It just goes to show, that delays aren't always a terrible thing.
Warner Brothers suspends [new] purchases for PC version of Batman Arkham Knight
- Thread starter Mad Season
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It just goes to show, that delays aren't always a terrible thing.
matrixman92
Member
with them doing this, it makes it sound like it won't be fixed for a while. Will probably go get the ps4 version then
ZoltanXerxes
Member
I agree. Can't wait to see the effect.
PC Gamers waited and bought GTA 5 when available
PC Gamers waited and bought Witcher 3 when available
We are patient people, but not when being served this type of crap
iNvid02
Member
I don't doubt that, always felt it's been the end game for all of these services. uplay is decent now, wouldn't be shocked to see them do an EA in 1-2 years time
balladofwindfishes
Member
No, I actually specifically said I couldn't get a refund.
But it'd be nice if they compensated it somehow, since the game doesn't work on the card they specifically said it would work with.
Revolutionary
Member
Such a great port, it had a progression blocking bug in the first tower you can unlock in the game.
Indeed, but people would have still complained and some would have even boycotted until the GOTY release for not releasing on day 1, etc.
Succinct Verbosity
Member
You know they'll probably just not bother to release them rather than pay more for more competant studious to port it.
Yeah, I know I'm a pessimist.
To be fair, everyone else had refunds before Valve. Specifically GOG and Origin. I'd like to see it hit PSN, XB1, Wii U though.
Askherserenity
Member
They probably wouldn't have given a fuck if it wasn't for Steam refunds.
MillionStabs
Banned
Shit damn, I don't know if that's stupid or brilliant.
If anything, it shows they want to stop bad publicity and fix the game.
If anything, it shows they want to stop bad publicity and fix the game.
The Spoony Hou
Member
Wow, that's amazing of them.
but it was miles better than this pile of shit
I just realized - are these guys bringing Killer Instinct to PC?
KI is probably the best thing they have done, and it even had a lot of improvement under the hood after taking over the project from Double Helix. I don't know how much was Microsoft's help or theirs, but they have been working on that project themselves for the past year. I'm not too worried about their ability to do KI justice. I'm just now worried about how this will affect that.
I may be wrong and please correct me if I am, but weren't the major bugs present in all versions of the game, indicating a WB Montreal problem and not an Iron Galaxy problem?
What kind of bar is that to set?
Yea because no one buys PC games, oh brother.
fargofallout
Member
It's cool that they're pulling it, but it doesn't help the people that already paid for it and can't get a refund. Maybe the Steam refunds are working and will entice publishers to put out their games when they're ready?
matrixman92
Member
That would be nice...maybe get a different game or something. But I highly doubt they will do anything for us. They already kicked us to the curb once by taking out the Harley Quinn dlc like an hour before release
EdibleKnife
Member
By the way, GMG buyers are only getting the chance to get a refund post-patch (EDIT: posted before WB's suspension though)
http://blog.playfire.com/2015/06/batman-arkham-knight-pc-guidelines.html
http://blog.playfire.com/2015/06/batman-arkham-knight-pc-guidelines.html
It doesn't suggest shit. Stop spreading that rumor.
Jett, how are you feeling now?
This may yet be an entirely new port, ZOE2 style, making me still in the right LOL.
Lets not act like this -- as unprecedented as it may be -- is some kind of olive branch extended to impacted customers out of the goodness of their hearts. It's a calculated risk mitigation move on their part; a way to sop up bad sentiment in a hurry, reduce damage to their reputation and finances, and re-position themselves for a re-release. It sure *seems* like they're taking responsibility, but we all know the time for that is kind of passed when QA stamped "Good" on the package. All the talk about working in the customer's best interest here is a side-effect of larger damages, thanks to Steam refund and bad sentiment (I'm sure they don't like that "mostly negative" review stuff, either -- does a re-release on steam wipe out negative reviews?). It's a smoke screen folks.
This is exactly what should happen of course, and it's the "right thing to do" whether that is their intention or not, and I would argue that their intentions up to this point seem to have been to release a shoddy port. Maybe harsh words, but I don't think anyone should think this is WB doing the right thing for the right reasons beyond their own corporate interest.
This is exactly what should happen of course, and it's the "right thing to do" whether that is their intention or not, and I would argue that their intentions up to this point seem to have been to release a shoddy port. Maybe harsh words, but I don't think anyone should think this is WB doing the right thing for the right reasons beyond their own corporate interest.
For real
Muskieratboi
Member
Good on them.
People who didn't refund the game should also get a bunch of free DLC as well after the relaunch.
People who didn't refund the game should also get a bunch of free DLC as well after the relaunch.
bullshit. I haven't bought the game, but I would advise anyone in the UK who has bought it from GMG to bring up the sales of goods act. Product was not fit for purpose.
mugurumakensei
Member
Depends. It's entirely possible the fault lies with Rocksteady, Iron Galaxy, and WB as the liason depending on why the port is bad. For example, it matters what build, assets, etc were given to Iron Galaxy along with when.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
That's certainly an option that's sitting at the back of my head. They might go for what Ubisoft has done in the past, though, and release the PC version a few weeks after consoles. Or hell, if I'm being optimistic, maybe they'll be more responsible about releasing quality PC ports day-and-date with the console versions.
viveks86
Member
LOL! I hope SkyTurnsRed finds something from his buddy at Nvidia who actually made that video. Otherwise this mystery will get buried in the depths of internet forums with no closure :'(
Damn it. Can't believe you lawyered you way out of this.
It's a modified UE3, which is probably a big part of the problem. I don't *think* UE4 has the same constraints with streaming, etc.
SwiftDeath
Member
That was posted by GMG before WB announced they were suspending future sales of the games. I think most people are hopeful that with such a drastic move by the publisher GMG will offer refunds without having to wait on the first patch.
Would certainly be nice to get some clarification although it could very likely get swept under the rug
Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
And to think alarmists were trying to paint refunds as a huge negative for PC gaming.
CreepingFear
Member
GMG is shady as fuck. They would not let me purchase from then and asked me to send pictures of my credit card.
Poimandres
Member
Well damn, that's a big move! I'll re-evaluate the situation in a few months time and decide if I want to get the game on PC or PS4 (if I even get it at all!)
sadly none, the reason this got so much attention is because of steam review system and new refund system, otherwise they would have gotten away with it like many developers did in the past
Schweinehund
Member
I can't remember exactly if it were all platforms (AO performed better than AC/AA anyways) but I think people are throwing IG under the bus too quickly and it's pretty disgusting to see people flood their twitter/linkedin/facebook with hate messages when*** we should be focused on advocating not to buy AK on PC and future WB games.
You sure you were on the right site? I have shopped there for years and never had anything like that happen.
EdibleKnife
Member
Ah I see I see
It may not be unreasonable to blame both.
OnionPowder
Member
What the hell? GMG has always been great with me. Just use paypal next time or something.