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Originally Posted by Twistedsymphony
There have been a few threads in the past discussing what IS and IS NOT considered for the database.
In general my parameters are as follows:
With a few exceptions, an "edition" is a single self-contained package. That is to say if the "Gamestop Edition" is just the Standard Edition with a DLC code provided SEPARATELY from the game-box then that code is not considered part of the edition.
Any edition with packaging or included content that differs from the standard edition should be considered for the database. The only exception are price-reduction re-releases (such as "platinum" or "best hits" editions), unless they also include content that was not originally included with the standard edition, in-which case it should be included.
This is a very low bar for entry for sure. and over the years many people have suggested that things such as gold, or game-of-the-year editions should not be included, but I disagree. Personally I see the database as a place that catalogs any and all variations of a release that happen to be different than the standard edition and it's up to each collector themselves to determine what is or is not "special".
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I remember when i first signed up i asked this and i got the same answer from you, the only difference between me and you is i also collect the platinum edition but agree that maybe they shouldnt be listed on this website since there are alot, and the only different is the label on top except for some expectations. I cant remember but i read there was a game that was rereleased has platinum with extra content so obviously that would be an exception.
and we both agree anything different than the standard edition should be included on the website.