EA Refuse to Refund SimCity - Possible account ban if you take action

[pokefloote]

Why on earth would someone make an online only game that clearly has single player? Do they care more about pirating than their own reputation?

That is about right. They care more about money than their reputation. Thing is, the money will slow if this keeps up, I wish they would realize this.

 

[Qtis]

I found a pretty intensive review of SimCity, and I think it sums the whole game up nicely. Amazing features and everything, why are people upset about some kind of nonexistent issue? Oh, the review is here.

The refunding problems will hit legal issues especially in Europe. I don't know the exact wordings, but the country's laws > corporate "laws". While the contract may say what they like, it's the legislation of said country that has the final word. In most cases it's "refund has to be possible till X days or unless product doesn't work as described".

 

[retKHAAAN]

Remind me why I don't PC game again?

 

[Qtis]

An update via Ars Technica: Amazon is refunding the game due to the circumstances.

 

[Deleted-188346]

Never forget that we have the power to make any gaming company do what we want, just take the right actions at the right moment.

Actually no. Video Game Publishers actually have more power than us.

Have you ever seen a boycott of a video game actually work? Of course not, because the people saying "I'm boycotting ____" represent about 0.005% of the population that purchase games. Gamers are a disorganized, inconsistent, and easily manipulable crowd. Marketing is more powerful than a bunch of forum users, redditors, 4chaners, etc. crying for people to boycott.

 

[Gahars]

Of course not, because the people saying "I'm boycotting ____" represent about 0.005% of the population that purchase games.

And most of them purchase the game anyway.

Anyone remember the Modern Warfare 2 boycott?

Spoiler

 

[ShadowSoldier]

And most of them purchase the game anyway.

Anyone remember the Modern Warfare 2 boycott?

Spoiler

You know what, this talk about Boycotting has got me inspired. I'm gonna Boycott the Pokemon anime until they bring Veronica Taylor back.

Oh shit.. the new episode just finished downloading... okay ima talk to you guys later.

 

[narutofan777]

dis is wat the future will b liek.

b prepared.

 

[Joe88]

dis is wat the future will b liek.

b prepared.

After reading that, I am scared.

 

[pokefloote]

okay I'm done

 

[Bladexdsl]

still waiting for a crack. It's only am matter of time EA then I can play this in peace and be rid of your DRM bullshit

 

[FireEmblemGuy]

According to EA the game is broken because it's too enjoyable:
http://www.destructoid.com/ea-simci...oo-much-fun--248186.phtml#JWTv2fot0cH62CJq.99

 

[the_randomizer]

You know what, this talk about Boycotting has got me inspired. I'm gonna Boycott the Pokemon anime until they bring Veronica Taylor back.

Oh shit.. the new episode just finished downloading... okay ima talk to you guys later.

I don't blame ya, English dubs for most anime are done professionally...oh wait.

 

[Jax]

According to EA the game is broken because it's too enjoyable:
http://www.destructoid.com/ea-simci...oo-much-fun--248186.phtml#JWTv2fot0cH62CJq.99

Not sure if serious...

 

[chyyran]

still waiting for a crack. It's only am matter of time EA then I can play this in peace and be rid of your DRM bullshit

Will probably take a while, since it needs EA servers to do some processing

 

[Bladexdsl]

only a matter of time

 

[Hells Malice]

Remind me why I don't PC game again?

because you'll accept inferiority for convenience?

/just answering the question honestly

 

[ov3rkill]

This is just plain greed. EA is just getting greedier and it's getting worse. Corporate greed...

 

[shakirmoledina]

EA, what the hEAll
kinda reminds me of what ubi is doing with AC3. they say for the pc version,
you: My game runs at 10 FPS in boston. It's not playable!
Ubi: Please send us your specifications as PCs have multiple configurations
you: Its an i5 with AMD Radeon 6990 Crossfire with 6GB RAM
Ubi: Please send a report using our support
you: Okay done, what can I do while I wait for a solution
Ubi: There are a couple of things that can be done. Try switching off vsync and lowering the in game graphics options. Also make sure your drivers are updated. Thank you
Later
you: I have received a reply that the issue has been forwarded to the upper management, how long will this take?
Ubi: We are trying to resolve the issue, please try the other options mentioned in our support.
you: But there is no difference!
Ubi: Thank you for purchasing AC3.

 

[ferofax]

because you'll accept inferiority for convenience?

/just answering the question honestly

Seeing as I play retro games on handhelds, and handhelds in general, "Why, yes! That's exactly right!". Although I do enjoy gaming on my non-gaming laptop as well. Stuff like Disciples II, Humble Bundles, and so on.

...inferiority can be so fun.