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CardJoe · 29th Jan 2008, 11:48

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/01...uit_pays_off/1

Now that the Hot Coffee lawsuit has come to a close, American gamers can scrabble to get a share of the pay-out as long as they have the evidence to back themselves up.

Dreaming · 29th Jan 2008, 11:51

Woo! Compensations for me!

Does amazon past orders count as a receipt?

will. · 29th Jan 2008, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Dreaming

Woo! Compensations and a lack of respect for taking advantage of a ridiculous situation for me!

Does amazon past orders count as a receipt?

Modified.

steveo_mcg · 29th Jan 2008, 12:03

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Originally Posted by naokaji

i hope that stuff doesnt see big scale abuse or we can say goodbye to Take-Two and rockstar

Is it not more likely there is a pot of 2.75 million that once allocated is gone thus not going to affect Take-Two any more than it already has.

naokaji · 29th Jan 2008, 12:07

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Originally Posted by steveo_mcg

Is it not more likely there is a pot of 2.75 million that once allocated is gone thus not going to affect Take-Two any more than it already has.

oops.. missed the part that its limited. when reading it first i was thinking its just what it cost them till now... but your right. logic dictates that they set a hard cap.

DXR_13KE · 29th Jan 2008, 12:09

this is ridiculous........

richms · 29th Jan 2008, 12:12

Perhaps those that were not offended should put their claim in and then use it to spend on another take2 game to show them some support (or just give it back to take2) and use that prize pot up quicker so that the nannys who complain are more likly to be too late?

Jamie · 29th Jan 2008, 12:49

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Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

this is ridiculous........

airchie · 29th Jan 2008, 12:50

I can see Jack's point that the code, even though it was de-activated, should never have really been in the game.

What I can't understand is people getting payouts for being offended when they had to jump through hoops to even activate the code in the first place.
Completely retarded.

I like the idea of making claims and donating it back to Rockstar.

mikeuk2004 · 29th Jan 2008, 12:54

Us only??? Darn, why doesnt the rest of the world get offended like US citizens???

naokaji · 29th Jan 2008, 12:54

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Originally Posted by airchie

I like the idea of making claims and donating it back to Rockstar.

yep, everyone should make a claim, throw it in one pot, then call rockstar and tell them they can have it back if they release a pc version of the next gta game at same day as console version.

Dreaming · 29th Jan 2008, 15:50

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Originally Posted by naokaji

yep, everyone should make a claim, throw it in one pot, then call rockstar and tell them they can have it back if they release a pc version of the next gta game at same day as console version.

I'd go along with that.

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Originally Posted by will.

Modified.

I don't think it's underhand to take advantage of a situation, though it was tongue in cheek

. I'm a UK resident anyway. At least I purchased the game which is probably more than can be said for many of the players. (I think I read it was 25% of all software is pirated, the other day). I'll be buying GTA:IV too, when that's released for PC. Edit: also the money as already has been stated has already been deducted from Rockstar to give to game owners.

I do think it's absurd, because it's an 18 rated game, you get sex in films so why should it be offensive in a game?

stoff3r · 29th Jan 2008, 15:53

when are the Americans gona realize they are a nation of pussys and hypocrats? It really topped with the Mass Effect scandal on Fox news, geez who raised this people????

afternote: I realise that only the scandals reach the media and internet over here, but it still makes me sick!

Dreaming · 29th Jan 2008, 15:59

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Originally Posted by stoff3r

when are the Americans gona realize they are a nation of pussys and hypocrats? It really topped with the Mass Effect scandal on Fox news, geez who raised this people????

You have to remember America is a big country that is quite divided. I'm sure gamers really don't give a **** about this, like we don't. But there is a large moral slightly right wing religious part of the populous that has significant influence due not only to their presence but their political power. Ever heard of WAMP? White, anglo-saxon, male, protestant - the formula for practically every US President except I believe JFK who was Roman Catholic.

Don't get me wrong, there is a massive liberal force in the US which has contributed towards civil rights etc. but equally there is the 'Moral Majority'.

PrometheusCon · 29th Jan 2008, 16:12

While a whole 5 dollars sounds mighty tempting, I'll pass. There's no reason to keep beating this dead horse.

...over

...and over

...and over

E.E.L. Ambiense · 29th Jan 2008, 16:14

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Originally Posted by airchie

What I can't understand is people getting payouts for being offended when they had to jump through hoops to even activate the code in the first place.
Completely retarded.

Exactly. Pandora's Box, and all that jazz.

EDIT: This may be a stretch, but an analogy for this would be someone suing a fan manufacturer because they stuck their finger into it while it was running and was cut up. lol.

I for one will not be participating in this particular 'witch hunt'. And personally, I found Hot Coffee to be quite entertaining. But then again, I have a crass politically incorrect sense of humor.

G0RD0N FAN · 29th Jan 2008, 16:28

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Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

this is ridiculous........

I will third that!

ToMMo · 29th Jan 2008, 17:20

haha what a joke, i'd be keen for the pot of gold to make GTA4 release on PC same day as consoles

Dreaming · 29th Jan 2008, 17:55

Yea I'm looking forward to GTA4 so much I'd be willing to pay a premium to get it this year along with the consoles. I expect they don't want to do that though for fear of piracy. Also, they may stagger the release dates to have 'Just in time' development schedules. I'm no project manager, but if they focus on getting the console one ready, then say it takes 12 months to port to PC, 6 months before console release start the porting process with a team or two and then gradually as development finishes up then you can focus properly on PC whilst the sales guys get the console version out there making money, then ship the PC version after 3 months, and do the rest of the development through patches

Rockstar are actually really good for finishing games before they release them actually

devdevil85 · 29th Jan 2008, 18:17

Oh yeah....$5 is on it's way....when the case is done of course....

29th Jan 2008, 11:48	#1
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richms Minimodder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 34	Perhaps those that were not offended should put their claim in and then use it to spend on another take2 game to show them some support (or just give it back to take2) and use that prize pot up quicker so that the nannys who complain are more likly to be too late?

29th Jan 2008, 15:53	#13
stoff3r Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 86	when are the Americans gona realize they are a nation of pussys and hypocrats? It really topped with the Mass Effect scandal on Fox news, geez who raised this people???? afternote: I realise that only the scandals reach the media and internet over here, but it still makes me sick!

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29th Jan 2008, 17:55	#19
Dreaming Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The University of York Posts: 502	Yea I'm looking forward to GTA4 so much I'd be willing to pay a premium to get it this year along with the consoles. I expect they don't want to do that though for fear of piracy. Also, they may stagger the release dates to have 'Just in time' development schedules. I'm no project manager, but if they focus on getting the console one ready, then say it takes 12 months to port to PC, 6 months before console release start the porting process with a team or two and then gradually as development finishes up then you can focus properly on PC whilst the sales guys get the console version out there making money, then ship the PC version after 3 months, and do the rest of the development through patches Rockstar are actually really good for finishing games before they release them actually __________________ Dreaming C2D E6300 @ 2.8 \| \| Abit IP35 Pro \| \| 4GB Corsair XMS2 800 \| \| BFG 8800GTS OC2 320MB \| \| 500GB Western Digital for OS + 1500GB Seagate for Storage \| \| Antec NeoHE 550 \| \| Lian Li PC A05B \| \| Samsung 226BW 22"

29th Jan 2008, 18:17	#20
devdevil85 Hypermodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 884	Oh yeah....$5 is on it's way....when the case is done of course....