SHAWN! KOF2002 release date...

David Fallows

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Shawn,

Can you let us know when you get the carts in stock and begin shipping please? I live in the UK along with a few others here who have pre-ordered the game and we're worried that we might not get it before Christmas.

Cheers. :cool:
 

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Rage of the Dragons arrived one week early so I wouldn’t be surprised if the KoF ‘02 shipment also arrives early. For now, the release date is set for December 19th. All preorders will of course be shipped same day of shipment arrival.
 

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Update: KoF ’02 shipment left Japan on Friday (Thursday our time). Very high chance that the shipment will arrive today and the release will be moved to December 16th.
 

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I cant wait^^ My Birthday is in march and Im definetly going to buy my self a COPY of kod2k2 for my bday!
 

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Originally posted by Shawn:
<strong>Update: KoF ’02 shipment left Japan on Friday (Thursday our time). Very high chance that the shipment will arrive today and the release will be moved to December 16th.</strong><hr></blockquote>

w00t!!! <img src="graemlins/glee.gif" border="0" alt="[Glee]" /> <img src="graemlins/glee.gif" border="0" alt="[Glee]" /> <img src="graemlins/glee.gif" border="0" alt="[Glee]" />
 

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An early release = joygasm. What's this you say? A chance to play 2k2 and then see LotR: TT the following day :eek: <img src="graemlins/drool2.gif" border="0" alt="[Drool 2]" /> <img src="graemlins/drool.gif" border="0" alt="[Drool]" /> ...a red blooded geeks dream come true it is :D

...a weekend of gamin nirvana could be at hand...we'll see...
 

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Originally posted by Shawn:
<strong>Update: KoF ’02 shipment left Japan on Friday (Thursday our time). Very high chance that the shipment will arrive today and the release will be moved to December 16th.</strong><hr></blockquote>

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Originally posted by Shawn:
<strong>Update: KoF ’02 shipment left Japan on Friday (Thursday our time). Very high chance that the shipment will arrive today and the release will be moved to December 16th.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Email for you sir...
 

David Fallows

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This is very exciting. I hope I don't get charged by those customs fools.

On the parcel Shawn could you please put "Second hand game", "Value: $10" or something? LOL. It's worked in the past.

I'm so excited. <img src="graemlins/loco.gif" border="0" alt="[Loco]" />

Tarma, YGPM!

[ December 16, 2002: Message edited by: David Fallows ]</p>
 

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Originally posted by Shawn:
<strong>Update: KoF ’02 shipment left Japan on Friday (Thursday our time). Very high chance that the shipment will arrive today and the release will be moved to December 16th.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Those are some awesome news <img src="graemlins/drool2.gif" border="0" alt="[Drool 2]" /> <img src="graemlins/drool2.gif" border="0" alt="[Drool 2]" /> <img src="graemlins/drool2.gif" border="0" alt="[Drool 2]" /> <img src="graemlins/drool2.gif" border="0" alt="[Drool 2]" /> <img src="graemlins/drool2.gif" border="0" alt="[Drool 2]" />
 

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I hope my trade in towards KOF 2002 reaches you by today, then, Shawn! :)

I don't want to wait...:::cries:::

Lee
 

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Forgive my ignorance but, is the English version of 2k2 going to be available today (if it arrives)?

If not, Shawn...I was wondering if I could change my pre-order from an English copy to Japanese one? :D

I just want the game in my eager, impatient, Neo lovin hands asap :)
 

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Originally posted by Shadowland:
<strong>Forgive my ignorance but, is the English version of 2k2 going to be available today (if it arrives)?

If not, Shawn...I was wondering if I could change my pre-order from an English copy to Japanese one? :D

I just want the game in my eager, impatient, Neo lovin hands asap :) </strong><hr></blockquote>

They should both be here. <img src="graemlins/smirk.gif" border="0" alt="[Smirk]" />
 

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In the past the English release has followed the Jap release by about a week...

I think RotD Jap arrived before the English version... or I might have things mixed up with something else :rolleyes:

They probably print and prepare the Jap carts first and then the English dead last
 

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Concerns addressed...

...thank you Shawn. :cool:
 

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No delay expected for the English version production of KoF 2002 home cart. All 450 pieces were shipped together, no mention of delayed shipping for either English or Japanese version.

The last game to have a delayed English release was KoF 2001. Since then, all English home cart releases have been on the same day as Japanese version.

The shipment did not arrive today and no contact from customs yet. Perhaps delivery will be tomorrow, will keep everyone updated.
 

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So what's the word on KOF 2002? Has the Neostore gotten the game yet? I'm going crazy here...especially since Buywrong and Video Game Depot already have the game in stock! :)

Lee
 

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The KoF ’02 shipment did not arrive today, still in transit. Perhaps the NG.com shipment is slowed by customs due to the volume of packages, 40+ individual UPS Express packages.

It is possible that other retailers in the USA have received their Japanese version orders by now. However, the best way to confirm if KoF ’02 home cart is in stock is by displaying a picture of the KoF ’02 home cart.

For now, you can view the English version insert. Please understand that the file Playmore sent was from an unknown software program they use. Converting the file in Adobe apparently caused some degree of distortion and blurriness. Another file format of the RotD and KoF ’02 English version inserts has been requested.

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/snk/releases/kof2002/kof02-insert.jpg" target="_blank">
kof02-ins-t.jpg
</a>

No more horizontal title on the spine, w00t!
 

David Fallows

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I hope your shipment arrives tomorrow, that way I won't have to wait until Monday to play. Shawn, I've paid $70 for the shipping from you-to-me, how long will that take do you think? (UK)

It's our staff Christmas party on Monday, I don't want to have to stay out all day drinking with a bunch of losers when I can be at home playing KOF'02. Especially if I get the cart that morning. <img src="graemlins/spock.gif" border="0" alt="[Spock]" /> <img src="graemlins/glee.gif" border="0" alt="[Glee]" />
 

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Cool, hopefully it will be tomorrow. BTW, I did not get a response from you on the KOF 2001 that I sent you; will you just be sending me an e-mail confirming the game got to you and the KOF 2002 is going out to me when you get KOF 2002 in stock?

Lee
 

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Originally posted by Shawn:
<strong>The KoF ’02 shipment did not arrive today, still in transit. Perhaps the NG.com shipment is slowed by customs due to the volume of packages, 40+ individual UPS Express packages.

It is possible that other retailers in the USA have received their Japanese version orders by now. However, the best way to confirm if KoF ’02 home cart is in stock is by displaying a picture of the KoF ’02 home cart.

For now, you can view the English version insert. Please understand that the file Playmore sent was from an unknown software program they use. Converting the file in Adobe apparently caused some degree of distortion and blurriness. Another file format of the RotD and KoF ’02 English version inserts has been requested.

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/snk/releases/kof2002/kof02-insert.jpg" target="_blank">
kof02-ins-t.jpg
</a>

No more horizontal title on the spine, w00t!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Oohhh nice :) Shame they've still put that 'NTSC' warning box on the front... and no MEG count.
Two questions then -
Why do they no longer display the MEG counts (you must have asked Shawn)?
Why are the English carts distributed by SUN Amusement when the Jap carts have Playmore on them?

You've got money Shawn... can't you bribe customs to hurry the hell up??!!
 
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