Limited Run Games Faces Criticism for Allegedly Selling Defective CD-R Copies of Classic Titles at Elevated Prices

Limited Run Games has carved out a niche by producing tangible editions of games that might not otherwise be seen in a boxed format, often creating collector-worthy and aesthetically pleasing versions. Yet they've recently become enveloped in disputes, and in the preceding year, they parted ways with an employee, Kara Lynne, amid a significant social media upheaval. A trans rights advocate propelled a campaign against Lynne for expressing excitement about the not-yet-released Hogwarts Legacy online and for her choice of individuals to follow on Twitter.

Currently, Limited Run Games is back in the spotlight for contentious reasons. Reports have surfaced that the company is distributing CD-Rs instead of factory-pressed discs for some titles without prior disclosure to consumers. Despite this, they continue to market these items at standard retail prices as "limited edition releases," leading to skepticism about the alleged scarcity of such reproductions.

Specifically concerning is the 3DO games issue, with criticism surfacing from various sources, including Reddit, where several users have shared their inability to play these full-priced titles on their 3DO consoles. Customers have also voiced frustrations over difficulties with numerous previous releases from Limited Run Games.

So far, the company has remained silent on the topic, yet the potential for this controversy to escalate into a significant uproar is palpable. Passionate reactions from purchasers who feel deeply misled and aggrieved are flaring up on social media platforms.