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TheTurnipKing
04-21-2010, 01:01 PM
Just what it says. I mean, I've already got the Wii version, so this is excess to my requirements, but it always bugs me a little when games are denied to me in the UK for some reason.
CalmWind23
04-22-2010, 12:16 AM
Almost all the Rockstar titles are available on;y in USA.
That is because United States of A is the only nation that exists in the world. The rest of them are just a blur.
Centy
04-26-2010, 06:42 PM
Almost all the Rockstar titles are available on;y in USA.
That is because United States of A is the only nation that exists in the world. The rest of them are just a blur.
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or if you are infact a colossal moron but erring on the side of caution, Bully is the only game by Rockstar that isn't availible in the UK and if the USA is the only nation in the world it seems odd that the jewel in Rockstars throne would be located in Scotland which last time I check (which was when I went outside today) isn't in America.
I reckon it's something to do with all the negative attention the game got in the UK on launch I'm certain the government was doing a bit anti-bullying campaign at the time and the game just happened to come to the Daily Mail's attention.
swarfega
04-27-2010, 03:54 AM
Almost all the Rockstar titles are available on;y in USA.
That is because United States of A is the only nation that exists in the world. The rest of them are just a blur.
huh? Im from UK and have the entire rockstar pack (with the exception of bully) on my account. I was able to add bully to my cart as well.
L!nc0ln
04-27-2010, 06:10 AM
huh? Im from UK and have the entire rockstar pack (with the exception of bully) on my account. I was able to add bully to my cart as well.
Yep, I also noticed that. It seems, that Valve fixed the restriction. Since they started the Rockstar Week Deal, Bully is also available in other Parts of Europe (what I was basically waiting for).
Last time I had a look at Bully (that was the sunday before the UI Update) it was restricted, so whatever made this change happen, it definitely was about time!
seseorang
04-27-2010, 07:00 AM
If I were to buy the Rockstar pack, does Valve include Bully? Or would that be denied?
L!nc0ln
04-27-2010, 07:13 AM
It should be included: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/4247/
You can also see here (http://store.steampowered.com/app/12200/), that it is counted within the Rockstar Pack, so yes, it's inside :)
TheTurnipKing
04-27-2010, 09:01 AM
huh? Im from UK and have the entire rockstar pack (with the exception of bully) on my account. I was able to add bully to my cart as well.
I picked up the Rockstar pack during the Christmas sale last year, and Bully isn't on my account.
It does at least seem to be available to buy now though, so good on... whoever (Valve? Rockstar?)... for sorting it out.
A little buggy, but well worth getting, if anyone's curious.
seseorang
04-27-2010, 08:21 PM
I can see this game in the Steam store and I'm in the UK. I don't remember seeing this game before. I checked out the trailer and some gameplay videos on youtube. If I can get it, I'll play it
Trying to buy Bully at the moment here in Ireland;
"There seems to have been an error initializing or updating your transaction. Please wait a minute and try again or contact support for assistance."
lame, why show it if we can't buy it.
swarfega
04-28-2010, 07:31 AM
Yeah Im getting that too. Keep trying.
Centy
04-28-2010, 07:31 AM
lame, why show it if we can't buy it.
Because Valve can't be bothered to just hide it from us like with news updates about games that have never been available. They do this for all of Europe furthering the thought that they cant see past their own borders.
lordfrikk
04-28-2010, 07:57 AM
Oh crap, it gives me that "try again" bull♥♥♥♥ too. I want this game!
Anyone from the UK willing to gift me the game? I can PayPal you the funds ... It's just that the European pricetag is the highest of all again and the game is cheapest in the UK. :) ... And I'm not paying twice the price just because I'm not from the UK ^^
Please PM me
I'm getting the internal error thing too, and I'm in the UK. Would like to pick this up for a fiver too..
abstractism
04-28-2010, 08:15 AM
how much is it there?
Rogersdead
04-28-2010, 08:16 AM
£4.24 in the UK.
Drakaru
04-28-2010, 08:18 AM
This makes me raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaage, why put in on offer in £ when we can't actually buy the game?
We've been trolled
Rogersdead
04-28-2010, 08:29 AM
It seems they are aware of the error people in the UK are getting when trying to buy the game. The deal has been extended another hour.
Fingers crossed eh? :)
alden
04-28-2010, 08:30 AM
Looks like there was a bug incorrectly restricting the purchase to only US and Canada. Bully is now available for purchase in US,CA,BG,CY,CZ,EE,GR,HU,IS,LV,MT,PL,RO,SK,SI,GB,UK ,IE,ES,IT,FR,BE,NL,LU,FI,NO,SE,DK,AT,BE,PT,CH,LT
It just worked for me guys, looks like Valve got the issue sorted, thanks alden :)
Kombucho
04-28-2010, 08:37 AM
And what about ESTONIA HUUUUUUUUUUUUH ? im still having the issue
RedDragon513
04-28-2010, 08:42 AM
Looks like there was a bug incorrectly restricting the purchase to only US and Canada. Bully is now available for purchase in US,CA,BG,CY,CZ,EE,GR,HU,IS,LV,MT,PL,RO,SK,SI,GB,UK ,IE,ES,IT,FR,BE,NL,LU,FI,NO,SE,DK,AT,BE,PT,CH,LT
May I ask why not in DE?
Same laws as AT, same language as AT and also available retail?
I still have the porblem.
lordfrikk
04-28-2010, 08:46 AM
Totally didn't expect that. Finally got the lil bugger.
Still not working for me :( Tried restarting Steam, emptying the cart, and trying again. Same error.
EDIT: Worked just after I typed this.
So any UK friend wanna help out? I'll paypal :)
Macnabit
04-28-2010, 09:57 AM
Rockstars throne would be located in Scotland which last time I check (which was when I went outside today) isn't in America.
I'm not sure about that mate, I live in Scotland and today I went outside and saw a GAP, McDonalds and Burger King.
I don't know what to think anymore.
DKill3r
04-28-2010, 10:03 AM
I wanted it. But I'm in Germany, so yeah the only thing I got was "Not available in your region".
eetcheez
04-28-2010, 10:33 AM
You're not missing much, TBH. The PC version is a horrible port. But then that's Rockstar for you.
DKill3r
04-28-2010, 10:58 AM
Got it. Someone from Austria gifted me the game.:)
swarfega
04-28-2010, 11:53 AM
Thanks valve for sorting the issue out. I now have the game.
Juche
04-28-2010, 11:56 AM
Did this game have one of the 3-4 hour sales and I just missed it? That brought it down by around 75%??
When I saw it was Rockstar week this was the only game I contemplated snagging and now I see it's #2 on Top Sellers list, which would is odd for a 4 year old game going for $29.99.
edit: nevermind I did a search and see they did have a sale that I missed...oh well :(
I wish it would be available in Germany!
TheNitroX
11-22-2011, 04:23 AM
Why the game is Blocked on Brazil again!?
Please Steam... Unlock Bully Scholarship Edition and Manhunt!
sarcinelli
11-30-2011, 10:50 AM
Daily Deal and blocked here, how great :o
Delicieuxz
12-01-2011, 04:22 AM
Almost all the Rockstar titles are available on;y in USA.
That is because United States of A is the only nation that exists in the world. The rest of them are just a blur.
But Bully was made in Canada, and the GTA series is made in Scotland. And Bully is also available in Canada.
evil_buddy
12-01-2011, 05:18 AM
Daily Deal and blocked here, how great :o
Well I tried to gift it to you, but I guess you didn't want it so *shrugs*
Aruba_BR
08-11-2012, 12:51 PM
Why the game is Blocked on Brazil again!?
Please Steam... Unlock Bully Scholarship Edition and Manhunt!
Sad... Valve doesn't even explain the reason for blocking, a real example of consideration with their customers.
sarcinelli
08-11-2012, 08:35 PM
Sad... Valve doesn't even explain the reason for blocking, a real example of consideration with their customers.
Actually who blocks it is Rockstar.
Well I tried to gift it to you, but I guess you didn't want it so *shrugs*
lol, thanks anyway I bought the PS2 version :)
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