Approaching NoA for a "Box-set" bonus

[Rabbitsuit]

One of the things I enjoyed about NoE's Club Nintendo program was the little bonus they handed out for users that had registered all of the Professor Layton DS games. Members were given a limited edition boxed sleeve to hold their DS cases back in 2011.

It's quite nifty really
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390120_2812999769906_1406157051_3080519_984902674_ n.jpg

Now a specific retailer, hmv, will be handing out this little package deal for users that are purchasing Pandora's Tower.

http://www3.hmv.co.uk/hmv/Large_Images/SSGAMES/594981_02.JPG

I'm bringing this up since this board has quite a bit of talk about different cover art, limited editions, possible preorder bonuses and the like. And XSEED, being known for all that swag that puts AAA games to shame, I figured that there'd be no better way to getting one of these sets state-side.

Would you folks be interested in receiving one of these as a possible bonus?
Do you think NoA would be interested?
XSEED, are you interested?

[Chaosblade]

That's actually pretty neat. HMV isn't giving it out though, apparently they aren't selling the game at all anymore, oddly enough.

[Terro]

Honestly, I doubt either would do it... NoE spoils its customers, NoA... ehhh... And with XSEED not in the best position to give out freebies like that (especially since they weren't involved in Xenoblade, and Pandora is still up in the air at this time). Whoever is giving it out, will probably be the only one.

[Rabbitsuit]

That's actually pretty neat. HMV isn't giving it out though, apparently they aren't selling the game at all anymore, oddly enough.

They aren't taking orders on them anymore. But they should still be selling it, since they haven't canceled anybody's orders that have already been made. They did remove the page though, but having said that, I am hotlinking the boxed image set from them. I should probably change that...

-Edit 3- Alright, here's what's going on. HMV does have that bonus. They just had a limited amount, and as such, they removed that page when they hit the cap for bonuses. People that ordered Pandora's Tower, both LE and standard editions, will get them along side the bonuses. Cheers!


Honestly, I doubt either would do it... NoE spoils its customers, NoA... ehhh... And with XSEED not in the best position to give out freebies like that (especially since they weren't involved in Xenoblade, and Pandora is still up in the air at this time). Whoever is giving it out, will probably be the only one.

I agree that it's unlikely, especially given no confirmation on Pandora's Tower and the "no hope" comments from NoA. But again, I can't think of another way to obtain interest in one of these boxed sets other than it being recommend to NoA by XSEED.

Oh, man. Never tell a NoE user that they're spoiled or you're in for a lot of Club Nintendo Stars and pricing discussion. NoA has given bonuses for registering games through Club Nintendo too, like the Brain Age Academy stylus set, the Zelda Feather Stylus, the Zelda OoT Soundtrack, and the Wii-tote bag for Wii fit. It wouldn't be that farfetched.

[momo]

Like what Terro said, NoA doesn't care about their customers.

[Rabbitsuit]

This is a bit of an awkward place to post a comment like that, but it's good to be passionate about such things.

Either way, HMV shipped out Pandora's Tower yesterday. Should be a while till it reaches the states, ugh three week shipping, but we'll see how that trilogy boxset + artbook bonus comes out soon!

[momo]

Box set or this?


Club Nintendo Europe: Commemorative coins that don the logo of each game for all who register their copies of Xenoblade, The Last Story, and Pandora's Tower.
http://www.nineinchsandwich.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Club-Nintendo-RPG-Coins.jpg

[Terro]

I think I'd rather have the box if I had to chose. But wow, yet ANOTHER goodie Europe gets, and here we are trying to just GET Pandora's Tower >_>

[Rabbitsuit]

Both good, but I was referring to the box set I posted in the main post. As they've been delievered, apparently the artbook is seperate from the box though, so it is not like the US's FFXIII-2 collector's edition.


You can view this video for details


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwIQktb3FRg&feature=player_embedded#

[momo]

Does anyone know what symbol is on the Last Story coin?

http://sickr.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/club_nintendo_coins.jpg

[Rabbitsuit]

Can't say I do, sorry.

[conurebleu]

Epic nintendo club is epic

[Emilio]

Epic nintendo club is epic

Whats so epic about it?

[conurebleu]

I should have said ''Europe Nintendo club is epic''. They have better and more stuff then we do ;-) Interesting stuff I mean.

[momo]

It looks like you can get the game holders, if you donate $10 USD (or more) to Operation Rainfall.


Donate $10.00 (US) or more and you will receive the wallpaper pack included in tier one AND a special 3-disc collector’s case to hold Xenoblade Chronicles, The Last Story, and Pandora’s Tower. The case is made of high quality glossy paperboard, featuring a black background with the Operation Rainfall raindrop logo and the words “The Operation Rainfall Collection” embossed on the sides. UPDATE: We will notify donators who qualify when their wallpaper pack is available for download. We will also be verifying the shipping address for all cases once they are ready for shipping. ETA: Late June 2012. (Image coming soon!)It's part of their campaign to bring Pandora's Tower over here. The money raised will go towards making promotional kits for selected game publishers (Including XSEED Games).

More info here: http://operationrainfall.com/help-pitch-pandoras-tower-to-publishers/

[Ventara]

Tbh, I don't feel as worried about Pandora's Tower not coming here anymore. Since we eventually got Xenoblade and The Last Story, it seems only a matter of time before someone brings it to NA, especially since Europe will already be doing the English localization.

[Rabbitsuit]

It looks like you can get the game holders, if you donate $10 USD (or more) to Operation Rainfall.

It's part of their campaign to bring Pandora's Tower over here. The money raised will go towards making promotional kits for selected game publishers (Including XSEED Games).

More info here: http://operationrainfall.com/help-pitch-pandoras-tower-to-publishers/

Sadly, it's not the same. But damn good of them and it's quite the interesting setup. I'd imagine they'll be able to hit their goal of 600USD pretty soon.

Hell, if somebody posts that on CAG, they should be able to make it by the end of the night.

[momo]

Could you give me the link on CAG?

Edit:

They are already half way there.


We are already over halfway towards our goal, and will be assembling the kits as soon as our PayPal account is verified (within the next 2 days).Here is the box art that the donators will get. However, it is not final.


http://operationrainfall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dvdcase1a-mockup.jpg

Edit Apr 19:

They reached their goal, but if you still want the collector's case. You can still donate.

[Rabbitsuit]

I didn't make a deal post, I just posted it in the topic in their Wii section titled "Xenoblade and The Last Story in the US?" (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9558521#post9558521)

Would have went straight to a deals section, but the qualify blurb made me pull from that. Didn't want to post it there and have people expecting the case, only to find out that it was limited to a certain amount, or was only to donations up to the 600 mark and so forth.