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[Gazoinks]

Alright! eShop account loaded up with $40. Time to go into cryogenic sleep for the next 31 hours.

 

[SirPainsalot]

Wait so Gamestop is having a midnight release? Damn, I would go but I have to pick up my pre-order at Best Buy to get that pre-order bonus coin.

 

[RiggyRob]

My order has been dispatched

It's with Yodel -_-

 

[TheSlySoul]

Wait so Gamestop is having a midnight release? Damn, I would go but I have to pick up my pre-order at Best Buy to get that pre-order bonus coin.

Yeah, you can search this link for locations that are doing it.

 

[Cosmic Dreams]

Try to sleep for 48 hours straight?

zzzzzzzZZZZzzzzz....

 

[garginator850]

I appreciate this gif

 

[ShaperofStories]

scratch walmart off, sears, anyone from socalgaf got any ideas?

I've got my ear to the usual patches of ground. If I hear anything, I'll be sure to let Gaf know.

 

[SirPainsalot]

Yeah, you can search this link for locations that are doing it.

Gah there's one within 5 miles. Hopefully they do another midnight release for the Wii U version.

 

[The Great Gonzales]

Got that text too. Really have to be there at 10pm to finalize payment? I was planning on just showing up a bit before midnight?

I called my Gamestop a few hours before this text to confirm they'd be having a midnight release, and the guy told me I could show up as late as 11:30. Although since the store's open until 12:30, you can probably push i even later. Suffice to say, though, you don't have to show up as early as 10 pm.

Yeah, you can search this link for locations that are doing it.

I think that shows all the outlets in that zip code, regardless of whether they're actually having a midnight release. When I called, the guy told me they were the only Gamestop in the area having a midnight release. Granted, each store has a real interest in being the only one, so I don't know how reliable what this guy said is, but I would recommend calling your local Gamestop and asking if they're doing a midnight release just to be safe. You don't want to drive all the way down there at 11:30 only to find they're closed.

 

[Morts]

Alright! eShop account loaded up with $40. Time to go into cryogenic sleep for the next 31 hours.

You forgot tax, unless you already have a few bucks on there.

 

[RomanceDawn]

Is this old? D1 just posted this on his twitter:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnLXfZlj2LA&feature=player_detailpage#t=57

You can cancel landing lag with item tosses with Link, Toon Link and Peach. Lets you do stuff like Z-air into bomb throw with Link.

Gadzooks man! That will be mandatory for Link at high play. Once again I see the doom of my DK, Bowser and Charizard(hopefully Ridley too!). People who love Link will get that done down pat and will be a force to be reckoned with especially if Link is one of those characters that few play.

I love it when a really good rarely played character comes out of no where and disrupts everyone's play style in a tournament. It's so fun watching really high level guys adapt to things they aren't used to!

 

[Pancakes]

Alright! eShop account loaded up with $40. Time to go into cryogenic sleep for the next 31 hours.

Don't you need to add a little bit more for tax? I added 50 bucks to mine.

 

[Gazoinks]

You forgot tax, unless you already have a few bucks on there.

Oy, you're right. I'll throw another $5 on there. I wish it let you add a custom amount. :|

 

[ffdgh]

Don't you need to add a little bit more for tax? I added 50 bucks to mine.

Not all states have tax. Thanks Georgia <3

 

[Spinosaurus]

Is this old? D1 just posted this on his twitter:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnLXfZlj2LA&feature=player_detailpage#t=57

You can cancel landing lag with item tosses with Link, Toon Link and Peach. Lets you do stuff like Z-air into bomb throw with Link.

Diddy can do this as well. Guessing ROB probably could too.

 

[Gazoinks]

Not all states have tax. Thanks Georgia <3

Oh, really? Is there anywhere I can check this? I rarely buy games from the eShop, so I can't really remember. I'm in CA.

 

[mrhej]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

 

[SuperSah]

My order has been dispatched

It's with Yodel -_-

Which company?

 

[Pancakes]

Not all states have tax. Thanks Georgia <3

God damnit Florida.

 

[PreyingShark]

Not all states have tax. Thanks Georgia <3

I just lie and claim I'm from Alaska.

 

[MannyToons]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

Holy shiiiiiiiit. That's great.

 

[theprodigy]

Not all states have tax. Thanks Georgia <3

If you use the eShop just pick a state with no sales tax

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

Even though Sakurai cut Lucas and everything Mother 3, this and Magicant seems to show he does love Mother.

Of course, I think including Lucas in the first place proved that since he was from a poorly received JP-only game.

 

[ffdgh]

Oh, really? Is there anywhere I can check this? I rarely buy games from the eShop, so I can't really remember. I'm in CA.

Pick something to buy in the eshop (without actually buying it ofcourse). It'll show if there's tax or not.

 

[Spinosaurus]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

Holy shit that's amazing

 

[PreyingShark]

this talk of digital reminds me that I need to leave, like, right now if I wanna be able to actually get my eShop card to actually get the game day 1. AAAAAAH

 

[Drago]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

That's AMAZING!!!

 

[JStein0222]

I called my Gamestop a few hours before this text to confirm they'd be having a midnight release, and the guy told me I could show up as late as 11:30. Although since the store's open until 12:30, you can probably push i even later. Suffice to say, though, you don't have to show up as early as 10 pm.
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Cool, thanks. I'm curious how many people will actually be there. I assume it'll consist entirely of people who pre-ordered. So how many copies does 1 gamestop typically get for this kind of thing?

 

[Morts]

If you use the eShop just pick a state with no sales tax

Won't it go by your credit card billing address? Or are you using points cards?

 

[Matt Attack]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

This is amazing.

 

[TheSlySoul]

I called my Gamestop a few hours before this text to confirm they'd be having a midnight release, and the guy told me I could show up as late as 11:30. Although since the store's open until 12:30, you can probably push i even later. Suffice to say, though, you don't have to show up as early as 10 pm.

We have two and the other one does not show up at all. It could be those that planned to, but some may have canceled. I am driving by the location to pre-order and ask first of course. I know for a fact it isn't all Gamestop locations that are listed.

 

[ffdgh]

If you use the eShop just pick a state with no sales tax

Linking a NNID didn't get rid of that? Yay loopholes lol.

 

[theprodigy]

Linking a NNID didn't get rid of that? Yay loopholes lol.

wait did it? idk haven't done it in a while

 

[IntelliHeath]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

So Amazing!

 

[spindashing]

Linking a NNID didn't get rid of that? Yay loopholes lol.

don't tell Uncle Sam

 

[JeTmAn81]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

So this is an Earthbound reference? I never finished it, but I don't remember anything like this happening.

 

[Zomba13]

So this is an Earthbound reference? I never finished it, but I don't remember anything like this happening.

It's when you get a critical hit IIRC.

 

[Gazoinks]

Pick something to buy in the eshop (without actually buying it ofcourse). It'll show if there's tax or not.

Ah, thanks. Looks like I'm tax-free. I never really noticed before because I always used the function to add the cost of the game to your wallet. This preloading thing is new to me.

 

[Spinosaurus]

So this is an Earthbound reference? I never finished it, but I don't remember anything like this happening.

You get that from landing a critical hit.

 

[MrSaturn99]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

My friend showed me this and I promptly flipped the fuck out.

All the Mother fanservice in this game is just divine.

 

[Crayolan]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

Despite the loss of everything Mother 3 related, the Earthbound fan service has been pretty great in this iteration of smash. That's awesome.

 

[zruben]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

Sakurai, you magnificent human being.

 

[Kyzon]

OC! you from socal too? ive called but no luck anywhere

Walmart blocks early purchases at the register. They won't even be able to ring up the game until Midnight o the 3rd

 

[Beelzebufo]

Oy, you're right. I'll throw another $5 on there. I wish it let you add a custom amount. :|

I think they didn't bother because you can just choose to pay the price of the game without preloading anything.

 

[The Great Gonzales]

Cool, thanks. I'm curious how many people will actually be there. I assume it'll consist entirely of people who pre-ordered. So how many copies does 1 gamestop typically get for this kind of thing?

I really don't know. Certainly they'll have enough to cover their preorders, unless they really want to get their asses handed to them. When I called, the first question the guy asked me was whether I already had a preorder, so if you don't have one, it might be a good idea to slip one in. I'm sure you still have time.

We have two and the other one does not show up at all. It could be those that planned to, but some may have canceled. I am driving by the location to pre-order and ask first of course. I know for a fact it isn't all Gamestop locations that are listed.

Then the Gamestop employee I talked to straight up lied to me about being the only store in the area doing a midnight release, because when I put my zip code in, about seven stores show up lol. Do what you gotta do to promote your business, I guess.

 

[RiggyRob]

Which company?

I preordered from the Nintendo UK Online Store, and IIRC they used Yodel for Mario Kart 8 where I believe some people received it late. Or maybe they didn't, but the dispatch date indicated they would.

Either way, I'd prefer if it hadn't been with Yodel.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

So this happens when you do a smash attack on a starman, I love it.

OMFG

 

[TheSlySoul]

Walmart blocks early purchases at the register. They won't even be able to ring up the game until Midnight o the 3rd

Ah, so idiot-proof computers huh?
Guess the people who slipped by it are those who did it intentionally.
I plan to sleep most of Thursday anyway. I am going to play till I pass out Friday morning.

 

[Timeaisis]

So this is an Earthbound reference? I never finished it, but I don't remember anything like this happening.

When you get a critical hit in Earthbound, it says SMAAAAASH! in that font.

 

[SuperSah]

I preordered from the Nintendo UK Online Store, and IIRC they used Yodel for Mario Kart 8 where I believe some people received it late. Or maybe they didn't, but the dispatch date indicated they would.

Either way, I'd prefer if it hadn't been with Yodel.

God bless. I hate Yodel, they're almost as bad as Hermes.

Gotta love it when they slip a card through the letterbox and claim attempted delivery, like, if you have the effort to do that, why not just deliver the damn parcel?