Post: Black Ops Reported For Government Investigation
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01-21-2011, 05:11 AM
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CLM
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Black Ops Reported For Government Investigation
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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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01-23-2011, 12:04 PM
#48
WhatsaN00B
Can’t trickshot me!
=_= I had the prestige edition and a 2nd normal copy to share with my brother. We took them both back after two weeks but couldn't get a full refund because we'd had them for over a week. This is very unpleasant to read.
01-25-2011, 08:26 PM
#50
whowants2kno
Save Point
Originally posted by KilLaZ
i would definately take my copy back...black ops pretty much made me quit. black ops was boring. MW2 was fun. If treyarch ever releases a cod..i wont get it bcuz it seems like their cod games suck and are horrible.
Yea, same here. Blackops feels slow paced compared to MW2. Even though MW2 was filled with noob tubers and commando at least I couldn't stop playing it. The only thing I want fixed the most on black ops is that damn hit detection when shooting at someone.
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