It was exactly their choice. They are the publishers here. The mitigating factor may be the fact that they are a public company and have to maximise profits. I understand that Microsoft paid them for this move.
Witcher 3 Collector's Edition getting exclusive physical content on XB1 [CDP Comment]
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It was exactly their choice. They are the publishers here. The mitigating factor may be the fact that they are a public company and have to maximise profits. I understand that Microsoft paid them for this move.
Denton
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Besides the point frankly. Main point is that CDP has always been gamer friendly, and they stated on record that they treat every gamer equally. This ain't it. And it feels shitty especially when I am giving them insane 250 dollars for this game, more than I ever paid for any game before.
My problem is the fact that one platform gets more than the other, irrespective of who pays for it. If CDP wanted to have this in, they should have paid for it, or Namco, and offer it on every platform. Or they should have refused.
But not playing exclusives. This will damage their reputation, completely stupidly.
Huge Tomb Raider roasting was just yesterday, and today they go and do something as stupid as this. (I know it was being prepared for a while before for sure).
funkystudent
Member
The MS / CDPR deal has been the dumbest thing for a studio that prided itself on being very gamer first, anti DRM and proud polish studio.
Just seems completely counter intuitive to all the pilers CD Project Red has build its reputation around.
At least its not in game content but the hardcore Witcher fans sure love those limited editions so this just seems like a good way to piss off your most hardcore fans and nothing else.
Just seems completely counter intuitive to all the pilers CD Project Red has build its reputation around.
At least its not in game content but the hardcore Witcher fans sure love those limited editions so this just seems like a good way to piss off your most hardcore fans and nothing else.
overdrivex
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intheinbetween
Member
though, it sucks for other platforms, good move from MS, they just added value to the supposedly "worst" version without having to lock in-game content.
for me, I'd rather lose some physical content, than in-game content, and I'm saying this as a XB1 owner who preordered Witcher 3 on Steam some months ago.
for me, I'd rather lose some physical content, than in-game content, and I'm saying this as a XB1 owner who preordered Witcher 3 on Steam some months ago.
Well, they tried really hard to mask it, talking about Gwent first. I guess some PR person thought that it will be the best way to announce the deal, but it backfired - no one is talking about Gwent (which sounds good), but about their shit treatment of the core fanbase.
That's the problem with this.
The company has stated they want to treat everyone good, openly and equally, but when something like this happens it really pisses people off because they expect otherwise. It's one of the reason why they're so beloved by many, because they are or were one of the last to try and do what's right for all and not for some.
The company has stated they want to treat everyone good, openly and equally, but when something like this happens it really pisses people off because they expect otherwise. It's one of the reason why they're so beloved by many, because they are or were one of the last to try and do what's right for all and not for some.
corrosivefrost
Member
I don't think many companies make PC LE/CE available in NA, at least, because a lot of people just buy the game digitally due to the DRM (Steamworks or whatever). I mean, the Dark Souls 2 PC CE was a limited run in EU and never was sold at all in NA.
And we all know who likes to throw money bags at people to get 'exclusive' stuff for console versions...
And we all know who likes to throw money bags at people to get 'exclusive' stuff for console versions...
Exploratory
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When has that ever been the case ever?
We actually did get the PC CE, but it was exclusive to Bandai-Namco's website.I don't think many companies make PC LE/CE available in NA, at least, because a lot of people just buy the game digitally due to the DRM (Steamworks or whatever). I mean, the Dark Souls 2 PC CE was a limited run in EU and never was sold at all in NA.
And we all know who likes to throw money bags at people to get 'exclusive' stuff for console versions...
intheinbetween
Member
I think most of PC sales are predominantly digital, it's been like that since several years ago
TheGuardian
Member
So I paid tons for a PC CE that won't have everything. Awesome. Seriously thinking of just canceling the CE and buying the regular digital release now.
Denton
Member
I think he was being facetious. Prices are staying the same, unless the backlash forces them to do something.
In my country at least, all retail CEs were sold out around 2 hours after being put on sale. I was ecstatic when I managed to preorder mine in time.
Now I am just pissed.
The truth is CDPR probably needs the co-marketing deal with MS and this is the best compromise they could muster. They were nearly bankrupt after Witcher 2 and they're still developing W3 entirely with their own money to maintain creative freedom, and its the most expensive game they've ever made.
STOP!
Are you guys seriously complaining that a gaming company is adding VALUE above and beyond the same cost as thier competitors!?! Grow up! This is what a having competition is all about. Boohoo the console that I did not choose is eating the cost to give thier fans an additonal bonus! Thier is no pleasing some folks. And this is coming from a man who is still butt hurt about Bayonetta 2! If I really want to play that game I guess I gotta pony up for a Wii U. SMH.
Are you guys seriously complaining that a gaming company is adding VALUE above and beyond the same cost as thier competitors!?! Grow up! This is what a having competition is all about. Boohoo the console that I did not choose is eating the cost to give thier fans an additonal bonus! Thier is no pleasing some folks. And this is coming from a man who is still butt hurt about Bayonetta 2! If I really want to play that game I guess I gotta pony up for a Wii U. SMH.
REMEMBER CITADEL
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That's cute. Were you all up in arms when Xbox One owners didn't get the Child of Light Deluxe Edition as well? There was another game recently announced (the name escapes me at the moment) that's also getting a physical deluxe release on PS4, and not on Xbox One.
This ridiculously hypocritical pileup is getting out of hand.
matrixman92
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They might just play it off and say it is a free upgrade thanks to Microsoft, so they wouldn't lower the price of the other ones. Meh, I can switch my ps4 preorder to Xbox one if I need to
Exploratory
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Ahahahaha. This shit is amazing.
Well when games come with physical content and digital content it helps to distinguish the "things"
Jackbooted
Member
I have faith in NeoGAF that every single person in here complaining about The Watcher 3 XB1 CE edition getting more out-of-game content for the same price as other CE versions also voiced their negative opinions about all versions of PS4 Destiny getting more in-game content for the same price as XB1 versions (albeit for a year).
But really, a cloth map and some cards? What is the ARV of these items? Just wait a few months and get them on ebay for cheap.
But really, a cloth map and some cards? What is the ARV of these items? Just wait a few months and get them on ebay for cheap.
That sucks as well but Ubisoft didn't come out claiming there would be content parity for every version of Child of Light. This has nothing to do with Microsoft or Sony it has everything to do with CDPR making statements that are now false.
It does suck for people who want the extra content on Destiny but please find me the statement where Bungie said Destiny would have content parity on every version of the game. This is not a console war thread it is about CDPR going against their statements.
Metalingus5150
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CDPR said they wanted to treat everyone equally.
This isn't equal.
Aren't they going to piss of their biggest fanbase, which is PC gamers?
This isn't equal.
Aren't they going to piss of their biggest fanbase, which is PC gamers?
I find it odd that they're walling these off from PC gamers, since the audience that would buy the CE on the PC as opposed to just a digital copy is probably not going to make much if any dent in potential XB1 sales, but it has the potential to alienate PC buyers getting the CE on that platform.
It's rare that I buy the CE of anything anyway, I think the last was Fallout 3 on the PC, although I do have a Ghost Edition of Destiny on the PS4 pre-ordered for whatever reason. This is a pretty small thing that will affect a very small percentage of overall Witcher 3 buyers, which makes it all the more baffling.
It's rare that I buy the CE of anything anyway, I think the last was Fallout 3 on the PC, although I do have a Ghost Edition of Destiny on the PS4 pre-ordered for whatever reason. This is a pretty small thing that will affect a very small percentage of overall Witcher 3 buyers, which makes it all the more baffling.
That's not the same. They're not adding value to the brand, it's fake "value" added by taking away value from a competitor. The only good exclusive content is no exclusive content.
Also, being mad about Bayonetta 2 being exclusive doesn't make sense. Nintendo published the game, Bayonetta 2 would have never existed without their funding.
overdrivex
Banned
how are they taking anything from a competitor?
wuxian fengguang
Neo Member
Lol why even bother, I hope Microsoft hasn't paid any money for such sad exclusive content.
RiccochetJ
Gold Member
I prefer this over having in game content being partitioned based on machine/pre-order/edition you're buying.
Still, I can understand why some people would be miffed though.
Still, I can understand why some people would be miffed though.
secondspace
Member
Just imagine that it's MS giving these worthless trinkets to their customers, because it's them that are paying. Anyone that concerned about this is either over the edge into console warz or takes the collecting game far too seriously.
intheinbetween
Member
maybe I read it wrong but CDPR said there would be in-game parity. but as I said, maybe I read it wrong
EnVy_CaLiBeR
Member
Still getting the console version that will likely have the better performance (PS4).
Can see why it would piss off hardcore fans that don't own an Xbox One, though.
Can see why it would piss off hardcore fans that don't own an Xbox One, though.
It's not actual game content though which is what they were talking about afaik. Still leaves a bitter taste but I wasn't gonna buy the CE anyway.
Jackbooted
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I understand it is a disappointment for some fans but CDPR is delivering the full game, on release, to every platform equally. These are not in-game items and frankly don't impact the game at all. This packaging of a bit of cloth and some cards doesn't violate their statement with respect to the actual game that you will be playing.
Nobody is above corporate greed.
Weren't they talking about the game content? The digital edition also want offer the same physical content as the retail one.
That makes the most sense. If they needed some extra money this was probably one of the best ways to do it.
silvermember
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I see the OP is confusing crap for content.
And once again, gamers show how little they understand of the corporate world and public traded companies.
Not to be rude, but companies don't run on gamer's (forum warriors) respect. Actually, looking at the major third party publishers, they seem to be a correlation between those that don't give a fuck about the gamers (forum warriors) and making more profit.
And once again, gamers show how little they understand of the corporate world and public traded companies.
Not to be rude, but companies don't run on gamer's (forum warriors) respect. Actually, looking at the major third party publishers, they seem to be a correlation between those that don't give a fuck about the gamers (forum warriors) and making more profit.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-05-14-witcher-3-dev-vows-no-exclusive-content-for-any-platform Read the link. They do not specify in game content parity only. They say they will treat all gamers equally and that there would be no exclusive content. This is exclusive content. They may have meant in their heads that it would only mean game content parity but that is not what many people took it to mean. Defend them as you want but they did not get as specific as everyone is saying. Again though this is not as bad as EA or Ubisoft has been doing but they claimed to be against exclusives of any type before they pulled this.
When companies try to claim that they do give a fuck about consumers and not just making more profit then it looks bad when they don't follow through on that.
overdrivex
Banned
lets see how this moral/ethics code work out for you guys when these studios go broke or get out right bought out. nvm from the logic some of your share ,you would probably blame them for going broke or bought out.
sobaka770
Banned
This is the same as exclusive in-game content for games, like Watch Dogs missions or Destiny MP skins and maps.
In both cases, consumer pays the same price for the game.
Honestly, for me it's not a dealbreaker at all. I like collector's stuff very much but I see no reason to start moaning about a map and a deck of cards which I will probably only open once.
Unlike Tomb Raider, this is actually Microsoft adding value to their console by giving money to get more stuff in their CE. At the very least it's marketed properly.
In both cases, consumer pays the same price for the game.
Honestly, for me it's not a dealbreaker at all. I like collector's stuff very much but I see no reason to start moaning about a map and a deck of cards which I will probably only open once.
Unlike Tomb Raider, this is actually Microsoft adding value to their console by giving money to get more stuff in their CE. At the very least it's marketed properly.
matrixman92
Member
Huh? Cloth maps are a huge collectors items. They usually sell for quite a bit on eBay from other games. And people obviously care here
Bigmac1910
Member
Wow, this is really disappointing and a big coincidence. Was just about to buy Duke Nukem 3D and was thinking about double dipping with the Witcher/Witcher 2 because of the GOG sale this weekend to support them, (I already own them on Steam). But after this I won't. Doesn't mean I will never buy anything on GOG or from CDPR in future, it just happened to be this weekend, I hope they think it over and don't do any platform exclusive deals again. Just voting with my wallet here.