Petition to Game Studios

[Groo The Perverted]

Here's an idea, something I've thought of the last few days while debating whether or not to cancel my pre-order for the CE of LBP2 (I did, and got the regular version).

How can we get it across to the studios that they need to be more forthcoming with the specs and details of the Collector's Editions?

When God of War III Ultimate Edition was coming out there were many many people (myself included) who had no idea what the Pandora's box was going to be made of, whether it was some cheap crap, or of it was sturdy and solid. That lead me to cancel mine at the last minute (along with rumors of delays in shipping from the retailers I ordered from).

Same with the Little Big Planet 2 bookends/game ends. there's conflicting reports of whether it's cardboard or if it is just supposed to LOOK like cardboard because of the type of game it is. comments of the devs "joking" that it was cardboard (referring to the type of game I guess).

This leads many people to not have the proper info on deciding to throw down what can be in excess of a hundred bucks for some of these collector's editions. Now some people may not have trouble laying down that kinda bread, but I'm not one of those people. lol

Is it too much to have them come out and OFFICIALLY say "this is what it looks like, this is how much it weighs, this is what it's made of."?

Release a video with one of the devs unboxing it or something.

maybe I'm the only one who feels this way, but I think it would go a long way to easing minds of people who are about to throw down a lot of money on what could be cheap garbage made out to be more than it is.

[Xerios]

Originally Posted by Groo The Perverted

Here's an idea, something I've thought of the last few days while debating whether or not to cancel my pre-order for the CE of LBP2 (I did, and got the regular version).

How can we get it across to the studios that they need to be more forthcoming with the specs and details of the Collector's Editions?

When God of War III Ultimate Edition was coming out there were many many people (myself included) who had no idea what the Pandora's box was going to be made of, whether it was some cheap crap, or of it was sturdy and solid. That lead me to cancel mine at the last minute (along with rumors of delays in shipping from the retailers I ordered from).

Same with the Little Big Planet 2 bookends/game ends. there's conflicting reports of whether it's cardboard or if it is just supposed to LOOK like cardboard because of the type of game it is. comments of the devs "joking" that it was cardboard (referring to the type of game I guess).

This leads many people to not have the proper info on deciding to throw down what can be in excess of a hundred bucks for some of these collector's editions. Now some people may not have trouble laying down that kinda bread, but I'm not one of those people. lol

Is it too much to have them come out and OFFICIALLY say "this is what it looks like, this is how much it weighs, this is what it's made of."?

Release a video with one of the devs unboxing it or something.

maybe I'm the only one who feels this way, but I think it would go a long way to easing minds of people who are about to throw down a lot of money on what could be cheap garbage made out to be more than it is.

I agree with you.. i woulda bought the tron CE if i knew the lightcycle was metal or glass or something, hell id buy more if i knew they were made better... like the ACB CE.. i bought the jack-in-the-box from Gamestop and although the material inside is fine. the sticker wallpaper is peeling off the cheap plastic inside the box -__-

for once im 100% with you Groo

[Groo The Perverted]

Originally Posted by Xerios

I agree with you.. i woulda bought the tron CE if i knew the lightcycle was metal or glass or something, hell id buy more if i knew they were made better... like the ACB CE.. i bought the jack-in-the-box from Gamestop and although the material inside is fine. the sticker wallpaper is peeling off the cheap plastic inside the box -__-

for once im 100% with you Groo

[Bageara]

I totally agree but i thought there was going to be a petition to sign

[Beefbowl]

you could always wait till they have an unboxing on youtube.

I understand what you mean though. I got the Batarang and was PO'ed when I saw it Wasn't too happy with the GOW either. Now that I think about, there isn't any CE that I liked unless it included a steelbook.

[Bageara]

Originally Posted by Beefbowl

you could always wait till they have an unboxing on youtube.

I understand what you mean though. I got the Batarang and was PO'ed when I saw it Wasn't too happy with the GOW either. Now that I think about, there isn't any CE that I liked unless it included a steelbook.

You getting the Helghast edition Beefbowl?

[fsavoie]

I agree with the lack of info on CE and there is also a lack of info on psn when you try to buy dlc. Sometimes there is bundles and you don't even know what is in it. LBP psp made me buy level kit which I tought was level pack...

[Beefbowl]

Originally Posted by Bageara

You getting the Helghast edition Beefbowl?

I don't think I am. Wouldn't know what I would do with that helmet. I got enough junk in the house as is What about you?

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Normally for gaming, I agree wholeheartedly with the OP. However, with LBP 2, I don't even care about the bookends... so my fully paid pre-order stands!

[Bageara]

Originally Posted by Beefbowl

I don't think I am. Wouldn't know what I would do with that helmet. I got enough junk in the house as is What about you?

Yeah im getting it. know what you mean about the junk though Id like to know what the replica helmet is made from, it looks sturdy and heavy but you never know

[Beefbowl]

Originally Posted by Bageara

Yeah im getting it. know what you mean about the junk though Id like to know what the replica helmet is made from, it looks sturdy and heavy but you never know

maybe the same thing from the halo helmet? Think I'll get the one with the stellbook though. I haven't even played the 2nd one yet. lol.

You plan on getting the Crysis 2 CE? I'm definitely getting that one.

[MOONPHASE]

I usually know 1-2 months in advance in what comes in limited editions just by looking at the internet and seeing what it looks like. Sure sometimes it may look better as a pic on the internet, but for the most part, I pretty much know what i'm getting into before it comes out.

Plus of course I do love limited editions which is why I have probably 20-30 games that are in limited editions.

[Bageara]

Originally Posted by Beefbowl

maybe the same thing from the halo helmet? Think I'll get the one with the stellbook though. I haven't even played the 2nd one yet. lol.

You plan on getting the Crysis 2 CE? I'm definitely getting that one.

Yeah ive preorderd the Crysis 2 CE

[Shin-Ra]

I wish we went back to the days of a single, standard edition of every game and no preorder rubbish. Sell any physical trinkets separately.

Aint gonna happen.

[Bageara]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I wish we went back to the days of a single, standard edition of every game and no preorder rubbish. Sell any physical trinkets separately.

Aint gonna happen.

It would be a lot less complicated and cheaper

[Beefbowl]

Originally Posted by Bageara

It would be a lot less complicated and cheaper

no one's stopping you from buying the regular editions. lol.

The collector in me always want the best possible edition even though I don't need it. I'm trying to break that habit.

[Bageara]

Originally Posted by Beefbowl

no one's stopping you from buying the regular editions. lol.

The collector in me always want the best possible edition even though I don't need it. I'm trying to break that habit.

Same, if there is a CE for a game i love ive got to have it

[Beefbowl]

Originally Posted by Bageara

Same, if there is a CE for a game i love ive got to have it

I buy CE for games I don't even play. LOL