Does the diversification of a Gaming Franchise's Collectibles bother you?

[SwiftDeath]

I didn't know how best to say it

Basically with modern games it seems that more and more are going with the "Mario" approach to things

In other words more merchandising, more collectibles, more variety

There are now keychains, posters, steelbooks, art cards, statues, multiple CE skus, toys, action figures and so much more for more game franchises/brands then ever

Assassin's Creed is the obvious case in point but so many more fall victim to this as well.

Obviously this bothers me and the correct response is to simply only collect that which interests you. I follow this logic and have gotten good at passing AC (among countless other) stuff that doesn't interest me.

However it still bothers me when I see official items that are crap quality or toys even if I'd never have interest in those items in the first place. I'm sure it's just me being nitpicky but I feel like it dilutes the game a bit and collecting for it. Imagine if there were cheesy Mcdonalds toys for every game

Would put me well off. I don't know seeing how much stuff actually exists for some of these games and how much of it is junk just puts me off a bit I suppose

Any thoughts?

Spoiler!

Besides Coma who will no doubt tell me to be happy with what I have and that I should donate it all to save the pandas

[vhal_x]

I used to really like that there were lots of little bits and bobs for games, since it means there's something to suit a wider variety of people. However, it's getting beyond a joke now. I've actually been losing my love of collecting because things are coming out too fast, too close together, and too many things!

I used to be guilty of buying lots of the tidbits for each franchise, even for franchises/games I didn't really care about. Now I'm just sticking to the things I will really love xx

[amb6883]

I mostly only collect video games and posters. There is way too much other stuff out there for me to keep track of, but I'll admit it is neat seeing all the stuff other people have acquired on here.

Though I wish video companies would release more actual limited editions of games and reduce the size of the damn things. They take up too much damn space and I do not want eight different editions of the same game it's ridiculous.

[Cosmic_Link]

Yeah, I like the occasional little extras. Love pre-order bonuses. Always have and will, but I'm getting sick of the multiple CEs for one franchise. What happened to the days of the being either 1 CE or, 2 CEs in tiers, where the most expensive CE for that game has everything the cheaper CE does?

Sick of giving publishers loads of money for multiple copies of the same game just because there are loads of different CEs.

While we're pointing fingers, this year, I have chosen 1 AC CE and that will be my lot. Ubisoft got enough of my money last year and the year before and now I'm putting a stop to it. Gonna try and focus my budget on one franchise and only pick up a CE for games I REALLY want.

If I'm honest though, this forum has ruined me. XD Before coming here I was pretty oblivious of regional exclusives so I was always just purchasing the top tier CE and was happy with that. However, since coming here and discovering regional exclusive CEs and the ease of getting said exclusives because of the great members here, my wallet has died.

I wish CEs were made in fewer quantities too. I love it when stuff are numbered, but only when they are numbered and they mean they are limited. I think the last numbered CE I got which was actually limited was the Risen 2 Keg.

Speaking of the Risen 2 Keg, I do love the obscurity of some regional CEs. Eastern European CEs and Russian CEs tend to be quite obscure, cool and good value for money.

[Platfus]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

because of the great members here, my wallet has died.

was the Risen 2 Keg.

Eastern European CEs and Russian CEs tend to be quite obscure, cool and good value for money.

1) you are welcome

2) nice edition, still available for pickup though

3) you better say that Czech republic is in the middle Europe. As Lily said I won't rest until that.

[Cosmic_Link]

Originally Posted by Platfus

1) you are welcome

2) nice edition, still available for pickup though

3) you better say that Czech republic is in the middle Europe. As Lily said I won't rest until that.

Cheers Platfus.

This map says Eastern Europe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Eu...N_geoschme.svg

[kittychloe]

It does get overwhelming the amount of crap that that is coming out for every single game,

I think I'm also starting to lose the will for wanting everything and might just stick to games and the odd ce, the over produced merch is really starting to get to me, $100 for a new game is over my head without a thousand dollars of cheap merchant coming out for every single game

I can understand long franchises an such but the amount of overpriced crap for things like mine craft and other games is nuts, $30 portal key rings, $5 worth of Lego for $30 cause it has WoW on it, skylanders mice and controllers and a console for every game

Maybe I just need to win lotto

[kittychloe]

Also board games for every franchise

[Platfus]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

Cheers Platfus.

This map says Eastern Europe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Eu...N_geoschme.svg

I will but not now because I'm on
phone and it will explode or melt soon I guess so...

Originally Posted by kittychloe

Maybe I just need to win lotto

I think everyone who ever visited this place needs to win a lotto

[Cosmic_Link]

Originally Posted by Platfus

I will but not now because I'm on
phone and it will explode or melt soon I guess so...

I anticipate your return fire.

Originally Posted by Platfus

I think everyone who ever visited this place needs to win a lotto

I plan to win the lotto this weekend.