Ranting Kenya

If you notice my gamercard in the sidebar, you’ll see that last two games I’ve played are Halo 3 and The Orange Box.

Yes I pre-ordered both from EB Games.

Yes I know, I really shouldn’t pre-order. I did anyway, and here’s why: At least there’s less of a chance of me not being able to get the game on the first day.

I’ve heard all the horror stories about EB Games and similar game retailers about not fulfilling pre-orders. Let’s not forget the Xbox 360 launch. I got hosed on that deal, but at least that was a hardware thing. I can understand that.

But when it comes to printing DVD discs with games on them, supply should never be an issue.

I pre-ordered the Halo 3 Limited Edition. I did not receive it. EB Games didn’t get enough of that SKU. They had plenty of the Legendary Edition, plenty of the regular version, but not the one I pre-ordered. At least I could settle for the regular version, which I did. I was angry, but I quickly forgot that when I put the game in.

Enter The Orange Box. Also pre-ordered at EB Games. When I show up yesterday to pick it up, they’re shipment was all French discs. Perhaps it’s not their fault. Maybe it was Microsoft, the EB Games manager, maybe just the UPS guy. Nevertheless, I cannot continue to pre-order through EB Games.

Buying a brand new game that I’m excited enough about to pre-order should not be the single worst experience of my week everytime I pre-order.