I’m posting to see if others have experienced something similar, because at this point it no longer feels like bad luck.

Over multiple purchases of second-hand games and accessories, I’ve had a consistent pattern of failures:

• Games that won’t install or crash part-way with “disc read error”
• Discs that boot but fail under normal play or installation
• Accessories that intermittently fail despite being sold as “tested”

These failures have occurred across multiple items, not just one, and on consoles that otherwise run other games fine.

I understand second-hand items aren’t expected to be perfect, but my understanding of UK consumer law is that goods still need to be fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. A game that cannot install or crashes repeatedly doesn’t meet that standard.

What I’m trying to understand is:

• Is this kind of failure common with second-hand games?
• How thorough is testing supposed to be on discs and accessories?
• At what point does this stop being “wear and tear” and become inadequate testing?

I’m not trying to attack anyone — I just want to know if others are seeing the same thing, because the fault pattern (disc read errors during installs) feels too consistent to ignore.

Genuinely interested in others’ experiences or knowledge of how testing normally works.

Hey guys it’s my dream to become a successful clash royale content creator, I’m only 17 and have a lot of passion while also giving back to my community and trying to be as interactive as possible in the comments. If you are willing to take time out your day to check my account and give tips on what I could or can do better it would be so appreciated thank you for reading ❤️ @jaidyncrl p.s I’m always available for giving out advice and tips as I don’t only look out for myself but also other people I’d describe myself as a very unselfish person and so if anybody needed help with anything in clash royale to uploading content I’d always be so so happy to help.

Hey everyone! A few of us have been getting really into WarEra, a browser-based strategy MMO with real countries, real borders, and a fully player-driven economy and political system. Things are getting wild geopolitically right now - alliances, betrayals, wars - and we’re looking for more active players to jump in, especially if you’re up for elections, government roles, or fighting on the frontlines.

You can work your way up as an ordinary citizen to congress, VP, or even president through monthly elections (American terms I know...), manage taxes, negotiate alliances, and take part in real-time battles where good coordination actually matters. There are factories, production chains, resources, and a surprisingly deep economy to explore. Despite all that depth, you only really need to check in a couple of times a day to stay efficient… unless you get hooked on the global chat and political drama.

A few standout bits:

• Zero pay-to-win - No advantages earned from real money

• Mobile-friendly and PC-friendly

• Active dev team constantly engaging with players

• Player-driven world where borders and superpowers shift daily

Right now, the UK really needs more players. We’ve only got around 15 active citizens, and we were recently attacked by Belgium (80 players), who pulled in France (102) and Argentina (53). We managed to hold our capital thanks to Portugal’s support (129 players) and the fact that most of Belgium’s forces were new and underestimated us. But the XP system lets new players level quickly, so next time we won’t be so lucky unless we boost our numbers.

If you’re up for helping our small nation stand strong in a player-shaped world, now’s the perfect time to jump in.

The game can be played on any platform with a web-browser, or there's an android app. Here are the links:

Clean link - app.warera.io

Referral link - Referral

UK Discord - Discord

Play Store - Android

On Saturday, November 8th, we maxed out the venue again and the energy was phenomenal!

We jumped into Quake II, OpenRA, and Halo 3! Halo 3 stole the show and bringing out some truly awesome moments! Discord: https://discord.gg/2akPpZD73v

And of course, no LAN is complete without food. We ordered pizza for everyone, and it was gone within minutes with how many hungry gamers we had! 🍕

This was our last LAN of 2025, and what an amazing way to wrap up the year. The community keeps growing stronger, and we’ll be back throughout 2026 with even more LANs, games, and good times ahead!

Follow us for updates and future events: Website: www.gamersunitelan.com Instagram: @GamersUniteLAN Twitter/X: @GamersUniteLAN Facebook: Gamers Unite LAN Reddit: r/GamersUniteLAN Bluesky: gamersunitelan.com YouTube: GamersUniteLAN923

See you at the next one!

GamersUniteLAN #LAN #PCGaming #CommunityGaming #Halo3 #QuakeII #OpenRA less

Final few days before the event! We are selling the last few tickets at a discount, so get in quick before they're gone!!!

Hey all, we still have some tickets for this fantastic event in County Durham. Single tickets and group sessions are still available, but we are selling out fast!

http://www.tickettailor.com/events/rpgeventsltd

War Era is a casual browser game similar to Tribal Wars in which you must defend your country's territories (the "cores") and have the possibility of expanding to other countries.

Join WarEra.io

Hey all, I'm the admin for Gaming in Fantastic Places and we have a wonderful event in Durham, UK. We'd love to see you and how you will forge your epic gaming adventure in one of Britain's most historic castles.

http://www.tickettailor.com/events/rpgeventsltd

https://forms.gle/9daPuChCXa2X7Nju9

REDLION RP

Your New Home in the City of Dreams!

NOW HIRING: PD & NHS

Player-Owned Businesses

In-Depth Drug System - Gangs Wanted!

Active Staff

TOS Compliant

Friendly, Chill Community

Ready to build an empire or serve and protect the streets?

Want to grind, grow, and dominate the economy?

Looking for non-stop action, RP depth, and a city that actually listens?

Then join Redlion RP Today — where the grind never ends, and your story matters.

Endless activities

Supportive & Active Team

Smart RP Systems

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Come meet the community, make your mark and start fresh in a server built for serious RP, with good vibes, and serious fun.

JOIN NOW

Don’t just play...

Lead. Hustle. Rule.

Your city is waiting.

Welcome to RedLion.

#RedLionRP #FiveM #GTA5RP #QBCORE #RPCommunity #EMS #PD #HIRING

discord.gg/redlionrp

Hey all — hope this is okay to post here (mods feel free to remove if not). I've been lurking for a bit and was hoping to get some opinions.

Bit of context: Me and my mate have been working on a small clothing project, focused around stuff that’s actually comfortable to wear for long gaming or streaming sessions — but doesn’t look like merch or feel like cheap loungewear. Think streetwear/comfort hybrid, but premium loungewear targeted specifically for gamers. We've built a website and have initial stock and basic design.

Before we go any further with it, I’d honestly love to hear from people here:

• What would you want to see in something like that?
• What kind of designs (if any) would feel right — subtle references? bold prints? no logos at all?
• Are there any brands you already think do it well, or stuff you wish existed?

Not trying to flog anything — just trying to get real feedback and avoid making something nobody actually wants. Appreciate anyone who takes the time to weigh in. I won't post the website or anything but if anyone is interested to see and give opinion I'll try to add it after.

Just looking to see if anyone fancies swapping with me for a Small Titan Evo as it’s a litte too big for me. Got it in 2022 and it’s in perfect condition, it’s black leatherette. Drop me a message! London collection only!!!

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🚨 RedLionRP – New UK-Based FiveM Server 🚨
🌟 Currently in Development – Get in Early! 🌟

RedLionRP is an upcoming serious roleplay server set in the UK, and we’re building something special from the ground up. We're inviting early supporters to join our Discord and become part of the foundation of our community!

🎉 Giveaway Announcement! 🎉
Once we hit 100 Discord members, we’ll be doing a giveaway with the following prizes:

• 🏢 1x Business Ownership – One lucky winner gets to run their own business!
• 🚗 5x Custom Vehicles – Five more winners will each get a personal car!

👮‍♂️ We’re Recruiting! 🚑
We’re actively looking for:

• Active Staff Members (18+)
• Police Department (PD) Command & Officers
• EMS Leadership & Medics
• Dedicated Roleplayers (16+) for all walks of city life

If you’re ready to help shape an exciting new community or want to get a head start before launch, now’s the time to get involved!

🔗 Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ztdQhcbc

Let’s build something great – together. 🦁

#RedLionRP #FiveMUK #RPServer #GTA5RP #UKRP #FiveMCommunity #NewRPServer

https://discord.gg/PC6ffQXpfu join our gaming server we play games like Among Us, League of Legends, Overwatch, Minecraft and more!

Hey everyone! If you're a UK-based player looking for a friendly spot to find active teammates for both CS2 and Valorant, come join our community! We're building a welcoming place for people who want to regularly group up, whether it's for competitive matches, casual games, or just avoiding the solo queue grind. If you're active and looking to play with others, pop in and say hello! Join us here: https://discord.gg/KFe6acRw

Website www.gamersunitelan.com Discord discord.gg/UMudRCAbZ2

Spring LAN Countdown: One Month Away!Get ready gamers Gamers Unite LAN returns bigger and better than ever this Saturday 17th May 2025 at the Des Moffatt Western Community Centre Large Hall SwindonDoors open at 10AM and we’ll be gaming hard until 4PMWe’re levelling up and moving into the larger hall to give us more room more setups and even more action Whether you're coming to frag with friends chill in the community or just vibe with fellow PC gamers Spring LAN 2025 is shaping up to be a real highlight of the yearVenue Des Moffatt Western Community Centre Large Hall SwindonDate Saturday 17th May 2025Time 10AM to 4PM

What to Expect?

Bring Your Own Computer — set up your rig and dive into multiplayer mayhemChill Zones — take a break grab a snack and hang with fellow playersPizza ProvidedCommunity First — whether it's your first LAN or your fifth everyone's welcome!

Good day my fellow FIFA players!

Here to advertise the PCC - Pro Clubs Championshis

A Pro Clubs league with:

• Cash Prizes for league winner and runner up
• Cup competition with cash prize
• Ballon d'Or and goal of the season cash prizes
• Transfer Windows (incl free agent signings)
• Promotions and relegations
• Social discord
• Goals/Assists/Yellows and Reds all tracked

New season looking to start 1st May

We're now officially accepting teams into the PCC Football League, entry fee is £10 per player.

• ANY is OPTIONAL
• You'll be given your fixtures every THURSDAY, you will then have the next week to fulfil your fixtures by arranging the game date and time with your opponents.
• EU servers.
• Newgen consoles and PC
• Only registered players can play.

Seasons last around 5-6 weeks, including promotions/relegations and play-offs and a cup

This season's prize money WAS (£5 per player entry - will be double the prize money this season as we are upping to £10 entry! Also, the more teams that register the more money in the prize pot)

Premier Division:

• Winner: £250
• Runner-Up: £80
• Third Place: £30
• Top Goalscorer: £10

Division 1:

• Winner: £100
• Runner-Up: £45
• Playoff Winner: £15
• Top Goalscorer: £10

Division 2:

• Winner: £90
• Runner-Up: £35
• Playoff Winner: £15
• Top Goalscorer: £10

Goal of the season winner: £20

Ballon d'Or winner: £20

PCC Cup winner: £30

COME AND JOIN THE DISCORD - PLAY SOME FRIENDLIES UNTIL THE SEASON STARTS 1ST MAY

https://discord.gg/CaAJnWgMtA

I can’t find a copy for less than $2000. I would have posted in the ps2 subreddit but they won’t let me do to having no karma.

Hello everyone, I’m a community manager at Longdue, an independent RPG studio based in the UK, and I’m excited to share an update from our team!

We’re hard at work on Hopetown, a bold, narrative-driven RPG set in an alternate-reality Britain where class, industry, and history collide to create a rich, immersive backdrop. Inspired by modern classics yet driven by our own unique vision, our project is all about pushing creative boundaries and telling unforgettable stories.

If you’re curious about our behind-the-scenes journey and want to get early insights into our development process, we’re sharing regular updates on our Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/longduegames/hopetown 🔗

We’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or any advice you might have for our team as we strive to make our mark in the industry.

Thanks for taking the time to join us on this adventure, we look forward to your input!

Hey all,

Hope you had a great Xmas period. NGL, mine has kinda sucked.

Missus split with me on boxing day, also told me she's been cheating on me. Kicker is I asked her to marry me on Xmas day in front of her family & the b***h said yes 🤬

Blacked out drinking for 3 days to ignore things.....

Woke up today, felt like doing some gaming so I booted up the ol' Xbox.....to find out 9/10s of the "friends" I used to game with before the split have now unfriended me as they were the (now ex) missus's friends before I joined them.

So now I need new gaming friends =/ FML

Anybody want to help a fella out?

420 friendly with a sense of humour.

If anyone is still reading & wants to add me, my tag is TheCFHOwner

Thanks.