Retail version cancelled?

[chrono01]

I got a call from EB this morning informing that my Sam & Max: Season One pre-order was cancelled because they got word from the publishers that it was no longer being made. So, is there only one version now, the one you get directly from this website?

In any case, it must be a blessing in disquise. I never knew about the exclusive pre-orders from this site (the bonus DVD, getting all of the episodes on CD) as well as all of the cool swag. I pre-ordered the Season One Collection + Bonus DVD, as well as the Sam & Max Season One Case file, Soundtrack, and Artbook. Sure, I spent more than I originally planned, but what can I say? Sam & Max are awesome, as are all of you Telltale employees. You really go the extra mile with your products, and show true love and devotion to your fans (don't worry, not in a creepy way ). Thanks again, and I can't wait until the July release.

EDIT: Thanks to Jake, a Telltale Team Member, the above information has been proved to be false (as you can read below), as the game is still available for pre-order in EB/GS locations (just not online apparently).The retail version is not cancelled, and apologize for the misleading information.

[tabacco]

I think EB may have lied to you. Other retailers will still have it, as far as I know.

[AdamG]

Originally Posted by chrono01

I got a call from EB this morning informing that my Sam & Max: Season One pre-order was cancelled because they got word from the publishers that it was no longer being made.

I also got a call from EB Games today. They said the manufacturer will no longer be making Sam & Max Season One and they will not have any more.

[Hero1]

Well thats disturbing news..the game needs to be in EB stores

[Udvarnoky]

I'm sure it's just been pulled temporarily, for whatever reason. I wouldn't worry yet.

[tabacco]

I'd like to reiterate that whatever seems to be going on with EB, other retailers are still taking orders (except Gamestop, which is the same company as EB)

[chrono01]

Originally Posted by tabacco

I'd like to reiterate that whatever seems to be going on with EB, other retailers are still taking orders (except Gamestop, which is the same company as EB)

Just because they're still taking orders for it, doesn't mean they'll get any copies in. It's too bad. Like Hero1 stated, a retail release would have extended the game's reach, and possibly have created new Sam & Max fans. Oh well, there's still a chance it might eventually get a retail release, but as it stands now, it won't be be for a while.

Of course, I hope this is all just a misunderstanding, but it doesn't appear that way. We'll know for sure in a bit, I suppose. At least Telltale is there for us.

[Hero1]

man hasn't sam & max had enough cancellations what's the adventure company saying about this?

[tabacco]

Originally Posted by chrono01

Just because they're still taking orders for it, doesn't mean they'll get any copies in. It's too bad. Like Hero1 stated, a retail release would have extended the game's reach, and possibly have created new Sam & Max fans. Oh well, there's still a chance it might eventually get a retail release, but as it stands now, it won't be be for a while.

The retail version is not cancelled, EB is just up to something funny. Let's not jump to crazy conclusions, okay?

[LrdPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Hero1

Well thats disturbing news..the game needs to be in EB stores

If it can find any shelf space. With the way EB is going these days they have like one shelf dedicated to PC games, with the dozen+ others going to the consoles.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by chrono01

Just because they're still taking orders for it, doesn't mean they'll get any copies in. It's too bad. Like Hero1 stated, a retail release would have extended the game's reach, and possibly have created new Sam & Max fans. Oh well, there's still a chance it might eventually get a retail release, but as it stands now, it won't be be for a while.

Of course, I hope this is all just a misunderstanding, but it doesn't appear that way. We'll know for sure in a bit, I suppose. At least Telltale is there for us.

The leaps in logic and assumptions here are pretty out of control. As of right now we don't know what's up with these calls from GS/EB, but we do know it doesn't mean that the retail release is canceled.

Until you have some sort of actual fact, you shouldn't make assumptions like that, especially in such an authoritative, knowledgeable tone. Everywhere but the Internet, what you wrote would be considered "making things up." If you're going to try and report something to people, please actually behave like a reporter and check your facts.

For what it's worth, I just phoned the local GameStop and was told "it's coming out August 28th," after the guy looked it up in the store computer.

[chrono01]

Originally Posted by Jake

The leaps in logic and assumptions here are pretty out of control. As of right now we don't know what's up with these calls from GS/EB, but we do know it doesn't mean that the retail release is canceled.

Until you have some sort of actual fact, you shouldn't make assumptions like that, especially in such an authoritative, knowledgeable tone. Everywhere but the Internet, what you wrote would be considered "making things up." If you're going to try and report something to people, please actually behave like a reporter and check your facts.

For what it's worth, I just phoned the local GameStop and was told "it's coming out August 28th," after the guy looked it up in the store computer.

I apologize. I didn't mean to make anything seem official in any sort. I should have chosen to voice my words a little clearer, and not so authoritative. Again, I didn't mean any discontent, and you have my sincerest apology. Believe me, it was not my intention to anger the board or provide any false information. I should have done more research before I created a thread, as you've already stated, but it's something I can't change now.

Also, it's good to hear that EB/GS locations still have a listing for it. Maybe it's some strange deal with their website, and they had to pull it down for some reason (this wasn't the first time my pre-order was pulled because it "wasn't available" and then re-listed later on). But in any case, it gives me more hope for others to discover this wonderful franchise and give it the respect it deserves.

EDIT: I've edited the thread tag as well as my original post to rectify the mistake I made (or should I blame the EB emplyee who called me?). In any case, either my itchy trigger finger or lack of research are to blame, so I apologize for both.

[DrakeFox]

Not sure how it goes in the US, but here in Denmark EB is the last place I'd go for any reliable information on games which aren't big hyped blockbusters.

Unless it's a big budget and hyped game it seems to pass harmlessly under their radar. Like the case of Trackmania Sunrise. Before it got released I wandered into the EB we had around and asked if they could provide a release date, and maybe allow me to pre-order. What I got was blank stares. And a lookup on the computer later, getting told that there weren't any game by that name in production. I eventually ordered it online.

Most everywhere else had the game within one week after it's release. For EB they got one copy on their shelves 4 months after release.

As I said. I don't know how the US version works, but here in Denmark it's the last place I'd go for games. They're typically a bit more expensive, don't provide much in the way of extra service, and their selection is limited.

Could be they just decided that Sam & Max isn't high profile enough and decided they weren't going to have anything to do with it. Could also be that the people calling around to tell them it was cancelled thought it was the older project, and not Season 1.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by chrono01

I apologize. I didn't mean to make anything seem official in any sort. I should have chosen to voice my words a little clearer, and not so authoritative. Again, I didn't mean any discontent, and you have my sincerest apology. Believe me, it was not my intention to anger the board or provide any false information. I should have done more research before I created a thread, as you've already stated, but it's something I can't change now.

Hey sorry if I came on a little strong - I mean, there is definitely some weirdness afoot if retail stores are calling people! That said, people were definitely getting out their Jump to Conclusions mats and landing on the worst case scenario, and then further extrapolating from there. It's too bad that people are getting mystery phone calls from retail stores, but fear not!

[Kaldire]

sadly I got this call too... odd really. I had the manager contact corp and im going in to talk to him tomorrow about it. As far as he sees in the computer its NOT being sold on the site ebgames.com or in the stores as a preorder anymore!

AHHHH there goes my poster and game. Where else can one order this and what is really going on?

http://www.ebgames.com/search.asp?Nt...=0&find=Search

[Udvarnoky]

The game is still listed at Amazon and every other online retailer. Though EB/Gamestop had that strategy guide offer, so depending on how much you care about that you may want to wait until they put it back up.

[Frogacuda]

This does beg the question: Why are you, the educated consumer, aware of telltale's site, buying the retail version? It looks like Tellale's disc is loaded with bonus goodies and looks a lot nicer.

[DrakeFox]

Because the retail disc will contain completely different sets of goodies maybe?

[Frogacuda]

Doubtful, since it's CD-ROM based so they'll need to budget their space much tighter.

[Badwolf]

Actually, it does have a few different things. From what I gather, there's an exclusive "Making Of..." documentary and a poster among other things in the retail version.