See, this is a tough one. On one hand, games are subject to change during development. That's just how it is.
On the other hand, what Gearbox did was -blam!-ing despicable. They deliberately advertised a game with a build that just was not gonna happen (Yes, I consider showing off a gameplay demo to be a form advertising). And they placed a review embargo. So, basically Gearbox suckered in gamers with footage of a game that didn't exist, then made it impossible for them to make an informed decision by placing a review embargo. That is horrible, and they deserve all the shit they're getting.
Then there's the fact that they mishandled funding from Sega...this whole Colonial Marines thing reeks of ass.
So, is a lawsuit going a little too far? Maybe. But it sends the right message: Gamers are not willing to put up with and tolerate this kind of crap anymore.
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I agree. We've had enough of the lies and crap. I hope this lawsuit wakes them up.