Pre-ordering video games is, in general, a Very Bad Idea, as we've learned from the likes of SimCity, Battlefield 4, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Assassin's Creed Unity, Aliens: Colonial Marines, and many many more. So these days, video game publishers have to get a little more creative when it comes to getting… » 1/09/15 3:30pm 1/09/15 3:30pm

Nintendo's newly-announced 3DS XL systems are looking sharp (even if they aren't the new version, for whatever reason), and you can preorder yours starting today. We aren't sure how many of these there will be, so if you want one, your safest bet is to order now. » 9/11/14 10:15am 9/11/14 10:15am

The Walking Dead Season 4 Limited Edition preorder is down to $80 today, its lowest price so far. The season comes out tomorrow, and there's a good chance the price will shoot back up after release. [Walking Dead Season 4 LE, $80] » 8/25/14 3:15pm 8/25/14 3:15pm

There's a time and place for everything, including taking the divisive, frequently anti-consumer culture of gaming preorders and making it work in your favor. » 8/07/14 2:15pm 8/07/14 2:15pm

Xbox One owners itching to use their favorite headsets won't have to wait much longer. You can now pre-order the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter from Amazon for $25, or if you don't have a headset you like yet, give Microsoft's new stereo version a try for $80. » 2/12/14 4:15pm 2/12/14 4:15pm

Cartman's take on video game pre-orders is the best take on video game pre-orders. From last night's episode, which you can watch right here, this short clip even takes a subtle jab at the long-delayed South Park: Stick of Truth. Amazingly filthy and poignant, as expected from South Park. » 11/14/13 1:30pm 11/14/13 1:30pm

Preorders for Razer's Edge PC gaming tablet start 3/1 at RazerZone.com, with systems shipping later in the month. » 2/26/13 11:35am 2/26/13 11:35am

Each week it feels like the video game industry is coming up with new ways to get you to pre-order games. Packaged bonuses, collectors' edition cases, limited edition figures, in-game items, early access to betas, and more. » 2/22/13 6:00pm 2/22/13 6:00pm

Many of the people who pre-ordered the special edition of Ni no Kuni from publisher Namco Bandai's online store still haven't received their copies. There seem to be all sorts of issues surrounding inventory and distribution of the new PS3 role-playing game. A lot of people are pissed off. » 1/25/13 10:40am 1/25/13 10:40am

With just five short days before Blizzard's diabloical threequel hits store shelves, Amazon declares Diablo III the most preordered PC game in the online retailer's history, surpassing StarCraft II and World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. Blizzard must hate itself right now. » 5/10/12 3:15pm 5/10/12 3:15pm

Customers of the world's largest dedicated video game retailer were shocked today when an automated phone call went out declaring the cancellation of Team Ico's eagerly-anticipated PlayStation 3 exclusive The Last Guardian. Say it isn't so, Sony! Update: GameStop apologizes for the mistake. » 12/22/11 3:20pm 12/22/11 3:20pm

Amazon is now taking pre-orders for Nintendo's 3DS due out March 27 in the U.S. for $249.99. Get to it. Stay tuned to Kotaku's 3DS page for a day full of updates, interviews and videos. » 1/19/11 11:50am 1/19/11 11:50am

Wii owners who have already earmarked funds for Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Wii may want to fork over some of that cash to GameStop, especially if they want to encase their Wii Remotes in banana pouches. » 9/23/10 5:40pm 9/23/10 5:40pm

Apple is now taking preorders for its "revolutionary" new shiny thing everyone must own. Will you succumb to the large, vibrant screen of the iPad, or are you made of sterner stuff? » 3/12/10 11:20am 3/12/10 11:20am

Load up on the flouride and check your blood sugar. Über-sweet farming/life simulator Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness has been confirmed for release on the Nintendo DS on August 26th. » 8/13/08 5:20pm 8/13/08 5:20pm