A mate of mine posted this on Facebook yesterday early in the morning. He got an e-mail from EB Games telling him that the Batmobile Edition of Batman: Arkham Knight has been cancelled world wide, due to "unforeseen circumstances that greatly compromised the quality of the product" - one week before release date.
Like any fan would be, my mate wasn't happy about this at all and after contacting the local EB Games, they essentially re-explained the e-mail, that it's not the retailers fault and it's the manufacturers fault and there is nothing they can do about it except offer what alternative has already been offered by retailers under the guidance of Warner Bros. Games.
For those who have pre-ordered the Batmobile Edition, there are three options retailers are providing. The first option is a full refund. The second option is a discounted purchase of the special edition of Batman: Arkham Knight, and the third and final option is a further discount on the standard edition of the game. All purchases will receive extra skin packs of Batman, Robin and Nightwing.
Personally this doesn't affect me at all as I pre-ordered the Limited Edition version (with the Batman statue). It's easily understandable as to why customers are pissed. One week before release and they're told they're no longer getting their product and that they have these three limited options. Sadly due to lack of stock due to the time, these customers can't even get their hands on the Limited Edition as it's mostly sold out. Honestly I think the retailers (or Warner Bros.) should at least throw in a free season pass or something.
What do you guys think? Do you know anyone who was affected by this?
