[Craw]

Just got this in my inbox:

Dear Customer

Grand Theft Auto IV is nearly here!

Thank you for your order {******} for Grand Theft Auto IV. The highly anticipated GTA IV is due to be with you on Tuesday 29th April. To make sure that we get this title to everyone who ordered it for release day we have had to start our picking and packing process earlier than we would for our normal pre-orders. As a result, we may look to authorise your credit/debit card from tomorrow.

Kind regards

Customer Services
GAME.co.uk

Now consiering I only pre-ordered the game last week this is positive news..!

Anyone else got it?

[guycoombs]

Yes, got it too, ordered over a month ago.

[MonkeyKnuckle]

Yeah I got it, ordered a year ago.

[RedAl]

Originally Posted by MonkeyKnuckle

Yeah I got it, ordered a year ago.

I got it, ordered it about a month ago. Fingers crossed!

[Br0ken]

Yeah also got it, came online to make a thread to let every one know lol

[Hi/zuum]

I just copied it to paste up here, ya beat me to it!

I wasn't that excited up 'till now but the email made me smile mmm...

[Scotty306]

Me too, i ordered it on the 14th and they were only guaranteeing orders taken before the 8th.

Time to watch the website for the 'your order is now being released for packing' message

[enemy2pc]

I got a similar email from Shopto although they added that they had to sign a agreement preventing them from shipping before Monday 28th

[Sabre]

I ordered from Zavvi and got this e-mail today (I think this is good news):$

Hello from zavvi

Thank you for your recent order placed for GTA IV on Xbox 360 which is due for release on 29th April 2008.

We are sure that you are eagerly anticipating its arrival, so would like to give you an update on your order.

Your order for GTA IV special edition on Xbox 360 is currently in "back order" status. This means that we are waiting for stock to arrive from our supplier. To process your order smoothly, payment will be requested in the week leading up to the release of the product. As detailed in our terms and conditions we do not request payment until the product is allocated so you should ensure that the payment can be completed successfully. Please note that incomplete payment will unfortunately result in the cancellation of your order and we will be unable to reinstate the order for you (please see our customer service page for further information on pre authorised transactions http://www.zavvi.co.uk/info-help.jsf ).

Your despatch confirmation will be sent to you in an email. To make sure all orders are despatched quickly the confirmation may not be sent until after your order has left the warehouse so please do not panic if you do not receive the despatch confirmation until very late the day before release. All efforts are made to ensure orders leave our warehouse to reach you on the day of release. We unfortunately cannot guarantee the arrival prior to release day. Please note that the XBox 360 Live 3 month gold membership will be included in your delivery.

Please note that if you have selected your local zavvi store to have your ordered delivered, your order will be despatched to the store separately with an invoice and will not be part of the stores allocation. Please ensure you inform the store you are collecting an on-line pre order and not a store pre-order.

If you have not received your despatch confirmation by the time your order is released and you have not received any further communication from zavvi, click on this link to contact us for further information http://www.zavvi.co.uk/contactus.jsf. Please also see our terms and conditions for further information on availability of pre orders.

If you have received your despatch confirmation but not your order, please note that we have to give 10 working days before we can investigate your order as lost in transit. Click on this link http://www.zavvi.co.uk/help_deliveries/i.jsf for further information on delivery and shipping.

We hope you find this email useful. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us and we will endeavour to answer your query within 48 hours.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email and we hope you receive your order in due course.

Kind regards

Kelly

[Ty_84]

Hold on just a minute!!!

Panic over I've got mine too.

[FIL6S]

Ordered from game back in Feb, don't have an e-mail yet..

[Democritus Mav]

Got my email, I pre ordered months ago...really getting excited now

[MonkeyKnuckle]

Just got another one for my PS3 copy.

[a_friend]

me to me to me to me to me to me to me to me to me to me to me to me to


special editon...........

[Chrispyphillips]

Got mine too gang!

Not sure this will necessarily ship earlier than we hoped (I'd love a friday/saturday release, but I doubt Game are that stupid) so I'm trawling the supermarkets Saturday! Screw the Utd Chelsea game, I'm hoping (praying) they break release and get it out early. I'll be checking these threads Friday, there'll be some like minded people, all of which can let us know how they got on!!

BTW - Do you reckon the order number is the amount of orders that are before yours? If so, I'm a couple million on the list!

[jason7579]

I didn't get an email


But that might be because I haven't pre ordered it

[The Fuggler]

Just had the same email through from Gameplay (no surprises there given that they're owned by Game!). Hooray!

[solid]

Originally Posted by The Fuggler

Just had the same email through from Gameplay (no surprises there given that they're owned by Game!). Hooray!

ditto cant wait

[ScarySquirrel]

I still haven't got mine

[SkilledNutter]

I got my e-mail yesterday and I pre-orderd the special edition last month.

[ScarySquirrel]

I ordered on 3rd March, standard edition.

[Craw]

Dear Mr ****,

Order number(s): **************


I am delighted to let you know that your Preorder for Grand Theft Auto IV is now being processed. The order will be despatched by your chosen delivery method in time to reach you for the day of release.

By using the GAME 1st To Play Preorder Service you have ensured that you will be among the first people to receive Grand Theft Auto IV, and we are confident that you will be happy with the order, our service and our speedy delivery!

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Wooohooo

[oasismark]

Got mine!!!

22/04/2008 14:55:12 Your order is waiting for authorisation and release for packing.
29/02/2008 15:37:24 Your order is currently held as a Preorder

How bloody exited/sad* are we?

A thread saying our order has gone to processing!


(*delete as appropriate)

[sparkymark75]

Originally Posted by oasismark

Got mine!!!




How bloody exited/sad* are we?

A thread saying our order has gone to processing!


(*delete as appropriate)

I know

22/04/2008 16:08:44 Your credit/ debit card has been authorised and your order is now being released for packing.
Funds will not be debited until your order is shipped.
22/04/2008 15:39:02 Your order is waiting for authorisation and release for packing.
10/12/2007 14:17:39 Your order is currently held as a Preorder

[Hi/zuum]

Originally Posted by Craw

Dear Mr ****,

Order number(s): **************


I am delighted to let you know that your Preorder for Grand Theft Auto IV is now being processed. The order will be despatched by your chosen delivery method in time to reach you for the day of release.

By using the GAME 1st To Play Preorder Service you have ensured that you will be among the first people to receive Grand Theft Auto IV, and we are confident that you will be happy with the order, our service and our speedy delivery!

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Wooohooo

mine's exactly the same except in place of 'processed' it says 'packing'...strange that.

[MonkeyKnuckle]

Mine still says Pre-Order at the moment, the strange thing is I ordered 03/04/07 so much for first come first served. They'll all ship out at the same time anyway, if not I'll nip down ASDA.

[jenic]

Originally Posted by mparter

I know

22/04/2008 16:08:44 Your credit/ debit card has been authorised and your order is now being released for packing.
Funds will not be debited until your order is shipped.
22/04/2008 15:39:02 Your order is waiting for authorisation and release for packing.
10/12/2007 14:17:39 Your order is currently held as a Preorder

OMG, same here!!!!

What more can i say but

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
And I know I know I know I know I know I want GTA IV

[Nik73]

I got the same email but the status says.......

22/04/2008 14:55:54 Your order is waiting for authorisation and release for packing.
08/04/2008 12:40:37 Your order is currently held as a Preorder

AUTHORISE DAMMIT! AUTHORISE!!!!!

[FIL6S]

Originally Posted by oasismark

Got mine!!!




How bloody exited/sad* are we?

A thread saying our order has gone to processing!


(*delete as appropriate)

But how many of us, will now be checking Game order status, everyday for updates. Knowing full well that the game will not be dispatched until Sat or Mon at the latest.

[MonkeyKnuckle]

I'll be checking mine every now and again, mainly because mine is still sitting as a pre-order and I haven't received that e-mail yet. That includes both of my orders, PS3 and 360 versions. Maybe they are doing it by surname or something....