Chibi Robo: Park Partol To Be A Walmart Exclusive
There has been a bit of confusion surrounding the release of the upcoming DS title, Chibi Robo: Park Patrol. The sequel to the Gamecube game Chibi Robo seemed to be cancelled when GameStop began calling customers who pre-ordered the title, and told them it was canned.
In a strange turn of events, a Nintendo representative stepped up to explain that:
“Chibi Robo: Park Patrol will launch October 2. The game, which features an adorable miniature robot who wants to clean up the environment, will be available exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide."
Considering that the original was developed in collaboration with Shigeru Miyamoto, I’m surprised Nintendo hasn’t promoted the game more aggressively. Granted, Chibi Robo didn’t sell very well, but it’s a charming game that I enjoyed very much and it deserves a better response on the DS.
Toots
Posted to Video Games on 9 August 2007
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i LOVE chi bi-robo... but i HATE walmart with a passion... so now i'm torn :( i refuse to buy anything from wal-mart... but damn it...
curse you nintendo!!!
Just be glad... there was a rumor spreading that the game wouldn't get released at all. Also if it's a wal-mart exclusive, chances are it's going to be a budget title.
For me it doesn't matter what it is; if it's a Walmart exclusive, I ain't buying it. Sad really. I wish companies would stop doing certain store exclusives.
"There has been a bit of confusion surrounding the release of the upcoming DS title, Chibi Robo: Park Partol."
Yeah, like how to spell Patrol for starters. ;) Love ya, mean it!
Thanx Nookie, Eye dont spel verie wel.
I've never set foot in a Walmart and don't plan on doing so anytime soon.
... thank god for eBay.
Yeah, and if you don't want to see all the "RARE LIMITED RELEASE L@@K!!!@!!1" posts on ebay, it'll be up on half.com within hours of its release, no matter how "exclusive" it is. Buy it there.
I don't plan to buy it in-store either, and I can't imagine Wal-mart has enough Japanophile customers to make it worthwhile for them, but I definitely will be getting this game.