Madden NFL 10 Demo to Feature Four - 5 Minute Quarters

[18manning18]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave374

Thanks a lot for screwing us (the consumers who don't buy at Gamestop) over EA. I find crap like this intolerable. There isn't even a Gamestop in my city. I don't even know if there's one in my country (Canada). They did the same thing with Tiger Woods 10, giving out the Spyglass course code to Gamestop customers. I buy most of my games at EB. Why not give them the code. Again, this is so stupid. It's almost as if EA marketing guys are doing everything in their power to tick us off. (I don't blame the developer guys. I know it's out of their hands).

You sure Ebgames doesn't have these promotions as well? I'm really not sure but i always thought they were affiliated. And upon going to check ebgames website it says powered by gamestop, so it might be worth checking....and then letting me know lol.

Also take note from Ebgames website:
Reserve Madden NFL 10 and receive the GameStop exclusive Super Bowl XLIII rematch demo with full length quarters. The demo will feature four 5-minute quarters between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals. Available for online and in-store customers while supplies last.

It does say Gamestop exclusive but it seems worth calling or something to check.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave374

Thanks a lot for screwing us (the consumers who don't buy at Gamestop) over EA. I find crap like this intolerable. There isn't even a Gamestop in my city. I don't even know if there's one in my country (Canada). They did the same thing with Tiger Woods 10, giving out the Spyglass course code to Gamestop customers. I buy most of my games at EB. Why not give them the code. Again, this is so stupid. It's almost as if EA marketing guys are doing everything in their power to tick us off. (I don't blame the developer guys. I know it's out of their hands).

lol...why the rage? I honestly don't see how it screws anyone over. It's a promotion...happens all the time. I'm pretty sure it stated you can do get it for online preorders (negating the argument about local availability if true) and nobody has to do it if they don't want to deal with Gamestop. If you don't participate, you miss out on 20 minutes of early build gameplay...that's it. Plus, EB is Gamestop...or at least under the same blanket. It might be worth checking that out.

It's actually pretty smart marketing on both ends. Gamestop gets more preorders and Madden gets some hype (along with money from Gamestop) for doing it. I don't see a problem with it at all...particularly since it doesn't hurt consumers.

I guess I just don't understand the basis of such outrage over a promotional demo. Exclusives happen all the time...it's not just an EA hype machine issue...lol (It seems EVERY game has some type of Walmart exclusive unlock or whatever). It almost seems it's being used as an excuse to bash EA at this point.

EDIT: someone already mentioned the EB connection. I'd seriously check that out if this demo is important to you.

[Mintsa]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave374

Thanks a lot for screwing us (the consumers who don't buy at Gamestop) over EA. I find crap like this intolerable. There isn't even a Gamestop in my city. I don't even know if there's one in my country (Canada). They did the same thing with Tiger Woods 10, giving out the Spyglass course code to Gamestop customers. I buy most of my games at EB. Why not give them the code. Again, this is so stupid. It's almost as if EA marketing guys are doing everything in their power to tick us off. (I don't blame the developer guys. I know it's out of their hands).

Toronto has Gamestop's.

[SeaNNyT]

Quote: Originally Posted by 18manning18

You sure Ebgames doesn't have these promotions as well? I'm really not sure but i always thought they were affiliated. And upon going to check ebgames website it says powered by gamestop, so it might be worth checking....and then letting me know lol. Also take note from Ebgames website: Reserve Madden NFL 10 and receive the GameStop exclusive Super Bowl XLIII rematch demo with full length quarters. The demo will feature four 5-minute quarters between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals. Available for online and in-store customers while supplies last. It does say Gamestop exclusive but it seems worth calling or something to check.

There is no EBgames. EBgames is Gamestop, they became the same store when GS bought EBgames.

[SteelerSpartan]

Yeah I'll be pre-ordering when I pick up my FN4

Can't wait to get in some early practice with the Evasion Stick and Big Ben

[mrprice33]

if you preorder the game online you'll get the code via email, and it won't cost you 5 dollars.

i preordered fn4 online, cancelled the order as soon as i made it, and i still got the code when it came out.

[Ed O'Neil]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave374

Thanks a lot for screwing us (the consumers who don't buy at Gamestop) over EA. I find crap like this intolerable. There isn't even a Gamestop in my city. I don't even know if there's one in my country (Canada). They did the same thing with Tiger Woods 10, giving out the Spyglass course code to Gamestop customers. I buy most of my games at EB. Why not give them the code. Again, this is so stupid. It's almost as if EA marketing guys are doing everything in their power to tick us off. (I don't blame the developer guys. I know it's out of their hands).

LOL EBGames is Gamestop ..

Trust me .. if you go preorder it from EB you will receive a code .. I thought everyone knew EB was Gamestop ..

[Ed O'Neil]

Quote: Originally Posted by SeaNNyT

There is no EBgames. EBgames is Gamestop, they became the same store when GS bought EBgames.

Ummmm yea .. but it's still called EB Games up here in Canada .. we do have a couple Gamestops but they are few and far between ..