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How can I take back a game because it just isn't fun to play?
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They trust you to read their return policy and expect you to respect it. The game developers even provide you with the means to try it before you buy it. If you don't bother to play the demo before you buy it, then you complain that the game isn't very good, you're just plain stupid.
And yet for some reason you think the rules shouldn't apply to you.
You're the retard who buys a game based solely on having played it's predecessor some years ago and thinking it would be just as good, without waiting to read a review or any other feedback.
You can blame the store's and the publisher's hardline stance on opened software on the other fvcktards who have come before you and ruined it for everyone by buying software, copying it and then returning it. Customer service is one thing, but they can't know what everyone's motivations are when it comes to returning software. It's not like you're returning a TV that doesn't work. You can't copy a TV and have a perfectly good copy at home while you return the original to the store for a refund.
I say you chalk this up to experience and not be in such a rush to buy software in the future without waiting for some reviews. Of course you'll probably have some weak whiney response to this, but you're just mad because you got owned by yourself and no one wants to let you out of it.
There are a lot of games that received good reviews which I didn't like. Tony hawk, for example. It's not like copying games wasn't around for years when EB games still had the return policy. I don't mind it if a company starts off by not allowing returns (e.g. best buy), but I don't like it when a small niche company which for a long time did accept returns stops doing it.
Even worse, they don't accept any console game returns either, which are significantly harder to copy. Lastly, if they were really worried about it, they could restrict a customer to returning one or two games a year. That at least is better than going cold turkey and then having the manager tell you that you should have read the receipt because they changed their policy a week ago. It's not hard to track the number of games someone has returned.
EB games charges $5-$10 more for games than places like best buy. There is rarely any additional value to buying from them for that additional money.
I work at a Best Buy as a supervisor and I deal with your kind all the time. I wish people would really get a life. If you dont like it, do what I did with full spectrum warrior for xbox. Bought it, played it for 5 minutes, called EB to see if I could return, couldn't, so I went in and traded it in towards another game.
Never liked any of the MOH games.
Call of Duty was minorly passable, but because it was so on-a-rail scripted, it only got one good playthrough from me, and has pretty much turned me off from that kind of game for good.
Other games have similar amounts of scripting, but they still manage to give you freedom somehow. For example, in KOTOR you choose where to go next, and how to deal with a situation, or in Half-Life 2 there are multiple ways to use the environment to get past each challenge...
Most MOH and COD I've played has been :fight: :listen to exposition: :fight: :listen to exposition: etc. There really isn't any choice about where to go or how to go about accomplishing your objective.
Call of Duty was minorly passable, but because it was so on-a-rail scripted, it only got one good playthrough from me, and has pretty much turned me off from that kind of game for good.
Other games have similar amounts of scripting, but they still manage to give you freedom somehow. For example, in KOTOR you choose where to go next, and how to deal with a situation, or in Half-Life 2 there are multiple ways to use the environment to get past each challenge...
Most MOH and COD I've played has been :fight: :listen to exposition: :fight: :listen to exposition: etc. There really isn't any choice about where to go or how to go about accomplishing your objective.
The no opened software return has been around for quite a while at most retailers. Even before CD burners were popular. The idea started with console games so consumers couldn't play the game, beat it, then just return if for a refund. No way unopened software should be allowed to be returned.
And your bitching about someone wanting a no CD crack? :roll:
stnicralisk
Golden Member
Return it. Tell the manager that you do not agree to the end user license agreement and unfortunately you have to actually open the box to get the terms of use agreement. They have to accept it.
Also there is no law about accepting opened software for return thats the stupidest thing I have ever heard. If he says something like that again I would ask to use the phone and ask for the corporate number.. he will sing something else quickly.
Oakenfold
Diamond Member
Depends on the store's policy that you bought it at.
This should be common knowledge if you are a gamer and buy games on a regular basis, if not look at your receipt.
Most stores DO NOT allow you to return opened software except for an exchange of the same title.
Returning something because you don't like it is typically not an allowed reason.
Apoppin has made an excellent point, try to return it to the manufacturer.
I don't know if a retail store manager would understand about the user agreement with a game, can't hurt to ask but more than likely manufacturer contact material.
In the future you may want to try out demo's of games, and to make sure you know your store's policy that you shop out before making purchases.
This should be common knowledge if you are a gamer and buy games on a regular basis, if not look at your receipt.
Most stores DO NOT allow you to return opened software except for an exchange of the same title.
Returning something because you don't like it is typically not an allowed reason.
Apoppin has made an excellent point, try to return it to the manufacturer.
I don't know if a retail store manager would understand about the user agreement with a game, can't hurt to ask but more than likely manufacturer contact material.
In the future you may want to try out demo's of games, and to make sure you know your store's policy that you shop out before making purchases.
stnicralisk
Golden Member
What a shockingly useful post! WOW youre going to be a great member here on AT!
I tried calling EA directly. All I get is recordings of where to mail the game for an exchange.
This is probably the first game I have bought in a year or so. I just haven't had time to play. I know stores have had a policy for not accepting opened software for a return. However, I've been returning opened games since the eraly nineties, and have never had a problem.
stnicralisk
Golden Member
YAY someone else who knows their rights! ROFL
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