The All Encompassing POKÉMON Thread

losondro · 08-20-2014, 07:57 PM

Just picked up the code for the Heracronite. At my GameStop, you need to preorder Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire to get the code for the mega stone.

Electric Turahk · 08-20-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by losondro

Just picked up the code for the Heracronite. At my GameStop, you need to preorder Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire to get the code for the mega stone.

You got manipulated into that. It's not actually true.

Per Nintendo - even demonstrated in the goddamn poster to go along with this campaign - it is free with no purchase necessary.

Supposedly, the Nintendo reps told their Gamestop stores something different. They told them it's a preorder bonus. So management is enforcing that and all the poor saps actually on the floor have no choice. Sucks for them, sucks more for us because they're unwavering and trying to meet a quota.

I'm going tomorrow and hope they have codes (because a lot of places also just haven't gotten sent them yet because Nintendo screwed up and didn't mail them). But I will not preorder the game at the store.

Because I already fucking have online. Oh nooo, I didn't do it through *insert name of whichever employee I end up talking to* so you don't get some sort of bonus or whatever shit! Big deal. Give me my damn code that is supposed to be free.

losondro · 08-20-2014, 08:11 PM

I had Omega Ruby preordered way before this event, so I have no problems.

Electric Turahk · 08-20-2014, 08:14 PM

I just remember during the shiny Sinnoh Legendary promo, people at my university running into the same problem at one of the Gamestops there... And being told they couldn't get it even if they already preordered! Had to be a new one and at their store. Even the manager did it... That store was pretty infamous for him being a massive douche. Just trying to get higher numbers through coercion and lying.

Klonoahedgehog · 08-20-2014, 08:15 PM

I'm hoping i can get the event...

Rocky505 · 08-21-2014, 02:11 AM

They tried to make me preorder B2W2 when I went to get Keldeo. I heard a ton of people had trouble with that.

Electric Turahk · 08-23-2014, 12:30 PM

Got my Mega Stone code without any problems.

KyoryuGreen · 08-26-2014, 08:12 AM

Guys hear the announcement of Pokken Tournament? It looked freaking awesome! A Pokemon Fighting game is totally badass!

Rocky505 · 08-26-2014, 08:22 AM

Too bad it's an Arcade Machine only game...

KyoryuGreen · 08-26-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocky505

Too bad it's an Arcade Machine only game...

That is highly disappointing...

08-20-2014, 07:57 PM	#10391
losondro Resident priest of Godoka Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,176	Just picked up the code for the Heracronite. At my GameStop, you need to preorder Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire to get the code for the mega stone. __________________ Necrozma, thirsts for your light!

08-20-2014, 08:06 PM	#10392
Electric Turahk Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,525	Quote: Originally Posted by losondro Just picked up the code for the Heracronite. At my GameStop, you need to preorder Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire to get the code for the mega stone. You got manipulated into that. It's not actually true. Per Nintendo - even demonstrated in the goddamn poster to go along with this campaign - it is free with no purchase necessary. Supposedly, the Nintendo reps told their Gamestop stores something different. They told them it's a preorder bonus. So management is enforcing that and all the poor saps actually on the floor have no choice. Sucks for them, sucks more for us because they're unwavering and trying to meet a quota. I'm going tomorrow and hope they have codes (because a lot of places also just haven't gotten sent them yet because Nintendo screwed up and didn't mail them). But I will not preorder the game at the store. Because I already fucking have online. Oh nooo, I didn't do it through insert name of whichever employee I end up talking to so you don't get some sort of bonus or whatever shit! Big deal. Give me my damn code that is supposed to be free. __________________

08-20-2014, 08:11 PM	#10393
losondro Resident priest of Godoka Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,176	I had Omega Ruby preordered way before this event, so I have no problems. __________________ Necrozma, thirsts for your light!

08-20-2014, 08:14 PM	#10394
Electric Turahk Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,525	I just remember during the shiny Sinnoh Legendary promo, people at my university running into the same problem at one of the Gamestops there... And being told they couldn't get it even if they already preordered! Had to be a new one and at their store. Even the manager did it... That store was pretty infamous for him being a massive douche. Just trying to get higher numbers through coercion and lying. __________________

08-20-2014, 08:15 PM	#10395
Klonoahedgehog Yokai trainer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alola Posts: 9,659	I'm hoping i can get the event... __________________