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more info on cats and dogs!
AmySims09
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Found some dates for the cats and dogs ep, including the create a pet screenshots, preview and overview then final video!
https://simsvip.com/2017/09/06/sims-4-cats-dogs-sims-camp-embargo-dates-attendees/
The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack
https://simsvip.com/2017/09/06/sims-4-cats-dogs-sims-camp-embargo-dates-attendees/
The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack
- Create-a-Pet Screenshots – September 21st
- Overview of Create-a-Pet – October 10th
- Preview Video – November 3rd
- Final Video – November 10th
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Don't forget some fan sites were able to join too. Like Sims Community and Sims Online.
Note other info like gameplay,world info etc may be released next week. CAS is the only thing embargoed. Also livestreams and trailers will be shown in Sep possibly and October. That isn't mentioned. The youtubers asked some questions for us so I expect we'll see those answered and shown next week.
Video:https://youtu.be/TOKy-kydE3E
Pretty sure there's always been a final video on release day? But there's also always been many weeks of other videos, blog posts, liveplays etc. leading up to that. It's generally been a full six-week marketing campaign. I imagine it will start next week - Sunday is the 1st of October, the new quarter.
If you used Amazon or Origin to preorder, they both put a hold on the money until the pack releases. Then that's when the payment is finalized.
Amazon does not put a hold on money. I have pre-ordered many things . They do not put any hold on my credit card. They don't charge you until they ship the item. You can cancel anytime before the item is shipped without being charged. EA works the same way as far as i know. @EmberW0lf
To my little knowledge..its the financial institutions/ banks that actually freezes the specific amount of the item on your account when you make a pre order until the vendor claims the money which is usually when the item has been delivered to you ...so what you'll then have reflected in your account would be "current balance"(the total money in your account) and "available balance"( the money you can spend since a certain amount has been frozen) @EmberW0lf
Amazon has never put a hold/freeze on any amount on my credit card. I can cancel the pre-order at any time before release or shipment. EA should work the same way per all the posts i'm reading . You can cancel their pre-orders anytime before actual release otherwise you will be charged
Yes, that's how my bank does it. Credit cards operate differently it seems.
Yea I think this is the difference between credit and debit card systems. Preorders from amazon always put a hold on my debit card that is not fulfilled until it has shipped. The money is not available to use unless you cancel the preorder.
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Amazon may do things differently with a bank card. I see posts from people who pre-orded from EA using paypal and some of them got their games with EA not taking the money. I have never pre-ordered from EA so if you have any questions if they hold money contact them directly and ask.
I preordered with origin and it withdrew the money immediately so idk why it’s inconsistent. Wish it would give me a free game for once
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Yes, some banks do but after a certain period of time the freeze falls off if the merchant does not send in the authorization and then money is made available.
That's interesting. I wonder how others got away with EA forgetting to take the money out LOL
I have never pre-ordered with EA . Most of my EA games are on disc. If I bought any downloads I just used my credit card. I only use my credit card online. It's allot easier to get your money back that way if something goes wrong especially if someone steals your credit card. It's allot harder to get your money back on a stolen bank card rather than dealing with a stolen credit card..
Lool whaaat..I don't think I understand you well..what do you mean by EA NOT taking THE MONEY asin the same EA - Electronic Arts.. you mean to say that there are times when EA FORGETS to CLAIM their money when they have delivered a game.. or just certain people EA gives FREE games nd dlcs to? Did I miss a list ..Pls where's the list I wanna sign up..lol
Anyways I'm not too sure you understood completely what I said so I'm just going to be clearer... The vendors /merchants I.e - EA, Amazon, etc are NOT the ones who freezes or holds up your money on pre -orders (they don't yield that kind of power), it is YOUR BANK (if at all your bank operates that kind of system)..meaning the money is STILL in your account..it is STILL your money.. and yes you can cancel the pre-order at any given time you please whilst its still a pre-order. The merchants only claims the money from your bank when they have delivered the product to you.. in other words.. EA gets paid only when you see the game you pre-ordered in your game libary as 'ready to play' but your own bank just helps "save the money for you still in your account by freezing it" (if that's the kind of
System they operate)
But ill agree with you.. the best (?) way to have a Clear Crystal understanding of EA pre- orders is if the concerned simmer directly asks EA Reps themselves.. that way..there'll be no doubts or confusions
P.S. please I still need the list of people EA gives free games to..or the special coding to make EA forget to collect their money from my bank when they have given me my game ..I'm sure its out there somewhere.. help a fellow simmer ..somebody
LOL yes some people have posted EA forgot to take their money. I guess you weren't one of the lucky ones
I know some places will put a hold on money. Amazon has never done that but i use a credit card, not a bank card. I also have prime . I have also done coffee monthly subscriptions and they only charge me when it is shipped . There is no hold on my credit card for that .