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Old 07-14-2003, 02:02 PM   #101
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It's cool that they have the Nike logos on the Nike teams...


Are you English or retarded?

When did we come full circle on this.... sheesh.
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Old 07-14-2003, 02:06 PM   #102
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Are you English or retarded?

When did we come full circle on this.... sheesh.

Huh? That's a new addition to the game (the Nike logos & cleats) that adds tot he realism...what's your problem? Trying a bit too hard to get in the "QUOTE OF THE MOMENT" are we?

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Old 07-14-2003, 02:27 PM   #103
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You never get a confirmation from EA until after you receive the game, I never have anyways. Its very frustrating. More than likely your cancel request will be denied because the game already shipped, sometimes the people you call at EA have no clue for some reason.


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Old 07-14-2003, 02:30 PM   #104
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I want this game so badly. I feel like physically dependant on it. It's like a drug. Not fair, I'm always the one that gets addicted.
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Old 07-14-2003, 02:30 PM   #105
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Im just gonna stop looking at the screens. It can't be that hard. i can do this.......Oh what the hell /opens up operation sports
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Old 07-14-2003, 02:32 PM   #106
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I just preorder my games form stores, it's a lot less hassle, and Gamestop is always early with them.
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Old 07-14-2003, 02:43 PM   #107
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I usually don't bother with preorders, and the case here is no different. I'm just gonna go to the mall later tonight and stop by EB and Gamestop just to see if they have it out. If not, I'll ask a worker there. Couldn't hurt to try.

If not, well no big deal. I WANT the game, but I think I can make it through just one more day of my life without it.

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Old 07-14-2003, 02:47 PM   #108
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Huh? That's a new addition to the game (the Nike logos & cleats) that adds tot he realism...what's your problem? Trying a bit too hard to get in the "QUOTE OF THE MOMENT" are we?

First off, Ive been adament about disabling or getting rid completely of QOTM but thats not the point.

My 'location' has been the same for over a year now, if you have yet to notice that take a look
<-----------------OVER THERE




I remember a time in sports with no advertising along the baseboards of a hockey rink. A time when players in the South longed to have a gridiron game in the Sugar Bowl which has absolutely NOTHING to do with CELLULAR PHONES. In fact, there were no such thing as a cellular phone.

Players actually played for the love of the game, not the money. Dont be mistaken this is a time which we will never see again ( or you have ever seen most likely). I know this.

After decades the Rose Bowl has fallen victim to the epidemic of sponsorship and recently a professional football team is affiliated with a friggin bank.

And now we are getting excited because we are able to be spoonfed MORE advertising - in an upcoming console game - with little swooshes on pixelated sneakers?!?!?!

*shudders*
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Old 07-14-2003, 02:50 PM   #109
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B&B had a nice even 10900th post!


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Old 07-14-2003, 03:02 PM   #110
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Already posted... nevermind. Anyone get the game yet?

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Old 07-14-2003, 04:04 PM   #111
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I remember a time in sports with no advertising along the baseboards of a hockey rink. A time when players in the South longed to have a gridiron game in the Sugar Bowl which has absolutely NOTHING to do with CELLULAR PHONES. In fact, there were no such thing as a cellular phone.

Players actually played for the love of the game, not the money. Dont be mistaken this is a time which we will never see again ( or you have ever seen most likely). I know this.

After decades the Rose Bowl has fallen victim to the epidemic of sponsorship and recently a professional football team is affiliated with a friggin bank.

And now we are getting excited because we are able to be spoonfed MORE advertising - in an upcoming console game - with little swooshes on pixelated sneakers?!?!?!

*shudders*

Yeh well...There used to be a time when players had day jobs as well. Times change...doesn't mean you have to like it, but having that in the game is a cool little addition.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:07 PM   #112
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Well my order is fucking backordered through gamespot. Fucking beautiful.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:09 PM   #113
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I got the call

Come 8 PM I will have my grubby hands on NCAA 2004 jubliance~!~
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:16 PM   #114
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I'm so pissed right now, I just called all the local shops and they said I'm pretty much screwed if I didn't preorder the game. The one guy laughed when I said I didn't have it preordered then said "good luck". So I emailed Gamestop.

"Backordered? How the hell do I preorder a game then have it backordered? Great now some how I have to find the game in a store which will be impossible unless I have it preordered which I don't because I preordered from you guys.

I'm sorry but this is pathetic. My business will go elsewhere from now on."
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:19 PM   #115
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I'm sorry guys. I must have cursed it. I'm so agrevated I can't see straight. I'm paying 10 dollars extra for the priveledge of not getting a game until after everyone else.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:22 PM   #116
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I'm sorry guys. I must have cursed it. I'm so agrevated I can't see straight. I'm paying 10 dollars extra for the priveledge of not getting a game until after everyone else.

This I can understand being upset about(paying the extra money), the rest is just whining, geez guys, play something else for a few days, you'll get it soon enough.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:26 PM   #117
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I'm just pissed cause I have no clue when the hell I'll get the game, I thought I was in good shape preordering but I guess not.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:27 PM   #118
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I can empathize with GrantDawg completely. It is hard to wait even longer on something that you have been eagerly anticipating, especially when you can see or hear from others who are able to enjoy it. However, I lack patience.

On second thought, maybe this will be a good thing GD. Think of it as a character builder.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:27 PM   #119
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"This I can understand being upset about(paying the extra money), the rest is just whining, geez guys, play something else for a few days, you'll get it soon enough."

I wouldn't call what Balldog said whining. He preordered it and somehow it got backordered. I'd be pretty pissed about that too.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:30 PM   #120
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I preordered through EBgames.com on Friday w/ overnight shipping...i got my tracking # today...

Usually I go to the stores to get it, but last year was such a cluster*** with this release, so I decided to do this.

EA always manages to F up this release somehow (wrong dates, etc.)
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:34 PM   #121
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"This I can understand being upset about(paying the extra money), the rest is just whining, geez guys, play something else for a few days, you'll get it soon enough."

I wouldn't call what Balldog said whining. He preordered it and somehow it got backordered. I'd be pretty pissed about that too.


Was he guaranteed to get it right away by doing that? If so, I'm sure he is going to get some kind of credit. If not, that's how it works, nothing is perfect.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:35 PM   #122
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I just checked EBworld.com. My order has shipped via FedEx. I reckon it should be at the homestead tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest. Granted, I wont be there until Sunday, but it will be nice to have it there waiting for me.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:36 PM   #123
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Yeesh, I'm afraid to call my local Gamespot right now to find out if they'll recieve it today. I preordered it last night from them.

Living in the midwest can be a pain in the ass sometimes.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:41 PM   #124
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I just checked my e-mail. My copy from EB has shipped. I got one day shipping so hopefully I'll have it tomorrow (Tues.).
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:41 PM   #125
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Was he guaranteed to get it right away by doing that? If so, I'm sure he is going to get some kind of credit. If not, that's how it works, nothing is perfect.

Why would you preorder it if you weren't going to get it right away? Seems pointless to me.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:45 PM   #126
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From a guy at OS:
"I just called gamestop.com and the LOVELY woman said they just put back ordered on NCAA 2004 so no one else would order. She said ALL pre-orders were shipped out today."
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:46 PM   #127
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Why would you preorder it if you weren't going to get it right away? Seems pointless to me.

Did you ask when you preordered? Sometimes preordering means you'll get it when they get it, sometimes stores get shipments on different days. Preordering guarantees you a copy when they come in. Being pissed off at the clerk at the store isn't going to help you any, it's not his fault your game didn't come in.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:47 PM   #128
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Yeesh, I'm afraid to call my local Gamespot right now to find out if they'll recieve it today. I preordered it last night from them.

Living in the midwest can be a pain in the ass sometimes.

Hell, you live close to Chicago, you should be able to find it easy!
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:52 PM   #129
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My local video game store didn't have it yet, though they usually don't get new games in right away being they deal mostly in used.
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Old 07-14-2003, 04:53 PM   #130
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Ok, went ahead and called and they said there was a 90% chance they'd have it in by 7pm central. While I'd love to start getting excited, if my live experiences have taught me anything, that 10% is going to win out.
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Old 07-14-2003, 05:00 PM   #131
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Ok, I cancelled my order. Has anyone gotten any kind of confirmation on cancellation? I read the fax, and as long as you tried to cancel and do not open the package you can send it back for a full refund. If it gets shipped and it is delivered you can refuse the order.
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Old 07-14-2003, 05:09 PM   #132
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Do you mean the FAQ, Mr. World Champion Missppeeler?
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Old 07-14-2003, 05:12 PM   #133
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Nevermind.

Looks like all that preordered from EA may have their games tomorrow afterall.

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Old 07-14-2003, 06:12 PM   #134
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I got a call from the local EB today saying that they should have it by the time they open tomorrow. I'm going to call before we head out to dinner to see if they might have gotten it in early.
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:20 PM   #135
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Neuqua, did you get confirmation or what?
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:21 PM   #136
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Saw this on Operation Sports forum:

I just got off the phone with EA Store

All Pre-orders for NCAA Football 2004 have shipped out today.

If you still want to cancell your order, just refuse delivery from the UPS guy and they will send it back.


Probably still gonna try GameStop tonight...
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:22 PM   #137
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Well, my Gamespot called and said it will be available for sale after they open tomorrow
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:23 PM   #138
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Neuqua, did you get confirmation or what?

Nope, I read the same thing Kodos just posted at the OS forums.
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:26 PM   #139
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Do you mean the FAQ, Mr. World Champion Missppeeler?

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Old 07-14-2003, 06:28 PM   #140
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well, I guess that answers my question! That's great news!
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:34 PM   #141
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Thumbs up

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Ok, went ahead and called and they said there was a 90% chance they'd have it in by 7pm central.

I bought my copy in Gurnee, and I got the same answer.

I work for a company who ships a great amount of product, and I'm guessing they are shipping these same day from the distribution centers. . . The good part is the weather is nice today. If it was raining, the 10% would have come true.
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:37 PM   #142
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I hate to be a jerk, but I just got the call.

Good luck everybody!

(I live in Lake Villa IL, if anybody wants to stop by.)
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:38 PM   #143
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FYI, http://www.sportplanet.com/ncaa/ncaautopia has guys who got basically the same response from GameSpot preorders - that the 'backorder' status is not correct, and all preorders have shipped. Not sure how true that is... since I'm out the door right now to pick up my copy from the store.
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:43 PM   #144
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I usually don't bother with preorders, and the case here is no different. I'm just gonna go to the mall later tonight and stop by EB and Gamestop just to see if they have it out. If not, I'll ask a worker there. Couldn't hurt to try.

If not, well no big deal. I WANT the game, but I think I can make it through just one more day of my life without it.

I think some here can really learn from sabotai.
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Old 07-14-2003, 06:45 PM   #145
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I'm waiting to get mine until Thursday, when the CompUSA I used to work at will be getting it in; I can still get the discount there, and I'm not in THAT big of a hurry to start playing; one or two days won't make that big of a difference in the long run.
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Old 07-14-2003, 07:32 PM   #146
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yes it will! It's a matter of life or death!
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Old 07-14-2003, 07:43 PM   #147
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i just picked up my pre-ordered copy from EB ! game is looking sweet!

gamble is a 99 @ CB , but only a 72 @ WR ...oh well, jenkins is a 94.

coolest feature so far seems to be the receivers looking back for the ball...it's a real nice touch. i also dig the more fluid QB throwing animations...nice, realistic feel to it.

back to playing...sturmie
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Old 07-14-2003, 07:47 PM   #148
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Alright, just got home from picking mine up.

I'll see ya guys in a week.
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Old 07-14-2003, 07:50 PM   #149
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gamble is a 99 @ CB , but only a 72 @ WR ...oh well, jenkins is a 94.

Can you say overrated?


Oh, and do we finally get in game save?
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Old 07-14-2003, 07:51 PM   #150
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Can you say overrated?


Oh, and do we finally get in game save?

No. I wonder why that is so hard to implement?
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