Don't you just hate paying extra to get something awesome, only to realize later it was some cheaply made import from [insert unspecified nation known for cheap labor] riddled with defects?  Yeah, you and everyone else on the planet.

Honestly, we have no idea what the story behind Atlus' Demon's Souls Official Strategy Guide issue, and neither does the developer; still, Atlus has announced an upcoming replacement program for customers who received defective strategy guides.

The weird thing is that not every copy is defective, but enough customers have complained for Atlus to take note.  In the announcement, they noted customers will need to mail in their covers and the first page of their guide as proof of purchase, suggesting gamers keep the rest of the book until their replacement claim is processed.  More details will be posted on the official forums, and those registered with Atlus will receive an email version of new details.

Atlus couldn't resist adding in the usual "lulz" to this announcement, of course...

"Thank you for supporting us and making Demon's Souls such a big hit.  We apologize for any inconvenience this issue has caused, but fear not: we've got you covered (pun intended)."

Oh Atlus, no one could possibly stay upset at you.