EA Rock Band for IPhone expiring May 31

[TheResidentEvil]

I dont usually get on the EA hate train but this is really bothersome. If you bought rock band for iphone, it will stop working at the end of the month.

http://consumerist.com/2012/05/rock-band-for-iphone-game-will-self-destruct-in-29-days.html

 

[eggrock]

I read on reddit that it's still available for purchase in the store.

 

[Hornet]

Is it some kind of online game?

I see no reason why an app needs to stop working just because EA is pulling it offline. Or they should at least patch it out.

 

[Inu]

They do it because they know that the backlash will not be big enough to matter, it forces people to explore more modern versions of the game coming out, its a smart business move, albeit risky if the backlash / voice-of-the-people were to get loud enough.

 

[TheWeazmeister]

They do it because they know that the backlash will not be big enough to matter, it forces people to explore more modern versions of the game coming out, its a smart business move, albeit risky if the backlash / voice-of-the-people were to get loud enough.

Make your "backlash" a kick in their nuts ask for a refund!

http://gizmodo.com/5886683/how-to-get-a-refund-from-the-app-store

 

[Nicterys]

I love the "thanks for rocking out with us!" message. EA might as well have added "New version out May 31 in the app store for $4.99! ROCK ON!"

 

[chockomonkey]

the fuck happened to updates coming with your purchase?

Now they're discontinuing version x to put out version y?

 

[CEpeep]

Now the app shows a message saying "sorry for the confusion." False alarm, or just backpedaling from EA?

 

[Grrag275]

Just read the original MSG again. How can that be an error?
"Thanks for rocking with us"
pfff

 

[chockomonkey]

Definite backpedal after likely being told by apple,

"oh hey--y'all can't do that. read our TOS why don't u?"