The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Collector's Edition Revealed - Page 15

KnightOfTruth · #**141** 08-16-2014, 04:18 PM

Not everyone collects everything. Not everyone tries to get the "definitive" edition always - it's different strokes for different folks. Some people are satisfied with different versions of different games depending on where their emphasis lies in their collection - again, not everyone is the same.

Sure, we all want the most bang for our buck, but I wouldn't cancel a pre-order on a game that I was excited about a month ago, raving over what a great CE it was, because a slightly better version was being released because one platform "paid off" the publishers. It just seems a bit much to have a complete 180 on how you see the company and CE because there's something that changed on one platform...

It's almost (not exactly but close) like how many AC games have "exclusive" DLC that's only available on Sony platforms. I'm not as into DLC as physical goods, but some are. It'd be like canceling all your Microsoft pre-orders cuz you didn't get access to some exclusive missions (wouldn't it?)

Again, I understand why some people are "disappointed" but I don't see the cause for intense rage, spewing hate, and cancelled orders because of this.

Maybe I'm just missing something?

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The first issue is that if you want the 'best version', the Xbox One has it. That's about it for that. If you want the best or most complete CE, that's what you'd have to buy. Don't have an XB1? Ah well. They don't care.

Secondly, it's not any old company. It's a company that stated it wouldn't do platform specific content. Yet here we are. And even if they didn't, it's still not acceptable.

I AM with you on that point though - they specifically stated on their forums months ago that there would be no "different CEs", so that in itself is definitely a reason to be upset since they blatantly went back on what they said. But still, I'm rather aghast at all the hatred-filled tweets, posts, and things I've seen all over the internet. I don't usually see this many things (it seems) with Xbox fans when Sony does exclusives, but between Tomb Raider and this, I'm just really impressed with all the backlash. The MS hate is strong!

Ayiu · #**142** 08-16-2014, 04:29 PM

I don't see anyone complaining that Sony paid off Disney for the Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes CE. Sure it's a different game and Disney did not promise anything to their customer base but nevertheless Sony paid them to make a superior CE...It's a common business and help them in being competitive.

KnightOfTruth · #**143** 08-16-2014, 04:36 PM

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I don't see anyone complaining that Sony paid off Disney for the Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes CE. Sure it's a different game and Disney did not promise anything to their customer base but nevertheless Sony paid them to make a superior CE...It's a common business and being competitive.

I was sad. Not complaining sad, but sad nonetheless.

You're absolutely right though - I think this gen, companies have really realized that they can make a killing on the "collector" community and are taking advantage (wherever and however possible) of that fact. Between the $250 Titanfall Collectors edition (set president for this gen CEs I think), the "exclusivity wars" with these CEs we see now, the crazy "limited LIMITED edition" guide craze with Prima, and more, I think word is out that there's money to be had on our backs... like I saw another poster post here recently though, I think it'll hit a hard wall when collector's start being more selective in what they get due to high supply and low bank accounts.

But yeah, I anticipate us seeing a lot more of this "platform exclusive" content (physical or otherwise) as Microsoft attempts to swing more people over to their side.

Chargersfan57 · #**144** 08-16-2014, 11:22 PM

I understand these companies have a business to run, but all to often it's at the expense of the consumer.

Look at what's happening to Tomb Raider. MS is having the game delayed on other platforms to help push XBone sales.

Will it help line their pockets? Possibly. But I don't find it beneficial to the industry as a whole. And I feel that way whether MS does it, Sony does it, or Nintendo does it.

AT the end of the day money talks, and the money is saying "give our company more money by sacrificing the consumers experience." If MS wants to have incentives for purchasing the game on their console, then do it independently from the studio themselves. What I mean is add things in addition but separately from the CE.

This announcement is worse because it follows on the heels of the Tomb Raider announced delay.

The point is that I don't agree with the way MS does their business. Much like I was pissed that EA bought the rights to the NFL.

I choose to not support this decision even if others don't care. I don't expect everyone to agree.

Chargersfan57 · #**145** 08-16-2014, 11:25 PM

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The point is that I don't agree with the way MS does their business.

What I should have said was I don't agree with ANYBODY who does this kind of business as I'm aware MS isn't the only one to blame. (But they do seem to be at the forefront of this practice.)

Interinactive · #**146** 08-17-2014, 03:14 AM

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I don't see anyone complaining that Sony paid off Disney for the Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes CE.

I'm not sure how that's very relevant here. If fans of that series were fine with it, then there wouldn't be any/many complaints. It appears as if Witcher fans are a little more passionate about it.

eternix · #**147** 08-17-2014, 03:54 AM

From looking at the game it looks like a masterpiece. This will be the first one I play and I must say I was disappointed in the CE changes to the Xbox1 version. Lets see what happens.

Ayiu · #**148** 08-17-2014, 10:45 AM

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I'm not sure how that's very relevant here. If fans of that series were fine with it, then there wouldn't be any/many complaints. It appears as if Witcher fans are a little more passionate about it.

Sry if I missed the point but for me the discussion is not about the game itself. They didn't cut the game in "half" and made exclusive DLC that's only available on Xbox platform. Everyone is still getting the same game no matter which platform they'll choose to support. In the end it should be the game that matters. If I like a game I'll buy the CE and a standard copy to play. No matter if it is missing some plastic cards or not. But maybe I'm just not as passionate as you.

djtoko · #**149** 08-17-2014, 11:30 AM

Yes Ayiu I fully understand you but this page is for collectors edition

and now both PC and PS4 W3 Editions are "downgraded". I preorderd the PS4 version for full price to have the highest edition because I am a huge Witcher fan. If they announced the exclusive content for XBOX 1 two months ago then it's ok for me. But now? And all versions are already sould out....

Interinactive · #**150** 08-17-2014, 11:32 AM

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Sry if I missed the point but for me the discussion is not about the game itself.

Neither is it for anyone here, or anywhere else

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They didn't cut the game in "half"

Who said they did?

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Everyone is still getting the same game no matter which platform they'll choose to support.

Who said they weren't?

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In the end it should be the game that matters.

The game does matter, and this has nothing to do with the game itself, nor is anyone complaining about the game. Again, why are you bringing up all these irrelevant points? Nobody contested any of this.