THQ: Buying used games is cheating

"I don't think we really care whether used game buyers are upset because new game buyers get everything", THQ's creative director for wrestling titles told Gamasutra. "So if used game buyers are upset they don't get the online feature set I don't really have much sympathy for them".

"That's a little blunt but we hope it doesn't disappoint people. We hope people understand that when the game's bought used we get cheated".

Link.

LOL.

"THQ's Cory Ledesma has delivered a blunt message to consumers buying used copies of his company's games: they're cheating the publisher out of money."

I can agree with that.

I understand their point of view, but the used game market is a good thing for gamers.

Punishing people who buy the game new to combat used game sales is also cheating. That includes VIP codes because sharing games with friends has always been part of the gaming tradition.

And my BS decter has gone through the roof.

"THQ's Cory Ledesma has delivered a blunt message to consumers buying used copies of his company's games: they're cheating the publisher out of money."

I can agree with that.

timmy00

Whatever, Its not like I value any publishers opinion or feelings.

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"THQ's Cory Ledesma has delivered a blunt message to consumers buying used copies of his company's games: they're cheating the publisher out of money."

I can agree with that.

SakusEnvoy

You could create the most perfect game ever and likely people would still part with it. There are way too many factors other than "make a good game".

Lol they mad cuz they aren't making a good profit.

[QUOTE="timmy00"]

"THQ's Cory Ledesma has delivered a blunt message to consumers buying used copies of his company's games: they're cheating the publisher out of money."

I can agree with that.

SakusEnvoy

Well maybe if they didn't charge $60 for every freaking game used games wouldn't be as much a problem with them. I swear, only the games industry can get away with this BS. If you bought a car used, would the original car manufacturer get money? No they wouldn't, because someone else already purchased the car. This industry just annoys the crap out of me, and I don't see it changing anytime soon.

Lol they mad cuz they aren't making a good profit.

Keiji993

I'm goign to propose a far fetched idea here. what if..what if these game devs and publishers actually added replaability to their games, so people wouldn't want to trade them in? I know its crazy right?

*adds another dev to the boycott list* Wow, they'll attack real consumers but not mention companies like Gamestop and GameFly who actually provide the used games? Umkayyy. :?

I'm goign to propose a far fetched idea here. what if..what if these game devs and publishers actually added replaability to their games, so people wouldn't want to trade them in? I know its crazy right?

lordreaven

I dont buy THQ games at all...i cant remember any

Lol they mad cuz they aren't making a good profit.

Keiji993

I think people who buy games from the bargain bin are also cheaters because they don't pay a fair price for the game. You should only get all content if you pay full price.

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Yeah.

I don't see the outrage, all this has done is made me know to never buy any THQ games since I can't lend them out. Big whoop, any game I would have bought from them is now a lost sale and they managed to piss people off. Frankly if used games is cheating then I wanna be a cheater.

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I'm goign to propose a far fetched idea here. what if..what if these game devs and publishers actually added replaability to their games, so people wouldn't want to trade them in? I know its crazy right?

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"]

[QUOTE="timmy00"]

"THQ's Cory Ledesma has delivered a blunt message to consumers buying used copies of his company's games: they're cheating the publisher out of money."

I can agree with that.

timmy00

THQ are idiots anyway, most of their games are crap and the few good studios they do own eg relic they poorly fund and rush their games out. I wish they would just collapse already so a better publisher eg blizzard could buy out their good studios.

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[QUOTE="lordreaven"]

I'm goign to propose a far fetched idea here. what if..what if these game devs and publishers actually added replaability to their games, so people wouldn't want to trade them in? I know its crazy right?

lordreaven

However I will agree that people just like to point fingers when their games don't sell. They just want to blame something.

I'm fine with incentives for purchasing games new. If they mean that much to me, I'll buy it new. If not, I'll buy it used. Its not that complicated.

I see their point, and actually, i'm not against the solution of buying the multiplayer feature online if you have a used game, hopefully, will make used games cheaper and it will gave some profits to developers, profits that they actually deserve to beging with.

selling ANYTHING used does not make money for the original seller. I dont see how it is any of THQ's business. If i want to sell a game i own , i will. If want to buy a used game from someone i will.

I see their point, and actually, i'm not against the solution of buying the multiplayer feature online if you have a used game, hopefully, will make used games cheaper and it will gave some profits to developers, profits that they actually deserve to beging with.

madsnakehhh

I don't understand this concept of entitlement peopel and devs think they have to games. Why exactly is used games not legitimate when virtually used everything else is considered fine?

I see their point, and actually, i'm not against the solution of buying the multiplayer feature online if you have a used game, hopefully, will make used games cheaper and it will gave some profits to developers, profits that they actually deserve to beging with.

madsnakehhh

Hey sometimes you can only FIND the Used Copies and No New Copies.

not only that but Darn them for Blaiming people taking the Cheaper Price!

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I see their point, and actually, i'm not against the solution of buying the multiplayer feature online if you have a used game, hopefully, will make used games cheaper and it will gave some profits to developers, profits that they actually deserve to beging with.

ActicEdge

I don't understand this concept of entitlement peopel and devs think they have to games. Why exactly is used games not legitimate when virtually used everything else is considered fine?

I never say is not legitimate or something, but as with any, they made the product, so they deserve the profit, as easy as that.

Make better games, and people will be more than willing to pay full price for them.

Jesus, these guys have an entitlement complex nowadays.

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[QUOTE="madsnakehhh"]

I see their point, and actually, i'm not against the solution of buying the multiplayer feature online if you have a used game, hopefully, will make used games cheaper and it will gave some profits to developers, profits that they actually deserve to beging with.

madsnakehhh

I don't understand this concept of entitlement peopel and devs think they have to games. Why exactly is used games not legitimate when virtually used everything else is considered fine?

I never say is not legitimate or something, but as with any, they made the product, so they deserve the profit, as easy as that.

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

[QUOTE="madsnakehhh"]

I see their point, and actually, i'm not against the solution of buying the multiplayer feature online if you have a used game, hopefully, will make used games cheaper and it will gave some profits to developers, profits that they actually deserve to beging with.

madsnakehhh

I don't understand this concept of entitlement peopel and devs think they have to games. Why exactly is used games not legitimate when virtually used everything else is considered fine?

I never say is not legitimate or something, but as with any, they made the product, so they deserve the profit, as easy as that.

uh they got profit the first time they sold the product. Its not theirproduct after I buy it. Its MINE, something they can't seem to grasp.

"THQ's Cory Ledesma has delivered a blunt message to consumers buying used copies of his company's games: they're cheating the publisher out of money."

I can agree with that.

timmy00

but with publishers like EA around, this is a good thing. now if we could only buy the games directly from the developer without having to pay publishers, at a reasonable price ($40 for a new game), then almost everyone will buy games brand new.

Hey now, the people who sell used games to Gamestop and such are getting cheated too.

I got 30 cents for a $60 game. I was very disappointed. Saw the same game on their shelf a few days later going for, like, $30 used. :\

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[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

I don't understand this concept of entitlement peopel and devs think they have to games. Why exactly is used games not legitimate when virtually used everything else is considered fine?

ActicEdge

I never say is not legitimate or something, but as with any, they made the product, so they deserve the profit, as easy as that.

uh they got profit the first time they sold the product. Its not theirproduct after I buy it. Its MINE, something they can't seem to grasp.

When other people is getting the used game, they are not paying anything to devs who made the game.

everyone should email them this:

NO, making half games for 60 bucks then releasing dlc in the same week is cheating!!!

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[QUOTE="madsnakehhh"]

I never say is not legitimate or something, but as with any, they made the product, so they deserve the profit, as easy as that.

madsnakehhh

uh they got profit the first time they sold the product. Its not theirproduct after I buy it. Its MINE, something they can't seem to grasp.

When other people is getting the used game, they are not paying anything to devs who made the game.

everyone should email them this:

NO, making half games for 60 bucks then releasing dlc in the same week is cheating!!!

monson21502

Hey now, the people who sell used games to Gamestop and such are getting cheated too.

I got 30 cents for a $60 game. I was very disappointed. Saw the same game on their shelf a few days later going for, like, $30 used. :\