Just tried to run Battlefield 3.  Brings up an activation date check.  This is what i got...

This application cannot be used until the official release date has been reached. Please wait until the official release date and restart the application at that time. Click 'Exit' to abort the process.  

Please visit the support website to get more information: http://support.ea.com

Your release date will be: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 03:00

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That is just not cool.  Those of us that work during the day have to wait until we get home, which mean, night workers and those that are employment challenged will have a small edge.  

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Hehehehe!  I'm one of those night workers...and I will be waiting for it to go live at 0001 Tuesday!  

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bpmcmanus wrote (View Post):

Hehehehe!  I'm one of those night workers...and I will be waiting for it to go live at 0001 Tuesday!  

I would say you suck, but since this is a polite and friendly environment I will not say that but I will say you are a vacuum.  

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Don't hate the player Silent Wolf...hate the game.

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Last edited by bpmcmanus on Mon Oct 24, 2011 4:38 pm; edited 1 time in total

And what about us in Europe? We don't get it till 28th.
Then again perhaps you need 4 days to gain an edge!

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Hey SheepDawg, that must be 300 pst, for your area.  Game will be released 12am est, Oct 25.

Anyhow, I'll be in line at GameStop at Midnight (first time I've gone this route for a game), installing b/t 12-1230, and level 15 by time SilentWolf gets home from work  

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Argh!! I work @ 0500 on Tues, won't be home till wed night.... eh, who needs sleep before work, anyways?  Bring on the all-nighter!!

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CapZac wrote (View Post):

Hey SheepDawg, that must be 300 pst, for your area.  Game will be released 12am est, Oct 25.

Anyhow, I'll be in line at GameStop at Midnight (first time I've gone this route for a game), installing b/t 12-1230, and level 15 by time SilentWolf gets home from work  

Well Zac, I will let you have that extra time.  I know you will need the help.  And if that doesnt work, I will have to repair your tank.

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CapZac wrote (View Post):

Hey SheepDawg, that must be 300 pst, for your area.  Game will be released 12am est, Oct 25.

Anyhow, I'll be in line at GameStop at Midnight (first time I've gone this route for a game), installing b/t 12-1230, and level 15 by time SilentWolf gets home from work  

I think you have your timezones reversed there CapZac. I get that it will be available at 3:00am est. I do not know if the stores here are having a midnight sale of the game but there is an online release check that will not unlock the game until 12:01 am pst. As far as I know even the hard copy people will have to wait for this (for PC at least).

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16 hours and 13 minutes +/- to release.  I will waiting somewhat patiently today.  See you all on the Battlefield 3 soon!

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Don't forget to get a nap in sometime today, its going to be a long night

And yes its 0300est, NYC here

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I just got an email that says the launch is right now.  Can someone try and see if its available right now?

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Just tried...no go.

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i mean...TECHNICALLY, you CAN launch the game now.  The VPN trick is true and does work, however no one is quite sure of the repricussions yet.  EA has said its not a bannable offense to do it, its just not nice.  However people are woried that being registered with a Krean IP(vpn) that features may be disabled or non existant.  Im not chancing it, but if anyone is brave enough...

Also sitting in Battlelog, it keeps trying to run the games Campaign for me.  It keeps popping up.  Teases

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