No World of Warcraft for Iranians! :(

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- IranianWorld of Warcraftplayers have been taken offline by their country's real-life conflict with the United States.

Activision Blizzard(ATVI), the company that makes the popular online role-playing game, informed users last week that because of U.S. sanctions, Iranian players are no longer able to accessWorld of Warcraftand other titles.

The California-based firm is also responsible for popular online games likeDiabloandStarcraft. As of June 30,World of Warcraftalone boasted 9.1 million subscribers who populate a vast digital universe in which they can buy or sell virtual goods and fight with or against one another.

Last week, a user claiming to be from Iran posted on an officialWorld of Warcraftforum to report that the game was inaccessible. A Blizzard employeeresponded to the threadon Saturday, writing that "United States trade restrictions and economic sanction laws prohibit Blizzard from doing business with residents of certain nations, including Iran."

"This week, Blizzard tightened up its procedures to ensure compliance with these laws, and players connecting from the affected nations are restricted from access to Blizzard games and services," the employee said.

The post added that Blizzard was unable to grant refunds to Iranian users, but said the company "will happily lift these restrictions as soon as US law allows."

http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/29/technology/iran-world-of-warcraft/index.html?source=cnn_bin

Aint that a b!tch.

You can always put a shower robe on and continue your travels in the real world.

You can always put a shower robe on and continue your travels in the real world.

undergroundLPx

Aint that a b!tch.

the_bi99man

Aint that a b!tch.

the_bi99man

So they took their money for MoP, and then decided without warning to block them? Wow... m25105

So strange laws of the United States are now Blizzard's fault, too?nethernova

[QUOTE="nethernova"]So strange laws of the United States are now Blizzard's fault, too?m25105

Yeah there is no way that the US government leaned on blizz, telling them if they didn't give up access RIGHT NOW, there were going to be serious problems for them.

ALso just use proxies, if blizz thinks you are coming from a different country, they won't block you.

It sucks and I/we have no idea how or when and with what force the US government enforced this upon Blizzard, but for people crying around here, you should get informed first, Blizzard has a ban on "dealing" with Iranians, they are forced by the US government to not complete any kind of transaction, yes, refunding money is a transaction, otherwise they risk getting into trouble with the US law.

This situation sucks, but America sucks more, this country that likes to throw 3rd world countries into war and rob them of their resources and throw the entire world into an economic crisis, because of pathetic excuses like Osama Bin Laden.

You can always put a shower robe on and continue your travels in the real world.

undergroundLPx

roflmao

This situation sucks, but America sucks more, this country that likes to throw 3rd world countries into war and rob them of their resources and throw the entire world into an economic crisis, because of pathetic excuses like Osama Bin Laden.

DanielDust

Common man this is the video game section of the forums, don't try to throw in your own controversial political views. It's like your trying to start and off topic flame war.

That law is in effect at least for 3 years. Blizzard needs to return their money.

[QUOTE="DanielDust"]

This situation sucks, but America sucks more, this country that likes to throw 3rd world countries into war and rob them of their resources and throw the entire world into an economic crisis, because of pathetic excuses like Osama Bin Laden.

Croag821

Common man this is the video game section of the forums, don't try to throw in your own controversial political views. It's like your trying to start and off topic flame war.

Political views? those are straight up facts.

America only ever starts wars these days because they have resources to steal and America is the catalyst for the current crisis, it doomed its own people and the entire world for some petrol.

Besides, this thread is about politics and a game developer being caught in it, there's nothing off topic.

[QUOTE="Croag821"]

[QUOTE="DanielDust"]

This situation sucks, but America sucks more, this country that likes to throw 3rd world countries into war and rob them of their resources and throw the entire world into an economic crisis, because of pathetic excuses like Osama Bin Laden.

DanielDust

Common man this is the video game section of the forums, don't try to throw in your own controversial political views. It's like your trying to start and off topic flame war.

Political views? those are straight up facts.

America only ever starts wars these days because they have resources to steal and America is the catalyst for the current crisis, it doomed its own people and the entire world for some petrol.

Besides, this thread is about politics and a game developer being caught in it, there's nothing off topic.

I wanted to laugh, cry, and facepalm when I read that...the things people say...

[QUOTE="Croag821"]

[QUOTE="DanielDust"]

This situation sucks, but America sucks more, this country that likes to throw 3rd world countries into war and rob them of their resources and throw the entire world into an economic crisis, because of pathetic excuses like Osama Bin Laden.

Common man this is the video game section of the forums, don't try to throw in your own controversial political views. It's like your trying to start and off topic flame war.

Political views? those are straight up facts.

America only ever starts wars these days because they have resources to steal and America is the catalyst for the current crisis, it doomed its own people and the entire world for some petrol.

Besides, this thread is about politics and a game developer being caught in it, there's nothing off topic.

[QUOTE="DanielDust"]

[QUOTE="Croag821"]

Common man this is the video game section of the forums, don't try to throw in your own controversial political views. It's like your trying to start and off topic flame war.

robertoenrique

Political views? those are straight up facts.

America only ever starts wars these days because they have resources to steal and America is the catalyst for the current crisis, it doomed its own people and the entire world for some petrol.

Besides, this thread is about politics and a game developer being caught in it, there's nothing off topic.

However, I don't expect Americans to understand what just happened to them in the last years, because some around here probably know I'm a strong believer in the naivete, ignorance and lack of common sense of the typical American, hell, recent studies show that the common American doesn't even know what Europe is, they think it's some kind of state in the US.

Government destroying the relationship between customer and business...here, take a look at my surprised face -->:| This is what government does. They kill, tax, invade and use violence to get their way.

Activision and the customer were engaged in an agreement that one would provide a service while the other gave money in return. A completely voluntary event that benefited both sides. And then here comes the government protecting us from dat evil Iran. Government gets involved, people become unhappy.

This hurts the video game industry.

[QUOTE="Croag821"]

[QUOTE="DanielDust"]

This situation sucks, but America sucks more, this country that likes to throw 3rd world countries into war and rob them of their resources and throw the entire world into an economic crisis, because of pathetic excuses like Osama Bin Laden.

DanielDust

Common man this is the video game section of the forums, don't try to throw in your own controversial political views. It's like your trying to start and off topic flame war.

Political views? those are straight up facts.

America only ever starts wars these days because they have resources to steal and America is the catalyst for the current crisis, it doomed its own people and the entire world for some petrol.

Besides, this thread is about politics and a game developer being caught in it, there's nothing off topic.

We can't all suckle on mother russia's teat for our energy needs.

[QUOTE="robertoenrique"][QUOTE="DanielDust"]

Political views? those are straight up facts.

America only ever starts wars these days because they have resources to steal and America is the catalyst for the current crisis, it doomed its own people and the entire world for some petrol.

Besides, this thread is about politics and a game developer being caught in it, there's nothing off topic.

DanielDust

However, I don't expect Americans to understand what just happened to them in the last years, because some around here probably know I'm a strong believer in the naivete, ignorance and lack of common sense of the typical American, hell, recent studies show that the common American doesn't even know what Europe is, they think it's some kind of state in the US.

LOL.... whatever buddy ... believe whatever you want to believe ... if it wasn't for the U.S. most of europe would be speaking German right now. What's your country done for the world lately? ... so why don't you hop off your high horse and go back to bed. ... or better yet, find a website in your own country for your blogs ...lol

However, I don't expect Americans to understand what just happened to them in the last years, because some around here probably know I'm a strong believer in the naivete, ignorance and lack of common sense of the typical American, hell, recent studies show that the common American doesn't even know what Europe is, they think it's some kind of state in the US.

DanielDust

Wow could you try any harder to come off as an ignorant bigot? I mean seriously? WTF is wrong with you?

There are stupid/ignorant people in all countries and their are good/smart people as well and by being such a bigot you've shown us what catagory you belong in.

Anyhow this thread should be locked. Like I tried warned you about in my first post just comming in a thread and randomly starting to bash a country and it's people is immature and just going to start an off topic flame war. At least you have shown everyone what type of a person you are so now we know what to expect.

[QUOTE="DanielDust"]

However, I don't expect Americans to understand what just happened to them in the last years, because some around here probably know I'm a strong believer in the naivete, ignorance and lack of common sense of the typical American, hell, recent studies show that the common American doesn't even know what Europe is, they think it's some kind of state in the US.

Croag821

Wow could you try any harder to come off as an ignorant bigot? I mean seriously? WTF is wrong with you?

There are stupid/ignorant people in all countries and their are good/smart people as well and by being such a bigot you've shown us what catagory you belong in.

Anyhow this thread should be locked. Like I tried warned you about in my first post just comming in a thread and randomly starting to bash a country and it's people is immature and just going to start an off topic flame war. At least you have shown everyone what type of a person you are so now we know what to expect.

Don't feed the troll... although for the first time he said something that is right. :lol:

Why do people live in that country?

Sucks. They'll have to resort to playing Guild Wars 2. Now THAT'S torture.

Is anyone (other than Blizzard fanboys) surprised by this? I'm sure because of the law they are forbidden from giving the money back because of the ban on financial transactions but the fact that they didn't try to warn anyone before hand is a real ******bag move.