Ipod Games problem!

Hey there - i won this competition a while back, and got an itunes gift card. I bought lots of ipod games, and just recently - when i try and play them, it says error: This game cannot be played. Connect your Ipod to Itunes and reinstall the game. For more help, please contact: www.apple.com/support/ipod.
Now, i try with Itunes, and it says 'These games are not on itunes, would you like to transfer them now?' and when i do, it says 'Need to authorize this computer'. I do just that (authorizing), but it doesnt make any difference.
Any help?

Try Deauthorizing your computer first then authorize.

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