Just pre-ordered for the PS3 through Walmart.com (wanted the spec-ops pack). PSN functioning or not, I'll be playing this game as soon as it's delivered. Been anticipating the release of this game since last year and it's 2-9 days out (original 5.10 release date, now it appears to have been pushed back a week. And with it being delayed across every platform, I highly doubt it's due to the SOE network being offline but who knows). Finally. The SMART system coupled with the focus on team based play were the selling points for me and I hope it's what makes this game unique in its genre. I'm apart of the cult players for MAG and the extreme amount of team play required to do well in that game has set the standard for me when it comes to mp fps. Although the mp won't be available upon release (for those playing on a PS3 and if PSN isn't back by 5.17) the sp story line seems engaging and I'll be going after Trophies. If for some unforseen and unwelcome reason PSN never comes back online, I'll be trading it in for the PC version. But if SCEA decides to nix SOE...2012 may not be as improbable as we'd like to believe. And online gaming'll be a frivolous worry. So barring any major natural catastrophe in the near future, this thread is to announce my joining of the Brink/Bethesda community and my plans to be an active member in it. Looking forward to seeing you all on the Ark.

welcome to the club! glad to see your joining security.(Raven I assume ) if you want to join up with Dark Firebird on there let me know. we will be starting up again as soon as PSN is up and running. add me when PSN is up. the name is Lrules364

glad to see another brother in Security... I'll be there with ya when PSN goes back online.. gotta save the Ark!

I don't know of this delay you're talking about, I have the game pre-loaded on steam and ready to play the second it unlocks tonight. I also thought I read somewhere PSN was back online.

Any proof that it's been pushed back?

22 hours away according to Steam.

It's not delayed bro, you just pre-ordered the game which means it won't ship till 5 10, and will take 5-7 business days to get to you. Walmart won't do release date delivery so close to the release date.

lolz wut?

come on man.you must be smokin some pretty good stuff if you heard that somewhere.

well grats for joining the Sec's i too am a Sec/Light/Operative...btw does anyone else think Kouper's Location is funny? even a little bit?

Ha.

medium soldier -good cop clothing... location wasn't very funny... maybe if it was "VA,GI,NA..." hilarious

http://youtu.be/HyUJG17BiBU Check the end of the vid...5.17.2011...??? I originally saw the vid on the Brink site but posted the YouTube link so you can skip forward to the end. Then I was given a ship date of 5.17.2011 after my order confirmation. But without an official statement delaying releasing, I'm not sure. The order shipping on the 17th and the vid are leading me to believe there's a delay. I hope the Brink moderation team does a more thorough job on keeping the community informed.

Gotta find a way to enjoy Salt Lake City Utah somehow. Why not make a bad joke?

old video? it was in october 2010 then pushed may17 and now is at may10th your ok bud don't worry.

p.s.@Kouper got me there.

Bro, learn to use google, you'll love it. That video is a month old, which may not seem like much, but a lot can and has changed in a month. They were able to finish the game early so moved the release date UP from the 17th to the 10th. That's right, it's released in ~24 hours. Walmart is notoriously bad at keeping information up to date just like they have bad customer service.

Yea man it comes in 24 hours I would call Walmart if I was you. And I would love to have the spec op pack cause if the gun but resistance will stand take control of the ark ...I have a dream.

I may not have fell off my seat, but it did provoke a chuckle from me.


I do utilize Google, however I dont cite from it being as how 411 from the ether is never reliable imo. Just like journalism, I go with only trusted sources. Not every and anyone who can boot up, register, and type. I did find that the vid was released in early April. Being no more than a month old, you can see how this may lead to some confusion. A new vid so close to the release date with it displaying its release date is usually an indication of its release date. And anyone whom's ever been an informed consumer, knows launch dates get changed all the time, up to and including the date of release. Initially I was scouring the Brink site for info, but it was late and tiring so I stopped just short of finding official news. Per Bethesda, 5.17 was the original release date and due to production finishing ahead of schedule, a closer date of 5.10 was announced (good news when MAJOR developers finish ahead of schedule, shows drive and commitment which equals productivity in the end. I'm hopeful for Brink...and even more for TES,V:Skyrim) However, since I wasn't at that marketing meeting (and I doubt anyone posting to this thread was either) I overlooked that statement from Bethesda. So I had my wires crossed and didn't feel like sorting it out 'til later. Happens, even with "perfect" people...yeah, I know Walmart has non-existent customer service. It's why the same product made in China is cheaper there than other retail outlets. But I settled with the notion a long time ago that "shopping" at Walmart/Sam's is more for utilitarian purposes where I go to buy specific goods. I'm a savvy consumer and NEVER impulse purchase. And being informed before I spend my loot saves me the need for "customer service" from any goods provider.


Yes, 'til the game went demo and the influx of noobs exacerbated the PMC balance issues. So I decided to finish up the Trophy race and in the interests of good playership am now on Valor lending my skills to 'em and hating every mo of it. Anon (still presumed but denied by 'em) actually did me a favor (sort of). I haven't been yelling at my screen for almost 4 weeks now at some random who has no clue what MAG is about. I planned on putting the game on indefinite hiatus when I start to play Brink. Brink was going to be the game I boot up when I wanted to play mp fps. However, it looks as if Crysis2'll be the one filling that position with SOE services halted and me purchasing it with Brink, too.