?:mad: :confused: :mad:

[Arinoch]

Yeah, I had the opportunity today to pop into an EB as well, and they said it was pushed back to December 20th as well.

It's looking pretty grim. I'm hoping at this point that I preordered early enough that I'll even get it on December 20th. If it weren't for the fact that I'll probably be too busy to play until December 21st, I'd be far more irritated.

[Desensitized]

It wouldn't be so annoying if as someone posted before we could order it from the damn states. But we can't, which is bull.

Oh well, I guess I have to walk into EB during the Christmas rush to somehow pick up my game a month later than the rest of NORTH AMERICA. Thanks a lot, EA.

But seriously Sean, I appreciate you looking into it, but I don't think I'll like what you'll find.

[borgasm]

Sean's not looking into "what's going on" so much as he's looking into "when he's allowed to tell us what's going on", don't kid yourselves.

Find an american buddy and get them to send it to you.

[rarelyhonest]

As much as i hate it , as im looking forward to this game as much as the next guy ,i think we here in canada will be getting a delay every store in the states ship day was the 6 of november which means they already have it , preparing for launch , but no canadian store got a shipment . my other theory is there not telling us cause they are trying to fix it before it happens meaning they are trying to get it out by november 20 so they can say , " oh what delay , no theres no delay " and are using december 20 as a safety net

[juiceman23]

I emailed EA... and I'm sure more people have.. but I highly doubt that they will email me back with a answer... or with an email even. I am getting very angry about this because this all started as a rumour and there is no official confirmation on this. I am getting very impatient because we are only 12 days till release. I really appreciate Sean looking into things but I think I speak for all of us Canadians when I say: We want an answer. I've been waiting since Mai/June for this game. Maybe 3 days to a week would be not bad but a month... no... just no...

I will post the email they sent me here when/if I receive one.

Thank you

[whofan]

Don't kid yourself, you do not speak for all Canadians. Either in the public or on these boards.

Some of us can patiently wait for the game.

The fact of the matter is that there IS going to be a shortage of bundles. Why do you think that Europe/Australia has been delayed until the new year and single instruments are not being released until next year?

They didn't say "Oh, let's sell bundles only just because..." It's because they can not produce enough instruments in time, that's the plain and simple facts, get used to it.

Life is full of disappointments, accept it and move on. You'll live a much happier life if you let go of the stupid things.

[Desensitized]

Like this thread, for instance. Perfect thing to let go of.

[Arreck]

Nonetheless, a whole 30 days delay is a heck of a lot, and releasing it 4 days before Xmas is crazy... I have trouble believing they'd do that to us. I mean come on, the 20th lands smack dab in the middle of nearly every student's exam week.

I think everyone would be fine with a 1-2 week delay... but a month?! What kind of a crazy setback could they possibly have gotten just 3 weeks before release that makes them delay it that long?

[thegame696911]

Don't kid yourself, you do not speak for all Canadians. Either in the public or on these boards.

Some of us can patiently wait for the game.

The fact of the matter is that there IS going to be a shortage of bundles. Why do you think that Europe/Australia has been delayed until the new year and single instruments are not being released until next year?

They didn't say "Oh, let's sell bundles only just because..." It's because they can not produce enough instruments in time, that's the plain and simple facts, get used to it.

Life is full of disappointments, accept it and move on. You'll live a much happier life if you let go of the stupid things.

You forget that what most of us are a little upset about, is being promised one thing and then with less than 2 weeks to go, told another. Europe was told from the first day they announced dates that they were not getting it this year, Canada was not. Had they said from day one we would be delayed a month, I would have got my uncle who lives in Niagara Falls to pre order one in buffalo. Thats all we're saying.

[shivish]

You forget that what most of us are a little upset about, is being promised one thing and then with less than 2 weeks to go, told another. Europe was told from the first day they announced dates that they were not getting it this year, Canada was not. Had they said from day one we would be delayed a month, I would have got my uncle who lives in Niagara Falls to pre order one in buffalo. Thats all we're saying.

Exactly its too late to pre order from somewhere near the canadian border..... I really don't wanna wait a month.

[maddrummerdan86]

Don't kid yourself, you do not speak for all Canadians. Either in the public or on these boards.

Some of us can patiently wait for the game.

The fact of the matter is that there IS going to be a shortage of bundles. Why do you think that Europe/Australia has been delayed until the new year and single instruments are not being released until next year?

They didn't say "Oh, let's sell bundles only just because..." It's because they can not produce enough instruments in time, that's the plain and simple facts, get used to it.

Life is full of disappointments, accept it and move on. You'll live a much happier life if you let go of the stupid things.

there will be a shortage of bundles but thats because there too dumb to wait until they have enough to sell, i dont believe its a multi language packaging issue they're having, i just think they found out that they cant make enough bundles for NA in time so they said screw canada!

europe and austalia werent delayed, they always get releases later than NA! and single instruments arent being released until 2008 as a marketing scheme! they just said "oh, let's sell bundles only just because we can make more money that way for people who cant wait until 2008, they will be forced to spend $170! they cant just spend 100 on the game and guitar". its all for them to make more money!
ive never hated any gaming company as much as i hate Harmonix!
these guys are hiding so much from us and dont deserve to make 1 canadian dollar off this game! it is impossible for a developer to not know less than 2 weeks before release if there is a delay and what the problem is! why wont they tell us? why wont EA tell us!? because they're working side by side to cover the issue and hide it from us!

i think the whole multi-language packaging issue was a make up because they shouldnt be having problems when in fact they have done this before, its to cover up for, "we dont have enough bundles for NA, lets make money off USA, forget canada, maybe by the time we sell to them near Christmas, the dollar will go down in value and we can get more money off them!" harmonix! why!?

[thegame696911]

there will be a shortage of bundles but thats because there too dumb to wait until they have enough to sell, i dont believe its a multi language packaging issue they're having, i just think they found out that they cant make enough bundles for NA in time so they said screw canada!

europe and austalia werent delayed, they always get releases later than NA! and single instruments arent being released until 2008 as a marketing scheme! they just said "oh, let's sell bundles only just because we can make more money that way for people who cant wait until 2008, they will be forced to spend $170! they cant just spend 100 on the game and guitar". its all for them to make more money!
ive never hated any gaming company as much as i hate Harmonix!
these guys are hiding so much from us and dont deserve to make 1 canadian dollar off this game! it is impossible for a developer to not know less than 2 weeks before release if there is a delay and what the problem is! why wont they tell us? why wont EA tell us!? because they're working side by side to cover the issue and hide it from us!

i think the whole multi-language packaging issue was a make up because they shouldnt be having problems when in fact they have done this before, its to cover up for, "we dont have enough bundles for NA, lets make money off USA, forget canada, maybe by the time we sell to them near Christmas, the dollar will go down in value and we can get more money off them!" f harmonix and their stupid asses!


I'm a little frustrated...... but that's going a little too far.

[foolosophy]

This might be a sign of good things. My friend just told me he played Rock Band at Best Buy in Toronto. Good news?

[maddrummerdan86]

I'm a little frustrated...... but that's going a little too far.

ur right lol, i made an edit

[AVC808]

this is crazy. seriously. i feel your pain. i dont discount the fact that you have a right to be upset, but to preach or demand that you are owed anything by a game company is crazy.
if im selling a magazine i can decide when i will put it on shelves for purchase. i can wait a whole month if i want to, im not obligated to put it out there just because you demand it's your right.
of course, you can expect to have some ticked off customers and will probably have a harder time selling :)
point is, not the best business practice, but understand you arent owed anything. it's the great companies that go above and beyond to please the customers.

[Arreck]

This might be a sign of good things. My friend just told me he played Rock Band at Best Buy in Toronto. Good news?

Really? That would be great news if it's true! Got any sort of proof? You sure it wasn't GH3?

[Crackhippo]

This might be a sign of good things. My friend just told me he played Rock Band at Best Buy in Toronto. Good news?

Which Best Buy in Toronto!? I'd love to try it out.

[shivish]

This might be a sign of good things. My friend just told me he played Rock Band at Best Buy in Toronto. Good news?

:O A gleaming light of hope!

[foolosophy]

I don't have specifics, when my friend messages me back I'll give you details. He told me he played Dani California and Tom Sawyer.

[juiceman23]

This might be a sign of good things. My friend just told me he played Rock Band at Best Buy in Toronto. Good news?

NICE... see nothings been confirmed yet.. i think its just either a mistake... or some guy just started panicking and started a rumor

[Bangles]

darn. thats never good

[Psyco221]

Well i can tell you now im about ready to drive to the us and camp cuz im only an hour or so away because oi dont wanna wait and watching this board like a hawk is really starting to take its toll on me waiting to see if it was eb games' mess up because we know that they are the only place that has said dec 20th, i think we need to wait for conformation on this for sure but even though i say that i watch this board hourly hoping for a glimmer of hope that no delay has happened

[juiceman23]

Well i can tell you now im about ready to drive to the us and camp cuz im only an hour or so away because oi dont wanna wait and watching this board like a hawk is really starting to take its toll on me waiting to see if it was eb games' mess up because we know that they are the only place that has said dec 20th, i think we need to wait for conformation on this for sure but even though i say that i watch this board hourly hoping for a glimmer of hope that no delay has happened

Lucky... I live about 9h away from Buffalo and thats the closest place to the US i can go :P... and yeah I agree that we need confirmation about this... have fun camping! lol (could you hook me up with a bundle too? ill give u my address haha :P)

Could I order it off like ebay or something (cuz i can i checked) and i would receive it in the mail? cuz it says it ships on Nov. 23rd... all of this of course IF its delayed

[LoneSteele]

This might be a sign of good things. My friend just told me he played Rock Band at Best Buy in Toronto. Good news?

I MUST KNOW WHICH ONE!

I'm going to be in Toronto this weekend and my god this would make everything so perfect!

[kanerules]

Well, I finally managed to find somewhere off the internet that I could order RB and get it within 7 days of release. Games Universe. I ended up paying about $50 more than I would have otherwise, but if it means getting it a month earlier than waiting for it to come to Canada, it's worth it.

Besides, like I've mentioned before, I work overnight stock at Walmart, so I'll know before the 20th if it comes in. So since Games Universe won't ship until the 20th anyways, I'm able to cancel my order if Walmart happens to get it on time.

Yay for being able to get RB relatively on time. :D

[fried_blowney]

I'd rather pay the $170 and wait than pay $40-$50 more and get it launch day. Doesn't make sense to me.

[hankchill]

I'd rather pay the $170 and wait than pay $40-$50 more and get it launch day. Doesn't make sense to me.

It depends on how much you *really* want to play the game.

If I knew the game would be short in supply and it would be incredibly difficult to find anywhere for months, I'd shell out the extra $50 just to have it on release day. Wouldn't do that for other games though ;)

[kanerules]

Plus, if this turns out anything like GH1 was coming to Canada...it'll be more than a month's wait...which really sucks. So I'd much rather order it now...pay $50 extra and know that I'll have it rather than wait a couple extra months, decide I can't wait anymore, and end up spending the extra $50 anyways.

Also, like I said, if Canada does get it on time, I'll know before the 20th, so it's as easy as cancelling my order if that's the case. Win-win in my opinion.

[icantwaitforrockband]

Well, I finally managed to find somewhere off the internet that I could order RB and get it within 7 days of release. Games Universe.

gamesuniverse.com? Like, cduniverse.com? I went...they dont' have the bundle listed.:(


NEVERMIND...I found it!! :)

There are different shipping methods available. I chose "Priority" 10 bucks and estimated delivery date between Nov. 23rd and November 30th. That's 179 USD...about 164 CAD...good deal..here's hoping there's no delay at the border, but you'll probably be charged tax...

I didn't actually get it. Just wanted the info on price and shipping..I have yet to purchase my PS3:(

[kanerules]

that priority for $10 is an error i think...that's their regular shipping costs on normal sized items...it showed it for me too when I started the order...but when you have 100% processed everything, priority is like $80...that's why it costed me $50 more :P

[DYoungEagle]

delayed t'ill 2008 now..... Or maybe not .... http://www.gamealmighty.com/story-individual/story/Rock_Band_Delayed/

[Rook_x51]

delayed t'ill 2008 now..... Or maybe not .... http://www.gamealmighty.com/story-individual/story/Rock_Band_Delayed/

Well at least the guy from the PR firm said there would be no delays. Hopefully Sean will actually get back to us soon.

[jq71586]

delayed t'ill 2008 now..... Or maybe not .... http://www.gamealmighty.com/story-individual/story/Rock_Band_Delayed/

This is an old story as you can see by the date it was posted. It was long taken care of and will not be delayed into 2008. I hope no one gets worked up by this, I know most of you Canadians are on the brink and I didn't want this to push you over. :D

[kanerules]

Ok, this thing is getting blown right out of proportion. A month is not a huge deal, but almost a year delay...I don't think so. I think one place got a different date, so all of a sudden everyone else is making up dates to be more crazy than the other.

I realize similar things have happened before...but realistically, what would delay a game that we all know is complete, with no official announcement only 11 days before the release date, that that date has changed. This is ridiculous, and people are reading too much into everything, before it's proven as fact or otherwise. Again, the 1 month delay in Canada this thread is about is realistic....but next August?

Edit: Ok, so this is an old post, I got a little wound up over it...but the way things are going, it wouldn't surprise me for some random sites to start claiming false info to start another uproar at this point

[juiceman23]

delayed t'ill 2008 now..... Or maybe not .... http://www.gamealmighty.com/story-individual/story/Rock_Band_Delayed/

AUG. 2008?!?!?!?! now that would just be stupid

[Quastor]

Figuring the game has gone gold... I'm going with no.

[maddrummerdan86]

when the heck are we gonna find out if the game is coming out in 11 days or not!?!?!?
please tell us hmxsean! when is it delayed until? what is the cause of delay? what options do we have if we dont want to wait for delay date?

[shivish]

I'm thinking theres no delay. HMX would be idiots if they didn't tell us about a delay with only 11 days to go till release.

[starsandskulls]

I called my local EB Games yesterday to ask what they had as the release date for Rock Band. They replied by telling me there was no release date. I repeated the question and they told me they had been given a release date of December 20th but were since told it would most likely still arrive in November. Since nothing is certain as of yet their systems still say no date.

[foolosophy]

More and more I'm getting this feeling that it was just a typo. Someone makes one small month mistake (12 instead of 11) and no one has bothered to fix it. When they get the shipment from EA with stickers saying "DO NOT SELL TILL 11/20" they will fix the dates.

[juiceman23]

More and more I'm getting this feeling that it was just a typo. Someone makes one small month mistake (12 instead of 11) and no one has bothered to fix it. When they get the shipment from EA with stickers saying "DO NOT SELL TILL 11/20" they will fix the dates.

god i hope you are right

[Matt_Hills]

I work at Best Buy, and this could be the reason why the game is not even in our system yet. Guitar Hero was in the system 3 weeks before the release.

If true.

I HATE YOU EA...WE ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS AMERICANS
I HATE YOU QUEBEC FOR MAKING THESE STUPID LAWS

If not. YAY EA you rock
I HATE YOU QUEBEC FOR YOUR STUPID LAWS

[thegame696911]

I work at Best Buy, and this could be the reason why the game is not even in our system yet. Guitar Hero was in the system 3 weeks before the release.

If true.

I HATE YOU EA...WE ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS AMERICANS
I HATE YOU QUEBEC FOR MAKING THESE STUPID LAWS

If not. YAY EA you rock
I HATE YOU QUEBEC FOR YOUR STUPID LAWS

Im with ya....... just drive through Quebec, NOBODY speaks english. Even the damn road signs are in just french.

Let's hope people that this is the case, it makes sense when u think about it. Hopefully thats also why HMX is pretty lost on the situation.

[eldoctorg]

I work at Best Buy, and this could be the reason why the game is not even in our system yet. Guitar Hero was in the system 3 weeks before the release.

If true.

I HATE YOU EA...WE ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS AMERICANS
I HATE YOU QUEBEC FOR MAKING THESE STUPID LAWS

If not. YAY EA you rock
I HATE YOU QUEBEC FOR YOUR STUPID LAWS

agreed, quebec is so stupid, pompous argent French sobs! I live in Quebec and the French separatists piss me off sooo much. Those people think that Quebec is its own country! They are even going so far as to have elections to separate Quebec from Canada! It doesn't make any sense! If quebec separates from canada the taxes would more than quadruple, making it impossible for its citizens to live in the country..........Its not like French people play french video games anyway. French people don't even listen to french music! Or even watch french television and french movies!

[maddrummerdan86]

lmao u guys are funny!
only thing i dont get, if it was a type at ebgames, and a bunch of rumours, than why does harmonix keep saying they dont know the date, sean has posted numurous times he would look into a date and came back saying we dont have one. i called harmonix (about a week ago) and they told me there may be a delay due to multi language packaging, so there's a chance of delay i suppose, but hopefully they fixed the problem and is now set to make the Nov.20 street date in Canada. im gonna call some ebgames and see if they heard it might make it!

[foolosophy]

Well the reason HMX can't comment is because they are never told about the release dates and its up-to-date changes. So even if they are 90% sure it won't be delayed they can't say "No, there will be no delay". They have to reassure with every working limb of the process that it will in fact not be, or will be delayed.

[Matt_Hills]

The ones I called all mentioned the delay, and this delay is probably the reason why HMX is not resoponding. Remeber the Bungie/MS seperating rumor, they would not comment because it was true.

[DYoungEagle]

where on earth does it say it's the french / english thingy again? :confused:

[Psyco221]

Just thought u all might wanna know and i am pissed aswell but i hjave a buddy at eb games and i just called them in kitchener and he informed me that he just recieved an email form head office today saying that it is delayed until dec 20th but the emial did not stae why only that it is delayed in canada

[foolosophy]

Bah, I hope that's not true :(

[triptych21]

As a Canadian, I've been keeping a close eye on this ever since I was told at EB that the game was set for Dec 20 here.

A couple of things:

1) I finally dropped some preorder cash on the game today, and they're still claiming Dec 20th as of Nov 9 at 1pm. The employee I was talking to said it was due to them adding new songs or something, and that is was delayed in the states too (Which is silly).

2) I was in Ottawa last week, and during a visit to a Loblaw's (big grocery store), I noticed a sign in their electronics section and they have a sign listing games that are coming out during the fall, and it included Rock Band as a Nov 20th release date.

3) I just called Blockbuster (Canadian one), and they have the release date as December 18th.

4) Rogers Video, Best Buy, and Future Shop are all without release information about the game, 11 days away from release.


It doesn't look good for a November release unfortunately.

[Matt_Hills]

And there is a difference between Canadians *****ing for a month and Europeans and Aussies keeping quiet. I can drive 10 minutes to the border to where they will be releasing the 20th...and I WILL HAVE TO WAIT A MONTH.

[JackBNimble]

OK, so then why is there no info from EA/HMX?This is the OFFICIAL RB SITE is it not?

Give us some info so we can DEAL WITH IT and get on with our lives.

If EA/HMX is going to delay untill dec20 then fine,but don't wait untill Nov 20th to tell us.Just be straight with us Canadians about this and tell us now.

[shivish]

OK, so then why is there no info from EA/HMX?This is the OFFICIAL RB SITE is it not?

Give us some info so we can DEAL WITH IT and get on with our lives.

If EA/HMX is going to delay untill dec20 then fine,but don't wait untill Nov 20th to tell us.Just be straight with us Canadians about this and tell us now.

That would be best.

[Matt_Hills]

Yes I am very close to completing this order from ebgames.com

[thegame696911]

Also just want to report that the American Toys R Us website has Rock Band listed for a Nov 20th release. While the Canadian site does not even have it in the system........

You know the worst part is when i went to Best Buy today and seen the sign for "future releases" and Rock Band was listed as a Nov 20th release date, I mean what's up with that ?

[Matt_Hills]

Also just want to report that the American Toys R Us website has Rock Band listed for a Nov 20th release. While the Canadian site does not even have it in the system........

You know the worst part is when i went to Best Buy today and seen the sign for "future releases" and Rock Band was listed as a Nov 20th release date, I mean what's up with that ?

A: Best Buy sucks
B: The boards are always wrong, in Canada we usually get the game a few days later than the release date and I always have to explain this.

[thegame696911]

A: Best Buy sucks
B: The boards are always wrong, in Canada we usually get the game a few days later than the release date and I always have to explain this.

So you know forsure that Best Buy is not getting them on the 20th ?

[Matt_Hills]

I wouldn't say forsure, but we have yet to recieve any info about the game, which we did over 3 weeks early for Guitar Hero. And I was just giving an example of how bad those boards at Best Buy actually are.

[Rook_x51]

What's the word Sean? We can see you posting everywhere else but here.

Worst CR person ever? He's got my vote.

[espher]

What's the word Sean? We can see you posting everywhere else but here.

Worst CR person ever? He's got my vote.

Help! I'm drowning!

[fried_blowney]

Well, I went to my EB today (Orillia, 1 hour north of Toronto), and he said November 20th. Considering how unreliable EB games can be, I hope he's right. However, the fact they finally have a set price at 169.99, I'll assume he's right.

FINALLY!

[triptych21]

I just thought I'd add that Microplay (another Canadian game store) is listing the game for Nov 20th

[borgasm]

Weeeell... they're super busy banging out DLC for the people who will actually get the game on Nov 20th (of that we still aren't sure), but still managed to have time to lock the thread asking them directly what the situation is with the Canadian delay. Curious!

Another thing people should be considering in this whole thing is, with the recent rise of the Canadian dollar I'm considering switching from the 360 to ps3. Those of you who have both systems will save a lot of money on DLC by going with the ps3 version. Consider:

PS3's online store allows you to pay in the currency of your choosing and is not locked to geographical area, AND have already set their prices to be identical with regards to CDN and USD. If the canadian dollar sticks around 1.10 like it is now you can concievably buy your DLC in US funds and save even more money.

Xbox360 Live seems to think they don't have to do this, and last I checked 500MS points were 7.70 CND which comes out to over 8 bucks USD. Since redeemable codes are locked to the geographical area (country) they were purchased in, any MS points for 360's located in Canada are forced to buy points in canadian funds. (As an aside, the Wii allows you to choose which currency you pay in as well to eliminate this problem.)

Essentially this means 360 users in canada will be buying 500MS song packs (if they are indeed that price) for almost 8 bucks CDN, while ps3 users are buying them for $6.25 US which is under 6 bucks CDN. If you plan on purchasing all the available songs as I do, the extra money you'll have to pay just to play it on 360 will accumulate pretty damn quickly. This isn't HMX's fault like the silence (and locking of threads) about the delay is, but it's still interesting and I'm in a complainy mood :rolleyes:

[Matt_Hills]

Thats because the delay is true.

[thegame696911]

Thats because the delay is true.

And where's the proof my good friend ?

[juiceman23]

Yeah where is the proof? Is it just people panicking? Is it just an error from EB Games? Who heard ANYTHING from EA OR HMX?? I didn't, and I think no one did either. I hope we don't have to wait until Nov. 20th to find out...

BUT

What I don't get is Rock Band was set for a Nov. 20th release for NORTH AMERICA!... last time I checked my map, Canada was in N.A....... Lets see here...... yep Canada IS still, in fact, in N.A!!

[thegame696911]

I'd say the silence on this topic really is one of the strangest things I've seen in games. Considering that the monster company EA is in charge of distributing the game, u would think that it would be silky smooth release, guess not :(

[LoneSteele]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I'm 95% positive that this game is delayed in Canada.

Considering a major games retailer like EB would never nationally roll back the release date in their system without good reason, and the complete silence from Harmonix, and the short time before the scheduled American release, I don't doubt that we'll be waiting until December (or LATER) to play this game.

I would love nothing more than to be proven wrong, but I'm not optimistic about this. :(

I must agree that it is very unprofessional of Harmonix to keep us in the dark about this. If it's delayed then it's delayed, I'd just really like some form of confirmation/denial.

The only advice I have to offer would be to do what most of us seem to be doing. Take a road trip across the border and pick it up in the states, there is no duty on video games.

Luckily, I'll be in Buffalo to see my Sens take on the Sabres on the 21st, providing my contact down there is able to pre-order it for me as is planned I'll pick it up then!

[smashedbunny]

I have a Ebgames ps3 release list from oct 30th. Rockband was on that list for dec 8th release. I called my ebgames today and they said its in their computer now as Dec 20th...

:mad:

[Crackhippo]

seeing as most of the time me (or anyone i know) goes into an ebgames, the employees (and their "system") do not know what they're talking about and that best buys in Canada actually have demo kits to play in their stores. i'm pretty sure everyone's goin nuts over nothing. and as a former employee of bestbuy, they are pretty up to date on things such as this especially big games. Call me ignorant (or full of common sense) but i don't believe there is anything to worry about until (or if) there is official word of a Canadian delay. 10 days to launch i cutting it mighty close to do so aswell.

[Crackhippo]

one more thing, what is the Candian price for Rock Band Special Edition? stores i've asked don't seem to know either

[foolosophy]

$169.99 10 char limit

[LoneSteele]

$169.99 10 char limit

10 char limit?

[foolosophy]

Your message must contain 10 characters minimum, had to type something to fill in the gap.

[Matt_Hills]

My proof is in the fact that every other thread about this has been closed, and that they have not responded to our concerns even while they have been posting across the boards. They are going to wait until Monday or Sunday to release the press release stating that the game is going to be delayed in Canada.

This is the exactly the same thing that happened to Bungie and MS, they knew about the rumours but didn't comment until they could create the press release.

[juiceman23]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I'm 95% positive that this game is delayed in Canada.

Considering a major games retailer like EB would never nationally roll back the release date in their system without good reason, and the complete silence from Harmonix, and the short time before the scheduled American release, I don't doubt that we'll be waiting until December (or LATER) to play this game.

I would love nothing more than to be proven wrong, but I'm not optimistic about this. :(

I must agree that it is very unprofessional of Harmonix to keep us in the dark about this. If it's delayed then it's delayed, I'd just really like some form of confirmation/denial.

The only advice I have to offer would be to do what most of us seem to be doing. Take a road trip across the border and pick it up in the states, there is no duty on video games.

Luckily, I'll be in Buffalo to see my Sens take on the Sabres on the 21st, providing my contact down there is able to pre-order it for me as is planned I'll pick it up then!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT GO SENS GO!!! (but BOOOOOOO about you being 95% sure about the delay).... too bad they lost to the capitals yesterday :(.... oh well... hey! wanna take me and then we can go get rock band!!! :P............

[LoneSteele]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT GO SENS GO!!! (but BOOOOOOO about you being 95% sure about the delay).... too bad they lost to the capitals yesterday :(.... oh well... hey! wanna take me and then we can go get rock band!!! :P............

haha sorry buddy me and my friend are making the trip down.

You from Ottawa? I am originally but I don't live there now. I actually go to school pretty close to Buffalo in St. Catharines, Ont

[jgardz]

i miss st. kitts....went to brock a few years back...great rockin town.....private eyes...the frat.....the sundowner......

[LoneSteele]

i miss st. kitts....went to brock a few years back...great rockin town.....private eyes...the frat.....the sundowner......

I'm actually in my 2nd year at Brock right now! Small world eh?

[Matt_Hills]

I am probably going to Brock next year, and currently live in that city...very small world.

[juiceman23]

haha sorry buddy me and my friend are making the trip down.

You from Ottawa? I am originally but I don't live there now. I actually go to school pretty close to Buffalo in St. Catharines, Ont

no i live in new liskeard.... about 6 hours north of ottawa but im a huuge sens fan :D

[juiceman23]

but seriously... i want to know if this game is gona be delayed or not! cuz if it is im buying COD 4... my friend bought it today... amazing game! since i already beat gh3... might as well do something else lol

[Matt_Hills]

Order it off Ebgames.com
It cost you 50 cents less to buy it off the website including shipping than paying for it here with taxes.

[juiceman23]

Order it off Ebgames.com
It cost you 50 cents less to buy it off the website including shipping than paying for it here with taxes.

yeah but if i order it off eb games ill still get it dec. 20th if its delayed?

[Matt_Hills]

its not delayed in america and the site is american

[juiceman23]

alrighty... well ill either do that or get it off ebay... WHEN they announce thats its officialy delayed in Canada... but until then... I'm waiting.

and ebgames.com ships to canada? well ill check it out

EDIT: just checked it out and i dont think they ship to canada

[Freakshow]

No, they don't ship here.

You'll either have to get someone in the US to ship it up for you or go the Ebay route.

[Matt_Hills]

Yes they do ship to Canada, just go to check out until you hit the screen asking for all your info for shipping and billing address. There you can change your country to Canada.

Never mind I realized what happened. Woot I am thankful that I have a PO box too. Sorry about that guys.

[juiceman23]

No, they don't ship here.

You'll either have to get someone in the US to ship it up for you or go the Ebay route.

i think i have no choice to go ebay on this one... i cant wait another month if its delayed

[Freakshow]

Yes they do ship to Canada, just go to check out until you hit the screen asking for all your info for shipping and billing address. There you can change your country to Canada.

Never mind I realized what happened. Woot I am thankful that I have a PO box too. Sorry about that guys.

No, they don't. When you get to the final screen, it tells you that they do not ship internationally.

[hankchill]

Phew, I'm still *really* glad that I managed to snag a preorder with rockbandstore.com -- I just can't take the risk now whether Rock Band is going to be delayed here or not... 10 more days till the technical release date :)

And I'm still waiting for effin' Guitar Hero 3 to arrive in the mail :P

[juiceman23]

Phew, I'm still *really* glad that I managed to snag a preorder with rockbandstore.com -- I just can't take the risk now whether Rock Band is going to be delayed here or not... 10 more days till the technical release date :)

And I'm still waiting for effin' Guitar Hero 3 to arrive in the mail :P

yeah when i first heard about the rumored dec. 20th release in canada... i went to rockband.com to pre order it..... sold out!

[shivish]

Yeah, we find this **** out too late....... now we're forced to wait..... I really hope jesus comes back and saves us all.

[nufan81]

not sure if this has been mentioned in the several threads regarding the delay up here in Canada, but looks like futureshop finally has rock band on their site, for a release date of december 20

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10096824&catid=23360

[juiceman23]

it is said that when jesus comes back it will be the end of the world.... so hopefully he doesn't come before Nov. 20th or in us Canadians case Dec. 20th (hopefully it will be Nov.20th in Canada). I would really hate having the world to end and not have played Rock Band :P

[juiceman23]

not sure if this has been mentioned in the several threads regarding the delay up here in Canada, but looks like futureshop finally has rock band on their site, for a release date of december 20

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10096824&catid=23360

yeah and it also says they're already sold out

[Etapi1000]

Interesting that Future Shop has that listed on their web site now, I searched yesterday for Rock Band and they had nothing.

I am still not convinced one way or another, as the EB I ordered from has said nothing is firm yet, and they believe it is still possible they will get some copies on the 20th of November.

Just hope that Harmonix or EA can say something before the date though.

[shivish]

it is said that when jesus comes back it will be the end of the world.... so hopefully he doesn't come before Nov. 20th or in us Canadians case Dec. 20th (hopefully it will be Nov.20th in Canada). I would really hate having the world to end and not have played Rock Band :P

Yes but you see, not having rock band IS the end of the world :eek:

[juiceman23]

Yes but you see, not having rock band IS the end of the world :eek:
ahhhh well said well said my friend :P.... that is very true

[shivish]

Haha yes, anyway.... WTF is HMX and EA doing ignoring us like this......

[juiceman23]

Haha yes, anyway.... WTF is HMX and EA doing ignoring us like this......

i have no clue but im starting to be really (alot of swearing)... we are 9 days and a half away from release and nothing...

[Matt_Hills]

No, they don't. When you get to the final screen, it tells you that they do not ship internationally.

Good job quoting me when I mentioned what you said in the exact same post that you quoted...

HMX is prob not responding because there is a delay and they are waiting for a press release to announce anything.

[juiceman23]

Good job quoting me when I mentioned what you said in the exact same post that you quoted...

HMX is prob not responding because there is a delay and they are waiting for a press release to announce anything.
Well I dont think HMX has anything to do with the delay (well maybe) but more EA as they are the distributor. I hope that we will find out monday or something if the delay is confirmed or not.

[juiceman23]

well looks like this delay is becoming more and more true.... Future Shop listed RB on their site and... Dec. 19th release or shipping...
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10096824&catid=

[Crackhippo]

well looks like this delay is becoming more and more true.... Future Shop listed RB on their site and... Dec. 19th release or shipping...
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10096824&catid=

damn, well we better hear official word by monday. I just wonder what their explanation will be, and i know it wont be the language thing.

[foolosophy]

I think Harmonix or EA (which ever one is in charge at this point of the date) would save a lot of face if they had a press release on Monday confirming or denying the delay.

[Freakshow]

Yes they do ship to Canada, just go to check out until you hit the screen asking for all your info for shipping and billing address. There you can change your country to Canada.

Never mind I realized what happened. Woot I am thankful that I have a PO box too. Sorry about that guys.

Matt, you are giving me grief for quoting you in this post??!! What exactly does, "Never mind I realized what happened. Woot I am thankful that I have a PO box too," mean?

It wasn't clear as to whether you thought that it could be shipped here or not, so I simply stated that it couldn't be. If I angered you somehow, I apologize...

[Matt_Hills]

No I was just mentioning that I just said that I realized that happened in the post.

[juiceman23]

I think Harmonix or EA (which ever one is in charge at this point of the date) would save a lot of face if they had a press release on Monday confirming or denying the delay.

yeah i really hope its monday cause i can't stand this anymore i need to know its killing me!

[thegame696911]

I just find it odd that EB games knew weeks before everyone else. It leaked from someone.

[Rook_x51]

yeah i really hope its monday cause i can't stand this anymore i need to know its killing me!

Not to mention the fact that EA and MTV have to deal with shareholders. Not saying anything about delays looks very bad in the eyes of the people holding the money.

[Arreck]

Guys, I say contact Joystiq and other gaming blogs about it. Mainstream attention would surely get the guys on top who do know what is going on with the Canadian release to notice how incompetent they're looking right now.

[juiceman23]

Not to mention the fact that EA and MTV have to deal with shareholders. Not saying anything about delays looks very bad in the eyes of the people holding the money.
true... but hopefully they're not saying anythjing about it because they are trying to fix it... and then they'll say what delay?

[Rook_x51]

As a shareholder I would think that I deserve mention of a delay. Whether or not they are trying to "fix" it, I still deserve to know.

Not saying anything to calm the rumours is worse than just telling us in my opinion. Not that they were worth sh!t all, but I've sold my EA shares JUST because of this. A company that won't even tell it's shareholders about a delay in a product it is distributing is not a good company to invest in.

I would suggest that people with EA shares look at this before it hits mainstream media and any potential backlash from non-gaming investors hits the share price.

[Crackhippo]

crossed fingers for "oops, MASS TYPO" press release

[foolosophy]

What I want to know is if the system says "December 20th" but they get shipments in this week with stickers that say "DO NOT SELL TILL 11/20" will they still hold it till December or change it to November.

[Rook_x51]

What I want to know is if the system says "December 20th" but they get shipments in this week with stickers that say "DO NOT SELL TILL 11/20" will they still hold it till December or change it to November.

Good question. We'll obviosuly hear more right away. I would think it would be best for HMX/MTV/EA to tell us first wouldn't it?

[SteppinRazor]

Saw it on Joystiq before coming here.

This is a considerable disapointment -- if true. And all signs seem to point to the delayed Canadian release to be the case.

I've been assuming the North American release date of Nov20 was the day for quite some time now, and to have the rug pulled out from under me a little over a week to the day -- man, thats just painful.

I have a bad feeling about a Dec20 release date - if they screwed us once, is it not Canada's luck to be screwed out of the game until 'sometime' 2008?

If they can't meet demand in November for the US alone, how confident can we be that there will be any units in Canada before XMas, let alone enough to meet already existing pre-orders.

If this is the case, it is such a burn. Most uncool.

As other posters said, in all likelyhood, we'll find out on Monday in the form of a "Dear John" press release.

[shivish]

Saw it on Joystiq before coming here.

This is a considerable disapointment -- if true. And all signs seem to point to the delayed Canadian release to be the case.

I've been assuming the North American release date of Nov20 was the day for quite some time now, and to have the rug pulled out from under me a little over a week to the day -- man, thats just painful.

I have a bad feeling about a Dec20 release date - if they screwed us once, is it not Canada's luck to be screwed out of the game until 'sometime' 2008?

If they can't meet demand in November for the US alone, how confident can we be that there will be any units in Canada before XMas, let alone enough to meet already existing pre-orders.

If this is the case, it is such a burn. Most uncool.

As other posters said, in all likelyhood, we'll find out on Monday in the form of a "Dear John" press release.

They better tell us monday. We've been waiting a looonnngg time.

[Crackhippo]

Saw it on Joystiq before coming here.

This is a considerable disapointment -- if true. And all signs seem to point to the delayed Canadian release to be the case.

I've been assuming the North American release date of Nov20 was the day for quite some time now, and to have the rug pulled out from under me a little over a week to the day -- man, thats just painful.

I have a bad feeling about a Dec20 release date - if they screwed us once, is it not Canada's luck to be screwed out of the game until 'sometime' 2008?

If they can't meet demand in November for the US alone, how confident can we be that there will be any units in Canada before XMas, let alone enough to meet already existing pre-orders.

If this is the case, it is such a burn. Most uncool.

As other posters said, in all likelyhood, we'll find out on Monday in the form of a "Dear John" press release.

oh no, if they wanted to make it a TRUE burn they would make Dec 20th true,,,and in the same press release announce a new song for Rock Band: "Long Time Coming" by The Delays

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSyi62WylGc

...and yes the lameness of the song would only make it worse

[municipalblack]

Yeah I just read the joystiq article and it seems like more ammo to support the delay. Well that and the fact that Harmonix/EA/MTV haven't given us any information.
If the US is getting this game on Nov. 20 then there really is no reason that we should not be getting it until a full month later.
I need to rock out a.s.a.p.!!

[DYoungEagle]

More news guys..... http://xbox360.joystiq.com/2007/11/11/rumor-rock-band-delayed-in-canada-until-dec-19/

Shortage to NOT meet all demand ... http://www.digitalsomething.com/news/605.html


Called XBOX360 support and there saying Nov 20th

[juiceman23]

I'm at school right now and i can't open that link... but rock band IS delayed till dec. 20th in canada?? this is confirmed??

[DYoungEagle]

NOT MY TEXT but a copy of what that link says....

Harmonix and Electronic Arts' love child Rock Band is supposed to launch its North American tour in a little over a week, but Canada might not be seeing this game until just before Christmas. Canadian retailer Future Shop (owned by Best Buy) has updated its listing for the game with a new release date: December 19 for Xbox 360 and the day after for PlayStation 3. (Curiously, a version of Rock Band without instruments is also listed for those dates.)

A number of readers have also reported that their local Canadian EB Games are corroborating the four-week delay. There's no official word from EA or Harmonix yet. Online retailers are prone to error, and with just a week before the game is slated for release, we hope that's all it is. Otherwise, given such short notice and such a noticeable delay, local EA offices might have a mosh pit of angry Hockey fanatics to contend with.

Update: bits bytes pixels and sprites has an interview with Harmonix where it is noted that packaging regulations (i.e. Canadian boxes must have English and French text) might cause a short delay -- though we hardly doubt that would justify four weeks of absence. It should also be noted that the PS2 version of the game is due out December 17 which, if the delay is indeed an error, would explain the origins of the miscommunicated release date.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

[juiceman23]

NOT MY TEXT but a copy of what that link says....

Harmonix and Electronic Arts' love child Rock Band is supposed to launch its North American tour in a little over a week, but Canada might not be seeing this game until just before Christmas. Canadian retailer Future Shop (owned by Best Buy) has updated its listing for the game with a new release date: December 19 for Xbox 360 and the day after for PlayStation 3. (Curiously, a version of Rock Band without instruments is also listed for those dates.)

A number of readers have also reported that their local Canadian EB Games are corroborating the four-week delay. There's no official word from EA or Harmonix yet. Online retailers are prone to error, and with just a week before the game is slated for release, we hope that's all it is. Otherwise, given such short notice and such a noticeable delay, local EA offices might have a mosh pit of angry Hockey fanatics to contend with.

Update: bits bytes pixels and sprites has an interview with Harmonix where it is noted that packaging regulations (i.e. Canadian boxes must have English and French text) might cause a short delay -- though we hardly doubt that would justify four weeks of absence. It should also be noted that the PS2 version of the game is due out December 17 which, if the delay is indeed an error, would explain the origins of the miscommunicated release date.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

It still says might... so this hasn't been confirmed yet then...

[DYoungEagle]

I agree... it might..... but i am starting to feel so numb with this release issue. I just wish they would confirm this release for next week. ... ... ... man that is so difficult to understand, how can they not be prepare like this, if there not making it for the 20th Nov why were they not prepare! Why not make sure this is getting out all in time, big companies like Harmonix and EA should now better this is not the first time EA is releasing games, it just makes no sence! :(

[juiceman23]

I agree... it might..... but i am starting to feel so numb with this release issue. I just wish they would confirm this release for next week. ... ... ... man that is so difficult to understand, how can they not be prepare like this, if there not making it for the 20th Nov why were they not prepare! Why not make sure this is getting out all in time, big companies like Harmonix and EA should now better this is not the first time EA is releasing games, it just makes no sence! :(

yeah this is starting to get on my nerves.. we aren 8 days till release and still no word on it that its confirmed or not.

[Maherj]

Seeing how we're 8 days till release day, there's not much that anyone can do I don't think. Too late to order it from the US (I even have a PO Box in Maine) now I believe, as most places are already sold out. Only other solution would be to travel to the US to camp overnight, and I'm not going to be doing anything like that.

I guess I'm just going to have to wait until I get the call.

Maybe I'll get Super Mario Galaxy this week to tie me over!

[juiceman23]

Seeing how we're 8 days till release day, there's not much that anyone can do I don't think. Too late to order it from the US (I even have a PO Box in Maine) now I believe, as most places are already sold out. Only other solution would be to travel to the US to camp overnight, and I'm not going to be doing anything like that.

I guess I'm just going to have to wait until I get the call.

Maybe I'll get Super Mario Galaxy this week to tie me over!

Im trying Ebay... I'm contacting all the sellers to see if they will ship to Canada. If I do have to wait till Dec.20th.. I'm getting COD 4 to entertain me... since I already beat GH3

[Maherj]

Im trying Ebay... I'm contacting all the sellers to see if they will ship to Canada. If I do have to wait till Dec.20th.. I'm getting COD 4 to entertain me... since I already beat GH3

If you find someone on eBay that isn't going to jack the price up $200 dollars and charge you 50 to ship it, then hit me up with his username.

[juiceman23]

will do... im still waiting on some response

[icantwaitforrockband]

gamesuniverse.com They seem to still be taking orders. They ship to canada. Even with the secong cheapest shipping, you should get it by nov. 30 the latest, and because of the exchange, it's actually less than 169! I'd order it, but I just bought PS3 yesterday, soo..I'm ok with the delay. It will allow me to save up again...

[Crackhippo]

gamesuniverse.com They seem to still be taking orders. They ship to canada. Even with the secong cheapest shipping, you should get it by nov. 30 the latest, and because of the exchange, it's actually less than 169! I'd order it, but I just bought PS3 yesterday, soo..I'm ok with the delay. It will allow me to save up again...

ya it comes to about $194 canadian with shipping...i figure if the delay is true i'll get Mass Effect, that'll take about a month to beat anyways

[icantwaitforrockband]

ya it comes to about $194 canadian with shipping...i figure if the delay is true i'll get Mass Effect, that'll take about a month to beat anyways

try 155$ canadian


edit...ok, exchange isn't as good as when I first did the order. But 175 still ain't bad with shipping!

[Crackhippo]

try 155$ canadian


edit...ok, exchange isn't as good as when I first did the order. But 175 still ain't bad with shipping!

<img src="http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4678/rbqd0.png">

$199.63 [US] x 0.9642 [US to CAD exchange rate] = $192.94

...one month is TOO long of a wait...but it will still be painful for us when we hear how much fun everyone else is having,,,bahwell

[icantwaitforrockband]

that's why, in my original post I said not to use the expensive shipping!!!!! You should get it by nov 30th...still not bad and shipping is 20$ cheaper...

[Maherj]

I would really be sad if everyone in Canada started cancelling their pre-orders and ordered here, then it turned out that it was out on the 20th or shortly after...

That's the risk you take I guess.

[metalkorn]

Well let me add more to the confusion.
I went in to my local EB today where I had pre-ordered and asked about the release date.

He said he checks their system regularly and it still states November 20th, and that he had heard the rumors of a delay also.

So here is my theory. Stores have quotas of rock band bundles/games available, if you pre-order the likelihood of getting it would be increased. So my question to the people who have been saying the 20th, had you pre-ordered prior to being told that date?

I live in Nova Scotia which is obviously not as populated as other areas of Canada. Are the stores that are saying the 20th in high population areas? perhaps there quota has run-out and a 2nd shipment would be arriving on December 20?

This goes for Futureshop also. They only just put up Rock band on their site over the weekend so it seems only natural that when you start selling something on the website a week before release that you would not get in on a first shipment.

This is all pure speculation, but I would think that if you pre-oredered before the delay rumours started I think you will be fine. I don't think they would hold off until the December 20th and the shipments will trickle in after November 20th should there be a delay

[Crackhippo]

I would really be sad if everyone in Canada started cancelling their pre-orders and ordered here, then it turned out that it was out on the 20th or shortly after...

That's the risk you take I guess.

oh i know, i definitely won't do that until i hear official word.....if we ever do

[Maherj]

I wonder if they only bill you after shipping? It might mean you can place a pre-order and if your order comes in locally on the 20th, you can cancel the online one. Or if the online order shows shipped before the 20th, say the 19th and you'll get it in a few days, you can cancel your local preorder...

See what I'm getting at?

[triptych21]

Well let me add more to the confusion.
I went in to my local EB today where I had pre-ordered and asked about the release date.

He said he checks their system regularly and it still states November 20th, and that he had heard the rumors of a delay also.

So here is my theory. Stores have quotas of rock band bundles/games available, if you pre-order the likelihood of getting it would be increased. So my question to the people who have been saying the 20th, had you pre-ordered prior to being told that date?

I live in Nova Scotia which is obviously not as populated as other areas of Canada. Are the stores that are saying the 20th in high population areas? perhaps there quota has run-out and a 2nd shipment would be arriving on December 20?

This goes for Futureshop also. They only just put up Rock band on their site over the weekend so it seems only natural that when you start selling something on the website a week before release that you would not get in on a first shipment.

This is all pure speculation, but I would think that if you pre-oredered before the delay rumours started I think you will be fine. I don't think they would hold off until the December 20th and the shipments will trickle in after November 20th should there be a delay

I've checked 3 stores - my hometown store in Midland, Ontario (pop 18,000 and only store within 30 minutes driving distance), Billings Bridge Plaza in Ottawa, and Rideau Centre in Ottawa (Probably one of the busiest stores in the city, if not the province), and they all gave the Dec 20 date.

[Rook_x51]

I wonder if they only bill you after shipping? It might mean you can place a pre-order and if your order comes in locally on the 20th, you can cancel the online one. Or if the online order shows shipped before the 20th, say the 19th and you'll get it in a few days, you can cancel your local preorder...

See what I'm getting at?

They mention that you will not be billed until it ships.

[smashedbunny]

So I decided to order from cd universe.... CURSE YOU HARMONIX FOR NOT TELLING US ANYTHING AND FORCING US TO GO CRAZY!!!

SO NOW I GOT IT PREORDERED HERE AT MY LOCAL EBGAMES AND FROM SOME COMPANY IN THE STATES AT A SLOW ASS SHIPPING RATE THAT WILL PROLLY NOT GET HERE TILL THE 20th of DEC ANYWAYS!!!!

:mad:

[WiredRacing]

Ugh... I was just on vacation in NOLA and went to a Best Buy there to try out the demo... if this delay is true...I'm wishing I hadn't.

I would actually buy the theory that pre-order date is Nov 20th and the general public date as Dec 20th, especially if these shortages are true. This would also make sense as some EB's are saying Nov 20th and others are saying Dec 20th. It would make sense that the Nov 20th places still have pre-orders available. All that said, I'm doubting their Point of Sale system would actually take that into account. I think what EB does is only sell pre-orders to people day 1 for "big" games and if they have some left over, then sell to the public. I don't get the feeling this is a corporate rule for every game. Who knows?! Fortunately Buffalo is only an hour away and I dunno about this shortage. There has to be several hundred demo systems out there now.. would they really release all those systems under a known shortage? ... course.. that marketing tactic somehow has seemed to work for the Wii...

It is a little oversighted to announce a delay so late in the game as it does impact our options (ordering abroad.. which Europeans could do.. well.. without the regional coding issues I guess) and packaging language is the weakest of excuses. A little devils advocate here is GH3 managed to release multiplatform and across NA on the same day.. Wii, PS2, PS3 and 360 all on the same day. It would be some serious weaksauce for it to happen here.

BTW, it's mid-nov... where's Canada's XBL Video Marketplace?

We're always getting the shaft... :)

[smashedbunny]

When PS3 was launched last year and all the supply was sucked up by presale at my ebgames they did not change the launch date.. So I am convinced that its dec 20th...

anyways who cares now I got my ass covered and will have to wait a bit longer.. I am just pissed off at this harmonix for not telling us anything.. not like they give a crap.. they are just like every other corporation out there.. #1 obligation is profits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! customer satisfaction???? WHATS THAT??????

:mad:

[Matt_Hills]

Considering the lack or any info...**** YOU HARMONIX AND EA THANKS FOR ****ING CANADIANS OVER.

All the stores close to the border are all done on pre-orders, the only way I could possibly get 1 is if I luckly get someone to go over that morning before the game launches to Toysrus or something.

[Maherj]

Ship Method Cost Estimated Delivery Date Range
Air Mail $29.64 Tuesday, November 27 - Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Priority $81.70 Tuesday, November 27 - Friday, November 30, 2007
Expedited $91.00 Friday, November 23 - Thursday, November 29, 2007
Express $94.00 Wednesday, November 21 - Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Haha, no thanks

[Matt_Hills]

Ship Method Cost Estimated Delivery Date Range
Air Mail $29.64 Tuesday, November 27 - Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Priority $81.70 Tuesday, November 27 - Friday, November 30, 2007
Expedited $91.00 Friday, November 23 - Thursday, November 29, 2007
Express $94.00 Wednesday, November 21 - Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Haha, no thanks

I offered my dad to go to the states that morning (I am in school) to get 2 copies (for friend and me) 50 bucks from each of us...now if he goes we have an awesome deal.

[smashedbunny]

It ended up costing me $196 Canadian as I used paypal as payment cause I had sum US and Canadian $$$ to use up. THe paypal exchange rate was horrible today.. those guys are real criminals. I think I got an even exchage rate. I also expect to get raped on customs fees as well. I did notice they use fed ex ground as the cheap shipping which is not that slow. I just want to get this game before the Bon jovi concert here on the 10th of dec.. It would be nice if they get some VAN HALEN SONGS TO DL!!!

[juiceman23]

i think im gona order from cd universe since ebay has no rock band bundles on their site anymore:confused:

[smashedbunny]

YA looks like the guy that was selling them pulled off all his listings

[juiceman23]

I was gonna order it right now... but Im going to wait until HMX or EA confirms it 100% that it is delayed in Canada

[Rook_x51]

I was gonna order it right now... but Im going to wait until HMX or EA confirms it 100% that it is delayed in Canada

And when, exactly, will that happen?

[foolosophy]

I'd be lying if I said it didn't kill me every time I see a reply on this thread that isn't a HMX rep. Tomorrow marks the "one week away" campaign, I would hope we'd get insight before then. Unfortunately the way things are looking, I wouldn't doubt no announcement before the weekend, maybe even not until next Monday.

[elyjah]

Just to keep some relevant info on here... looks like MTV confirms that the delay is real.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/49887


MTV Games, which owns Rock Band developer Harmonix, has confirmed to Shacknews that Canadian stores will not receive any version of the musical supergroup simulator until December 17.

Publisher EA had previously announced that the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions would arrive in North America on November 20, with the PlayStation 2 version following on December 17. The November 20 launch of Rock Band in the United States is not affected by this news.

No reason for the delay was provided, though a Harmonix representative previously told bits bytes pixels & sprites that need for bi-lingual documentation in Canada could slightly delay the game. Conspiracy theorists , meanwhile, speculate the delay may result from EA's anticipated problems meeting the Rock Band demand.

[shivish]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! !!!!!!!!!!!!! We were so close to this game and now we are sooooo far away.

[Rook_x51]

Edit: Shacknews
news made my post irrelevant.

[Crackhippo]

Just to keep some relevant info on here... looks like MTV confirms that the delay is real.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/49887

Shazbut, now if theres a shortage on the Dec 17th, im gonna be pissed sumthin fierce.

[Nechronox]

Well, that sucks. Thankfully, I have a preorder from an American online site that will get it to me shortly after the States does. I'll just stroll down to my local EB and cancel my preorder there.

[juiceman23]

And when, exactly, will that happen?

apparently now... haha im going to order it since its been confirmed by MTV... so ya ill be rocking out on nov. 27th-dec12th WOOT lol.... not really but better than dec. 17th or 20th

[Maherj]

Well, that sucks. Thankfully, I have a preorder from an American online site that will get it to me shortly after the States does. I'll just stroll down to my local EB and cancel my preorder there.

Which online site if I may ask?

[juiceman23]

Which online site if I may ask?

yes i would also like to know this fact please... is it CD Universe?

[TheNiX]

Thankfully I made plans before this announcement to go to Buffalo to get Rock Band.

[Nechronox]

yes i would also like to know this fact please... is it CD Universe?

Indeed it is. They were one of the few US sites willing to ship the bundle to a Canadian address... for the 'right' price. Shipping's astronomical, but I'm impatient.

[Maherj]

Just placed my pre-order there as well. Guess we'll have to wait to see when I get billed and adjust my local pre-order accordingly...

[jaxxs81]

anybody know how reliable cd universe website is?

[smashedbunny]

anybody know how reliable cd universe website is?

I think it would be very reliable seeing I gave them $200 .. although I prolly should have paid for faster shipping, but I Get assassians creed this week so that will keep me occupied
Infact I will pretend the Knights templar are EA and Harmonix employees and vent my anger on them for causing such grief in my quest for ROckband....

[Matt_Hills]

Very glad my dad is willing to go over to the states before the stores open that morning...well that and me talking him into it...once again **** you HMX, **** you EA, **** you MTV

[jq71586]

Very glad my dad is willing to go over to the states before the stores open that morning...well that and me talking him into it...once again **** you HMX, **** you EA, **** you MTV

Hell hath no fury like a Canadian scorned.

[juiceman23]

Even though I've made my pre-order on CD Universe, I just want to say how disapointed I am in the way HMX and/or EA has treated this situation by not warning us or telling us about this delay and waiting until 1 week before release and... wait they didn't even confirm anything yet! We got word from MTV that's it. I don't have anything against HMX, I am a big fan, but my excitement for this game went down a bit (its probably at 99.8%). If there is anything wrong with the peripherals and such... wow this is going to be a big kick in the dick. My patience is very low after all this and the fact that I've been waiting since May for this game.

[ChaosElement]

Even though I've made my pre-order on CD Universe, I just want to say how disapointed I am in the way HMX and/or EA has threated this situation by not warning us or telling us about this delay and waiting until 1 week before release and... wait they didn't even confirm anything yet! We got word from MTV that's it. I don't have anything against HMX, I am a big fan, but my excitement for this game went down a bit (its probably at 99.8%)

Agreed. I'm really disappointed how they just tell us right before release. It's a real kick in the grapes to the Canadians.

Oh well, time to think that EA and Harmonix and MTV are the enemies in CoD4 and blast the crap out of them for destroying my quest for Rock Band.

Or rather, delaying it by a month :(