Are you ready for some football?

Eaglesfan27 · 06-30-2004, 07:03 PM

Perhaps this is old news, but NCAA Football has gone gold.

Here is the link:

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/06...s_6101653.html

CraigSca · 06-30-2004, 07:40 PM

I always thought games/movies/albums were released on Tuesday, is that no the case anymore (the 15th is a Thursday)?

Chubby · 06-30-2004, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigSca

I always thought games/movies/albums were released on Tuesday, is that no the case anymore (the 15th is a Thursday)?

It's not as strict with games as compared with movies/music

Noop · 06-30-2004, 07:44 PM

Dang I thought it was the 13th... Oh erll I guess I will fake sickness on the 16th and 19th

I can't wait....

CraigSca · 06-30-2004, 07:46 PM

Sigh...remind me not to pre-order games and have them shipped UPS 2nd-day air. Ugh.

Karlifornia · 06-30-2004, 08:06 PM

Most video games don't have a hard "street date". Most have a shipping date, and stores are allowed to sell them when they get them. The exceptions are usually Madden, Halo 2, Final Fantasy, and all the other big guns.

Oh, and most games ship on Tuesdays, and are out eiher Wednesday, or, more commonly, Thursday.

CraigSca · 06-30-2004, 08:13 PM

So...if the game is destined to "go gold" on the 15th, would that be the day a store like amazon.com ship, or would they actually have the game a few days before?

For me, it's a case of doing 2nd-day or next-day shipping from UPS. UPS doesn't deliver on Saturdays, so if the game SHIPS on the 15th and I 2nd-day it, it won't be received until the following Monday. If it actually ships before gone gold date to coincide with release in stores, then I should be good to go doing a 2nd-day shipment. Anyone have any ideas?

Man, I sound like a 10 year old waiting for Christmas. For me, NCAA 2004 was an absolute blast and the only "must have" on the PS2. Therefore, I squeal like a schoolgirl regarding NCAA 2005

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Chubby · 06-30-2004, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigSca

So...if the game is destined to "go gold" on the 15th, would that be the day a store like amazon.com ship, or would they actually have the game a few days before?

For me, it's a case of doing 2nd-day or next-day shipping from UPS. UPS doesn't deliver on Saturdays, so if the game SHIPS on the 15th and I 2nd-day it, it won't be received until the following Monday. If it actually ships before gone gold date to coincide with release in stores, then I should be good to go doing a 2nd-day shipment. Anyone have any ideas?

Man, I sound like a 10 year old waiting for Christmas. For me, NCAA 2004 was an absolute blast and the only "must have" on the PS2. Therefore, I squeal like a schoolgirl regarding NCAA 2005

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The game is already gold, "going gold" is when the final version is sent off for duplication. Depending on the facilities, this happens a weekish before it ships. The ship date is the 15th for NCAA 2005.

If you want it as soon as possible just pre-order at your local EB/Gamestop/etc...

Pumpy Tudors · 07-01-2004, 01:49 AM

Someone should tell EA that the ship date is July 15, because http://www.easports.com/games/ncaa2005/home.jsp claims that it's July 12.

Pumpy Tudors · 07-01-2004, 01:50 AM

Dola

In the article about the game going gold, there's a mention that there are supposedly other college football games coming out. That's gotta be a joke, right?

Eaglesfan27 · 07-01-2004, 09:21 AM

I just ignored that line because it seemed to me like a joke.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-01-2004, 05:02 PM

I just went to the brand new EB games around the corner from my house, and fell victim to one of those impulse buys I was worried about when that store opened - I just bought a pre-owned version of Shenmue 2 for the X-Box as I liked the original on my friend's dreamcast.

However, I digress, FWIW, this EB games states I'll be able to come pick up my copy of EA NCAA Football 2005 (which I just pre-ordered from this new store) on the afternoon of 7/13

They also said I will be able to pick up Madden the evening of 8/9 or early morning of 8/10.

sooner333 · 07-01-2004, 06:10 PM

Crap, I don't even know what to do...I go out of town on the 15th. Now, Norman is a huge city as far as NCAA goes, meaning you have to go to GameStop and reserve it to have a chance at the game. Last summer I reserved it way early, then was gone when it came out and had to wait. This summer I'm bringing my Xbox so I can play it while I'm gone and maybe do a pre-dynasty, just naming the OU players or something. But, I don't know if I can get it at GameStop on the 14th, or I should just stop at a Best Buy or something on the 15th or 16th on the way to California.

06-30-2004, 07:44 PM	#4
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida	Dang I thought it was the 13th... Oh erll I guess I will fake sickness on the 16th and 19th I can't wait.... __________________ Living in an Oligarchy.

06-30-2004, 08:06 PM	#6
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Most video games don't have a hard "street date". Most have a shipping date, and stores are allowed to sell them when they get them. The exceptions are usually Madden, Halo 2, Final Fantasy, and all the other big guns. Oh, and most games ship on Tuesdays, and are out eiher Wednesday, or, more commonly, Thursday. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

07-01-2004, 01:49 AM	#9
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Someone should tell EA that the ship date is July 15, because http://www.easports.com/games/ncaa2005/home.jsp claims that it's July 12. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

07-01-2004, 01:50 AM	#10
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Dola In the article about the game going gold, there's a mention that there are supposedly other college football games coming out. That's gotta be a joke, right? __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

07-01-2004, 09:21 AM	#11
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I just ignored that line because it seemed to me like a joke. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

06-30-2004, 07:40 PM	#2
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	I always thought games/movies/albums were released on Tuesday, is that no the case anymore (the 15th is a Thursday)?

06-30-2004, 07:46 PM	#5
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Sigh...remind me not to pre-order games and have them shipped UPS 2nd-day air. Ugh.

06-30-2004, 08:13 PM	#7
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	So...if the game is destined to "go gold" on the 15th, would that be the day a store like amazon.com ship, or would they actually have the game a few days before? For me, it's a case of doing 2nd-day or next-day shipping from UPS. UPS doesn't deliver on Saturdays, so if the game SHIPS on the 15th and I 2nd-day it, it won't be received until the following Monday. If it actually ships before gone gold date to coincide with release in stores, then I should be good to go doing a 2nd-day shipment. Anyone have any ideas? Man, I sound like a 10 year old waiting for Christmas. For me, NCAA 2004 was an absolute blast and the only "must have" on the PS2. Therefore, I squeal like a schoolgirl regarding NCAA 2005 .

07-01-2004, 05:02 PM	#12
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I just went to the brand new EB games around the corner from my house, and fell victim to one of those impulse buys I was worried about when that store opened - I just bought a pre-owned version of Shenmue 2 for the X-Box as I liked the original on my friend's dreamcast. However, I digress, FWIW, this EB games states I'll be able to come pick up my copy of EA NCAA Football 2005 (which I just pre-ordered from this new store) on the afternoon of 7/13 They also said I will be able to pick up Madden the evening of 8/9 or early morning of 8/10. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-01-2004, 06:10 PM	#13
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	Crap, I don't even know what to do...I go out of town on the 15th. Now, Norman is a huge city as far as NCAA goes, meaning you have to go to GameStop and reserve it to have a chance at the game. Last summer I reserved it way early, then was gone when it came out and had to wait. This summer I'm bringing my Xbox so I can play it while I'm gone and maybe do a pre-dynasty, just naming the OU players or something. But, I don't know if I can get it at GameStop on the 14th, or I should just stop at a Best Buy or something on the 15th or 16th on the way to California.

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