Merged Cricket Captain 09 Release Threads

[Sureshot]

It is with pleasure that we can announce that from Wednesday 1st of July the download version will be available from our site to buy and trial. We are still unsure of a date for the CD version, we are awaiting news from our publishers and will reveal those dates when we can.

:)

Update (1st July): Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, the release has been delayed to the 2nd of July. We are just making sure everything is perfect before release so things go off smoothly.

[gazmister2004]

thats great news ,cant wait to get this .

[the_trademarc]

That is soo soo awesome.

Great work guys!

[wilkiburger]

Can we have some screenshots now please?

[Typical Stroke]

Great news guys

[Ausathon]

does that also mean the 2-day trial?

[patrickF690]

great news

[MarksNotts]

:)Brilliant news......roll on wed!!!!

[carlton09]

Awesome! Thats only like 3 days or something.

Is it cheaper on CD or download here? or the same price?

Cheers Fellas!

[muhammad saad]

Good news finally!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sureshot]

Can we have some screenshots now please?

I believe screenshots for the site are being done/sorted by our techie man. The site is set to be updated in the not to distant future. For those of you on Facebook, I have created a new page, and that has some screenshots in. More will be added by me tomorrow.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Cricket-Captain/93991118996?created#/pages/International-Cricket-Captain/93991118996?v=wall&viewas=509236476

[Manny]

I believe screenshots for the site are being done/sorted by our techie man. The site is set to be updated in the not to distant future. For those of you on Facebook, I have created a new page, and that has some screenshots in. More will be added by me tomorrow.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Cricket-Captain/93991118996?created#/pages/International-Cricket-Captain/93991118996?v=wall&viewas=509236476

Shots look amazin... Can't wait. Thanks for the updates Sureshot

[acook]

Looked at the screenshots and had de ja vu!
Only thing which has been changed is at the toss theres not a seperate section for averages!
After all this waiting we've recieved an update. I have bought them all since 2002 and I will NOT be buying this one nor will I buy another untill I actualy see worthwhile changes instead of a couple of very weak and minimal changes!
VERY DISAPPOINTED.

[the_trademarc]

Don't you think you're being a little harsh? You're judging the game based on a few screenshots. Maybe you should play it for a few days and see if you notice a difference before going and indicating your views on it.

ICC has never been a graphical game, like what EA might bring out or what not, so you can't judge it based on graphics and images. Play it first, then comment on the gameplay

[aus5892]

The graphics look the same, yes, but as you can see the match screen is much improved and the other features are not ones you can really take screenshots of.

[dan3634]

Who plays ICC for the graphics anyway? They were crap for the first game lol

cricket is all about stat crunching and this game has that in abundance, but bring on ICC 2010!

[rishi]

Looked at the screenshots and had de ja vu!
Only thing which has been changed is at the toss theres not a seperate section for averages!
After all this waiting we've recieved an update. I have bought them all since 2002 and I will NOT be buying this one nor will I buy another untill I actualy see worthwhile changes instead of a couple of very weak and minimal changes!
VERY DISAPPOINTED.


It will indeed be disappointing if the interfaces are not improved and do not have the requested additons. But again, we hope that 2010, will bring out a very good version with lots of new additions. Atleast the game is still living!!

[Ausathon]

i buy ICC not because of graphics but because of addictivity. im 15 and i was first introduced to this game by friend 2 years ago, and since then i cant get enough of it (and i have got some of my other friends hooked on it too). Personally i feel that ICC is just set out in a much neater fashion than the EA games and the Ricky Ponting games for example.

[ICClover]

Quick question - is the release date austalian time or British time?

[Manny]

Who plays ICC for the graphics anyway? They were crap for the first game lol

cricket is all about stat crunching and this game has that in abundance, but bring on ICC 2010!

Agree with you there. The stat part of the game needs the improvement.

I think that the developers need to start thinking about ICC 2010 now so they can work on it through the winter making it ready for the start of the 2010 season. This would mean 9 months on making a world class game...

[Meph.]

I quite like the graphics. i really don't see what the problem is, they are better than the orignal 2D versions of the past.

[Scritty]

I also agree. I rarely watch the graphics. I preferred the old ones *the sprites) because they allowed for mire use of imagination. But overall...who really cares ?

On the cosmetic front..yes a little tidying would be nice.
New gameplay features (that add depth)
More stats (and record keeping..so you can set and attempt targets over a long term)

and maybe keeing the competitions and formats up to date (T20 and such)

But the depth and stats are the ones I'm most keen to see.

Graphics ? Nah not bothered. Reviewers have always had a "thing" for graphics. They should get over it :)


Paul

[travdaddy]

I would be interested to know if anyone out there actually does play icc with ball to ball highlights???
Personally I reakon leave the graphics the way they are, more stats is the way to go

[the_trademarc]

Yeah I agree. I'm betting most people watch highlights as opposed to every ball. God that would drive me insane lol,

[carlton09]

Tomorrow is the day!!!

[the_trademarc]

The big question is, what time will it be released, and what time zone lol?

If its likes 9am in England, then we down under won't get it till like 10pm tomorrow night.

Also, the website hasn't exactly updated itself to reflect the release......

[M.Di Venuto]

The big question is, what time will it be released, and what time zone lol?

If its likes 9am in England, then we down under won't get it till like 10pm tomorrow night.

Also, the website hasn't exactly updated itself to reflect the release......

A self updating website? :p Im sure Chris would love that considering how busy he must have been lately

[KentLad]

Just hearing the news that Michael Vaughan has retired - I wonder if there's any chance of putting in a last minute change to the database to remove him as I have a horrible feeling he'll get selected by England in the game and that will get really annoying!

[the_trademarc]

A self updating website? :p Im sure Chris would love that considering how busy he must have been lately

Lol
Yeah I meant to say the website hasn't updated yet to reflect the release tomorrow.
Poor choice of words.

[aus5892]

The website will be updated tomorrow with the release.

[Gilly_The_Legend]

cant wait for this game. a big fan of it! :)

[travdaddy]

how much is the game gonna be??

[Gilly_The_Legend]

how much is the game gonna be??

not sure mabe 10-15 pounds or maybe a bit more.

[M.Di Venuto]

I remember hearing 18 pounds at one stage, cant remember where i read it or if its true even :p

[Ausathon]

at EBGAMES australia its being sold for $69.95 and supposedly being released on August 1st. (boxed version)

[Speedriaz]

I have recieved infomation by email that a boxed version of ICC 2009 will be released in about 2 weeks. This has been confirmed by the Cricket Captain team.

[Sureshot]

Just hearing the news that Michael Vaughan has retired - I wonder if there's any chance of putting in a last minute change to the database to remove him as I have a horrible feeling he'll get selected by England in the game and that will get really annoying!


Definitely too late to remove him from the game. However, I never noticed the England AI selecting him.

A heads up for tomorrow. Having spoken with Chris, things may take a while to get going. Now, I feel it's best to be honest here and let you know the situation, than to leave you in limbo. I can't give time frames for tomorrow, that would be impossible. Rest assured we will be working as hard as possible to get you playing ICC 2009. :)

[Mitchell91]

So ICC '09 is effectively an update as there are no real changes ?
It all seems a bit of a kop out to me as i would have liked to see players stats and such. But it all seems rushed to me and that they should have missed out '09 and made a much improved 2010 version instead.

[Sureshot]

We've got new features (Historic Ashes scenarios, T20 World Cup, changed interface, ability to declare in intervals, change openers before innings, extra year of stats recorded) and improved gameplay.

Many people will say it is just an update, but then do you expect us to re-build the game each year? Because no one else in the sports management market does. It's always bemused me a little how we quite often get dubbed as producing updates.

All I can say is, that I've enjoyed the time I've spent on 2009 and I think many others will too.

[Gilly_The_Legend]

what time is this releasing? and i guess you cannot play internationals in online?

[dsarena]

At what time is the game releasing??

[nofeet]

What time frame will the trial come out in Australia time?:confused:

[Piotr]

I'm so desperate for this now!! Hope it's out soon. I'm guessing this is going to be a release at some point tomorrow rather than midnight tonight?

How much?

[Sureshot]

Yes, it will be released tomorrow. So go to bed. I can't give time frames, as I don't know them and they may change. Anything changes we hope to update you as much as possible tomorrow for any changes/news. :)

I'm off to get some shut-eye before an exciting day :)

[Piotr]

Haha, thanks for the reply.

You know us too well, I was planning to wait by the laptop all night!

[ICClover]

I was counting down to midnight!

Cant wait til tomorrow, so EXCITED

[dan3634]

gonna be a anxious day sitting at my PC starting now :p unfortunatley the timezone difference may mean I get the game on thursday :(

[travdaddy]

Is the 20/20 world cup included every four years in international mode??

[dan3634]

It 9:41am in wintry Adelaide (australia) planning not to move much for the remainder of the day :p

I suspect the tech guy will arrive at work at 9am, say an hour to do the game upload and get things setup will mean I can start downloading at around 7pm my local time:( but am secretly hoping it happens earlier then that :p

[carlton09]

Today's the day! Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o

[the_trademarc]

Yeah unfortunately in the cold depths of south east Australia (Melbourne, super windy atm), we'll have to wait until close to 9pm, perhaps later. Pitty, I'll be at work until 12.

Ah well.

[carlton09]

What suberb do ya live in trademarc? i also live in Melbourne.

I cant wait for the game!

[aus5892]

Unfortunately it will be released July 1st British time, so we can only hope it makes it before us Aussies go off to bed for the night.

[Harry Peters]

Think of us in New Zealand.

We have the longest wait!

[sleepywonder]

i haven't played an icc game in a while but will be playing this one
so lookout for a new stylens 1st 11 if it has online
i hope so :)

[muhammad saad]

I am also getting impatient :D

[Typical Stroke]

I am waiting too

[abhishekstixgen_90]

hey what local time release do you anticipate in india and pakistan??

[the_trademarc]

What suberb do ya live in trademarc? i also live in Melbourne.

I cant wait for the game!

Mate I live down in Endeavour Hills.

[abhishekstixgen_90]

question for aus or sureshot or nebody who has knowledge of it::
will michael munday still be the gun that he was in previous versions??in real life he doesnt seem to be that good.. also is there any change in the way the transfer market works????

[Sureshot]

We've amended Munday. Transfer system still works in the same way.

[Spinninggenius]

Who wants a game of ICC 08?

[ragniblov]

Our internet/electricity is being shut off today for the first time ever... worst possible timing!

[Typical Stroke]

Any latest news about release time they have not updated the site yet

[dan3634]

Well the guys are at work now so just a matter of time yay:D

[M.Di Venuto]

Well the guys are at work now so just a matter of time yay:D

How do you know the guys are at work?

[dan3634]

How do you know the guys are at work?

If they aren't, they are a slack bunch of... its 9:30am in UK :p

[Scritty]

How do you know the guys are at work?

Because it's gone 9:00am in the UK. (though that's really late to start work, more like 7:30 to 8:00) :)

[itsimranarif]

its 2.30pm past here in Lahore, Pakistan still now latest update on childishthings how much we have to wait now????? can't wait for it at what time it will be uploaded at web i want to be the 1st one to download it...:confused:

[M.Di Venuto]

If they aren't, they are a slack bunch of... its 9:30am in UK :p

Here's hoping Chris and his web upgrade guy didnt both sleep through their alarms :p

[MarksNotts]

Here's hoping Chris and his web upgrade guy didnt both sleep through their alarms :p

:D Lol, hope chris and co didnt have a few too many beers last night.

[G-Reb]

Well im hoping i dont get the game to late into the night (im in Aus)
that would be realli depressing even though im on holidays

Lets go Guys bring it out :D

[ICClover]

Well I am at work, so I just hope it is released before 6pm!

[spaga1994]

im in aus 2 just got back from school played students vs teachers afl match was good fun and now im waiting for the game 2 come out so i can be playing it and watching aus vs england lions on tv

[Piotr]

Chill out mate! I'm sure they are doing everything they can..

[Spinninggenius]

Its 10.24am in England and I'm now about to go and see a whole day of championship cricket at Derby. Looks like I won't be playing it for about 10 hours. Just a couple of questions about downloading from the site as I have never done it before. a) how do you do it, and b) how much memory will the game take up on the hard drive?

[Piotr]

There's a button on the homepage that you press to download it. It's all very simple. You can play the trial version and then pay to upgrade and get a license key as well. Not sure about the space, but it's not a massive game like Football Manager etc.

[Speedriaz]

You would of thought that they would of released a time for the online and trial versions to be released by now. I can't see what can be the hold up if they have planned this in advance.

[Solehria]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Piotr]

I'd imagine it's fairly irrelevant what time it is in the UAE mate. Sorry, but they're not going to do it in the middle of the night. They work here. It's only 11. chill out!

[WorcesterWolves]

same i woke up early and ther aint nothin yet :(

[M.Di Venuto]

I just had a look through my emails as I've always been on the Childish Things mailing list. The email I received last year telling me that ICC 2008 was released and available for download was 11.29pm AEST time (currently 8.15pm). Dont like to think it but going on last year we could have 3 hours to wait yet :p

[WorcesterWolves]

Lets hope your wrong lol :eek:

[Liquifier]

I'm in Brisbane, it is 8-40pm. What time should I look for the game to download? Getting anxious really...

[bigmo52]

we must really be nuts. i have been up since 7 this morning, and have been sitting by my laptop since around 9ish refreshing the site every 5 mins to see if anything has been uploaded!!!!!

[dan3634]

we must really be nuts. i have been up since 7 this morning, and have been sitting by my laptop since around 9ish refreshing the site every 5 mins to see if anything has been uploaded!!!!!

hehe I been here for about 11 hours lol:p

[M.Di Venuto]

Lol. Lets play guess the time the game will be released? The person who can guess is closest will win the prize of 100 points.

Any takers?

And no post edits allowed!

I am going to say 11.03pm (AEST). Whatever that is in UK, I'm sure someone can figure it out for me when they make their guess. Its 8.42pm atm if that helps :p

[Liquifier]

Haha wow that is dedication right there, I would imagine that since Phil Hughes is supposed to be the face of the game he may actually be a batsman (not a keeper) that averages higher than 22 :O

Has anybody got any ideas as to when it will be available? Someone said possibly 3 hours from now! That scares me, but I will just wait and see.

It got caned in a review but idc I love this game and have played it since the original. I just wish they'd put the right click on mouse to shuffle tabs on match screens (etc) back AND show entire bowling figures, not just wickets taken (in the form screen). They could also show a bowler's strengths like line and length, aggressive et al to give more relevance to the bowling training.

ALSO - they should install career strike rates of batsmen and bowlers. It would be hell easy, especially for youth players as it would just be a storage of overall data, this would surely be an EXCELLENT and easy addition. Maybe next time.

And all-time records would be rad, AND records for One day games like partnerships and what-not.

Not much to ask :D

I really do think they should address these things though, what do you think?

[WorcesterWolves]

ok ha , seein as theres such a great prize on offer ill say 2.30pm its 11.39am at the moment ;)

[MarksNotts]

Lol, 3pm uk time!!!!

[bigmo52]

i reckon 4pm uk time!!! heres hoping its before that tho!!!!

[Piotr]

Lol, 3pm uk time!!!!

I reckon you've got that about right mate, but I'm a Notts fan, a Forest fan and a cricket lover, so I'm biased towards you. You use any Forest forums mate?

[Scritty]

I reckon early evening UK time. We test overnight, and any issues start being resolved tomorrow (not that I think there will be many)

:)


Paul

[muhammad saad]

Has to be 12 am or pm :P

[ICClover]

I reckon early evening UK time. We test overnight, and any issues start being resolved tomorrow (not that I think there will be many)

:)


Paul

how would the 2 day trial work if it was released in the evening? Would we only get 30 hours, or would it be an extra day on top? Not that it bothers me, I will be buying it outright.

[bigmo52]

argh!!!! if id known that i wouldnt have deleted 2008 off my sytem this morning in prep for 2009!!! will have to reload if it doesnt come out soon!!!

[Yorks13]

Where will the download appear, the home page or on the downloads section?

[spaga1994]

most likely home page

[carlton09]

Questions:

1. What time is it in England?

2. What time is it/was it suppose to be released here in England time?

[MarksNotts]

Answers :

1. It is 1251pm

2. We dont know.

[Gilly_The_Legend]

Patience lads it will come out when it has to just do something to pass your time :D

[Sureshot]

When we are good to go the website is ready to be re-done, so if you get a bit of down time (not sure on this as I don't deal with it, but there might be some) that will be the reason and probably the best sign for a release.

I'm trying to keep you all updated on what's gone on so far. We are still waiting for a bit of technical stuff, I would presume we are looking at another 3 hours or so. Don't quote me on that, but I'd rather tell you what I'm thinking rather than nothing at all.

[carlton09]

Sureshot is online

[carlton09]

Sureshot is online :D

[WorcesterWolves]

Only another 3 hours to wait :(

[Scritty]

Going to the pictures this afternoon. Best way to get mind off it.

Preview showing of Public Enemies, there's also Year One or Blood.

(I've seen everything else on, I go to the pictures a few times a week)

Hopefully will be ready to rock by tea time when I get back ;)

Paul

[carlton09]

Sureshot has gone offline...

wtf is happening

[M.Di Venuto]

Look what this crazyness by us all has achieved :eek:

Most users ever online was 121, Today at 08:41 PM.

Top effort!

Thats my local time btw :p

[DaPakiGuy]

its 6:24pm here in Pakistan ...i am still waiting for the trail game
I love ICC

[Wellington Phoenix]

Its 1230am on the 2nd in New Zealand Paki Guy.

Patience is required, its only half past one in England.

[Typical Stroke]

yesterday the record for online user was 42 Great achievement guys and keep it up

[Hereford Rich]

Looking forward to the release, been playing ICC since it first came out and have spent many days / months (!) captaining England with mixed success. My last game on ICC 2008 was lost during the tour of the West Indies after i'd won all 7 winter tests in India and the Windies.

A tip for all - make sure your laptop has enough battery before saving the game. Mine wasn't, crashed, and now reads 'invalid form format'.

Doh.

[ICClover]

Just saw the new pics on Facebook. Much excite!

[Speedriaz]

BREAKING NEWS:
JUst recieved an email by the Cricket Captain team which is as follows;
"At the moment, I can't give a time, as we have a couple of things to sort out. I think (this isn't a definite time) it will be about 5pm."

So this is the time when the online and trial version should be released.

[carlton09]

And it's what time in England atm?

[Speedriaz]

And it's what time in England atm?
Its currently 2:45 pm

[the_trademarc]

And it's what time in England atm?


Judging by the Wimbledon clock, around 130pm

[the_trademarc]

I reckon we mite as well hit the sack and get up at 8 in the morning, hopefully it'll all be good then.

[ICClover]

Judging by the Wimbledon clock, around 130pm

It's 2.35 now

[carlton09]

That is in English time.

Obviously i knew that by my question....

Fk i should still be up be then i guess

[ICClover]

Looks like just a couple of hours to go! Hopefully be done within 3 hours so I can go home and play!

[gilly01]

can the mods please just let us no wat time instead of refreshing the page every 10 seconds

[akku]

I personally think that no one is still have the surity that trial version is going to be release today..
what do you think guys.. ??

[pi3t3rs3n-24]

huh????????????????

[dsarena]

can the mods please just let us no wat time instead of refreshing the page every 10 seconds

Ya , same Here , :D , Plz mods , post a exact time plz:(:o

[spaga1994]

lol i think he means to say does anyone know if the 2 day trial comes out today with the full release

[Speedriaz]

Yes it is comin out today at around 5:00pm (as long as there is no problems) as i have recieved an email by the Cricket Captain team confirming this.

[dsarena]

yes it is comin out today at around 5:00pm (as long as there is no problems) as i have recieved an email by the cricket captain team confirming this.

5:00 pm gmt????

[Speedriaz]

5:00 pm gmt????
Yes im sure about it

[gilly01]

wat time is it now????

proove the email

[Sureshot]

The 5pm time wasn't a confirmation of a release time, but an estimation. I did state as such.

[ICClover]

wat time is it now

15.18. I think the release ESTIMATE is 17.00BST so just 102 minutes to go HOPEFULLY!

I'd rather wait and get it the way they want it to be released that hurried.

Great work by the guys it seems looking at the latest photos on Facebook

[Sureshot]

Sureshot has gone offline...

wtf is happening

Well, I was having lunch. I went off-line as I replied and gave out as much info as I could at the time.

[Sureshot]

I can't give an exact time guys, I will update you as soon as I know more.

[gilly01]

yeah i agree. they are clearly doing alot of work 2 get this game out to the people!!!!!!

[abhishekstixgen_90]

hey icclover what do you like about the screenies posted today??all of them are identical to what you see in 2008 apart from minor cosmetic changes if i may call them

[carlton09]

yeah sorry mate

i was rude there

Sorry

[dsarena]

hey icclover what do you like about the screenies posted today??all of them are identical to what you see in 2008 apart from minor cosmetic changes if i may call them

yup dude , u r right , its almost the same as 2008 , onlt the theme is changed i guess , and there an option of last yr+1 in stats page

[Speedriaz]

I believe that for the many people that have waited most of the day (no matter where in the world) for the release of the demo and online version of Cricket Captain 2009 ashes edition deserve answers. I.E why is there such a hold up? A time for release? When will a box version be availible?.....As patient fans, i believe that we need some infomation to stop this lingering wait! So will someone from the Cricket Captain team explain please.

[gilly01]

they are doing there best to get it out on the streets. and sureshot has given us updates all day for those who have been waiting since 8am in the morning or who are still up at the early hours of the morning

[ICClover]

What a silly thread.

There isnt any undue delay. We must appreciate all of the guys hard work and be patient.

[Speedriaz]

What a silly thread.

There isnt any undue delay. We must appreciate all of the guys hard work and be patient.
There must be a reason for a delay or we would of been given a time by now, wouldnt we.

[ICClover]

There must be a reason for a delay or we would of been given a time by now, wouldnt we.

But there hasnt been a delay. It's only a delay if it is released tomorrow. they still have the best part of 8 hours to release it today.

[Speedriaz]

But there hasnt been a delay. It's only a delay if it is released tomorrow. they still have the best part of 8 hours to release it today.
But if the game is released say at 5:00pm UK time and you install the demo then. Then you would only get a day and a bit trial instead of 2. Moreover last years demo was released at 11:30am UK time and i can't imagine why they would choose to release the game later than last year's without a reason.

[gilly01]

use your brain and change ure computer clock back 2 12am then

[ICClover]

But if the game is released say at 5:00pm UK time and you install the demo then. Then you would only get a day and a bit trial instead of 2. Moreover last years demo was released at 11:30am UK time and i can't imagine why they would choose to release the game later than last year's without a reason.

It seems they are damned if they do and damned if they don't.

How about a bit of patience? I am as excited as the next guy about this game coming out - but I understand their pressures and just want the game that comes out to be the best it can be rather than a rushed job to keep some of the moaners on here happy.

[Speedriaz]

It seems they are damned if they do and damned if they don't.

How about a bit of patience? I am as excited as the next guy about this game coming out - but I understand their pressures and just want the game that comes out to be the best it can be rather than a rushed job to keep some of the moaners on here happy.
Whatever you say there must be a delay or they would of given a time for release like last year. And on patience, more than half a day has gone and me and others have still not seen much progress.

[Bambi]

Whether there is a delay or not it doesnt matter, if u do not recieve this game today what will happen, u will get it tomorow, lots of people have waited and no matter how much u complain, they have done all they can and u will be able to download it, when they make it available

[Speedriaz]

Whether there is a delay or not it doesnt matter, if u do not recieve this game today what will happen, u will get it tomorow, lots of people have waited and no matter how much u complain, they have done all they can and u will be able to download it, when they make it available
But surely we deserve to kno if it is even coming out today and if so what time, so that people don't have to sit and wait hoping for it.

[Bambi]

they have told us its out today and have kept us as updated as they can, im sure so we will just have to wait, theres nuttin more we can do and when there is news they will let us know

[MarksNotts]

There was no time given for the release only that it will be today, so there is no delay( as it is still today), just be patient and let the lads at childish things get on with it.

[Bambi]

any more news anyone? i hear that the last estimate was 5, and i think sureshot sed the website may go down for a while wen its about to cum on, and either no one is commenting or website down? good work everyone aswell

[gazmister2004]

Be patient everyone , were lucky were getting this game at all so another few hours wont hurt will it.

[Sureshot]

Guys, can I please remind you to use the post report function. I (and the rest of the staff here) get sent an e-mail immediately, we can then sort out any problems fast.

[Sureshot]

One of the issues which has caused us to push back the release time has moved on a stage, still can't say when, as I don't know, but we've taken the biggest step of the day (for us, technically) with that.

[Bambi]

thanks for the update! cant wait

[Fozzie_Stars]

Lets just stay patient, the game will be ready when its ready, we don't want them to rush it and it to have an error.

[Themer]

No offence to Oli but we've seen what happened to Cricket Coach after it was released to early, completely bug ridden.

[Chris2K]

One of the biggest problems with a downloadable game release is setting a time, at which point there are too many people downloading at once and the server crashes. I've seen it countless times.

In many ways not releasing a time is the most intelligent thing to do.

[Manny]

How long???? Any answers yet?

[devanu]

how much more time...??
i can' sleep, eat or drink...!:(

[akku]

[i]I dont think that its going to be out today..:o

[arslangondal]

i bet this was all fake, so we get happy over nothing. ICC 2009 isn't coming out in the next 2 months. there hardly been a update by the makers. how hard is it to release a bloody game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bambi]

id imagine pretty difficult, setting up servers, getting sufficient bandwidth!! its ready when its ready, its not costing us to be her and no one stoppin u checkin tomorow morning if u getptin bored waitin

[Danthelancsfan]

Wo, they're all out tonight!

What's wrong with you? Is everyone going crazy with excitment. It's worse than a school playground in here!

P.S

How much longer? Should I just go to bed? I reckon i've got abot another hour in me. It's 0:43 here in Bangkok. Anyone want a game on 2008 to pass the time?

[middlesexman]

i may only have joined today but have been monitoring the site waiting for the release and i must say some of the idiots on here today amaze me.

just chill out and wait!

[carlton09]

Well said Middlesexman!

bahaha arslan - You call me wimp but u cant handle me swearing at u over the nternet, hahahaha

[carlton09]

LMAO

Gettin a bit personal here, lmao

u have some issues buddy

[Imager36]

Guys.

This just isn't cricket.

Keep sledging to a minimum, please.

[Danthelancsfan]

Your gonna miss the release man, you're still be here bitching like a little girl.

[Jason Drury]

Hi everybody

Good evening to you all, I was wondering if it would hurt Childish Things, to give us a definite Yes or No if the game is coming out today, as some of us have been waiting since early morning.

If they say it will not be out till tommorrow, fair does, and maybe they could give us some kinda timeline to when it would be tommorrow.

Do you guys think they should tell us if it is definitely coming out tonight, and if not what time tommorrow

[ICClover]

I'd rather they work on the game than respond to us here

[Solehria]

why arent sureshot and aus589 comin online

[Typical Stroke]

i am waiting for the game since morning but no positive news yet

[carlton09]

4:26am where i am...

nah, im still up cause of tennis, CARN HEWITT

[Gilly_The_Legend]

will come out when it comes out guys just gotta be patient! im playing cricket coach 2009 ipl so im not too bothered lol

[Sureshot]

Well, aus5892 is probably asleep, considering he is in Melbourne. Me, well, no point coming on-line if I have nothing new to tell you. We have had some issues today. Rest assured we aren't delaying for no reason. You will enjoy it once you get your hands on it.

[Sureshot]

i bet this was all fake, so we get happy over nothing. ICC 2009 isn't coming out in the next 2 months. there hardly been a update by the makers. how hard is it to release a bloody game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeh, it's not like I've been updating you with news over the last couple of days. Even if it doesn't come tonight, it will be tomorrow or absolute worst case scenario, Friday. As for the last line, very hard, especially when your publisher goes into administration.

[Sureshot]

At the moment it is a waiting game for me, I am waiting for more news and of course will tell you about it when I can.

[Solehria]

ok then plz tell will it release today

[Jason Drury]

At the moment it is a waiting game for me, I am waiting for more news and of course will tell you about it when I can.

Thank you sureshot for your information.

[mudassar67]

its gonna release tommorrow or any day else!!!!!!!!
good night

[carlton09]

Well its 5:07am here in Melbourne so i betta go to bed.

Hopefully when u wake up itll be available for download.

Shankyou everybody

[dsarena]

hopefully it will be available in another 4 and a half hours , :D

The Suspense is killing me :D

[ICClover]

Is it possible to know what the issues are? Are they with the game? Or uploading? Or rights?

[Sureshot]

Unfortunately the delay means we won't release tonight, and due to a commitment tomorrow we are looking at releasing about 7pm tomorrow night. 7pm, is if all goes to plan and we are good to go.

So, guys, go and have some sleep if you are still awake! :D

Again, apologies from all of us, as frustrating for us as it is for you.

[Spinninggenius]

:( Thanks for the info Sureshot.

EDIT: :) I was first to reply!

[ICClover]

Oh well, that is disappointing. Cant be helped I guess. Can we know what the issue is?

[Meph.]

No doubt there will be another set back.
It always happens when your looking forward to something!

Oh well, early night for me then.

[middlesexman]

As much as people moaning doesnt help....

I think it is not right that we havent been kept upto date today with whats going on...

If there were issues it would have been much better for something to have been said earlier in the day rather than just getting everyones hopes up!

[Usy]

Heyya!

When is the game out peeps? and how do I buy it?

ps. Any hopes for a PSP update??!

cheers.

[Usy]

At the moment it is a waiting game for me, I am waiting for more news and of course will tell you about it when I can.

wow! cool, btw how are you sureshot ;p?

[Gilly_The_Legend]

Paitence is the key to success just like that you gotta be patient with these guys who im sure are arranging for icc09 to release. so just hold on do something rather then just refreshing every now and then.

[ferrycorsten643]

well said sureshot

[Mitchell91]

I think a bit of common sense could have been used, they were setting the bar too high to get it out today, they should have set an official release date and time tomorrow or Friday so they have time to smooth out any concerns without people getting frustrated by being kept in the dark.

[dsarena]

1 and a half hours to go :D

[Mitchell91]

till what ?

[the_trademarc]

Well, kinda serves most people right.
At the end of the day, its not an elixir potion that will grant you eternal life....its just a cricket game.

It amazes me the lack of respect given to the production team by some members here. I don't think even 10% of the people comprehend what needs to be done to set up a marketplace to release the game in. And then there's more to work on in terms of licensing and trialling and the like.

As much as I want to play the new game too, nothing in life comes easy, you gotta be patient. And this is no different. I honestly hope it doesn't get released until later than tomorrow night (Friday Morning for us) just so you guys can suffer in your own immaturity for a bit longer.

So how about we all stop acting like our lives are literally hanging on the release and just go about your normal life until the game is released. Play 08 to kill time. I read somewhere someone was saying "I can't eat, sleep or drink". You got to be kidding me. Grow up.

[the_trademarc]

But surely we deserve to kno if it is even coming out today and if so what time, so that people don't have to sit and wait hoping for it.

I'm sure you can do something else than sit and wait hoping for it.
If you really wanna get the best out of your Trial, download it at 1201am. But it doesn't make sense if you're gonna buy the game anyway.

[Gilly_The_Legend]

Well, kinda serves most people right.
At the end of the day, its not an elixir potion that will grant you eternal life....its just a cricket game.

It amazes me the lack of respect given to the production team by some members here. I don't think even 10% of the people comprehend what needs to be done to set up a marketplace to release the game in. And then there's more to work on in terms of licensing and trialling and the like.

As much as I want to play the new game too, nothing in life comes easy, you gotta be patient. And this is no different. I honestly hope it doesn't get released until later than tomorrow night (Friday Morning for us) just so you guys can suffer in your own immaturity for a bit longer.

So how about we all stop acting like our lives are literally hanging on the release and just go about your normal life until the game is released. Play 08 to kill time. I read somewhere someone was saying "I can't eat, sleep or drink". You got to be kidding me. Grow up.

hahaha yes i saw that somewhere too. was very funny though!:D

[the_trademarc]

One of the biggest problems with a downloadable game release is setting a time, at which point there are too many people downloading at once and the server crashes. I've seen it countless times.

In many ways not releasing a time is the most intelligent thing to do.

Lol its too true.
I've already consigned myself to wait a week before I download (mainly cuz I'll be on holidays until next Friday), but it looks like a lotta people are gonna have trouble downloading it, and as usual they won't understand why and then come on and whinge about it and have a go at the production team as they have been doing for the last 3 weeks.

I just hope those who have whinged the most have the most difficulty downloading the game. Karma is a powerful form of matter and I really hope it kicks in here.

At the end of the day, just about all of the people who have whinged will download and buy the game and spend countless hours playing it (as will I), so what's an extra 24 hours gonna do to impact on your life?

[abhishekstixgen_90]

Lol its too true.
I've already consigned myself to wait a week before I download (mainly cuz I'll be on holidays until next Friday), but it looks like a lotta people are gonna have trouble downloading it, and as usual they won't understand why and then come on and whinge about it and have a go at the production team as they have been doing for the last 3 weeks.

I just hope those who have whinged the most have the most difficulty downloading the game. Karma is a powerful form of matter and I really hope it kicks in here.

At the end of the day, just about all of the people who have whinged will download and buy the game and spend countless hours playing it (as will I), so what's an extra 24 hours gonna do to impact on your life?
come on dont whinge and snarl around at others.everybody is entitled to their opinion on the makers.how did it make sense not to have a bit of cushion time for unforeseen issues before release..people have been waiting atleast(so have you) if not "stopped eating,drinking,sleeping" as somebody mentioned....people have taken shots at the management not because expensive features like new cricket leagues,new engine were not introduced but because "simple things" like runs conceded by bowler and strike rates were not included..we hve been crying hoarse over simple things to make the game better but for some reason features of no relevance have come up..what r u going to do with autoplay????watch cricket on tv instead...and training log??well icc makers are paradoxing themselves with this as it takes out the guessing element from whether the player is improving and guessing element is the reason there is no editor and rightly so...the result of this shall be a better game in 2010 with RADICAL improvement not COSMETIC changes..and take it as constructive cricticism rather than whingeing...dedicated icc lovers(me too) are going to buy the game anyways but then we would like to see a bit more value for money.

for the rest of us: Most users ever online was 151, Yesterday at 05:46 PM.beat the 121 record

[abhishekstixgen_90]

well guys everybody is entitled to their opinion on the makers but i am somewhat dissapointed.how did it make sense not to have a bit of cushion time for unforeseen issues before release..people have been waiting atleast(so have you) if not "stopped eating,drinking,sleeping" as somebody mentioned....people have taken shots at the management not because expensive features like new cricket leagues,new engine were not introduced but because "simple things" like runs conceded by bowler and strike rates were not included..we hve been crying hoarse over simple things to make the game better but for some reason features of no relevance have come up..what r we going to do with autoplay????better watch cricket on tv instead...and training log??well icc makers are paradoxing themselves with this as it takes out the guessing element from whether the player is improving and guessing element is the reason there is no editor and rightly so...the result of this cricticism that has been doled out shall be a better game in 2010 with RADICAL improvement not COSMETIC changes..and the makers, please take it as constructive cricticism rather than whingeing...dedicated icc lovers(me too) are going to buy the game anyways but then we would like to see a bit more value for money.

for the rest of us: Most users ever online was 151, Yesterday at 05:46 PM.beat the 121 record

[abhishekstixgen_90]

hey guys i just have a sort of curiosity in my mind regarding why the makers are so reluctant to part with information on the game.it seems they are trying to hide things..
1.earlier aus5892 had mentioned that champions league was there in the game and then edited it out.it was only when somebody swore that he had seen it did aus confess that it had been edited..why didnt he post in the forum regarding that?
2.yesterday when there was a problem and they knew throughout, why were they refusing to divulge the nature of the problem?was good strategy though.highest no of users ever on the website was 151 yesterday close to 5 pm.

3.also why did we come to see screenies here only after they came on australian publisher's website..surely developers have more of access to the game than the publishers

i appreciate the fact that they are busy and trying to keep us as aware of the happenings as possible but these facts do boggle my mind..please do not take it the wrong way..just asking out of curiosity

[dsarena]

well, kinda serves most people right.
At the end of the day, its not an elixir potion that will grant you eternal life....its just a cricket game.

It amazes me the lack of respect given to the production team by some members here. I don't think even 10% of the people comprehend what needs to be done to set up a marketplace to release the game in. And then there's more to work on in terms of licensing and trialling and the like.

As much as i want to play the new game too, nothing in life comes easy, you gotta be patient. And this is no different. I honestly hope it doesn't get released until later than tomorrow night (friday morning for us) just so you guys can suffer in your own immaturity for a bit longer.

So how about we all stop acting like our lives are literally hanging on the release and just go about your normal life until the game is released. Play 08 to kill time. I read somewhere someone was saying "i can't eat, sleep or drink". You got to be kidding me. Grow up.

lols :D ......

[praveen88]

It's July 2.

When is it going to release. I hope by Today at least.

I was on this website for the whole day on July 1.
Plz let us know what time is it releasing.


Thanks in advance

[spaga1994]

read post 88 they said that it might be released at 7pm english time

[dsarena]

It's July 2.

When is it going to release. I hope by Today at least.

I was on this website for the whole day on July 1.
Plz let us know what time is it releasing.


Thanks in advance

sureshot said , it will be released by friday max

[dsarena]

Most users ever online was 151, Yesterday at 05:46 PM.

:D Lols , many thot it will be released yesterday , many dissapointed icc fans:D

[spaga1994]

and theres 40 online atm so its starting to build up again

[muhammad saad]

and theres 40 online atm so its starting to build up again

I doubt that it will be same like yesterday (or even half)

[aus5892]

1. Yes I did say that I made a mistake. The Champions League is not in the game.

2. The nature of the problem is irrelevant. It does not affect any of you, and to blame the delay on anyone or any company in particular would be unfair. We will keep you as updated as possible but there is certain information. You can rest assured that we are not delaying the game for no reason.

3. The publishers have the right to publish information on the game, and it is in fact generally their right to decide what can and cannot be released.

[abhishekstixgen_90]

thanks aus,i am satisfied

[aus5892]

The reason we set the release date of July 1st is because we had people complaining that there was no set date. Why would we set the release date back for things we can't see ahead?

In the end, the game will come out when it comes out. Frankly, I understand that it can be frustrating but sitting on here complaining is not going to change anything. You have to understand that the bulk of this game has been made by a team of about 5 people.

Cricket Coach was rushed to release and have a look at what's happened with them. They had to take off the game within 24 hours because of excessive bugs, and release a new version almost immediately. The best thing to do is to wait an extra day so the game is actually ready.

[aus5892]

Guys, we're asking you to please be patient. There are still a few issues that need to be ironed out with the installer before we can release the game.

Complaints solve nothing, and sitting here waiting for the game isn't going to make it come any faster. Rushing the game to release only creates more problems. When it is ready for release, it'll be up.

[the_trademarc]

Hmmm...did you post this in another thread?

FYI....I wasn't having a go at people's opinions, everyone is entitled to their own, and I'm sure there are people out there who don't appreciate what I say. I just don't think its fair for people to criticise the whole process. You gotta believe as a business they're doing the best they can for their customers, and sometimes things pop up which are out of your control. You just have to accept it and cop it on the chin.

[the_trademarc]

Exactly what I'm getting at.

I'd rather it be delayed a week and have all problems solved than have the game today and be clustered with bugs and inaccurate detail.

[Scritty]

i bet this was all fake, so we get happy over nothing. ICC 2009 isn't coming out in the next 2 months. there hardly been a update by the makers. how hard is it to release a bloody game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Extremely hard indeed. ANy software development on this scale is a massively difficult undertaking.

Suprised this wasn't common knowledge ?

It's the "last minute "stuff that really grinds as well. The basic code is fine, the code for network play is stable, the manual is written, then you find something daft like....

The online delivery and verification system (which you don't own or control) doesn't like a filename (yes this happens).

The install packaging (WISE or whatever ICC use) fails to work properly.


You try and download the game yourself from a different location (to test it workd) and your server provider has nerfed up for the night.

It all happens. Blimey even Blizzard with their 1.4 Billion US$ a year from WoW subscriptions and hundreds of staff often get glitches with well established code.

It happens.

It would be a sign of maturity on your part to live graciously with it.

:cool:

Paul

[cjhall]

Again another promise, and another let down.

Very dissapointing and poor, really don't see what the problem should be, its not like this is the first launch, it's just a updated version of the last few years. They should know how long it takes to upload th website and download!

Anyone who disagrees with this?

[Themer]

Yes me. Char limit

[M.Di Venuto]

Yes me. Char limit

Second that.

cjhall if you can build your own game that is better than any of the ICC games and put it up somewhere for download I promise you I will buy it.
Dont criticize until you can do better.

[dan3634]

It comes when it comes.

[cjhall]

In reply to your comment, its not about building my own game and doing it better, its about working well as a company, doing the correct things to meets deadlines!

In my line of work I can't afford to be late on deadlines, so I plan well, which includes unforeseen circumstances!

The way they are going about it, it seems that little planning has been put into place!

Dissagree with that?

[ICClover]

In reply to your comment, its not about building my own game and doing it better, its about working well as a company, doing the correct things to meets deadlines!

In my line of work I can't afford to be late on deadlines, so I plan well, which includes unforeseen circumstances!

The way they are going about it, it seems that little planning has been put into place!

Dissagree with that?

I disagree with it. Where there is technology involved, no amount of planning or allowing time for delays can fully prepare any team for release.

Look at Football Manager. Every year, they stick to their release deadline, but every year, they have to release a release-day patch, or activation codes etc do not work. And that is a massive team.

This is a small team and they would rather release something worthwhile than something that fails to meet the high expectations of the fans.

They are doing totally the right thing. It's not like they have taken our money and not delivered. They owe us NOTHING.

[M.Di Venuto]

Nice to know you are perfect. If only the whole world were blessed with your amazing planning skills. Unfortunately us mere mortals have occasions (and I assume this is one of them) where an unexpected situation has occurred at the worst possible time, and one I assume is totally outside their control. Perhaps you should hand in a resume?

[Themer]

In reply to your comment, its not about building my own game and doing it better, its about working well as a company, doing the correct things to meets deadlines!

In my line of work I can't afford to be late on deadlines, so I plan well, which includes unforeseen circumstances!

The way they are going about it, it seems that little planning has been put into place!

Dissagree with that?

Yes I do disagree with you.

The mere fact that they're able to release the game should be commended as the Publishers went bust on them and they've had to work behind the scenes to secure the rights and the like.

[cjhall]

Personally, I think your all a bit soft!

I didn't once say im perfect, or did I say that they owe us anything.

My point is, which you are all missing, the fact that they said a release date, and then missed it, due to good reason i'm sure.
But then the question arises why select a start date knowing your going to miss it?

To the next point of me be critical, if no one was things would just stay the same and nothing or no-one would improve or progress!!

I'm expecting a better response than just, well you try if your so good!!

[M.Di Venuto]

Mate as has been suggested by me and others I'm sure they didn't miss the release date on purpose. I'd like to hear your conspiracy theory on why they would set a release date and miss it on purpose?

I agree, being critical is good. Certainly it promotes efficiency as Childish Things learn another thing we expect of them. Being on time. However being critical without understanding the situation? Bit hard on them I think. And no I dont think they owe it to us to explain the situation.

[Themer]

They selected a release date because people kepy pestering for an exact date. And they didn't just select a date which they knew they wouldn't meet last minute problems have caused the delay.

[the_trademarc]

Quote From Aus5892, Moderator

"The reason we set the release date of July 1st is because we had people complaining that there was no set date. Why would we set the release date back for things we can't see ahead?

In the end, the game will come out when it comes out. Frankly, I understand that it can be frustrating but sitting on here complaining is not going to change anything. You have to understand that the bulk of this game has been made by a team of about 5 people.

Cricket Coach was rushed to release and have a look at what's happened with them. They had to take off the game within 24 hours because of excessive bugs, and release a new version almost immediately. The best thing to do is to wait an extra day so the game is actually ready."

Let me ask you, what sort of business are you in? Or are you just making stuff up cuz you can and you know no-one can pull you up on it? Do you cater for having a stroke? A car accident? A family member passing away? I didn't think so. So you don't plan for unforeseen circumstances.

At the end of the day, you will buy the game, I will, and everyone on here will, so it doesn't matter when it will come out.

And if you want to pay 40-50 pounds for the game, then I'm sure Chris and the production team will enjoy the additional funds in their budget, which they can put towards planning.

[Sureshot]

We never planned to miss the release date, and of course the circumstance was unforeseen, certainly had no idea it would take the time it did. Which is why we didn't give a time for the release, that was our leeway.

We didn't set the release date knowing this issue would evolve like it did. We're not stupid.

[M.Di Venuto]

We never planned to miss the release date, and of course the circumstance was unforeseen, certainly had no idea it would take the time it did. Which is why we didn't give a time for the release, that was our leeway.

We didn't set the release date knowing this issue would evolve like it did. We're not stupid.

I hope cjhall reads this

[aus5892]

Again another promise, and another let down.

Very dissapointing and poor, really don't see what the problem should be, its not like this is the first launch, it's just a updated version of the last few years. They should know how long it takes to upload th website and download!

Anyone who disagrees with this?
It's got nothing to do with the website or us putting up there.

There are no promises, we announced a release date and unfortunately at the last minute we realised it wasn't going to be ready in time. Scritty obviously understands, things happen and last minute problems occur. If you'd like to come on down and fix it for us, you're welcome to.

[ICClover]

It's got nothing to do with the website or us putting up there.

There are no promises, we announced a release date and unfortunately at the last minute we realised it wasn't going to be ready in time. Scritty obviously understands, things happen and last minute problems occur. If you'd like to come on down and fix it for us, you're welcome to.

Credit to you guys fro logging on and responding. Just know that you owe us nothing and most people on here back you guys knowing you are doing the best you can.

[gantor]

take your time guys. it will be worth the wait :)

[the_trademarc]

It's got nothing to do with the website or us putting up there.

There are no promises, we announced a release date and unfortunately at the last minute we realised it wasn't going to be ready in time. Scritty obviously understands, things happen and last minute problems occur. If you'd like to come on down and fix it for us, you're welcome to.

Yeah and mate also know you don't have to dignify the obnoxious ones here with an answer. The real fans all know the work you're putting and are more than happy to wait until you guys think its ready. I personally just can't stand people who expect things when they want it, I have to deal with it all the time and it frustrates me when I log in to get updates and see whats happening in ICC world and all I see is complaint here and complaint there.

Keep up the great work guys, and we know you'll have the game ready when you can. Focus your time and effort on the games and don't worry about the impatient ones here.

[Jazzydrury]

Hi guys

why dont we just leave em to it, until after 7pm u no we were told nothing would happen until 7pm, so get off there backs

[Liquifier]

It's got nothing to do with the website or us putting up there.

There are no promises, we announced a release date and unfortunately at the last minute we realised it wasn't going to be ready in time. Scritty obviously understands, things happen and last minute problems occur. If you'd like to come on down and fix it for us, you're welcome to.
A release date is essentially a promise, a date by which the game is set for release, and thus people make plans and decisions around it. Therefore by not releasing the game on the date of the release date set by your company, you have reneged on that. I am not questioning the reasoning, I understand and concede that there is probably a lot going on, however it is not good planning to set a date that is optimistic at best.

Whilst it is extremely disappointing, yet understandable, there has been a key and clear lack of accountability in the sense that no real explanation has been given, nor apology presented. Simply saying "last minute tech difficulties" shows no real compassion for the people you have let down, who are ESSENTIALLY the people keeping you in business. Don't blur this line too often, it is a simple premise of good marketing. Keep the customer happy at all times possible, and when you let them down, do EVERYTHING you can in order to minimise the harm/discomfort/disappointment. Don't whine about "how hard things are", people who just want to play the game are not interested in this, they just want to know that the company cares about the fact they didn't deliver, care about the people they let down and are doing absolutely everything that is within their power to rectify it ASAP. I've been on a few pages of a few forums thus far and see a distinct lack of these qualities.

Saying things like "come down and fix it for us" is absurd, childish and absolutely useless customer service that furthers the disappointment, disenchantment and disharmony already caused. Like I said, these people you are mocking by saying such things are the very people who keep you in business. With the failure of Empire Interactive you and the remainder of the company should be VERY wary and attentive to this fact.

I've purchased every version of this game since the very first and therefore have a right to be disappointed as it has been a part of my life for more than a decade.

[ingezzz]

In reply to your comment, its not about building my own game and doing it better, its about working well as a company, doing the correct things to meets deadlines!

In my line of work I can't afford to be late on deadlines, so I plan well, which includes unforeseen circumstances!

The way they are going about it, it seems that little planning has been put into place!

Dissagree with that?

Yea i do dissagree, your last couple of posts have just been moronic. Yes you are right when you say that there are deadlines that must be met but this was not a deadline. Must people on the forum have pressured the good blokes at childish things for a release date, so they gave us one, but because we pressured them it was inaccurate and now we are getting angry. How angry would you be if they released a game like the way rockingham software released there game. Although Cricket Coach 09 is a decent game you can't go 5 minutes without it crashing, i would take a two day wait with a minimal bug filled game than a game that came on the 1st but so dodgy you wont even want to play it. Stop being so immature and just be patient instead of constantly bitching

[the_trademarc]

A release date is essentially a promise, a date by which the game is set for release, and thus people make plans and decisions around it. Therefore by not releasing the game on the date of the release date set by your company, you have reneged on that. I am not questioning the reasoning, I understand and concede that there is probably a lot going on, however it is not good planning to set a date that is optimistic at best.

Whilst it is extremely disappointing, yet understandable, there has been a key and clear lack of accountability in the sense that no real explanation has been given, nor apology presented. Simply saying "last minute tech difficulties" shows no real compassion for the people you have let down, who are ESSENTIALLY the people keeping you in business. Don't blur this line too often, it is a simple premise of good marketing. Keep the customer happy at all times possible, and when you let them down, do EVERYTHING you can in order to minimise the harm/discomfort/disappointment. Don't whine about "how hard things are", people who just want to play the game are not interested in this, they just want to know that the company cares about the fact they didn't deliver, care about the people they let down and are doing absolutely everything that is within their power to rectify it ASAP. I've been on a few pages of a few forums thus far and see a distinct lack of these qualities.

Saying things like "come down and fix it for us" is absurd, childish and absolutely useless customer service that furthers the disappointment, disenchantment and disharmony already caused. Like I said, these people you are mocking by saying such things are the very people who keep you in business. With the failure of Empire Interactive you and the remainder of the company should be VERY wary and attentive to this fact.

I've purchased every version of this game since the very first and therefore have a right to be disappointed as it has been a part of my life for more than a decade.

Wow, you must the only person in the whole world who has purchased every version of ICC. Congratulations. I'll see if I can get Childish Things to gift wrap your version of the game for you.

So I've had enough of these senseless rubbish. This forum has been destroyed by moronic, stupid, impatient imbeciles who were born with a silver spoon in their mouth, and need someone to die everytime something doesn't go the way they want it. It's a f**king game and I can't believe some of the people in this world.

I'm gonna go join the rest of the proper fans and no longer post anything until something useful comes, rather than try and help people understand what goes on in a situation like this

[Liquifier]

Yeah and mate also know you don't have to dignify the obnoxious ones here with an answer. The real fans all know the work you're putting and are more than happy to wait until you guys think its ready. I personally just can't stand people who expect things when they want it, I have to deal with it all the time and it frustrates me when I log in to get updates and see whats happening in ICC world and all I see is complaint here and complaint there.

Keep up the great work guys, and we know you'll have the game ready when you can. Focus your time and effort on the games and don't worry about the impatient ones here.
It's not people expecting things when they want it, it's people who were told that the game would be released 1/7/09, which it failed to do, being (extremely fairly) disappointed and rightfully seeking answers. This is pretty much the point of forums. To seek information and give an opinion. This is a company we are talking about here, customer is king and people who are (strangley, almost condescendingly and blindly) standing in for the company have blurred the lines of what a customer has the right to expect.

I love ICC, I love the fact that Childish Things have taken over and are continuing to seek to produce and improve this game, but don't insult me by telling me I am impatient and obnoxious for seeking empathy from the company and sufficient information for the fact that the company failed to deliver on a promise they themselves set. That is just absurd and misguided.

[kadzidlo]

With this downloadable version will I be able to play on both my work PC and home PC as I do at the moment with ICC08 (bit of a pain having to take the CD to work and then remember to take it back home again, but at least I can play it at both locations) or will I need to wait for the boxed version?

[Liquifier]

Wow, you must the only person in the whole world who has purchased every version of ICC. Congratulations. I'll see if I can get Childish Things to gift wrap your version of the game for you.

So I've had enough of these senseless rubbish. This forum has been destroyed by moronic, stupid, impatient imbeciles who were born with a silver spoon in their mouth, and need someone to die everytime something doesn't go the way they want it. It's a f**king game and I can't believe some of the people in this world.

I'm gonna go join the rest of the proper fans and no longer post anything until something useful comes, rather than try and help people understand what goes on in a situation like this
I don't want it gift wrapped and you wouldn't have the power or capacity to have that arranged in any case.

It's interesting that you essentially called my post moronic and stupid, but were not able to build a sound reason to rebut any of the information I put on there.

I am not having a go at the company, I just want them to show a little more professionalism when dealing with customers (i.e. don't say the things mentioned above like a sooky child).

If you are a fan and not a representative of the company, I wouldn't expect for you to explain any of the reasoning behind this failure, that is not your business nor your job and henceforth I was not seeking such information from you.

And to clarify this point, which a lot of people seem to smugly insist on emphasising, you and all the others are no better or real a fan of the game simply by being passive and trying to suck up to the administrators by showing exaggerated and misappropriated sympathy.

[Jazzydrury]

We were told it wouldnt be before 7pm british time, you guys, have been moaning when it is only 1pm, it could well be out today, but maybe at 7pm, they said it could be late evening due to committments, which are more important, than a game, so give em until 7pm.

[M.Di Venuto]

It's not people expecting things when they want it, it's people who were told that the game would be released 1/7/09, which it failed to do, being (extremely fairly) disappointed and rightfully seeking answers. This is pretty much the point of forums. To seek information and give an opinion. This is a company we are talking about here, customer is king and people who are (strangley, almost condescendingly and blindly) standing in for the company have blurred the lines of what a customer has the right to expect.

I love ICC, I love the fact that Childish Things have taken over and are continuing to seek to produce and improve this game, but don't insult me by telling me I am impatient and obnoxious for seeking empathy from the company and sufficient information for the fact that the company failed to deliver on a promise they themselves set. That is just absurd and misguided.

Take a chill pill and join the queue. Childish Things have a right to do what they like. Only shareholders in a company can make demands of the companies management and have a right to answers, not customers.

[aus5892]

It's not people expecting things when they want it, it's people who were told that the game would be released 1/7/09, which it failed to do, being (extremely fairly) disappointed and rightfully seeking answers. This is pretty much the point of forums. To seek information and give an opinion. This is a company we are talking about here, customer is king and people who are (strangley, almost condescendingly and blindly) standing in for the company have blurred the lines of what a customer has the right to expect.

I love ICC, I love the fact that Childish Things have taken over and are continuing to seek to produce and improve this game, but don't insult me by telling me I am impatient and obnoxious for seeking empathy from the company and sufficient information for the fact that the company failed to deliver on a promise they themselves set. That is just absurd and misguided.
You are entitled to ask questions and we have answered them. If I was to tell you the reason we are having technical difficulties, it would not change that we are having them, nor would it speed up the release. All it would seek to do was to create a scapegoat for the problems, which would solve nothing and create more problems.

We have provided every explanation necessary and possible, and we are still here copping abuse from all directions.

Cricket Captain 2009 is not the first game to be delayed, nor will it be the last. The fact that we even have a forum that we are checking (two of us no less) at a time like this is quite rare for a game so close to release.

Now obviously it is Sureshot and my job to do this, and we seek no pat on the back for doing it. All we ask for is some patience and some understanding. It is not good for us to have to delay the game when a date is set, but when things come up and ruin that date, there is nothing we can do about it and it is preferable to releasing a game that doesn't work.

[aus5892]

Take a chill pill and join the queue. Childish Things have a right to do what they like. Only shareholders in a company can make demands of the companies management and have a right to answers, not customers.
Our attitude is certainly that the customer is important, I object only to suggestions we are not providing those answers.

[M.Di Venuto]

Our attitude is certainly that the customer is important, I object only to suggestions we are not providing those answers.

I am in no way suggesting you or Childish Things consider the customer unimportant. I just dont see how Liquifier thinks they have the right to demand answers just becuase they are an apparent loyal customer. The customer is important, but surely only to an extent.

[G-Reb]

I have seriously had enough of you morons pleading your case for Aus and Sureshot to answer your questions and explain to the full extent why they are boycotting the release. GET OVER YOURSELF!!!

They are trying there best to put together a game that we can not only enjoy for the next year, but a game with minimal bugs that people like you are bound to whinge about anyway!!!!

Seriously stop wasting there time with your pity problems and let them do their job!

You seriously forget this game could have easily gone under and you wouldnt have been here complaining about a delay!!!
They are doing there best and when it is ready it will be out!!!
Now if you want to complain some more, go complain to someone that GIVES A CRAP, coz everyone here has had enough of you stupid whinging.

Peace Hombres

[Jazzydrury]

Is it possible for us to be told, if it will be today, if not we could all leave the site and let it calm down, im not saying this as a moan, but saying it so childish things, servers dont get overheated.

If we were told it wasnt going to be today, we could all disseppear and stop bugging these guys