Fifty first trip around the sun.
There are no posts for the year 2012, because from my perspective, the majority of it was horrible.
The universe reaped 3 people from my life. Two family members and a very good friend. It was greedy, and tried to take a fourth... unsuccessfully. Which resulted in probably the only bright moment last year. A wedding.
Will resume quitting the coffin nails. Last year's epic fail. It was going so well, until all the carnage started happening. Then it all went to sh!te. Hardest thing to do... and yet, long term probably the most rewarding. Quit.
5.26.2013
6.28.2011
on compassion
You may or may not realize what a wonderful thing you are doing for the colony and it's inhabitants. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for being such a wonderfully selfless compassionate human being.
You know who you are :)
four little ginjas
peer upwards from their mother
eleven days old
You know who you are :)
four little ginjas
peer upwards from their mother
eleven days old
6.08.2011
bruins vs canucks
I've been a Boston Bruin fan since I was about 9 years old.
I don't regularly follow hockey, just the playoffs. It's hockey rehab. The same amount of teams now make the playoffs, that were in the league when I was a kid. So it's a year of hockey compressed into 2+ months.
This year I'm torn. I still hope the Bruins win the Stanley Cup... but as a Canadian kid, I feel compelled to hope for Vancouver, as a patriotic bent.
Either way, someone will win the cup this year.
Go Bruins Go!
I don't regularly follow hockey, just the playoffs. It's hockey rehab. The same amount of teams now make the playoffs, that were in the league when I was a kid. So it's a year of hockey compressed into 2+ months.
This year I'm torn. I still hope the Bruins win the Stanley Cup... but as a Canadian kid, I feel compelled to hope for Vancouver, as a patriotic bent.
Either way, someone will win the cup this year.
Go Bruins Go!
3.16.2011
facebook... scourge, resource or clicky highschool bullshit revisited?
great?! so now i'm on fakebook, aka facebook.
let the binary friending frenzy begin. i would add, at this point, the only reason i joined. the nomad became engaged and everyone else in the f'n world knew but me apparently. this is due, in large part, to not being on fakebook.
well... if you can't beat 'em... mock 'em. you can do more damage from the inside anyway.
comment jacking anyone?
let the binary friending frenzy begin. i would add, at this point, the only reason i joined. the nomad became engaged and everyone else in the f'n world knew but me apparently. this is due, in large part, to not being on fakebook.
well... if you can't beat 'em... mock 'em. you can do more damage from the inside anyway.
comment jacking anyone?
3.15.2011
ides of march... indeed
beware the ides of march | william shakespeare | Julius Caesar |
so i had a package of motorcycle goodies arrive at the post office last week. i went today to pick it up.
then i received my 'ides of march' moment.
bloody canada border services charged $78.35, in addition to the ungodly hst sum of $77.05 piggybacked on top of that. total $160.40 on a declared value of $440.
tax on tax to the tune of 36%... thanks ndp wankers. it's a good thing the ndp have a majority, it'll be their last government. the unfair taxation gospel they used to preach ended right after their first budget.
at least you knew you were going to be fleeced or suckerpunched by the liberals and conservatives. the expectation bar was set for low for those parties, a government without scandal or corruption, was virtually unheard of.
and now from the looks of it, we will be headed to the polls federally. although the facist / reformer / conservative steve hitler and the conservatives, aka 'the harper government' formerly known as 'the government of canada', seem to think an election will cause another earthquake and tsunami in japan.
seriously canada... wake the fuck up. the fear mongering, ego maniacal, liars have to go. that being said i don't trust any of you to not f this up. start drinking the hitler governments koolaid if you want your majority.
so i had a package of motorcycle goodies arrive at the post office last week. i went today to pick it up.
then i received my 'ides of march' moment.
bloody canada border services charged $78.35, in addition to the ungodly hst sum of $77.05 piggybacked on top of that. total $160.40 on a declared value of $440.
tax on tax to the tune of 36%... thanks ndp wankers. it's a good thing the ndp have a majority, it'll be their last government. the unfair taxation gospel they used to preach ended right after their first budget.
at least you knew you were going to be fleeced or suckerpunched by the liberals and conservatives. the expectation bar was set for low for those parties, a government without scandal or corruption, was virtually unheard of.
and now from the looks of it, we will be headed to the polls federally. although the facist / reformer / conservative steve hitler and the conservatives, aka 'the harper government' formerly known as 'the government of canada', seem to think an election will cause another earthquake and tsunami in japan.
seriously canada... wake the fuck up. the fear mongering, ego maniacal, liars have to go. that being said i don't trust any of you to not f this up. start drinking the hitler governments koolaid if you want your majority.
3.04.2011
the cost of winter
I am a hopeless dealaholic... making this an expensive winter.
The storms, the shoveling, the seemingly endless days of grey punctuated with the occassional bright & sunny -14C temperatures, nudged me into an online shopping binge like a stripper on a payday in a mining town.
Mostly because the only extremity that isn't completely frozen is the 'Add to cart' finger. All of it has been motorcycle gear... and the snow and ice are not exactly riding weather.
I've dropped about $450 in the "Closeout" department of MotorcycleGear.com, formerly "New Enough". And for that princely sum received, two HJC flip up modular helmets & 3 pairs of riding/cargo pants and a communication system, tax in and delivered to the door.
Now it's just waiting game... How many sleeps 'til spring?
The storms, the shoveling, the seemingly endless days of grey punctuated with the occassional bright & sunny -14C temperatures, nudged me into an online shopping binge like a stripper on a payday in a mining town.
Mostly because the only extremity that isn't completely frozen is the 'Add to cart' finger. All of it has been motorcycle gear... and the snow and ice are not exactly riding weather.
I've dropped about $450 in the "Closeout" department of MotorcycleGear.com, formerly "New Enough". And for that princely sum received, two HJC flip up modular helmets & 3 pairs of riding/cargo pants and a communication system, tax in and delivered to the door.
Now it's just waiting game... How many sleeps 'til spring?
3.02.2011
on remembering a friend
On February 26, 2006, my friend Mike Dixon passed away.
It's been just over 5 years now since he died. And today I had this twinge of something, maybe forgetfulness. Like I had forgot something. Then I remembered what it was, a sober anniversary of sorts.
Now, I don't go to the cemetery to mark his passing, I go on the birthday we shared. Sure it's weird, but I don't give a shit how you feel about it... it's what I do. Grieve, mourn, remember how you want.
So I kind of forgot all about it this year, the day he passed. Never really gave it much thought... until today. I'm trying to be a better friend... but life sort of gets in the way sometimes. You get sidetracked and lose your focus on the details.
So maybe, it's good to have had the day sort of slip by, it's a sign of healing, a return to normalcy... whatever that is. Still miss him though, five years on.
It's been just over 5 years now since he died. And today I had this twinge of something, maybe forgetfulness. Like I had forgot something. Then I remembered what it was, a sober anniversary of sorts.
Now, I don't go to the cemetery to mark his passing, I go on the birthday we shared. Sure it's weird, but I don't give a shit how you feel about it... it's what I do. Grieve, mourn, remember how you want.
So I kind of forgot all about it this year, the day he passed. Never really gave it much thought... until today. I'm trying to be a better friend... but life sort of gets in the way sometimes. You get sidetracked and lose your focus on the details.
So maybe, it's good to have had the day sort of slip by, it's a sign of healing, a return to normalcy... whatever that is. Still miss him though, five years on.
1.01.2011
new year... new goals
new year's haze,
I wonder why we feel compelled to set the tone for the rest of the year, on a day when most of us shouldn't make any kind of decision.
2011 revolutions:
wear less black
gain and/or lose 5 to 8 lbs. of winter weight
be less sympathetic
that's it, super easy to say, we'll see how it works out long term.
I'm posting this in March because I started it January 1, then it remained, sitting idle, as a nub of unpublished post.
I wonder why we feel compelled to set the tone for the rest of the year, on a day when most of us shouldn't make any kind of decision.
2011 revolutions:
wear less black
gain and/or lose 5 to 8 lbs. of winter weight
be less sympathetic
that's it, super easy to say, we'll see how it works out long term.
I'm posting this in March because I started it January 1, then it remained, sitting idle, as a nub of unpublished post.
12.25.2010
Happy Birthday Loyal Follower
Happy Birthday Mike!
and also to some illegal mexi gardener named jesus
but mostly Mike.... my only loyal follower.
p.s. Watch my SOA dvds yet?
and also to some illegal mexi gardener named jesus
but mostly Mike.... my only loyal follower.
p.s. Watch my SOA dvds yet?
11.09.2010
how to polish a turd
Day five of the sunless sky, the rain continues... this morning it's subsided to a damp drizzle. It's unusual to go without the sun for this long in the fall. My mood has changed and I'm feeling truly unmotivated today.
Even though I successfully returned Failout: New Lost Wages yesterday, I'm still pissed off about the whole 'gaming industry/marketing machine'. People/gamers have this widespread acceptance that if it is only a game, it is okay to sell you a broken product and then tell you that they're going to fix it.
I know they have to really fix this and make it playable or future sales plummet. But this becomes the movie industry marketing plan at this point. I think the further out that they start showing off/hypeing a polished turd, the more the company is are relying on it's pre-orders to hide the epic fail they will be releasing. Movies are no different. If they start pumping it for a release date 6 months away, 95/100 of the time it's going to be shite.
Release day and the following 3 or 4 days are critical. But does it really matter. No. Because once you buy the product, the company in theory has your money. The risk is all yours at this point. To ensure it works properly, you have to open it. And once you open it, your options for being made whole diminish.
If it works.... awesome... Game On. If it doesn't too bad you opened it therefore you own it. Exchange for the equally defective unopened product, or trade it in for a pittance of the original purchase price.
The problem with Bethesda is trust and a clear lack of deadlines. Saying a patch will be forthcoming in upcoming weeks, is at best, vague. The return clock is usually 14 days on software, which games are, and once you open it... it's yours. Broken or not.
Although it took every shred of my willpower not to open it, it paid off. I got my $91.99 back. A full refund. Good luck to the rest of Betathesda's Beta Testers (aka the customer).
Even though I successfully returned Failout: New Lost Wages yesterday, I'm still pissed off about the whole 'gaming industry/marketing machine'. People/gamers have this widespread acceptance that if it is only a game, it is okay to sell you a broken product and then tell you that they're going to fix it.
I know they have to really fix this and make it playable or future sales plummet. But this becomes the movie industry marketing plan at this point. I think the further out that they start showing off/hypeing a polished turd, the more the company is are relying on it's pre-orders to hide the epic fail they will be releasing. Movies are no different. If they start pumping it for a release date 6 months away, 95/100 of the time it's going to be shite.
Release day and the following 3 or 4 days are critical. But does it really matter. No. Because once you buy the product, the company in theory has your money. The risk is all yours at this point. To ensure it works properly, you have to open it. And once you open it, your options for being made whole diminish.
If it works.... awesome... Game On. If it doesn't too bad you opened it therefore you own it. Exchange for the equally defective unopened product, or trade it in for a pittance of the original purchase price.
The problem with Bethesda is trust and a clear lack of deadlines. Saying a patch will be forthcoming in upcoming weeks, is at best, vague. The return clock is usually 14 days on software, which games are, and once you open it... it's yours. Broken or not.
Although it took every shred of my willpower not to open it, it paid off. I got my $91.99 back. A full refund. Good luck to the rest of Betathesda's Beta Testers (aka the customer).
11.08.2010
the return of FAILOUT: NEW LOST WAGES
After much hand wringing, over earlier pre Newvemberlutions about my Fallout kood-aid addiction, today I returned my unopened FAILOUT: NEW LOST WAGES Collectors Edition to Best Buy for a full $91.99 refund.
It was hard to leave it unopened... but it was for my own good. I expected this to work, and be a great game, and it may eventually be playable, but I wasn't willing to trust them again. The new game update on Bethesda's forums says "we’ll have something available in the coming weeks. When we have more details, we’ll let you know."
Reads, thanks for the money suckers. I'm not that trusting anymore.
Fuck you Bethesda and your lack of respect for your customers.
It was hard to leave it unopened... but it was for my own good. I expected this to work, and be a great game, and it may eventually be playable, but I wasn't willing to trust them again. The new game update on Bethesda's forums says "we’ll have something available in the coming weeks. When we have more details, we’ll let you know."
Reads, thanks for the money suckers. I'm not that trusting anymore.
Fuck you Bethesda and your lack of respect for your customers.
11.02.2010
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos.
Or for those of you that speak no Spanish, Day of the Dead.
There's a new book out called The Day of the Dead: A Pictorial Archive of Dia de Los Muertos.
Comes with a CD that contains woodcuts by José Guadalupe Posada.
Days since Failout: New Lost Wages release: 14
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages patched: :who knows:
*NEW*
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages returned: 6
Tenga un gran día de los muertos mis amigos.
Note: Newvember will officially start tomorrow!
Or for those of you that speak no Spanish, Day of the Dead.
There's a new book out called The Day of the Dead: A Pictorial Archive of Dia de Los Muertos.
Comes with a CD that contains woodcuts by José Guadalupe Posada.
Days since Failout: New Lost Wages release: 14
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages patched: :who knows:
*NEW*
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages returned: 6
Tenga un gran día de los muertos mis amigos.
Note: Newvember will officially start tomorrow!
11.01.2010
newvember
So, after all the Halloween trick or treater interruptions and mayhem... I'm slowly OD-ing on the left over chocolate treats and coffee.
But it's okay. I'm going to start a new month. And this NEW month will be called... Newvember.
Newvember (previously known as November) will now be like new years. The post apocalypse of all hallows eve is over and we shall start the freaking out season that precedes (insert your own religious holiday appropriateness here).
In Newvember we will make unrealistic expectations of ourselves for the upcoming 27 days. These will be called Newvemberlutions. I will lose 10 lbs. by aimlessly hunting in a mall to find the perfect gift for someone who will put no thought into my gift by getting me a gift card from a store that has no retail locations east of toronto. I will spend less money on sh!t I don't need to sustain my existence on the planet. I will update my blog every day. I will make more Newvemberlutions that are easily attainable.
Oh wait, first we have to get through tomorrow which is officially Día de los Muertos.
Memo: Newvember officially starts on the third day of the eleventh month, so that we may preserve the Day of the Dead on November 2.
But it's okay. I'm going to start a new month. And this NEW month will be called... Newvember.
Newvember (previously known as November) will now be like new years. The post apocalypse of all hallows eve is over and we shall start the freaking out season that precedes (insert your own religious holiday appropriateness here).
In Newvember we will make unrealistic expectations of ourselves for the upcoming 27 days. These will be called Newvemberlutions. I will lose 10 lbs. by aimlessly hunting in a mall to find the perfect gift for someone who will put no thought into my gift by getting me a gift card from a store that has no retail locations east of toronto. I will spend less money on sh!t I don't need to sustain my existence on the planet. I will update my blog every day. I will make more Newvemberlutions that are easily attainable.
Oh wait, first we have to get through tomorrow which is officially Día de los Muertos.
Memo: Newvember officially starts on the third day of the eleventh month, so that we may preserve the Day of the Dead on November 2.
10.31.2010
10.26.2010
top 3 bethesda fallout grifts of all time
So Fallout: New Vegas aka Failout: New Lost Wages arrived yesterday. I didn't open it. And I probably won't. Sadly it's probably just going to be returned to BestBuy for a full refund. I can't believe I fell for it. Bethesda has got to be one of the worst game companies ever. Customer disdain from these fuckers is almost unfathomable. Most gamers are hoping for a patch, because that'll hopefully allow them to play.
It shouldn't be that way. Someone posted this morning about pre-ordering the patch. :rofl:.
Days since Failout: New Lost Wages release: 8
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages patched: :evenmorecricketsounds:
*NEW*
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages returned: 13
TOP 3 BETATHESDA FALLOUT GRIFTS
3. FailOut 3: GOTY (Grift Of The Year) for Playstation 3
2. FailOut: New Lost Wages (choice of platforms (XBox, PS3 or PC) pick you poison
and the #1 BETATHESDA FALLOUT GRIFT OF ALL TIME
1. the NEXT ONE.
Do not give these fuckers any more money EVER!
It shouldn't be that way. Someone posted this morning about pre-ordering the patch. :rofl:.
Days since Failout: New Lost Wages release: 8
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages patched: :evenmorecricketsounds:
*NEW*
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages returned: 13
TOP 3 BETATHESDA FALLOUT GRIFTS
3. FailOut 3: GOTY (Grift Of The Year) for Playstation 3
2. FailOut: New Lost Wages (choice of platforms (XBox, PS3 or PC) pick you poison
and the #1 BETATHESDA FALLOUT GRIFT OF ALL TIME
1. the NEXT ONE.
Do not give these fuckers any more money EVER!
10.25.2010
the changing of seasons & related chores
So a weekend of manual labour has come to an end. Which will lead to a week or more of additional manual labour. Less intense, but hopefully more gratifying.
Finished building the storage platform in the attic, which is completely insulated underneath. The remaining work will be to finish the scavenger hunt for post-war relics and putting the rest of the insulation down. There doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day sometimes. And it's hard to stay focused on the task at hand. But the end may be in sight... which is a pleasantly warming thought.
We have just over a month to get our re-test for our home energy audit, so we can get our rebate. So the somewhat frantic finishing of odds and ends will be in full swing for the next week or two. Should make a significant difference in our furnace oil consumption.
Miss Slippers has been outside for an extended jaunt this morning, so it must be warming up a little. There is so much to do outside for our fiesty lil' girl at this time of year. Blowing leaves to be stalked and dealt with, partially naked trees to be climbed, neighbours doing outside chores to socialize with. It's a busy time of year for her.
crisp October air
chills while dawn melts the darkness
of another day
Days since Failout: New Lost Wages release: 7
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages patched: :stillcricketsounds: (no weekend updates)
Finished building the storage platform in the attic, which is completely insulated underneath. The remaining work will be to finish the scavenger hunt for post-war relics and putting the rest of the insulation down. There doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day sometimes. And it's hard to stay focused on the task at hand. But the end may be in sight... which is a pleasantly warming thought.
We have just over a month to get our re-test for our home energy audit, so we can get our rebate. So the somewhat frantic finishing of odds and ends will be in full swing for the next week or two. Should make a significant difference in our furnace oil consumption.
Miss Slippers has been outside for an extended jaunt this morning, so it must be warming up a little. There is so much to do outside for our fiesty lil' girl at this time of year. Blowing leaves to be stalked and dealt with, partially naked trees to be climbed, neighbours doing outside chores to socialize with. It's a busy time of year for her.
crisp October air
chills while dawn melts the darkness
of another day
Days since Failout: New Lost Wages release: 7
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages patched: :stillcricketsounds: (no weekend updates)
10.23.2010
Sons Of Anarchy s03e07
So finally had a chance to watch this weeks Sons of Anarchy episode (season 3, episode 7). Things are starting to pick up, story line wise. Wasn't expecting Gemma to be going to Ireland, that kind of threw me, as well as she didn't know that JT had fathered a daughter.
I'm not sure what's in store for next week (episode 8)... but I'm running scenarios through my braincase, and they all seem to be hyper violent. Wishful thinking perhaps. Especially for Jimmie O, the tosser, and now surprisingly the Belfast Sons (bloody traitors). Well McGee and O'Neill. I'm seeing a parallel between the two charters. The Clay (President) and Tig (Sgt at Arms) secret (and disastrous) attempt on Opie's life, and McGee (President) and O'Neill's (Sgt at Arms) secret alliance with Jimmie O. Just the not keeping club brothers in the loop kind of vibe. Maybe something, maybe nothing. Just a feeling that somethings not right.
And what's up with Huey, Dewey and Louie, the three new prospects. Kinda srcaping the bottom of the band camp, dungeons and dragons barrel there, aren't we. No wonder the reaper crew is in trouble. Hopefully some back story on the three mouseketeer flunk outs will be forthcoming.
I'm not sure what's in store for next week (episode 8)... but I'm running scenarios through my braincase, and they all seem to be hyper violent. Wishful thinking perhaps. Especially for Jimmie O, the tosser, and now surprisingly the Belfast Sons (bloody traitors). Well McGee and O'Neill. I'm seeing a parallel between the two charters. The Clay (President) and Tig (Sgt at Arms) secret (and disastrous) attempt on Opie's life, and McGee (President) and O'Neill's (Sgt at Arms) secret alliance with Jimmie O. Just the not keeping club brothers in the loop kind of vibe. Maybe something, maybe nothing. Just a feeling that somethings not right.
And what's up with Huey, Dewey and Louie, the three new prospects. Kinda srcaping the bottom of the band camp, dungeons and dragons barrel there, aren't we. No wonder the reaper crew is in trouble. Hopefully some back story on the three mouseketeer flunk outs will be forthcoming.
10.22.2010
FAILOUT: NEW LOST WAGES ARTWORK
I have re-worked/created the artwork that should have appeared on Fallout: New Vegas. Based on the post-release game title FAILOUT: NEW LOST WAGES.
I am aware of the problem and am currently working on a patch ; ]...
Days since Failout: New Lost Wages release: 4
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages patched: :cricketsounds:
I am aware of the problem and am currently working on a patch ; ]...
Days since Failout: New Lost Wages release: 4
Days until Failout: New Lost Wages patched: :cricketsounds:
10.20.2010
bestbuy.ca sucks and Failout: New Lost Wages
Pre-ordering from BestBuy.ca SUCKS. I'm not going to back away from that statement. Because it's the truth.
Although this morning there were 3 emails from them, apparently the night shift in customer service has a better grasp of how things work in BB's fucked up supply chain. And today there is an In Stock symbol in the cart with my Fallout: New Vegas Collectors Edition. One of which, should be mine. It doesn't change the fact that my order has still not been processed and after that it will still be another 5 days to actually receive the game. Maybe.
But should it ever arrive.... it will remain unopened... so I can return it for a full refund.
In typical Bethesda fashion, the Fallout: New Vegas Hardware and Software Issues forum has been created and the all telling stickie at the top almost doesn't need to be read. But just for shits and giggles... here it is
WOW, well that's a relief.
I would like to point out at this time that the GOTY version for Fallout 3 was NEVER fully fixed or patched. Despite a Bethesda moderator stickie stating
The crashes, bugs and freezing patches were never fully released for the GOTY edition. Horrible stories then and now.
But it's so funny to go back and re-read the Gamespot.com previews of the Failout: New Lost Wages from 'hands on testers', who tester it twice. Now a short 5 weeks later Gamespot.com has posted this video review and think the game is almost unplayable.
So where was this little snippet of honesty... pre-release date. By not reporting issues within the game they are in fact endorsing it. But the gaming industry is such an incestuous thing. Shhhhhhhhh, we're still waiting for our cheque from BetaThesda to clear.
A sad thank you to all the BETA TESTERS across all three platforms, that PAID $60 -$90 dollars for the honour of attempting to play Failout: New Lost Wages on release day. Note to self: check worstbuy.ca return policy.
Although this morning there were 3 emails from them, apparently the night shift in customer service has a better grasp of how things work in BB's fucked up supply chain. And today there is an In Stock symbol in the cart with my Fallout: New Vegas Collectors Edition. One of which, should be mine. It doesn't change the fact that my order has still not been processed and after that it will still be another 5 days to actually receive the game. Maybe.
But should it ever arrive.... it will remain unopened... so I can return it for a full refund.
In typical Bethesda fashion, the Fallout: New Vegas Hardware and Software Issues forum has been created and the all telling stickie at the top almost doesn't need to be read. But just for shits and giggles... here it is
Posted Today, 12:48PM
Just wanted to let everyone know, we are currently working on releasing patches/updates as quickly as possible for Fallout: New Vegas, for all platforms. Announcements regarding the patches are forthcoming.
WOW, well that's a relief.
I would like to point out at this time that the GOTY version for Fallout 3 was NEVER fully fixed or patched. Despite a Bethesda moderator stickie stating
We're aware of issues being reported. We are currently working on releasing patches/updates as quickly as possible for Fallout 3, for all platforms. Announcements regarding the patches are forthcoming.
The crashes, bugs and freezing patches were never fully released for the GOTY edition. Horrible stories then and now.
But it's so funny to go back and re-read the Gamespot.com previews of the Failout: New Lost Wages from 'hands on testers', who tester it twice. Now a short 5 weeks later Gamespot.com has posted this video review and think the game is almost unplayable.
Some quotes:
"Absolutely swarming with disastrous bugs"
"Not to mention frequent crashes on both consoles and corrupted game saves, which might cause you to lose progress."
" These are but a small number of the major bugs we encountered. Fallout: New Vegas is a technical mess."
So where was this little snippet of honesty... pre-release date. By not reporting issues within the game they are in fact endorsing it. But the gaming industry is such an incestuous thing. Shhhhhhhhh, we're still waiting for our cheque from BetaThesda to clear.
A sad thank you to all the BETA TESTERS across all three platforms, that PAID $60 -$90 dollars for the honour of attempting to play Failout: New Lost Wages on release day. Note to self: check worstbuy.ca return policy.
10.19.2010
bestbuy.ca (aka Worst Buy Canada) pre-order backorder lying clusterfuckers for the Fallout: New Vegas Collectors Edition
So after much twisting in the wind, and anticipation as the impending October 19, 2010 release date of my Fallout: New Vegas Collectors Edition for Playstation 3, the day has finally arrived. No more sleeps. Everything is right with the world...
Until I log in to see that my item that I pre-ordered will be shipping today, aka release day.
OUT OF STOCK!
WHAT THE FUCK Best Buy Canada. What exactly does pre-order mean to you people. Back in the good old days of 2009 the Best Buy policy for pre-orders was that if you pre-ordered, you were guaranteed a game on the release date. This is from the glorious 2009 Best Buy Pre-Order Portal.
Well apparently not any more. By the time I received a response from my very early morning email and phone call to their customer service departments, my local Best Buy store was also sold out.
So what was the advantage of 'pre-ordering' Fallout: New Vegas from bestbuy.ca? Besides the crushing disappointment of presuming I had ordered a game. NONE.
Except, instead of the expected confirmation email today saying it had shipped, I am instead stuck in some sort of twilight zone, submitted for your approval, you've pre-ordered and today is the day of release limbo where I supposedly have a pre-ordered game, that I don't have, or can't have, or can't get, because of some fatal cart flaw, and where no one can tell you if you will ever get the actual game you pre-ordered weeks ago for the sole purpose of avoiding all this 'Sold Out' , 'Out of Stock' and 'Back Ordered' on the day of release bullshit, because email queries and phone calls to BestBuy.ca customer service in Brampton, Ontario, are responded to our highly skilled blind deaf mute customer service representitives.
For a slow and vague response, please enter your question in the space provided below, then click submit. For an even less gratifying, but more immediate non answer, followed by cricket sounds and then a dial tone from an actual customer service representive, please press 1.
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Until I log in to see that my item that I pre-ordered will be shipping today, aka release day.
OUT OF STOCK!
WHAT THE FUCK Best Buy Canada. What exactly does pre-order mean to you people. Back in the good old days of 2009 the Best Buy policy for pre-orders was that if you pre-ordered, you were guaranteed a game on the release date. This is from the glorious 2009 Best Buy Pre-Order Portal.
'Lining up for games is COOL. Not. When you pre-order online you're guaranteed a copy without the early morning drive. If you pre-order, you're getting your game; we don't oversell our pre-orders.'
Well apparently not any more. By the time I received a response from my very early morning email and phone call to their customer service departments, my local Best Buy store was also sold out.
So what was the advantage of 'pre-ordering' Fallout: New Vegas from bestbuy.ca? Besides the crushing disappointment of presuming I had ordered a game. NONE.
Except, instead of the expected confirmation email today saying it had shipped, I am instead stuck in some sort of twilight zone, submitted for your approval, you've pre-ordered and today is the day of release limbo where I supposedly have a pre-ordered game, that I don't have, or can't have, or can't get, because of some fatal cart flaw, and where no one can tell you if you will ever get the actual game you pre-ordered weeks ago for the sole purpose of avoiding all this 'Sold Out' , 'Out of Stock' and 'Back Ordered' on the day of release bullshit, because email queries and phone calls to BestBuy.ca customer service in Brampton, Ontario, are responded to our highly skilled blind deaf mute customer service representitives.
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