Major game companies switching cases

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UncleBob:
You want complaints that aren't speculation?

I work in retail. DVDs have been shipping in similar cases for awhile now. It's not uncommon for us to be unpacking a box of these and find one or two that have been punctured through the plastic wrap, the plastic liner, the artwork and onto the DVD. And this is before the case hits the shelf for use and abuse by customers.

csvo2000:
Just came from Gamestop. Some of the new cases sitting on the shelves, already show damage to the artwork (dents and such). This comes from people just picking up the game cases. So what do you think that is going to happen to the used games? If you want proof the new cases suck, just go down to your local Gamestop.

AppleQueso:
mm, ick then.

What I'm wondering now is where they got the idea that people just toss DVD cases in the trash to begin with. I don't know of anybody who does this unless the case itself breaks, which really isn't a problem. Seems like an incredibly misguided attempt to go "green" if that's actually their intention.

Then again we all know the real reason they're doing this.

Anyhow I found the company that makes these: http://www.viva-eco-box.com/about.html

If you want, why not give them a piece of your mind? Certainly if they get enough complaints about damage, durability, etc. they might consider at least redesigning their cases.

Psychlonic:
Basically what I expected, though to be honest I was half hoping to be wrong if it's the direction the industry is going. Who wants to be correct when correct sucks, eh?

Zelimpdna:
I was under the impression the main reason for doing this was to reduce the weight, saving not only on the cost of shipping, but also the amount of fuel used in transportation.

That makes more sense to me than worrying about people throwing them out.

Although having said that, I do know a few people who put all their DVDs in cd wallets, and although I've told them to give me their empty cases, I'm sure there's plenty out there who just throw them away.

I wouldn't have though anyone would do it with video games though. The people I know who use cd wallets for DVDs still keep their games in the original cases.

It shouldn't be a problem for some time though. If you're buying a new game, which you'd need to to find one of these 'green' cases, and the copy on the shelf is damaged, just tell the person at the counter to get an undamaged copy from the back room. Once it's in your possession, just treat it carefully.
When these cases have been around for a while, and if you're buying a used game, then you'll have problems.

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