North American availability

**IPoseTheQuestionYouReturnTheAnswer** · 11-14-2006, 02:16

Here in Boston (massachusetts) the game has arrived at the Gamestop in the Prudential Center. I asked the guy there when it was coming in, and he said they actually have a bunch of copies in the "back room" and have not stocked them yet. Unfortunately I had to turn down his offer to buy one early, since I had no money and was only investigating out of curiosity. I'll probably get it later this week - can't play till Friday anyway.

**Bob the Insane** · 11-14-2006, 02:26

I am in Baltimore and I just got my automated call saying mine should be available in store tomorrow afternoon (Gamestop that is)...

And I have received most of my new PC... PSU is still in California and the Graphics card is in Florida but almost there...

**danfda** · 11-14-2006, 05:42

I just saw that M2TW is being distributed via Steam. So, if you want, you can download it now and play it instantly upon the coming of the 15th. Its only available in North and South America (sorry rest o' the globe). HL2 didn't take me very long to d'l, so I am very seriously considering it. The same list price applies: $49.95.

Just thought I'd let you all know.

EDIT: For those who don't know, Steam is the free distribution and gaming network/system created by Valve for the Half-Life series. It works excellently and I've not had any problems with it. The initial download is fast and easy, and you can get it from http://www.steampowered.com/.

**Doug-Thompson** · 11-14-2006, 21:00

Arrived in Arkansas this morning. Had to wait in line behind some "Everquest" folks, though.

**ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88** · 11-15-2006, 16:17

it was released in the US yesterday,if you pre-ordered it anyhow I guess... I did, but didn't have time to pick it up, so I am picking it up today :) :)