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FUCK the trend of "boxed dlc". This is not a rant against ALL dlc, but the recent, ass-fucking trend of including "perks" that only the buyer of a NEW game receives for free, via a boxed insert. This content is already on the disc; anyone who picks up a used copy gets raped for 3.99 or whatever if they want to use the game as it was intended to be played.
I recently purchased a NEW copy of "The Saboteur" which included a ticket to the "midnight show" DLC; basically it takes the pastis off the shitty digital nipples in the game, and unlocks a couple new hiding places. What-the-fuck-ever. Anyway, after being prompted by the game itself to enter my code, I did. It didn't work. I tried three times. I called tech support. No help. And yes I entered the code fucking right, thank you Angela at customer service Whether this was hackers generating valid codes for themselves or EA's servers fucking up, this is an inevitable and abhorrant trend in gaming. Even worse, when I inspected my "ticket" I found the "free" DLC for purchasers of this NEW game only had ONE FUCKING YEAR to reclaim this code. That's right, if you buy a new copy of The Saboteur after Dec. 31 2010, you have to pay four fucking dollars to see those boobs you paid hard-earned cash for. A more blatant raping of your wallet never before existed. I bought this hamburger but I need to pay for the bun after I buy it I have this DVD but five scenes are locked until I find an internet connection and send money through paypal I bought some weed but it can only be smoked in this custom pipe. $5 opens the carb Open up a copy of Super Mario Bros. from 20 years ago and the game still fucking works. There are rumors Activision et al are going to be starting to force people to play for multiplayer for their games. Wait, I thought I already paid $50 fucking dollars a year for LIVE. I have more to say, so send me a paypal for .99 and you can hear the rest of it
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Secondly, Activision makes a good point for multiplayer fees. The LIVE profits head to Microsoft, even though the majority of LIVE players are playing MW2. It's like people are paying MS to play MW2.
That simple.
He want us to send money for rest of Cblog
Ho ho
He do what he is complaining about
Ho ho
If not, ignore boxed DLC. Problem solved.
@Bahamut: Good to see you again. I agree, this type of shit sucks if it's not going to work. Putting a time limit on it is also stupid. Game companies need to realize that gaming is a luxury, and if they keep going they are only going to have a small customer base to pay for it.
You have much reason to be angry, sir.
Seriously, though, a point to consider is that this code costs 4 dollars. Buying Saboteur used saves you, maybe, 5-10 dollars. What this means is that you're still getting a lower price, for the same content, and the developer still gets a cut.
When bullshit like a failed code happens, yeah, that sucks, but as an IDEA, it has some merit. I disagree, but I can see the appeal.
Seriously, though, this is just one more argument against holding back part of a game as an unlockable code. You can't always rely on these people to honor their end of the deal. Especially not in a case like this, where the dev has gone out of business.
I'm talking customer is always right phone help, "your code doesn't work? - here's another." - sure there will be people cheating it, but hey that's something they've got to take on the chin and remember that the vast majority of people won't buy pre-owned and call to blag them.
Where possible ADD CONTENT rather than taking it away. The BFBC2 Different modes on different maps thing comes to mind - was a nice balance.
NO TIME LIMIT - that's just bullshit. A new game is ALWAYS a new game.
RE: Paying for online codes - this is something I don't "really" have a problem with, I feel on one hand, there's only one active connection per copy, but on the other, the devs/publishers do deserve to get something back from used sales. Not to mention that as a PSN user, I don't already have to pay one greedy ass company to play games over MY internet connection.
Also, this WILL drive down used prices, and if you only want to play the single player part, then you could get a really nice deal.
I'ld rather see the content on disc too.
EA does the same thing w/Battlefield Bad Company 2.
$9.99 used copy "V.I.P." code.
Also, Boobs!
sorry, the devs/publishers don't deserve to get something back from used games. If you think they do then send them a check directly after you buy a used game. Screwing consumers over isn't the way to do it. I bought my car used and I can assure you, the manufacturer isn't sitting around stomping their feet because I did.
I want devs to make as much money as they possibly can on a game, but not at the expense of consumers. If I buy a new game, I better be able to enjoy everything in it for the entirety of my ownership. I can't enjoy my copy of Mass Effect 2 in its entirety on my other 360 because I've used all the Cerberus codes up. Should I be forced to pay for another code to a game I bought new? These codes only force me to wait off on new purchases until there is a significant price drop instead of running out to buy at $60.
I agree that if I had gone through the same situation as Bahamut did, I'd be pissed. I'd return the game however stating that the game was sold incomplete.
forgive the above if it sounds angry...for some reason when I type at work I rage type.
EA gave me $20 off my next EA game purchases so I was happy.
I was frigging flabberghasted as well as the codes should NOT expire.
i can see tits.