done that with other webstores and services - similar answer
It's not the ' we didn't know about Europeans being interested ' it's the liscensing problem in most cases. A lot of stuff is not obtainable in Europe from American webstores. Where vice-versa it often is possible. Unfair trade policies.
I could write them an official letter and ask why Europeans are excluded.
Something like this: "Dear Sir/Madam,
On our website http://www.armchairarcade.com one of my fellow editors pointed out your great website offering a wide range of games for online game play. As a citizen of The Netherlands loving the games on offer - I was horrified when I got a popup stating that your service will only be available in the US. That is a shame as I know for a fact that there is be a market for this type of service very similar to the situation in the US.
Would you be willing to explain why the service is US-only and if it will be possible for Europeans to be able to use the service in the future?
Kind regards, Mark Vergeer
Armchair Arcade-editor"
Crazy as it is, territorial problems are also the case with Xbox360. Although M$ is indeed keen to offer a similar service in all territories. Playing online with Americans can be a pretty horrible experience from Europe though. East-coast US to Europe often is quite doable but gaming with people further west in the US often has quite a bit of horrible lag-time. So Bill, an online head to head gaming session with MrCustard, you and me will be very possible - taking into account the 7 to 8 hour time difference ;)
It's not the ' we didn't know about Europeans being interested ' it's the liscensing problem in most cases. A lot of stuff is not obtainable in Europe from American webstores. Where vice-versa it often is possible. Unfair trade policies.
I could write them an official letter and ask why Europeans are excluded.
Something like this:
"Dear Sir/Madam,
On our website http://www.armchairarcade.com one of my fellow editors pointed out your great website offering a wide range of games for online game play. As a citizen of The Netherlands loving the games on offer - I was horrified when I got a popup stating that your service will only be available in the US. That is a shame as I know for a fact that there is be a market for this type of service very similar to the situation in the US.
Would you be willing to explain why the service is US-only and if it will be possible for Europeans to be able to use the service in the future?
Kind regards, Mark Vergeer
Armchair Arcade-editor"
Crazy as it is, territorial problems are also the case with Xbox360. Although M$ is indeed keen to offer a similar service in all territories. Playing online with Americans can be a pretty horrible experience from Europe though. East-coast US to Europe often is quite doable but gaming with people further west in the US often has quite a bit of horrible lag-time. So Bill, an online head to head gaming session with MrCustard, you and me will be very possible - taking into account the 7 to 8 hour time difference ;)
-= Mark Vergeer - Armchair Arcade editor =-
Armchair Arcade Editor