

The strange thing about this whole ordeal is how Gearbox seems to be out of touch with the rest of the gaming world. There's nothing really outlandish about the wants and concerns here - other than a rather strict deadline on a few of the systems Gearbox wants implemented. Within 30 days, G2A restructures its payment system so that customers who wish to buy and sell legitimate keys are given a clear, simple fee-structure that is easy to understand and contains no hidden or obfuscated charges.Within 60 days implement throttling for non-certified developers and publishers at the title, userid, and account payable levels for a fraud flagging process.Within 90 days, G2A will open up a web service or API to certified developers and publishers to search for and flag for immediate removal, keys that are fraudulent.Within 30 days, G2A Shield (aka, customer fraud protection) is made free.The terms of the proposed agreement are as follows Hearing the cries of the people, Gearbox then issued G2A with an ultimatum threatening to walk out on the deal unless the company changes its ways. Suddenly announcing plans to offer a Special Edition of Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition solely through G2A, fans understandably questioned the bizarre marketing decision with massively popular PC game critic John 'Totalbiscuit' Bain tweeting of his plans to pull support of Gearbox coverage in light of the shady partnership. Offering Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition For Free To Owners Of The Original Is "Not Possible" Says Pitchford

And it seems Gearbox have only just heard about the sour taste G2A leaves in the mouths of many. The group has been bombarded with hate over the last few years over their questionable policies and lack of security offered to developers who suspect the site - which allows anyone to sell their game keys - is actively selling fraudulent copies or stolen licenses.
