Ubisoft might block Far Cry 4 copies bought through third-party key sellers
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somemadcaaant
Repo Man
So in Ubi's world, if I went out tomorrow and spotted the PC version of FC4 for half the price what they ask in their digital store I'd get banned because I didn't pay full price ? Excuse my slightly sarcastic tone but isn't that what this essentially is ? For all we know the key selling sites might have bought a heap of retail copies from a supplier and get a good discount for buying in bulk and then had 2 schmucks unbox them and enter the codes on some database where they get fetched when a sale is made.
Probably not how it works but I'm just thinking out loud here, probably shouldn't do that.
fantaskarsef
Darren Hodgson
@ sykozis - It may not be as simple as that though if other publishers follow suit and start banning/blocking keys they claim are fraudulent/stolen. I have already had this happen once with a game from Rebellion, Sniper Elite III, which was also claimed to be stolen yet the retailer, SimplyGames, is one I've used for years for both PC and console games, granted usually boxed ones.
Usually, I'm very selective about where I purchase my keys from, using SimplyGames, ShopTo.net or GreenManGaming, if they're cheaper than Steam/Origin/Uplay. I seldom buy new games direct from Steam unless they're cheaper Indie titles, not when I can buy a boxed copy or digital key for £10+ less elsewhere.
The reason I do not buy the majority of console games digitally is due to their pricing (which the publishers set by the way) and the fact that I have no choice of buying a cheaper key elsewhere. Boxed console games can be resold or given away to friends, unlike PC games. Nevertheless, I am fine with buying PC games digitally so long as they are reasonably priced and by that I mean £30 or less (£25 is the sweet spot for me for major non-Indie releases). £40+ as sold on Steam, Uplay and Origin are too much and push the game into console territory, where at least they have some second hand value once I've finished them. The lack of resale value for PC games is offset by the fact that I pay less for them. If that changes and publishers like Ubisoft start monopolising the pricing at £39.99 at release then I will not buy them new but wait until they drop in price via a sale.
vbetts
Moderator
G2A is the big one I've got keys from before. But if I do plan on buying keys for games, I research the website first to make sure keys are legit. Buddy of mine bought a COD4 key for like $3, and got me one too from some Chinese based company. Second day of us playing, we both get the error that the keys are in use.
Fox2232
Well, main issue with people buying from other regions with lower prices is:
Asking 60Euro for game which you finish in 8 to 12 hours while minimal wage in country like mine is 300 Euro is asking to pay 20% of your monthly funds for weekend full of fun.
With prices as such, UBI can be happy that people are actually not pirating them.
UBI makes mistake with high prices. I while can afford them, I no longer buy at full price. I either wait for game to have good discount or skip it entirely if discount comes too late and I lose interest in game.
They should realize that it is digital stuff and once made cost for distributing 100,000 and 1million copies is basically same.
Sell cheaper, but considerably more, that is right idea.
Fox2232
Darren Hodgson
fantaskarsef
main_shoby
gx-x
Prince Valiant
They shouldn't have moved from the retail space if they wanted to control pricing and availability.
CronoGraal
It's ok, people will still keep buying their games.
Aura89
I say good to this, and if it happens, i hope it happens more. I'm sick of these websites being around and someone needs to do something about them, and if that's the publishers revoking access to games, so be it. I'm also sick of consumers attitude toward these websites, thinking they don't need to do any research, or do anything to make sure they buy legitimate games
stereoman
Not that I agree with piracy but Ubisoft don't really have the best track record for releasing quality games, well not any more, I'm surprised they would broadcast this considering their current credibility, at this point they must be thinking hey how can we alienate even more of our customers? I think they need to take a page out of cd projekt reds book, seriously DRM is a waste of time and resources that could be better spent developing games that actually work right.
main_shoby
WhiteLightning
Moderator
https://www.facebook.com/G2Acom/posts/421507051340472
PhazeDelta1
Thanks for posting that WhiteLightning. I knew G2A shield was worth that extra $. I just requested a refund since I already bought the season pass again.
vidra
What's next? Banning Humble Bundle keys? I spy with my little eye a public relations disaster for Ubi and well-deserved it is.
Repo Man