Caleb

I've tried this about 50 times, it hasn't worked. Oh, and like people above me have said, it's been around at least several weeks.

Alright, people, on the COD4 forums, the people who work for IW have commented on these rumors:
"As for who is eligible for the Beta, there was some confusion caused this week stating that the Beta would be US-exclusive, however that statement was premature, because we have not finalized final details on who would be involved in the beta at this point.

In order to get started, and kick off the beta we will begin in the United States, but are looking to go International and currently sorting out those details."

There you have it. I hope that Dustin sees this so he can update it, although it is clear the damage has already been done.

Brent, please, if you ever read this, how did you manage to get that done? I have a launch xbox with this same problem. I do not want to pay to have this fixed, I think the burden of responsibility should be on them, not me.

Eric, I recently had my console's video die on me, while still retaining the audio. I called microsoft and they tell me since I have a launch box, I am no longer under warranty, thus I need to pay $99 to have it fixed... or was that the shipping fee? Anyhow, I agree that every legit hardware problem needs to be addressed by microsoft with their extended warranty. Can anybody shed some light on this? like I said I'm out of warranty. I can either open my xbox and try to fix it myself, spend $100 to get a new system, or try and invoke the 3RLOD. None of these options are optimal.

I think I have a theory about why ubi might have refunded the money. First they put the black pack online, and charged for it. Then with that money, it funded a portion of the red pack being developed, although I'm sure they were in production simultaneously. Anyhow, next they continue to make money from rainbow six vegas owners from the black pack, and also new customers who bought the game because they learned there was free maps for download. They are making such a profit on rainbow six vegas that they can afford to refund everyone's money. In fact, I see it as you are essentially an ubisoft investor, lending them money for projects, and you get your money back too. Although, no interest, which is a small price to pay. Hopefully this will give ubi the chance to blow our minds with the next installment of rainbow six.

if I were to judge americans by this thread, I'd have to say that we're all bigots and cocksmokers. Well, not all of us, just the xenophobes who have posted before me. Please, if you want to act like children, then please see yourself to www.disney.com. There's plenty of games for you children to use words that mommy and daddy taught you. And EnGadget, shame on you for allowing these rednecks to piss and moan that mcdonald's still doesn't serve "Freedom fries." Grow up, you fucking imbeciles.

Hancock, not Handcock. Although I'm sure the engadget editors will attribute it to a freudian slip.

I guess this gives new meaning to:
Momma's got a squeeze box, daddy never sleeps at night. Or does it? oh well

Good to see Leica back in the game.