Take-Two has finally detailed how players who were offended by the hot-coffee scene in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas can go about receiving compensation for the game. Since a settlement (PDF) has been reached and filed November 19, 2007, there was still some confusion as to how gamers could apply to receive monetary compensation.
In order to clarify the requirements and procedures of obtaining compensation, the details of the lawsuit and the agreement between Take-Two and the legal officials involved in this settlement have provided instructions for settlement procedures (PDF) on the GTA settlement website. This includes what consumers need to provide with their claims to qualify for any monies to be paid out, items such as proof in the form of receipts and or game disc.
Of course this only applies to those who purchased the first edition of the game published and released before July 20, 2005. Here is how gamers can apply for compensation, but mind you it’s not a whole lot, compensation is up to $35 depending on the claim you file:
- If you submit a claim with a copy of the game in question, you will receive a replacement disc.
- Submit a store receipt with details of the transactions and you will receive up to $35
- Submit a copy of a credit card statement or canceled check you will receive up to $17.50
- Submit the game with purchase details you will up to $10
- Submit only a purchase detail with no disc will only be compensated for up to $5
To file a claim visit GTASettlement.com and download the notice package (PDF) which has detailed information about the lawsuit and the rights you are entitled to and an application. You may want to make sure you have the most recent copy of acrobat installed on your computer to read the documents properly. In the notice package it also has names of claims administrators that will be working with gamers filing compensation claims. Claims must be filed no later than May 16, 2008.
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