Topic: The Chit Chat Thread

@Tasuki I hope you and your family find comfort and strength with eachother in these difficult times. All the best!

So, I got myself a copy of Wipeout Omega Collection to try out on the PS4. The seal was off, no Sony logo to be seen, when I opened it, there were clear scratches on the case, minor scratches on the disc and a big spot in the top right corner of the case was all weird, it was shaped like a square, so I assumed there had been a sticker. Weird thing is, I bought it new from a big retailer.

So I emailed them about it because if I wanted a second hand copy, I could've gotten it for way cheaper than what I payed for it. But I broke the seal, well, technically there wasn't any, so I asked them what they were going to do about it.

They offered me a new copy, but then went full Bethesda on me saying I shouldn't take the offer because it's bad for the environment and they offered a €3 compensation instead. I felt like replying that they can take their €3 and shove it up a dark place, but I kindly accepted the new copy instead.

@Octane glad you got your new disc, and destroyed the environment a bit in the process, you monster.

Has Mutant Year Zero been on anyone else's radar? I only just saw it's been released today and only £29 too. Another one for the list for me!

@kyleforrester87 The irony is that they introduced a new service this year; Same day delivery. Meaning more people on the road to deliver packages in smaller quantities because people can't wait a day.

@Octane bring on digital streaming services for video games, eh?

@Octane Businesses that try and flout consumer law make me surprisingly angry.
Glad you got your new copy. The game looks ace!

I’m sure how I feel about people signing up to vote for the game of the year in the forums. I mean, I’m all for new people, but when you’ve made one post or no posts before and you’ve got no avatar and will (this part is key) go back to never posting afterwards, I’m not I feel like they’re a real part of the community. I mean, get an avatar at least. As I said, new people are welcome, but I don’t think they count new poeple as much an random people passing by.

@KratosMD There are a couple who have only just signed up, but a few others also have like or two comments as well. I guess I might just be being a "grumpy regular" but that's my impression on it. They signed up a while ago, but rarely come in.

@Jriibz use the ignore button and carry on with your day?

@Jriibz Good fun at the time but has probably aged horribly. I played the demo so many times just to keep using the taser weapon on enemies.

@mookysam dope avatar btw, did you draw it yourself?

@kyleforrester87 Cheers! Yeah, I couldn't successfully get a Santa hat on my usual avatar so thought I'd draw one.

@kyleforrester87 @RogerRoger @mookysam And the saga continues. Got a new copy, same story; Used game in a self-made plastic seal. At this point I'm just waiting for the news that Bethesda acquired the firm.

that's awfull.

no way to report them ?

@jdv95 No idea, but I'm sending both games back. I'm getting a copy elsewhere, too bad they're currently back at €40 at the moment. Had I known this during Black Friday, I would've bought it at another retailer when it was still €20. I guess I'm waiting for a price drop again.

@Octane I'm intercepting your mail. No new games for you until you learn the value of recycling.

@Octane
You should simply tell them that you are gonna make a video of yourself opening their box with the brand new sealed copy of the game you paid for. If it's a used copy, you'll share that video on social media and gaming sites to show how they work.

@Octane I reckon you just have jam all over you hands when you're opening the box and it comes out looking like that. Try washing your hands before opening the package?

@RogerRoger yeah I'm kidding, I'm not really intercepting his mail. Not personally, anyway.