Halo 3: ODST Forum
This topic has moved here: Subject: Petition for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!
  • Subject: Petition for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!
  • Pages:
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • of 4
Subject: Petition for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!

We can get it, go to EBgames.com they sell and ship to the UK and they are doing the codes. I bought mine off them and they are sending me an email with the code when the game is shipped.

  • 06.16.2009 2:17 PM PDT

thank you for posting this, it is someting i have been concerned about to but assumed we would get our info on how to get Johnson through the usual chanels, GAME, HMV etc

My concern is compunded by the fact that the Johnson avatars are being advertised as limited in stock, so this suggests we might miss out if we haven't ordered sooner rather than later.

I expect we'll recieve word soon.

  • 06.16.2009 2:54 PM PDT

Posted by: xYourFaceHerex
We can get it, go to EBgames.com they sell and ship to the UK and they are doing the codes. I bought mine off them and they are sending me an email with the code when the game is shipped.


have you read confirmation that they will be sending you a PAL region disc, not NTSC?

  • 06.16.2009 2:56 PM PDT

You Clicked my More button

WHO SAID YOU COULD CLICK ON MY MORE BUTTON!

stop worrying wait till july or august then all the uk stores will have all the info and facts right. you cant even pre-oder yet cause it has not been put on there list yet.

  • 06.16.2009 2:59 PM PDT

Posted by: Nuka Odst 88
stop worrying wait till july or august then all the uk stores will have all the info and facts right. you cant even pre-oder yet cause it has not been put on there list yet.


pre-orders for ODST are available at most uk retailers right now, none mention Johnson

  • 06.16.2009 3:00 PM PDT
  • gamertag: [none]
  • user homepage:

My friend, you would not tell with ſuch high zeſt
To children ardent for ſome deſperate glory,
The old Lie: Dulce et decorum eſt
Pro patria mori.

I'm sure our concerns will be noted, and if not it's clearly the publisher's responsibility...

  • 06.16.2009 3:09 PM PDT

You Clicked my More button

WHO SAID YOU COULD CLICK ON MY MORE BUTTON!

Posted by: ostemb0r
Posted by: Nuka Odst 88
stop worrying wait till july or august then all the uk stores will have all the info and facts right. you cant even pre-oder yet cause it has not been put on there list yet.


pre-orders for ODST are available at most uk retailers right now, none mention Johnson


Then they must have just got the new games list, the pre-order info will most likely.come soon. See uk retailers are a bit slow cause most games come from the usa, so there stores get all the info before the uk sort of like the games.

  • 06.16.2009 3:10 PM PDT
Subject: Argument for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!

There are two things on this forum that piss me off;
Idiots and group invites.
What's even worse, is that I can never seem to get away from either of them ¬_¬
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"I would have been your daddy, but the dog beat me over the fence."

Posted by: bikerboy117
hey i you ever think of this? why not buy the game and then buy the sgt johnson code on EBAY.


Oh, I see, so because I ended up living in England, under no fault of my own, I should be forced into dealing out an extra ten quid (18$) to get something that sould be free?

That is not a solution, that is desperation.

  • 06.16.2009 4:20 PM PDT
Subject: Petition for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!

There are two things on this forum that piss me off;
Idiots and group invites.
What's even worse, is that I can never seem to get away from either of them ¬_¬
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"I would have been your daddy, but the dog beat me over the fence."

Posted by: Sir Fragula
I'm sure our concerns will be noted, and if not it's clearly the publisher's responsibility...


I'm not too sure what to make of that...
Well, I'll just assume its in favour of our cause.

And I'm sorry for being away from the post for a while. I'm happy to see so many people support our plea for justice, no matter where they live! :)

  • 06.16.2009 4:27 PM PDT
Subject: Argument for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!

There are two things on this forum that piss me off;
Idiots and group invites.
What's even worse, is that I can never seem to get away from either of them ¬_¬
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"I would have been your daddy, but the dog beat me over the fence."

We can't let this thread die! :(

  • 06.16.2009 8:01 PM PDT

Good god mate, you're unbelievable! Microsoft isn't discriminating against anyone-thats just bull-blam!-. It wasn't CONFIRMED which shops in the UK would have it yet, that doesn't mean they won't get it. The fact that the US amazon and the UK amazon do not share the exclusive is NOT discrimination, its just unlucky. You people have turned a MINOR thing (come on, a god damn character skin! Do you people have lives??!!Shouldn't you have more important things to worry about?) into an excuse to flame americans as being racist and inconsiderate, which is not true. You claim that americans will only brag about it online....you know, you probably would do the same thing if only you got it which isn't the case, both of us will get it. There are immature people everywhere, just deal with it.
You state its unclear who to blame right now, well maybe there isn't anyone to blame! Some countries get certain things, others don't. I am really fed up with all this crap the europeans are giving the Americans, its just unfair and unwarranted.

[Edited on 06.16.2009 8:08 PM PDT]

  • 06.16.2009 8:07 PM PDT
Subject: Petition for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!

Posted by: BurntBiscuits
Posted by: Phantom Pain
You had me until you said "disgusting discrimination".


Discrimination is disgusting. Anyway, I'm not having a go at Bungie. The true enemy here is Microsoft.


No -blam!- mate, why the hell are you posting it here? Maybe if you guys were a bit patient you'd get some news. When it is confirmed in the UK....well, I think the americans will deserve an apology. And I don't think you can call a country not getting a pre order bonus for a video game disgusting discrimination.

  • 06.16.2009 8:11 PM PDT

check here: http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=33523722

  • 06.16.2009 8:16 PM PDT
Subject: Argument for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!
  •  | 
  • Exalted Legendary Member

As a fellow UKian (it's probably a word) I support your cause. Not every Halo fan is American, and I think the other countries deserve a reward for their continued support of Halo, Bungie, and their plans for world domination.

  • 06.17.2009 2:37 PM PDT

korekillerking@live.co.uk

I think we need an answer from bungie to stop these posts,maybe in an update?

  • 06.17.2009 3:29 PM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

Posted by: BurntBiscuits
Well, as many of you might know, Halo 3: ODST has a preorder bonus allowing you to unlock Sergant Johnson in Firefight mode. I am just one of many people who wish to take advantage of this.

However, many of you might also know of the obvious and disgusting discrimination Microsoft (Or Bungie, it's unclear whose to blame right now) has taken against anyone who isn't American or Canadian.

I have nothing against America or Canada, I believe they are fine countries full of fine people. However, it seems that someone has something against the UK and Europe. So far, it seems it will be impossible for anyone in the afore mentioned area to recieve the pre-order bonus. Please note that buying codes from America will not work for someone in the UK or Europe.

No store in the UK or Europe has the pre-order bonus and I for one am extremely annoyed by this. Just to clarify the obvious discrimination taking place here, we can see that Amazon.com (The US version) has the pre-order bonus while Amazon.co.uk (The UK version which also caters for Europe) is definatly not giving away the bonus.

So I'm asking you, whether you come from the UK like myself, Europe like many other suffering souls or even America, where you have nothing to worry about, please take a moment to give your support. Simply send in a post, either with a short argument as to why this is unfair or simply your name.
I also suggest taking a look at this thread.

Come on, lets show Microsoft that even if they don't care, everyone else does!

I realise this is a Bungie forum, not a Microsoft forum, but it seems the best place to discuss such a thing.


I agree with you that Sgt. Johnson should be worldwide but speaking omnisciently, if you look at the fair side the UK does get a good 10 day or so early start on releases of games over the US

  • 06.17.2009 4:16 PM PDT
Subject: Petition for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!

Leader of the Deadly Viper Squad

Posted by: Kaim858585
Posted by: BurntBiscuits
Posted by: Phantom Pain
You had me until you said "disgusting discrimination".


Discrimination is disgusting. Anyway, I'm not having a go at Bungie. The true enemy here is Microsoft.


No -blam!- mate, why the hell are you posting it here? Maybe if you guys were a bit patient you'd get some news. When it is confirmed in the UK....well, I think the americans will deserve an apology. And I don't think you can call a country not getting a pre order bonus for a video game disgusting discrimination.


I think you need to calm down, sir, as do perhaps a few other people here, and I mean that with no disrespect.

I'm confident that Bungie will be trying to sort this out for us - we're a huge community of loyal fans and I'm sure they want to keep us for many years to come. Be less pessimistic and remember that the status of Johnson in the UK is unconfirmed. I suggest we just be patient until Urk (heroicly) returns with news of which stores we can go to, or at least that's what I hope is going to happen.

There's just one ugly opinion I can't help but respond to though... some critics' (I won't embarrass them) have said how we shouldn't care about a "simple re-skin code" or be "whining" about not getting it. But you underestimate the value of this, the fact that its being offered in the first place, to some, is enough reason for us, or any other country to receive it. Personally, I look forward to playing as both Johnson (assuming we'll get him) and ODSTs.

In the mean-time I'm going to eat scones and drink tea, where the trumpets sound in merry little old England.

  • 06.17.2009 6:56 PM PDT
Subject: Argument for Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus in the UK and Europe!
  •  | 
  • Exalted Legendary Member

Work Harder! Millions on welfare depend on you!

You could always try buying it off an American/Canadian store and having it imported.

But I agree, that's unfair, though I'm not sure if anything can be done about it.

  • 06.17.2009 7:06 PM PDT
  • gamertag: [none]
  • user homepage:

Black Water Ops

- "Look im MLG"

you're the ones who missed the immigration boat.

we got away from europe and the UK, fought a war, and let people come through ellis island to make new lives.

your fault.

  • 06.17.2009 7:14 PM PDT

Leader of the Deadly Viper Squad

For anyone who's been reading this and not seen the recent update, here's the good news from Urk. Thanks!!

  • 06.18.2009 9:07 AM PDT

It has just been announced that it will be in MANY countries, including UK.


Since it seems like a LOT of you have been completely rude to us over the last week, I think a very VERY NICE apology is in order.

  • 06.18.2009 9:17 AM PDT
  • gamertag: [none]
  • user homepage:

Epif ------- Fail

  • 06.18.2009 9:43 AM PDT

Posted by: Conquistadorr
Posted by: Kaim858585
Posted by: BurntBiscuits
Posted by: Phantom Pain
You had me until you said "disgusting discrimination".


Discrimination is disgusting. Anyway, I'm not having a go at Bungie. The true enemy here is Microsoft.


No -blam!- mate, why the hell are you posting it here? Maybe if you guys were a bit patient you'd get some news. When it is confirmed in the UK....well, I think the americans will deserve an apology. And I don't think you can call a country not getting a pre order bonus for a video game disgusting discrimination.


I think you need to calm down, sir, as do perhaps a few other people here, and I mean that with no disrespect.

I'm confident that Bungie will be trying to sort this out for us - we're a huge community of loyal fans and I'm sure they want to keep us for many years to come. Be less pessimistic and remember that the status of Johnson in the UK is unconfirmed. I suggest we just be patient until Urk (heroicly) returns with news of which stores we can go to, or at least that's what I hope is going to happen.

There's just one ugly opinion I can't help but respond to though... some critics' (I won't embarrass them) have said how we shouldn't care about a "simple re-skin code" or be "whining" about not getting it. But you underestimate the value of this, the fact that its being offered in the first place, to some, is enough reason for us, or any other country to receive it. Personally, I look forward to playing as both Johnson (assuming we'll get him) and ODSTs.

In the mean-time I'm going to eat scones and drink tea, where the trumpets sound in merry little old England.


Im sorry that I got a little angry. It just seemed like every single thread on the forums was complaining...
However,a lot of people here overeacted. A country not getting a reskin code is not disgusting discrimination. Disgusting discrimination is slavery or the holocaust. Thats what really made me angry. I don't think that Europe doesn't deserve Johnson-deserve is not the right word, but I'm tired and can't find another. Again, many people overreacted and some of the stuff they said was offensive to the americans. I am sorry for those who were rude, but there are people like that in every country. I think that maybe an apology from the OP is in order to the americans and to Bungie. However, Johnson is now confirmed for Europe, so lets not fight any longer.

[Edited on 06.18.2009 10:20 AM PDT]

  • 06.18.2009 10:18 AM PDT

Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone

Posted by: will 144
[b]Come on, lets show Bungie that even if they don't care, everyone else does!

Do you understand? just by looking at this quote right here, Bungie will never take you little 'petition' into consideration. why should they do extra, for a country that (sales wise) is very little, Compared to the United States, which is where the loyal fans and the gold is. and not to mention, its MICROSOFT who controls things like that.

just be glad they are even selling the game to other countries. stop complaining.

What makes Americans "Loyal fans"?

Do understand the meaning of the term Loyal?

I think not.

[Edited on 06.18.2009 1:53 PM PDT]

  • 06.18.2009 1:52 PM PDT

_____ _____ _____ __
[ __] [ ][ ] [ ]
[ ]___ [ [] ][ [] ] [ ]___
[____] [____][____] [____]

Yer i know it is really anoyin me but if we wait a little maybe they will give us the bonus or we get cotana only jokin :D !!!!!!!!

  • 06.19.2009 12:33 PM PDT

  • Pages:
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • of 4