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[majikero]

If you want legal threats, you can get blacklisted if you get a refund. What ever they mean by blacklisted, I have no idea.

[PanH]

If you want legal threats, you can get blacklisted if you get a refund. What ever they mean by blacklisted, I have no idea.

At some point, it meant banned from forums, game, and from ever buying the game again (sic.).
Anyway, I didn't get any of the 3, which says quite long.

[majikero]

You can still get banned from forums and game without being blacklisted anyways. At least you get money back with a refund.

[fenrif]

tl;dr Cash grab is cash grab, everyone go and play something the gives you what it advertises, like DayZ

DayZ advertises an "art experience" that's specifically designed to not be enjoyable.

[lordcooper]

Many people are criticizing Valve for what is obviously an unfinished product showing up in their store. The problem appears to be a simple one. Because the game’s publisher had a game on Steam previously, their new titles can skip the review process, giving The War Z a free pass through the back door.

Valve may need to reconsider this policy in light of War Z‘s numerous problems, especially since many gamers will certainly demand a refund.

Well that's interesting.

[Scelly9]

If you want legal threats, you can get blacklisted if you get a refund. What ever they mean by blacklisted, I have no idea.

I believe it means you get reported to your payment processors (if you bought on their site) as untrustworthy and possibly a scammer. So, yeah.

[PanH]

Many people are criticizing Valve for what is obviously an unfinished product showing up in their store. The problem appears to be a simple one. Because the game’s publisher had a game on Steam previously, their new titles can skip the review process, giving The War Z a free pass through the back door.

Valve may need to reconsider this policy in light of War Z‘s numerous problems, especially since many gamers will certainly demand a refund.

Well that's interesting.

That would be interesting. Reviews for everyone ! That would be especially great for indie games.

Or considering developers independantly than publisher.

[Levi]

Apparently it was just removed from steam.   I think you can still visit the store page, but it won't let you buy it.

[lordcooper]

Apparently it was just removed from steam.   I think you can still visit the store page, but it won't let you buy it.

Yup.

Also, more hilarity.  Even the title image was cobbled together from spare parts.

[Thexor]

Apparently it was just removed from steam.   I think you can still visit the store page, but it won't let you buy it.

Yup.

Also, more hilarity.  Even the title image was cobbled together from spare parts.

Oh god, you're kidding, right? Because if that's true, the devs have a big problem. Using human photographic subjects without their express permission is, IIRC, illegal. And I'm willing to bet they didn't obtain permission. 

Shady or unethical actions are one thing. Borderline criminal actions, on the other hand...

[timferius]

Oh, I am so glad I posted to watch this. I love internet drama!

[Aptus]

This just keeps getting better and better, oh how I love when douches get their just dessert. (They have not quite gotten it yet) exposed for what they are.

[HLBeta]

Apparently it was just removed from steam.   I think you can still visit the store page, but it won't let you buy it.

Yup.

Also, more hilarity.  Even the title image was cobbled together from spare parts.

Oh god, you're kidding, right? Because if that's true, the devs have a big problem. Using human photographic subjects without their express permission is, IIRC, illegal. And I'm willing to bet they didn't obtain permission. 

Shady or unethical actions are one thing. Borderline criminal actions, on the other hand...

But those are clearly zombie photographic subjects. I'm certain if you go back and read the title image again you'll see that it was just a huge mistake on your part.

[timferius]

Refunds! Git your refunds here!

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/12/19/the-war-z-no-longer-available-on-steam/

Valve have decided that the game was released prematurely, so, yoink. You can still play though, if you really want.

[majikero]

You can no longer buy this at Steam for the time being and RockPaperShotgun already has a post about it. That was quick.