ExBuzzer wrote:
But if they're removing "a code that was supposed to allow gamers free on-line content" and not disclosing this to the buyer I think something is wrong there and a buyer could have recourse. i would also think the game manufacturer would have something to say about that.

Good points ExB.  Here's an article (Wired) that attempts to answer those points.  
  

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