Gamestop in hot water because of evil game publishers (lawsuit filed). - by lost_soul
lost_soul on 26/3/2010 at 18:06
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http://ps3.ign.com/articles/107/1079852p1.html)
"As a result, GameStop tricks consumers into paying more for a used game than they would if they purchased the same game and content new."
Yes, because, ya know... GameStop totally sees a profit when the consumer goes and pays to renew the DLC code on-line with the publisher. NOT
DDL on 26/3/2010 at 18:32
Jesus wept.
Quote:
Collins is seeking restitution, punitive damages for fraud, and numerous other compensatory damages.
You fucks cost me a
whole 10 bucks extra! Imma sue you for everything you have! RAAAAAGGH!
What is
wrong with some people?
Enchantermon on 26/3/2010 at 18:35
Quote Posted by lost_soul
Yes, because, ya know... GameStop totally sees a profit when the consumer goes and pays to renew the DLC code on-line with the publisher. NOT
That is
exactly what I thought.
Besides, with a $5 difference, I would have just bought a new copy instead.
Briareos H on 26/3/2010 at 18:36
Was to be expected from someone who 1. buys from a retailer 2. buys used games 3. gets their used copy for 5 dollars cheaper than the price of a new one.
Legal costs for both parties serve them right.
Ostriig on 26/3/2010 at 18:37
What the fuck is up with your title? Or is that there some sarcasm that flew over my head? The publisher doesn't fit into this - since the game in question is Dragon Age, I can tell you the terms are stated on the back of the box:
Quote:
Free DLC bla bla
*One time use code available with full retail purchase.
The fault is the customer's, if they failed to take an interest in that specification, and Gamestop are merely being dicks for conveniently failing to draw attention to it and the resulting fact of their sale being $15 short on content when compared to the original.
lost_soul on 26/3/2010 at 18:38
"You fucks cost me a whole 10 bucks extra! Imma sue you for everything you have! RAAAAAGGH!"
Don't forget about our friends in the music industry. :)
On a more serious note, I wouldn't be surprised if either:
A. This lawsuit gets thrown out for being completely frivolous (OMG my $10!1one).
B. GameStop gives the guy a store-credit, taking a loss in the process due to the predatory game publishers.
I agree with A, but not B.
Ostriig on 26/3/2010 at 18:54
Quote Posted by lost_soul
predatory game publishers
oh god
Enchantermon on 26/3/2010 at 18:55
Quote Posted by Ostriig
. . . since the game in question is Dragon Age, I can tell you the terms are stated on the back of the box:
Quote:
Free DLC bla bla
*One time use code available with full retail purchase.
You know what's funny? The lawsuit actually mentions this, I think the point being that the print is too small for customers to notice or something. Not sure how GameStop is supposed to be responsible for that, though.
Phatose on 26/3/2010 at 19:25
Well, if they're going to resell it, and it has a big ad for free dlc on the box they put it out in, is it really unreasonable to expect them to make a note on the box of their reselling package? But it's in pure legal territory there. Morally - fuck gamestop. They know the DLC is $15 for used owners, but still sell it used for only $5 less then new. They knew what they were doing, and there was deceptive intent there.
DDL on 26/3/2010 at 19:30
To be fair, (like Briareos H points out), anyone who buys a second hand game at only 5 bucks less than the 60 buck "new" price is someone who is so penny-pinchingly dickfaced they really should've read the small print in the first place.
"It's a whole 8.3% saving!"
