So, I didn't preorder New Super Mario Bros. 2...

[VillageDweller]

So, I didn't pre-order it, but when I hopped down to GAME to buy it (I didn't want to download it) I got a bit of money off with my card, and although the cashier asked if we'd pre-ordered, she still gave us the special gift (The Golden Coin game card carrier) because she thought we ought to get it, cause we didn't know about the rewards of pre-ordering. (Double GAME card points or something)

Did this happen to anybody else?

(On a side note, it's a very good game. It's fun to use the Golden Flower and turn everything into coins.)

 

[JasonBurrows]

she still gave us the special gift (The Golden Coin game card carrier) because she thought we ought to get it, cause we didn't know about the rewards of pre-ordering. (Double GAME card points or something)

Did this happen to anybody else?

Before I read the full post, I felt quite bad that the store manager of my local store gave me a second preorder coin for free as they had more coins sent than they had stock sent, but now I feel a lot better that you got one anyway, so I am pleased again now.

 

[VillageDweller]

Before I read the full post, I felt quite bad that the store manager of my local store gave me a second preorder coin for free as they had more coins sent than they had stock sent, but now I feel a lot better that you got one anyway, so I am pleased again now.

Ah, that makes me feel better. I was wondering what the coin actually was, I only found out now it was used to carry the game card. They seemed to have quite a lot of them as well.

 

[JasonBurrows]

Ah, that makes me feel better. I was wondering what the coin actually was, I only found out now it was used to carry the game card. They seemed to have quite a lot of them as well.

They just had more coins than stock in my local store and so since I have the manager as my friend, he offered me a second one and me, I don't say no to any promo items or freebies in any video game retail store.

 

[Rois Athyrrei]

Tbh..

Most of the newest Mario games are uber old stuff with a few sparkles attached. It's like sticking glitter to an old apple and trying to pass it as new.

 

[RANDOM OSTRICH]

wish we got those in the usa. we just get a keychain of golden mario

 

[Trent the Paladin]

wish we got those in the usa. we just get a keychain of golden mario

And that's if you order online isn't it?

But sometimes that happens to me, buds at Gamestop will "lose" some extra pre-order stuff.

 

[Ehingen Guy]

wish we got those in the usa. we just get a keychain of golden mario

It's better than nothing, right? Personally, I'd go with the keychain, but the coin is also nice. I thought it'd be bigger.

 

[VillageDweller]

I thought it'd be bigger too, but oh well. It's good if you don't wanna bring a whole load of games with you, since you can just wear it around your finger or something LOL.

 

[Ehingen Guy]

True, but I always bring a lot of games with me, wherever I go.

 

[VillageDweller]

TBH same, but it's quite good. My parents suggested if you wanted to make some puzzle and hide a secret message in there on a small piece of paper, that's a valid idea. :\

 

[Paint]

I guess that this is a US only thing, because I went to GAME and they had nothing to give away, lol.
Ah well, I'm not too bothered, I could always just buy it off eBay or something if I really wanted one.

The game is so much fun, though

 

[BellGreen]

I guess that this is a US only thing, because I went to GAME and they had nothing to give away, lol.
Ah well, I'm not too bothered, I could always just buy it off eBay or something if I really wanted one.

The game is so much fun, though

Im PRETTY sure they had something to give away, you just missed it. The game was released like weeks ago, I can see why there was nothing.

 

[VillageDweller]

As BellBringer said, yes they did.
This was in England..
Look at where my location says I am.

Plus, there's no GAME in the US.

 

[Zeiro]

I have a friend who works at GameStop and they give all the leftover pre-order bonuses to employees. He gave me about 20 commemorative Super Mario Galaxy coins, complete with box and wrapping, which were given to people who pre-ordered Super Mario Galaxy way back when. He sold a few on eBay, but I'm keeping all mine.

Tbh..

Most of the newest Mario games are uber old stuff with a few sparkles attached. It's like sticking glitter to an old apple and trying to pass it as new.

I agree, which is why I haven't been buying any newer Mario games, nor do I plan to.

 

[BellGreen]

I have a friend who works at GameStop and they give all the leftover pre-order bonuses to employees. He gave me about 20 commemorative Super Mario Galaxy coins, complete with box and wrapping, which were given to people who pre-ordered Super Mario Galaxy way back when. He sold a few on eBay, but I'm keeping all mine.



I agree, which is why I haven't been buying any newer Mario games, nor do I plan to.

Im not buying the new ones either, way too old and of course- TOO EASY. They need to go back on nostalgic and great games like Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario 64.

 

[Paint]

Im PRETTY sure they had something to give away, you just missed it. The game was released like weeks ago, I can see why there was nothing.

I went there on the second day it was released...?

 

[BellGreen]

I went there on the second day it was released...?

It was a fast release, it was anticipated.