Hi guys,

Just wondering if EB still has its 7-day return policy.

I just bought a retro PC title today, it was on sale, and went home to install and play it. However, turns out it will not run on my PC (might be a problem with my OS or another underlying issue). It doesn't require a CD-key and doesn't have online play - and the item is in perfect condition, like when it was purchased.

Will EB honour a 7-day satisfaction guarantee return policy with a refund (or at least store credit)?

I just feel cheated of $20 on a game I can't play. Thanks, any answers/updates on their policy would be appreciated.

Haha I have been saying this for about a year now...

PreOrders = CDWOW SUCKS A*S
Instock = CDWOW Is number 1!

(Note that either way you have to realise its coming from the europe so it take Min of a week to get here)

Yeah if your title is IN STOCK, then CDWOW is pretty amazing.

Hi all,

My friend had a spare key and got me hooked up for SC2 beta, then I found that I have 5 friends who are also playing it.

Wondering if any other EcoGamers are on SC2 beta - we can do some team games if you're interested.

I play MW2 on PC.

SteamID: |KnT| McWang

I got $45 from Paypal last week for being a "valued customer". As far as I can remember I don't remember spending on any of these offers.

Free money is free money, so I spent it at CDWOW.

Wondering if any other Brisbane Ecogamers have heard of The Mana Bar

"Yug" from AustralianGamers is one of the co-owners/operators of The Mana Bar, which is a dedicated video-gaming bar with PS3s, Xbox 360s and Wii's hooked up. Free entry, free to play.

I'm most definitely going to go check it out when it's open, sounds like a great place to network with others in the Brisbane gaming scene.

How about you? What do you think of the whole Mana Bar idea?

I'm getting login issue. It says "Invalid Token" on a blank white page after I try to login. It will keep me logged in for one session but won't save my details.

Anyone received their cashback? I read on other sites that Paypal usually deposits it the day before it expires, so we'd be expecting to get the cashback today.

Before all the Christmas catalogues start coming through, I just want an idea of what games you think are the "coolest thing" for Christmas - maybe new releases before the end of the year, or some recent big release that were too expensive on release day?

What about a preorder for 2010 games, like BioShock 2, Mass Effect 2... ?

List them here!

*edit: This is actually to get some ideas for the Christmas edition of EcoGamer's weekly column on Games.on.net - so your replies would be greatly appreciated

Unfortunately, the Stars catalogue for Australia is pretty dismal at the moment...

[Comes with 3 games on UMD:]

Playstation Portable (PSP), loaded with custom firmware (modded essentially). Ready to play.
Charger/AC Adapter is Asian plug, PSP originally from Japan but is Region-Free.
Screen protector used from Day 1.

Comes with 3 games on UMD:
Metal Slug Anthology ($20)
Gradius Collection ($15)
Ape Academy, Japanese version ($10)

Comes with 2x 1GB Memory Stick Duos
Preloaded with...
Lumines
Bomberman
Puzzle Bobble
Work Time Fun
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
....and more by request

Also included is a Memory Stick adapter (not pictured) if you have a old card reader.

Original box/manuals all included. Leather protective pouch included.

$180 for the lot, NEGOTIABLE
Express interest via forum PM, or direct email to charlsy@gmail.com (put EcoGamer in the subject)

BRISBANE BUYERS ONLY. Arrange pick-up from Southside

For people interested only in playing with fellow Aussies, please find this post at Kotaku.com.au where the editor has asked all readers to post their gamertags for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC:

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/11/lets-all-play-modern-warfare-2/

Has the EB Christmas sale started already? I'll definitely be heading down to the Brisbane stores after work then (there's 3 in Brisbane, THAT'S CRAZY)

My take on this issue... first of all, congratulations to you for truly thinking over this and executing it (albeit with obstacles which were not in your control).

If you ended up getting a bargain and a significantly lower price than buying it straight out, then I think you've won and used the system to your advantage.

"Ethical"... ethics is very subjective. Do you think what you've done is 'ethical' in your own eye? The fact that you came to ask others whether it was ethical or not gives me the vibe that somewhere, deep down inside of you, you are second-guessing your actions...

Don't feel bad, you beat the system. Games/consoles are way overpriced in Australia anyway.

Note that the platforms might have a different price.

Kmart $79, BigW $82 - what platforms and what edition?