The War Z removed from Steam
Posted by Joystiq Dec 19 2012 20:30 GMT in Steam
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Hammerpoint Interactive's The War Z has been removed from Steam amid allegations a false advertising from it be community, which claims that the developer knowingly listed inaccurate information on The War Z's Steam profile.

Originally, the game's profile touted multiple areas ranging in size from 100 t' 400 kilometers 'n servers capable a handling up t' 100 players, according t' this screenshot obtained by Gamespy. The profile also stated that The War Z be a "Single Purchase, Downloadable Client with the ability t' play the full game without subscriptions or requiring in-game transactions," 'n failed t' mention that this be a "Foundation Release," meaning that the game be still under development, with some areas even marked with alpha testing information.

In actuality, the game only has one zone, 'n servers be initially capped at a maximum a 50 players, though that issue at least appears t' have been corrected. Moreover, The War Z features a microtransactional-based in-game economy, somewhat contradicting it be claim a being a "single purchase" game. The profile has since been rejiggered 'n no longer makes mention a the multiple zones, nor does it make any mention a in-game transactions. It does, however, still neglect information about the game's somewhat early developmental stage.

"At the same time it be clear that there be a number a customers that felt that information about the game be presented in a way that could have allowed for multiple interpretations," The War Z executive producer Sergey Titov said in a statement on the game's official seas.

"We've taken steps t' correct this 'n format information presented on our Steam Store page in a way so it provides more clear information about game features that be present in the Foundation Release 'n what t' expect in the coming weeks. We also want t' extend our apologies t' all players who misread infromation [sic] about game features."

For it be part, Valve has apologized for listing The War Z 'n be offering refunds. "From time t' time a mistake can be made 'n one be made by prematurely issuing a copy a War Z for sale via Steam," Valve marketing director Doug Lombardi told Forbes.

"We apologize for this 'n have temporary removed the sale offering a the title until we have time t' work with the developer 'n have confidence in a new build. Those who purchase the game 'n wish t' continue playing it via Steam may do so. Those who purchased the title via Steam 'n be unhappy with what they received may seek a refund bycreating a ticket at our support site here."

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