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Video game news oriented community. No NanoUFO is not a bot :)

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  3. No humor/memes etc..
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  5. No advertising.
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Can't use the word "buy" if you can't actually buy the thing.

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[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 32 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Why pre order? Would they run out? It makes no sense without a physical copy

[–] M137@lemmy.today 2 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

Pre-orders usually let you download the game data before the release date and time so you can play it instantly when it releases.

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 1 points 7 hours ago

How else are you going to get meaningless cosmetic bonus items????!1!?!

[–] Patrikvo@lemmy.zip 2 points 15 hours ago

If the authentication servers can keep up ofcourse.

[–] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

So they signed up for that subscription right away! (I do believe if you pre-order your auto enroll for the subscription)