GameStop is changing its pre-order refund policy, Kotaku has learned. Now, if you want to get your money back for a pre-order you’ve placed, you’ll have 30 days after the launch of the game to get a full cash refund. After 30 days, you’ll get store credit. A GameStop spokesperson adds that “we have also empowered our… Read more
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