Based on this thread: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...d?daysprune=-1

The release code on launch is region locked also? OMG ...

I hate this damned GMG! They didn't even specify for me if I bought an NA or EU one. Look: http://i.imgur.com/hrCP0R9.jpg

And I bought two of these! One for my wife. @_@