Post: Black Ops Reported For Government Investigation
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01-21-2011, 05:11 AM
#1
CLM
[b]They say sorry Mr. West is..[/b]
Black Ops Reported For Government Investigation
Originally posted by another user
An independent gaming pressure group has told IncGamers it is to report Activision to the Office of Fair Trading after the publisher failed to respond to an open letter regarding the buggy ‘unfinished’ versions of Black Ops on PC and PS3.
Gamers’ Voice sent a letter to Activision back on December 22, saying that they have been ‘inundated with complaints from people who have bought copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops. They all concern the PlayStation 3 console and PC versions of the game.’
In the letter they asked Activision to 'recompense' people who bought Black Ops for PC or PS3. They gave Activision one month to respond, but they never did.
Originally posted by another user
Chris O’Regan, Head of Industry Relations at Gamers’ Voice, told IncGamers: “As a result of their inaction we will test the might of government agencies against Activision. We can only hope this brings about some litigious action. These agencies do exist to protect our rights as consumers, let us see if they can fullfill their remit on this pressing issue.
“GV wish to set an example with Activision to ensure games are not released in an unfinished state. If litigation is initiated, then a precedent would be set. In other words, publishers will have to reconsider releasing unfinished code in the future, in the UK at least.”
O’Regan said it could take ‘months’ for a formal government investigation, stating: “For the government agencies, months if they do start a formal investigation. For Activision, they may re-act a might quicker, although it will likely be a rebuttal and nothing more.”
“GV wish to set an example with Activision to ensure games are not released in an unfinished state. If litigation is initiated, then a precedent would be set. In other words, publishers will have to reconsider releasing unfinished code in the future, in the UK at least.”
O’Regan said it could take ‘months’ for a formal government investigation, stating: “For the government agencies, months if they do start a formal investigation. For Activision, they may re-act a might quicker, although it will likely be a rebuttal and nothing more.”
IncGamers was motivated to do this by Trading Standards telling them players should get a refund.
What do you think? Will we be able to get a refund, and if so will you return your copy for the $60?
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01-22-2011, 12:28 AM
#39
CryingMidget
Do a barrel roll!
I would return mine for the $60 any day, black ops is by far the worst game of the series regarding lag and noob-friendlyness.
01-22-2011, 02:50 AM
#41
Cole MacGrath
Banned
Originally posted by Pedobear
This is why Xbox is win, just saying
Holy Shit!!! 43 Groans and PS3 FTW #1
01-22-2011, 05:22 AM
#43
Xx_SHIELD_xX
Do a barrel roll!
Hmm, I think I'm becoming more of a EA fan everyday...
If they give a refund I might take mine back and wait for Killzone 3, I'm sure it will be much better than BO...
If they give a refund I might take mine back and wait for Killzone 3, I'm sure it will be much better than BO...
01-22-2011, 06:38 AM
#45
nite_master
Keeper
If any single one of you thinks we will get a refund, YOU ARE OUT OF YOUR MIND! Activision only cares about a CoD game every year and nothing else, no matter whos making it and don't even get me started about Microsofts anal sex party with Activision but I get P*ssed every time I even think of it.
Oh and one other thing @ Xx_SHEILD_xX, If every company ran like EA, there would be no homeless people and no world hunger, just saying. EA FTW!!
Oh and one other thing @ Xx_SHEILD_xX, If every company ran like EA, there would be no homeless people and no world hunger, just saying. EA FTW!!
01-22-2011, 03:11 PM
#46
Gary-
Banned
You guys believe everything. Who said it was unfinished? Maybe it wasn't but the PS3 servers are just not doing so well with all this jailbreak business.. Please just understand that they put time and effort into making the game so that it makes us enjoy it.. most of you guys ONLY play it for multiplayer.. if it has bugs, play Singleplayer.. Geez.
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