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Posted August 31, 2014
Has anyone else noticed this? In the recent old games being released I've noticed less goodies... well still goodies but things like wallpapers and avatars and the manuals. But no so many with the soundtracks, bonus videos and such.

Any ideas why? I've always liked the soundtracks and videos, never cared for the wallpapers or avatars or anything.
Posted August 31, 2014
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the_atm: Has anyone else noticed this? In the recent old games being released I've noticed less goodies... well still goodies but things like wallpapers and avatars and the manuals. But no so many with the soundtracks, bonus videos and such.

Any ideas why? I've always liked the soundtracks and videos, never cared for the wallpapers or avatars or anything.
This is rather strange. I think for things like the softdisk titles, there might not have been much to begin with. But, is this with newer games as well? Because that's bollocks.
Posted August 31, 2014
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the_atm: Has anyone else noticed this? In the recent old games being released I've noticed less goodies... well still goodies but things like wallpapers and avatars and the manuals. But no so many with the soundtracks, bonus videos and such.

Any ideas why? I've always liked the soundtracks and videos, never cared for the wallpapers or avatars or anything.
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hedwards: This is rather strange. I think for things like the softdisk titles, there might not have been much to begin with. But, is this with newer games as well? Because that's bollocks.
Yeah, I think it's Wasteland 2 you get a poster... that's it... a poster. I mean I like the fact you get a goodie, but a poster? Who can even print posters... or is this just a sheet of paper sized poster?

Again, It's good that it's still a goodie but, maybe soundtrack? Behind the scenes video? You don't even get a manual with it!

*Note the game hasn't been released yet so those things could change... but if they don't, I agree, bollocks
Posted August 31, 2014
Doesn't it depend on what the people holding the rights want to give away? For instance, several new games do offer their soundtracks only if you buy the special edition or something like that.
Posted August 31, 2014
My guess is older titles all the content is no longer really considered high enough priority to warrant getting it for free as an extra, say OST files for Sacred Gold... While Escape Goat is far more likely to be able to sell it separately... things like that.
Posted August 31, 2014
I find it particularly sad when the wallpaper is basically just stretched out box art (sometimes not very interesting) and the avatars are just cropped faces from the wallpaper.
Posted August 31, 2014
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the_atm: Has anyone else noticed this? In the recent old games being released I've noticed less goodies... well still goodies but things like wallpapers and avatars and the manuals. But no so many with the soundtracks, bonus videos and such.

Any ideas why? I've always liked the soundtracks and videos, never cared for the wallpapers or avatars or anything.
Yes, because a lot of companies realize that this isn't a buy it or not factor for most people, and that they can nickel and dime for extra money for the extra features.

Look for example at Tesla Effect, the soundtrack was a pre-order exclusive.

Also, games like Ether One have the soundtrack etc. packed into the "Deluxe Edition" content.

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As for the old games?... I don't know man, good question.
Post edited August 31, 2014 by djdarko
Posted September 01, 2014
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hedwards: This is rather strange. I think for things like the softdisk titles, there might not have been much to begin with. But, is this with newer games as well? Because that's bollocks.
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the_atm: Yeah, I think it's Wasteland 2 you get a poster... that's it... a poster. I mean I like the fact you get a goodie, but a poster? Who can even print posters... or is this just a sheet of paper sized poster?

Again, It's good that it's still a goodie but, maybe soundtrack? Behind the scenes video? You don't even get a manual with it!

*Note the game hasn't been released yet so those things could change... but if they don't, I agree, bollocks
Interesting, I think I'll go over to their forum and see if I can get an answer. Presumably this is on their end, but ever since they let EA set precedence on that, it feels like they've been slipping a bit.
Posted September 01, 2014
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the_atm: Yeah, I think it's Wasteland 2 you get a poster... that's it... a poster. I mean I like the fact you get a goodie, but a poster? Who can even print posters... or is this just a sheet of paper sized poster?

Again, It's good that it's still a goodie but, maybe soundtrack? Behind the scenes video? You don't even get a manual with it!

*Note the game hasn't been released yet so those things could change... but if they don't, I agree, bollocks
I don't know about the poster situation you mention, but Wasteland 2 is listed as the Digital Deluxe Edition, so I assume that some goodies will be included.

As for standard editions of crowdfunded games, keep in mind that the extras you mention are usually goodies in higher pledging tiers, i.e. backers pay extra for them, and after release they're usually sold separately. Same goes for indie games and soundtracks.
Posted September 01, 2014
Goodies aren't mentioned as a selling point on the new homepage anymore so perhaps it's another thing Gog are moving away from.
Posted September 01, 2014
To be fair, with newer games (especially among indie games) the soundtracks are often sold separately by the soundtrack artists, meaning the developer/publisher/GOG may have to pay extra (for licensing/rights) in order to distribute the soundtrack separately (as a goodie). In other words the soundtrack artist may have a deal in place that says they hold and keep the rights to (sell) the soundtrack. With older games I imagine the soundtrack artists were hired to create a soundtrack for a game and didn't gain rights to the soundtrack itself.
Posted September 01, 2014
Soundtracks are getting better, and they're becoming more than just a bonus — you can see them getting sold separately now.
Not sure what kinds of videos used to be included. My only game with included videos is The Witcher, which I believe has developer interviews — which are a matter of getting the developers interviewed.
Posted September 01, 2014
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NoNewTaleToTell: To be fair, with newer games (especially among indie games) the soundtracks are often sold separately by the soundtrack artists, meaning the developer/publisher/GOG may have to pay extra (for licensing/rights) in order to distribute the soundtrack separately (as a goodie). In other words the soundtrack artist may have a deal in place that says they hold and keep the rights to (sell) the soundtrack. With older games I imagine the soundtrack artists were hired to create a soundtrack for a game and didn't gain rights to the soundtrack itself.
And the muso's decided they want to make a living on keeping the rights to the soundtrack themselves. One sad thing with indie games is - the music/sound will likely be done by a third party....
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