(1) I really don't understand why Blizzard (or any other game company) don't just get copies to suppliers as early as possible and let them ship them immediately. The key thing here is that until the servers are switched on at 00:01 on 15/05/2012 the DVD is just a beer mat - it makes no difference to anyone if you have it early, you can't play until the servers go live since there is no single-player aspect to the game.
I realise that they have to decide on the final code version that will be shipping and go through the production process, but that's not really an issue since people have got used to the idea of Day One patch download.
(2) I don't understand why so many people (mostly non-US/UK) are ordering from suppliers at massive prices when they can get the download from Blizzard. Here in the UK there is a clear price advantage to buying from a supplier, but if the opposite is true, or there's not much in it, then you can be ready to play right away with no hassle by downloading.
HTH
The disc versions, that is those sold in stores are NOT encrypted files, and they would be able to be datamined to have all the information about the game that is stored on the disc and in the data files available long before the game is released, tons of spoilers, ruins the anticipation. No gaming company would ever want that, and most all players agree.
Sorry, but those last two posts don't really make sense to me. If you don't want the spoilers, just take out the DVD, install the game and put the rest of it aside for... whenever you think is right.
After all, if "players would agree" then those same players should have no problem with restraining themselves (since they're the ones getting the product).
Or, if it's the gaming company that have those concerns then they could easily allow your account to download the code on entry of the key and ship the remainder whenever they feel is appropriate.
It has nothing to do with what YOU would do with the cd, OTHERS would datamine the files and the infomation would be all over every Diablo 3 fansite on the internet. Don't justify something based on what YOU would do, think about what EVERYONE else might do.
Ordered way back in September of last year. In March, got this e-mail:
Hello from Amazon.com,
We are writing to you today because you purchased a pre-order copy of 'Diablo III: Collector's Edition.'
We are now able to offer Release-Date Delivery for this video game. This special delivery option is available to you free of charge and has been automatically applied to your order. Your copy of 'Diablo III: Collector's Edition' will arrive on 5/15/2012.
i just looked at mine and when i ordered it march 15th it said release day shipping, now its changed to business day and doesnt give me the release day shipping as a choice????? im kinda pissed off
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The disc versions, that is those sold in stores are NOT encrypted files, and they would be able to be datamined to have all the information about the game that is stored on the disc and in the data files available long before the game is released, tons of spoilers, ruins the anticipation. No gaming company would ever want that, and most all players agree.
It has nothing to do with what YOU would do with the cd, OTHERS would datamine the files and the infomation would be all over every Diablo 3 fansite on the internet. Don't justify something based on what YOU would do, think about what EVERYONE else might do.
Hello from Amazon.com,
We are writing to you today because you purchased a pre-order copy of 'Diablo III: Collector's Edition.'
We are now able to offer Release-Date Delivery for this video game. This special delivery option is available to you free of charge and has been automatically applied to your order. Your copy of 'Diablo III: Collector's Edition' will arrive on 5/15/2012.
Thank you for shopping at Amazon.com.
Sincerely,
Customer Service Department
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com
..and for clarification I don't have the option of changing shipping speed on my order.
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