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Nintendo Comments On Fire Emblem: Awakening Delay

by Tim Turi on February 04, 2013 at 04:36 PM

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Fire Emblem fans have it tough. The series took its sweet time coming stateside, and even as Japan receives new entries in the series, we can never be certain which will arrive here. So it's understandable why fans would be upset by the Fire Emblem: Awakening's delay, reported yesterday. Nintendo has supplied an official comment, assuring gamers that the game is on the way and is available digitally.

"Nintendo makes every effort to make sure its games and systems are available at retail stores nationwide on launch day," said a representative via e-mail. "Sometimes, because of the variables of shipping, different retailers receive their shipments on different days. Fire Emblem: Awakening can be purchased right now from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS."

If you're wondering why folks are so impatient to play the game, read Kim's glowing review and you'll understand.

Filed under: News, Nintendo 3DS, 3ds, fire emblem, Fire Emblem: Awakening

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by Adventuring Alberto Monday, February 04, 2013 at 03:16 PM

I might have to buy this from the eShop. I already have an 8 GB sd card, plus this game will be scarce for a while.
by ScruffTheNerfHerder Monday, February 04, 2013 at 04:43 PM

This all just seems like an elaborate scheme to get more people to buy from the eShop. I won't fall for it. I can wait.
by Will Watson Monday, February 04, 2013 at 04:44 PM

Good thing Dead Space comes tomorrow...my order comes next week anyway, since I had the longest shipping time.
by JRRD Monday, February 04, 2013 at 04:50 PM

My local Gamestop said it would be in tomorrow, so no worries for me.
by Dom Torres Monday, February 04, 2013 at 04:55 PM

I don't want a digital copy... D: I like having the case to put on my entertainment center. I like displaying my games, what can I say? ALSO: Gamestop employees all around LA are coming up with different stories. Like, straight lying to me. Some said it doesn't release til Friday, others said they aren't allowed to sell copies, and one even told me it would be two weeks. So. Yeah.
by Warrior Monday, February 04, 2013 at 04:57 PM

Man, I am so excited for this game!
by Demonraum Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:02 PM

Did this effect the 3DS bundle?
by UGLYguyWITHbacne Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:04 PM

Target has it in stock picked it up earlier today
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by nightcrawlerash13 Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:10 PM

It's ok with me as I don't have the money to get it right away!!!
by John Burrell Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:18 PM

Called Gamestop, they said Friday. It better be here by then.
by lehviput Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:34 PM

Going to cancel my pre order from Gamestop once a store search reveled that every Best Buy around me has this in stock.
by Jonny, the Musical Gamer Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:36 PM

Well, since I was too late on preordering it, I can't really complain about not having it now. Buying it digitally is compelling, but I really want a physical copy. Hopefully I'll have it sooner rather than later.
by mlgelinas126 Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:36 PM

I would love to know when its going to arrive when I called the gamestop were I pre-ordered it. And the guy who answered the phone told me that it has been delayed and didn't give an answer when it would arrive. If I am seeing the reports about it not arriving until Friday or a couple of wks from now. If I find it elsewhere like Walmart I will be purchasing it elsewhere. I don't want the digital copy because if my system breaks or I lose the SD card I lose the game cmon Nintendo I am not impressed I was looking forward to buying this game and it looks like everyone including myself have to wait. I might have to buy a bigger SD card and just start downloading my games kind of annoyed right now but there is nothing I can do:)

And of course there a possiblity of a major winter storm up here in New England Friday so I am hoping Gamestop calls sometime between today and Thursday morning this doesn't bode well for us on the East coast. I might have to start looking at the digital download service through the Nintendo Eshop just have to buy a bigger SD card:)
by Platysaur Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:48 PM

My Gamestop will have it tomorrow they said! I can't wait to own the Fire Emblem 3DS!
by ADAMMWOOLLEY Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:51 PM

I really want to play this, but I have little time to devote to yet another game. I guess this doesn't really effect me that much, since I will be buying this at a much later time.
by Treetotheworld Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:55 PM

as long as I can play it im fine
by Enilced Monday, February 04, 2013 at 05:59 PM

Hmm EB Games near me messed up so I got my copy last Wednesday, I feel for you guys I really do.
by his616infernal Monday, February 04, 2013 at 06:12 PM

Its some bs i have to say exp.when stores have it and won't sell it because they don't believe the release date of 2/4. Working at a gamestop myself we got a email stating we would see the game no later that 2/8.
by Awesome_name_guy Monday, February 04, 2013 at 06:17 PM

What about the free DLC on the nintendo eshop? I heard it was only available for a limited tme, so will they be extending it because of the delays? If anyoneknows I'd love to now :P
by Shipmaster777 Monday, February 04, 2013 at 06:20 PM

At least it's online.

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