Installing 2nd hand game

[Braden]

Hmmm…purchased from Ebay and the only info on the advert (actually been monitoring Empire games on there for quite a while and it seems they ALL basically just say the same) is “STEAM account required”.

So, I have contacted the seller regarding account details if I have no response in 48hrs I will initiate a return.

This is annoying and pretty much a monopoly, which in the EU shouldn’t be allowed under legislation.

[Durallan]

its not pleasant, I wouldn't say I'm an expert on these things, but I wouldn't be onselling my empire game once it was registered to a steam account, but thats just me, Hopefully someone else on the forums has better advice or good news for you! not being allowed in the EU is an interesting question, because how do they legislate on something that is based in the US? even in australia I don't know how you would go about this, its one of the dangers of buying second hand goods I suppose, mind if I ask what the sellers rep was at? hopefully I'm wrong about this and hopefully its just been a misunderstanding, I'll keep an eye out for updates and goodluck on this.

[Braden]

100% feedback on seller. I only buy from regular sellers to be honest.

As to the EU laws, not sure myself but if they can fine Microsoft unpresedenced amounts for price fixing I think CA and Steam would be small-fry!

Thanks for the help I'm hoping the seller is responsive, but as I used PayPal at least I have some protection.