05-11-2001 01:48									#61
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Look at this:

Civ 3 No Show Good For Sales
Posted by Big Gaz @ 9:02 a.m. NZDT

With the delay of Civilisation 3 here in New Zealand, PC strategy gamers have had to go elsewhere to get their fix. The main beneficiary seems to be Firefly Studios well recieved castle sim, Stronghold.
Retailers have reported good sales of Stronghold, with everyone agreeing that had Civilisation 3 made its release date, Stronghold would have sold next to none.

It seems delays are sometimes a blessing in disguise for retailers, especially with the huge influx of titles at Xmas time. Most titles don't get the coverage they deserve, and are overshadowed by the "big name" (and often long time delayed) titles. Which is a shame, because then gamers miss out on little hyped gems like Stronghold.

	05-11-2001 04:55									#62
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quote: Originally posted by samsmithnz Look at this: Civ 3 No Show Good For Sales Posted by Big Gaz @ 9:02 a.m. NZDT With the delay of Civilisation 3 here in New Zealand, PC strategy gamers have had to go elsewhere to get their fix. The main beneficiary seems to be Firefly Studios well recieved castle sim, Stronghold. Retailers have reported good sales of Stronghold, with everyone agreeing that had Civilisation 3 made its release date, Stronghold would have sold next to none. It seems delays are sometimes a blessing in disguise for retailers, especially with the huge influx of titles at Xmas time. Most titles don't get the coverage they deserve, and are overshadowed by the "big name" (and often long time delayed) titles. Which is a shame, because then gamers miss out on little hyped gems like Stronghold.

Make you wonder if the "delay" wasn't deliberate. Maybe they've got the game hidden in a warehouse somewhere and won't release it until it suits them.

	05-11-2001 12:49									#63
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I've also noticed a unusually large percentage of NZ'ers on Apolyton...

The delays have been a blessing in disguise for me, my exams end on the 6th (tommorow, yay!), getting Civ3 before then would have been detremental to my chances of passing...

As an aside, I've pre-ordered Civ3 from GameZone.... Until it arrives I'll be occupying my time with StarTopia, and upgrading my computer to ensure the Ultimate Civ3 experience....

	07-11-2001 05:51									#64
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Just thought I'd let you know that I visited different gaming stores in Melbourne and they all said the 16th was the earliest and also gave me prices on both LE and the standard. Didn't think LE was coming. Might look like it is but not counting my chickens yet.

	07-11-2001 08:34									#65
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I just rang Pulsar on the corner of Bourke and Elizabeth and they said they were told last week to expect it on the 9th. After I told him that everywhere else was saying the 16th, he seemed a little bit more unsure, but said that he was only telling me what he'd been told. Fingers crossed.

	07-11-2001 09:18									#66
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I checked every store at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Melbourne and the earliest they gave me was the 16th with others saying the 19th. One store had a full Window display of Civ 3 boxes and posters "Coming Soon" labelled. I had to catch my breath as I when I saw the display I hadn't seen the "Coming Soon" sign yet and thought it was in store already. Damn it!!!!!!

	07-11-2001 13:41									#67
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Quay Computers in Wellington told me the 12th today.
I tried buying it while in Sydney yesterday, and was told the 19th by Harvey Norman and EB, so was very surprised to get back here and find someone saying the 12th. We shall see.

Darryl

	08-11-2001 17:53									#68
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well, gamezone.co.nz has now changed their listed date from 9th nov to 13th now, which will be.....tuesday
and gamesman.co.nz reports as 12th nov
WHY ARE THEY DOING THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

	09-11-2001 00:17									#69
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I'm pretty sure that NZ won't get it until after aussie fart land now, as we are supposed to be getting it from there...

	09-11-2001 18:36									#70
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well, im glad i asked my friend with broadband to mail me a burned cd with the iso then
ill get it eventually....im sure of it!
i mean, ive already paid for it. it just ****ing well better get here before xmas.

	12-11-2001 12:01									#71
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Hey, did any Kiwis get the game today? (monday the 12th).

Gamesman didn't get it, seems wednesday or thursday there. EB, say that they will have it tuesday (tomorrow). That seems to be the best bet (At least I hope it is).

	12-11-2001 12:36									#72
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i didnt get it today no, but gamezone has a news item saying that it shipped on friday 9th nov, and should be in stores tues or wed.

	13-11-2001 15:21									#73
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they have updated again saying that its in the country and should be in stores tomoro morning (wed 14th nov)
which means they should have sent it to me to arrive on thurs

	13-11-2001 16:28									#74
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One of my local retail outlets now tells me Thursday but you never know...

Last edited by The Rusty Gamer on 13-11-2001 at 16:37

	14-11-2001 02:42									#75
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It's arrived! Wednesday 14th November 2001. A new historic event. We love the king day celebrated in New Zealand!

The Aussies bet us by a day though! Not again! Why do they beat us at everything?

Also, Empire Earth is due on Friday.

Anyway, must go get the game. Haven't even had a shower yet but never mind.

	14-11-2001 02:44									#76
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I still don't think i'll get it until tommorrow. And for once theres an advantage to living in canterbury (It's canterbury Showday/aaniversary on friday!!!)

	14-11-2001 03:17									#77
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Yep, Johnsonville EB (Wgtn) got me my copy an hour ago.

Nice!

First game was a total washout, though...

	14-11-2001 05:34									#78
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False alarm! It only arrived in the North Island today. It won't be in Christchurch until tomorrow.

However, in the meantime, I've just upgraded my RAM to 256MB. It's extremely cheap at the moment.

Does having extra RAM help for this game?

	14-11-2001 09:11									#79
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extra ram pretty much helps with anything
and its brutally cheap as you say, about 100bucks for 256mb!!! thats nuts!

	14-11-2001 09:23									#80
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YES!!!, Just received an email from Gamezone, it has been sent to me. Here come the sleepless nights, and delivery pizza's. WOOHOO.

	14-11-2001 09:27									#81
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you must be from auckland dirty bastard!
cos ill only get my gamezone one tomoro, and im WORKING!

	14-11-2001 23:58									#82
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Got it! Got it! Got it!!!!!

Got it from Gamesman on Wednesday.

Enjoying it so far....different, but good!

Bad news, I can't put off my summer job any longer...

	15-11-2001 00:56									#83
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I jsut got mine as well and i live in CHCH.

Gamezone sent it to me and it arrived via courier this morning. Now i jsut have to work a day and then i can play it non stop for 3 days (it's canterbury aniversary tommorrow)

	15-11-2001 05:05									#84
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Well, it's now in my hot little hands, and I'm going to install it soon. Great about it being Canterbury holidays what with Empire Earth coming out tomorrow as well. Of course, I'm only doing a little part-time work now, so just about every day is a holiday for me.

	15-11-2001 05:09									#85
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this sucks
you live all the way in chchch and have yours from gamezone already? im in wellington and the tracking page still says 14/11/01 20:41:00 Auckland Consigment Transhipped

i dont know what that means, but if its still in auckland at this stage i prolly wont even get it today

arrggggg

	15-11-2001 05:53									#86
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yay, i spoke too soon, cos i just got it
but i have to go to uni then work, so i dont even get to play for more than hour till tomoro!

	15-11-2001 07:42									#87
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My copy arrived today
(I was impressed how quickly it arrived, seeing I am at a rural address...)

And I dont have anything to do other than play it

	16-11-2001 05:58									#88
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i played all night after i got home from work at 3.20am until 8.30am
thats late/early