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  • It’s now illegal in Europe for companies to stop you selling used software, even if its distributed digitally only

    Do we have a breakthrough here? I can’t believe what I’m reading right now. Check some parts of it: An author of software cannot oppose the resale of his ‘used’ licences allowing the use of his programs downloaded from the internet. And then: By its judgment delivered today, the Court explains that the principle of…

  • Linux users permanently banned from Diablo III; Blizzard refusing to lift bans or give refunds

    Seriously, what the fuck? This game just became a lot worse. More information on official Diablo III forums. Update: Bashiok of Blizzard support replies to Linux bans: “…the circumstances for which they were banned were clear and accurate, and we are extremely confident in our findings. Playing the game on Linux, although not officially supported,…

  • The Secret World won’t be coming to Steam, subscription fee priced badly in Europe (especially UK)

    Hey guys, after all that Diablo 3 fiasco (really, really stupid game, broken core, items, drop system etc) I was looking for something cool and brand new to play with. I stumbled upon The Secret World (coming out very soon, sometime in July I think) – MMORPG from developer Funcom (makers of Anarchy Online and…

  • Blizzard forced to offer Diablo 3 refunds in South Korea

    Server and connection problems with Diablo III in South Korea have forced Blizzard to go against its previous policy and offer refunds to dissatisfied gamers after prodding from a Korean consumer protection agency. Blizzard announced through is Korean Diablo III site that it would start offering refunds to players lower than level 40 beginning on…

  • EA Origin: ‘Our aim is to be a better version of Steam’

    EA says it wants its Origin download platform to be a better version of all the other portals on the market. The firm’s senior VP of global ecommerce David DeMartini has also responded to Valve and Steam boss Gabe Newell’s criticism that Origin has yet to do anything ‘super-well’ – adding that he is delighted…

  • Korea prohibits trade of online game items

    Korea has decided to ban trade for commercial game items from the second half of this year as a measure aimed at encouraging students to not waste time. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced that it is planning to halt all virtual item trades with a new law, to be announced sometime…

  • Germany warns Blizzard (cease-and-desist order)

    Due to lack of information about the game on the box of Diablo 3 and the lack of access to the game because of technical problems, the Consumer Federation warned the game manufacturer Blizzard.  Blizzard has failed to inform players about permanent Internet connection requirement on the game box.  Also in connection with the registration…

  • France threatens Blizzard with legal action on connection-issues

    In France, the very serious “UFC Que Choisir” organization (focused on protecting consumers of all kinds of products) has received over 1500 complaints in 4 days from gamers about connect-ability issues and has asked Blizzard to have a permanent solution within 15 days and to communicate completely and transparently about problems encountered in due time.…

  • Blizzard Faces A Class-Action Lawsuit In Korea Over ‘Diablo III’

    Between hacked accounts and Error 37 messages, the server-side problems with Blizzard’s ‘Diablo III’ aren’t going away thanks to its always-online requirement. Now Korean internet cafe owners are taking Blizzard to court. Blizzard is wildly popular in Korea. Diablo III has, unsurprisingly – after Star Craft and Star Craft 2, been another big hit there.…

  • Diablo 3: Post release poll!

    Hey guys! I am just curious myself so here’s the question: [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][poll id="51"] Today it turned out that people were duping gold in Diablo 3 (they were able to do that by…

  • Diablo 3: Blizzard Locks Down Russian Language Version

    Without any warning, Blizzard has locked down the Russian language version of Diablo 3 – which few days ago was just fine in any other country than Russia and obviously it was cheaper from other regional versions of the game. You could even launch the Russian version of the game and select another language such…

  • Crytek: All our future games will be free-to-play

    Crytek’s future output will solely consist of triple-A free-to-play games, Cevat Yerli has revealed. Speaking to VideoGamer.com on the last day of E3, the Crytek CEO lamented the rise of DLC and premium gaming services, which he considers to be "milking customers to death". Warface, Crytek Kiev’s multiplayer FPS, will be the company’s first foray…

  • EA: Origin won’t copy Steam 75% off sales

    Origin boss David DeMartini told Gamesindustry International that random deep-discounting of games "cheapens" intellectual property, and promised not to copy the practice. "We won’t be doing that," he said, bluntly. "Obviously they think it’s the right thing to do after a certain amount of time. I just think it cheapens your intellectual property. “ "I…

  • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive – $15 on all platforms!

    Valve has just announced the launch date of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive: August 21. They’ve also mentioned that CS:GO will cost $15 “on all platforms.” I’m happy that Valve is not using the 1€ = $1 scheme, lets just hope they will keep their word.

  • Gabe Newell – Steam for Linux will be publicly available later this year

    Source: Phoronix

  • Blizzard raided by Korean government

    The government has launched an investigation into Blizzard Entertainment over allegations that the American computer gamemaker has refused to refund Koreans who purchased its latest real-time role-playing game Diablo 3. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said the firm is suspected of having violated the country’s law on electronic commerce and commercial contracts. The FTC said…

  • EA in a Nutshell

    Since there is nothing interesting going on these days check this shit out:

  • If anyone wonders…

    It’s dead here because we are playing Diablo III. Also:

  • CD Projekt On DRM: ‘The Truth Is, It Doesn’t Work’

    “The travails of Diablo III have put digital rights management high on the hate list of many gamers – a position it rarely slips from, it must be said. In order to fight piracy (and protect the integrity of the new auction house, where players can sell their surplus loot to each other, with Blizzard…

  • Watch out: Valve has introduced regional restrictions to some gift purchases from Steam

      Previously they stated, that any game (gift) which was bought in Steam Store will not have any regional restrictions to add to the library and play (it is well known that CD keys usually have various restrictions on activation and playing). Actually steam support still claims that gifts will not be region locked, but…

  • Join the Official Rockstar Community on Steam and Receive a Free Copy of Midnight Club 2

    Join the Official Rockstar Games Community on Steam at http://steamcommunity.com/games/rockstargames by 10 am Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, and receive one non-giftable copy of Midnight Club 2 in your Steam account by May 29th. Eligibility: User must have an account with at least one successful purchase, gift or retail registration in the account.…

  • Poll: Are you getting Diablo 3?

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  • Epic Games is 20 years old!

    Epic Games is 20 years old! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][poll id="49"] To celebrate they are giving away 20 of the best Epic tracks from their games over the years.  They’ve hand picked and remastered a…

  • EA invites you to give feedback on Origin

      EA have put up a blog entry called, “Continuing the Origin Conversation”, or, “Please tell us what we’re doing wrong.” The post invites users to comment on their favourite Origin feature, as well as features they’d like to see added in the future. The post has already attracted over 300 comments, from, “I would…

  • Valve Confirms: No new product announcements at E3

    Valve has confirmed to IGN that it will not be announcing any new projects at this year’s E3. Previously, a great deal of speculation has surrounded the announcement of Half-Life 3, among other projects. The Half-Life franchise was last seen in 2007 with the release of Half-Life 2: Episode Two in The Orange Box. At…