Virtual Legality
Virtual Legality
Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
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Virtual Legality #17 - Gamestop and Kingdom Hearts: Broken (Pre-Order) Promises (Hoeg Law)

E17 • Jan 25, 2019 • 24 mins

In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the legalities surrounding Gamestop and Kingdom Hearts. He explores the availability section, discusses a Polygon article, analyzes a Kingdom Hearts article, and concludes with his final thoughts.

Key Points

  • Pre-ordering products, particularly limited edition items like the Kingdom Hearts 3 PlayStation 4 Pro, does not legally guarantee that the consumer will receive the product, as retailers like GameStop reserve the right to cancel pre-orders at their discretion due to limited quantities or other reasons.
  • Retailers' terms and conditions often state that they can cancel orders for any reason before the exchange of goods is completed, which means consumers should be cautious and not fully rely on pre-orders as confirmation of purchase.
  • When pre-ordering exclusive items, consumers should have a backup plan and not make decisions that could be detrimental if the order is canceled, as legal rights and obligations don't require the retailer to fulfill every pre-order.
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