Giant Bomb! I need your help!

Giant Bomb, I have a dilemma. It's pretty darn serious! And it's not about ladies. 
 
So, on July 19th, I decided to pre-order Catherine from Amazon.ca. They told me that it would ship to me by a week after release, and I thought, "Oh, whatever. I can wait a week, I'm not crazy or anything". And so I decided to wait.  
 
BUT THEN, Disaster struck! I checked Amazon today, and realized they have delayed my shipment for three weeks, meaning I will get my pre-order a full month after the game's release. Now, at first, I was outraged, but then I started to rationally think about this situation, and realized I have two options: 
 
Option A) I cancel my order, tell Amazon to go fuck itself, and go buy the game tomorrow from Futureshop (like a Canadian Best Buy) for ten full dollars more (I have no job, that's a lot of money) without the art books or soundtrack. This would mean leaving the house. This would also mean asking my parents to give me back sixty dollars I transferred to their back account. The problem with that is that I did not tell them I was buying this game from Amazon with their credit card, because I figured it would slip under the radar. Now, my parents wouldn't actually really get mad at me or anything, but it would be kind of awkward. 
 
Option B) Let Amazon screw me over, tell myself that I don't care that my friends are playing this game I'm super pumped for before I am, and get the sick art book and soundtrack. This option would also involve literally no effort on my part.  
 
You know, now that I look at it, Option A looks like the incredibly obvious answer, but man, I really want that art book and soundtrack. I also don't want to leave my house. Any help is appreciated! 
 
And I already tried touching her shoulder. 
 
Nothing happened. 
 
EDIT: I've decided to go with Option B, because it involves no effort, and it is the way that can make me think I'm a good person for being patient. Also, because my parents woke up while I was responding to the people in this thread and realized I was awake and on my computer at 5am, so they're kinda not particularly happy.  
 
Thanks bros!

The lazy way is the only way! Option B!

Option B, you don't want to risk letting your parents know you got something without their permission. You may not be able to get away with it again.

Have you asked them why its being delayed by 3 weeks?

Have you asked them why its being delayed by 3 weeks?

Did you try showing Amazon your penis? I hear it's a popular way of showing appreciation. 
 
But for real, how urgent is it that you play the game now? I could see that waiting a month is probably terrible but is it possible to wait, and play other games until then? I don't know man. ):

@supermike6 said:

@Jasta said:

Have you asked them why its being delayed by 3 weeks?

I just kind of assumed it's because they hate me. One time they didn't ship me a graphics card I ordered in December until halfway through March. It's just kind of par for the course at this point when it comes to me and Amazon. It's like I live on some sort of deserted island in the middle of nowhere or something. Or perhaps I'm just super unlucky and happen to order things right as they run out of stock.

Shoot them an e-mail and find out for sure. =O

Did you try showing Amazon your penis? I hear it's a popular way of showing appreciation.  But for real, how urgent is it that you play the game now? I could see that waiting a month is probably terrible but is it possible to wait, and play other games until then? I don't know man. ):

Try to resolve this issue with Amazon, explain how they screwed you over, and demand something to be done. It's their fault, after all. 
 
Unless you agreed to any shipment delays by accepting the terms of use, then you're fucked.

Just go with B. Always go with B, cause you're not good enough for A.

Go with B: 0 effort required=victory

B for boobs

There's a chance they wouldn't give your money back. Like they might buy it for you with you in tow or something.

So I'd go with B. Sometimes things are better when you have to wait for them.

You may be surprised at what you may get if you just write a polite letter to the proper person at Amazon. You could get some credit to your account or something. It's worth a shot.

I heard Jeff didn't like the game, so you're probably better off canceling the pre-order altogether and getting a good game, like, Battlefield 3, which is known to be the best game ever, even before release.

Just kidding. I would first ask Amazon why the delivery was delayed so much. It's weird, especially if it's a pre-order. I would wait for an answer, and then decide whether to cancel the delivery and get it at a local retailer or to wait for Amazon to dispatch it.

B for Bodacious!

@supermike6: Every time Amazon fucks up one of my orders I get on their case and usually end up with a $5-10 credit. Actually they also delayed my copy of Catherine and didn't give me an expected delivery date so I called and bitched at them and they managed to send it on its way that night. I'd get in touch with them and demand that they tell you why your game is being delayed, at best they'll figure out a way to get your item to you sooner or give you a credit for your troubles and at worst at least you'll clearer idea of the situation and whether or not its worth waiting for. You just have to be willing to ruin a CSR's day a little bit.

Also the artbook is meh and I'm sure you could find someone willing to e-mail you the soundtrack *wink*.

Send them a picture of your penis. 
 
And then go with B.

B
 
Just hold out and wait for the delivery, it's a single player focused game if I'm not mistaken and you get the goodies, pay less money. You won't enjoy the game any less by waiting (unless someone spoils it for you)

@supermike6: Patience is a virtue.

Go for A. The Art book really isn't all the great. It's only a few pictures and Character Bio's, it's no where near as good as Persona 3 or 4's Art book.

I would say contact Amazon, they're not Microsoft and their customer service is usually pretty damn good in my experience.  Even if they send you a nonsense response or give you the run around on the phone, at least you'll have tried.  Also, B is probably your best option, either way.

As someone mentioned, the artbook is a tad disappointing, FOLLOW YOUR HEART MAN.

It's just three weeks, you have at least 80 years left in you. Option B, play something else in the mean time.

Buy a flute.

Hope this helps.

B for bro dude :D

Let Amazon screw you, but let them know your not happy with it. Then you'll get your game and probably a few amazon bucks or something. Then go buy a jetcar with those amazon bucks from the Futurestore.

How about you call them up and complain, instead of taking it in the ass?

Similar thing happened to me. I went with option A. I'm still mildly bummed about. 

When in doubt, always choose Option B.

I'm in the same situation(Kind of...), so, just wait. I know it's a pretty tense situation, but, like  1337W422102 said: " That way you'll get all the stuff you paid for.  Not worth pissing your parents off, either.  I'm sure there's something else you could play in the meantime".

Option B another couple weeks is not that big of a deal.

dude, just wait. it's a life lessen: be rational.
 you gain NOTHING by canceling now and simply running out to the next store.

By the way, Catherine is a pretty amazing game..Just saying.

Be strong, wait it out!

@supermike6: Patience is a virtue.

Buy the game in the shop, but keep the amazon order. Then when the order arrives, you just turn in the copy at the store where you brought the other one.

If someone is gonna die because you don't get the game tomorrow or something like that I would say you should probably go with B. It would be freaking funny to watch someone die over it

I would say wait. And if your friends are playing the game, borrow it from them.

Buy a flute.

Hope this helps.

Let Amazon screw you, but let them know your not happy with it. Then you'll get your game and probably a few amazon bucks or something. Then go buy a jetcar with those amazon bucks from the Futurestore.