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UK stores aren't getting copies of Resistance 2: Fail distributor is fail

1:25 PM on 12.01.2008, Jim Sterling 14 comments

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A range of retail outlets across the United Kingdom are having to make do without one of the PlayStation 3's biggest exclusives thanks to distributor Entertainment UK's failure to meet demand in time for Christmas.

Branches of Zavvi, WHSmith and Currys.digital have all been left tapping their toes, waiting for copies of Resistance 2 which launched on Friday, November 28. The only thing that one Zavvi staff member could say about the situation was: "We seem to be having supply problems at the moment."

Yeah, no sh*t, mate.

If you're in the UK and still need a copy, rest assured that stores not supplied by EUK have been able to get their copies in without a hitch. Stores like GAME and HMV are fully stocked, although why you'd want to shop at GAME is beyond my comprehension.

This is a dramatic case of fail on the part of EUK. If you can't meet holiday demand for one of the PS3's biggest and most important new releases, then you should perhaps rethink your position in the entertainment industry.


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Ezkilla's Avatar
Ezkilla at 12/01/2008 13:49
I'm still waiting for my order form Zavvi :(
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar
Mr Wrighty 987 at 12/01/2008 13:52
i got mine a day early from amazon.co.uk
grafkhun's Avatar
grafkhun at 12/01/2008 14:03
that does suck indeed, at least you're over here in USA now Jim, this way you won't miss out on games b/c of goof ups from the EUK.
Regor's Avatar
Regor at 12/01/2008 14:06
What have you got against GAME?
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 12/01/2008 14:09
"What have you got against GAME?"

Its existence.
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jkh13 at 12/01/2008 15:12
Its not really a failing, more like a casualty of the credut crunch. I feel for those working at woolworths right now...
njsykora's Avatar
njsykora at 12/01/2008 15:13
Yeah, Woolworths going belly up has wiped out a lot of stock supply. Until those stores who relied on EUK find a new distributor they aren't getting anything.

Also, I like GAME. Might be because the guys in the one I frequent aren't dicks.
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The Phazer at 12/01/2008 15:44
Yep, definately a victim of Entertainment UK going tits up.

There's gonna be a lot more stock problems before Christmas.

Phazer
SetoChaos's Avatar
SetoChaos at 12/01/2008 16:00
"What have you got against GAME?"

Have a read of my blog and you'll see why Game is evil...

http://screwattack.com/node/2199
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Jon2309 at 12/01/2008 16:04
Ohh, this would explain why my shop hasn't any in then.


And my shop is a Woolworths. And I worked there.
Regor's Avatar
Regor at 12/01/2008 17:59
"Have a read of my blog and you'll see why Game is evil... http://screwattack.com/node/2199"

Ah i see. I dont actually go in GAME stores but buy all my games online at GAME.co.uk (reward card being main reason). In my experience the online service is superb and you always get games 1-2 days before release date. Pity, it seems, that they cant produce the same level of service instore.
Have you tried Gamestation instead ;-)
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JustLikeBuck at 12/02/2008 05:17
Who the hell buys games on the high street?

I usually only get pre-owned from there (so you can at least get a good box out of it), and yesterday bought my first New game in years!
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