Looks like the Fire Emblem rush is over

On 03/13/2013 at 12:37 PM by mothman

Well, that's if there ever was a rush. From what I've gathered talking to store employess at EB and BestBuy they were all short shipped for the launch date.

EB reported that they even ran out of download codes to sell. How is that possible?

The GameStop head office sent out a memo last week asking why the game isn't selling. LOL. If the stores don't have stock of the physical game and they can somehow sell out of download codes, how the fuck are they supposed to sell anything.

Now it appears that all stores have stock of the physical game but no one wants it. I'm not sure if that's because people have stopped looking or because the demand has dwindled but the store by me had the same two copies that they were shipped last week when I asked yesterday.

One thing I noticed is that the store I was in had no copies on the floor. The two they did have were locked up in a cupboard. Now I don't know about you but if I don't see a game on the floor I very rarely ask if there is stock somewhere else.

I guess all the people trying to sell it on the internets for inflated prices are screwed now. LOL

Matt Snee Staff Writer

03/13/2013 at 12:43 PM

Snee must get Fire Emblem. Must. Must.

mothman

03/14/2013 at 02:05 PM

Look Matt, you know you're gonna buy it, I know you're gonna buy it, so go buy it already.

.... and I know it's not Larry this time because LARRY ALREADY BOUGHT IT! LOL (For anyone else reading this, it's an in-joke from 1UP)

Coolsetzer

03/13/2013 at 12:52 PM

Gamers are a fickle lot. It was a big thing the first couple weeks it was released, but now they are onto the next big thing. With the amount of games released these days, longevity is not a strong suit for the industry.

03/14/2013 at 02:06 PM

Yeah, gamers, we make me sick.

Super Step Contributing Writer

03/13/2013 at 01:05 PM

Yeah, having new games to sell locked in a cupboard is a pretty stupid strategy ...

03/14/2013 at 02:02 PM

Stupid is being too kind Joe.

C.S.3590SquadLeader

03/13/2013 at 01:11 PM

This is just a mess, hopefully it didn't too negatively affect sales of the game.

03/14/2013 at 02:09 PM

Well I've seen it on shelves in many stores as of today. So all this doesn't fall on GameStop's shoulders. Nintendo really dropped the ball as far as getting the product out to the stores.

Chris Yarger Community Manager

03/13/2013 at 01:21 PM

I grabbed mine on the day of release. I searched all over online, and since I live out in the middle of nowhere, I only found 2 copies within a 100 mile radius of where I live. So naturally I couldn't resist and I grabbed my copy as quickly as possible.

I honestly haven't noticed any other copies in stores are here though.

Serraxor

03/13/2013 at 02:27 PM

I dunno, I have three of these games, and they aren't really all that... maybe I just haven't played them enough...

03/14/2013 at 01:54 PM

Yes, you go back and play them again right now! :P

They aren't everybody's cup of tea. It's tiring making sure everyone stays alive in every battle.

Homelessrook

03/13/2013 at 03:31 PM

I have seen about 3 copies this week between 3 Targets. Still none at GameStop.

03/14/2013 at 02:01 PM

That's probably because they're all locked up in cupboards at EB/GameSlop. Marketing strategy of the century!

03/14/2013 at 02:03 PM

Would they do that? LOL. Makes sense.

BrokenH

03/13/2013 at 03:35 PM

Oh god, price cons are the worst! Every once in awhile I see some guy or gal selling a game on amazon for hundreds of dollars even as amazon itself is selling it for around 20 or 30 something. You gotta be careful these days because there are a lot of frauds out there. Always remember you have options! Compare those prices!

03/14/2013 at 01:55 PM

Ben Nader, protector of the common man. :D

SanAndreas

03/13/2013 at 09:17 PM

Looks like I will be hunting for Fire Emblem.

03/14/2013 at 01:49 PM

It'll be more like shooting fish in a barrell than a hunt. LOL

I was in Toys R US this morning and they had 4 copies on the shelf.

Angelo Grant Staff Writer

03/13/2013 at 09:44 PM

I managed to score a copy of this and Etrian Odyssey IV. I've been playing nothing but my 3DS for a month now.

03/14/2013 at 01:45 PM

Same here. I love my 3DS!

natron

03/13/2013 at 09:49 PM

I just checked today oddly enough, and all the EB's in my area have it in stock now (again).

03/14/2013 at 01:52 PM

Every EB within 100 KMs of my house has it in now.

Patrick Kijek Contributing Writer

03/14/2013 at 02:26 AM

I usually just go into the store with my mind set on what I'm getting and yell take my money while I wave it in an employee's face.

03/14/2013 at 02:00 PM

Yep, I'm usually a lot like that. If they ask if I need help I tell them "If I wanted help spending my money I'd ask my wife." "No respect, I get no respect at all"

Seriously I usually go into any store and know exactly what I'm looking for. I usually know more about it than the salesperson especially when it comes to electronics, computers and video games. LOL

03/15/2013 at 01:01 AM

I heard that. They just slow a bro down!

Ranger1

03/14/2013 at 10:55 AM

I'm like you, I don't usually ask if I don't see the case out. Glad you found your copy and it's too bad that the selling strategy is so piss-poor.

03/14/2013 at 01:51 PM

Yep, I'm happy too. It's a great game but requires a ton of concentration. Put your Pegasus Knights anywhere near someone with a bow and they're dead meat in one shot. Poor flying horsies. :(

NSonic79

03/24/2013 at 09:58 PM

Looks like I missed out given I don't have the system for it. I'll focus on the Project Rainfall games instead. Even then I missed out on the series as a whole.

PixlBit

Looks like the Fire Emblem rush is over

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