Rockstar confirmed the existence of a Collector's Edition for Grand Theft Auto VI, prompting conflicting reactions. The most striking news was the presentation of the “Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection”, a package full of merchandising inspired by the world of the game, but that, unlike what you might expect, does not include the basic game. Buyers will then have to buy it separately. According to information published on Rockstar’s official website, The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection is a “Collector’s Box Premium with all the essential entertainment items, inspired by the TV success of Leonida, Macca and the caimán”. The package, in limited circulation, is already available in the store of Rockstar at the price of 399.99 €. The product card includes a notice that is feeding the debate on social media: “Note: the game Grand Theft Auto VI is sold separately.” The final cost would rise to €79.99 or €99.99, depending on the Standard or Ultimate Edition version chosen by the user. Despite the absence of the game, the Goodtime State – Vice City Collection includes the typical objects of a traditional Collector’s Edition: exclusive items, pins, stickers and a poster with the map of Leonida. Here is the complete content of the premium box: * Figure of Macca, crocodile * Oakley Frogskins sunglasses * Cayos Marsupio of Leonida * Adjustable Hat New Era 9 FORTY * Macca magnetic mirror, crocodile * Chunkee Shot Glass, the Manatí * Collectable cocktail spoon of Vice City * Keyring blade of Vice City ♪ Cayos enamelled pins of Leonida in a metal can * Wall decals of the Cayos of Leonida in a bag * Poster double side souvenir with map of Leonida The presentation of the Goodtime State – Vice City Collection immediately lit an online debate. Many players are disappointed by the fact that such a rich collectible edition does not include the game, which would justify the cost. The community quickly assessed the content and considered the proposal not justified by the price of 399.99 €. This case recalls that already seen with Red Dead Redemption 2, where Rockstar adopted a similar strategy, releasing a Collector's Edition rich in merchandising without including the game. Additional extras for GTA VI were announced just a few days ago: Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, the official soundtrack created in collaboration with... VERDETTO: CRITICO La decisione di Rockstar di vendere una Collector’s Edition da 399,99€ per GTA VI, priva del gioco stesso, è semplicemente sfacciatamente irrispettosa nei confronti della community. L'analogia con Red Dead Redemption 2, in questo caso, non fa che aggravare la situazione: si tratta di un esercizio di marketing fine a se stesso, un modo per gonfiare il prezzo e sfruttare l’entusiasmo anticipato del pubblico senza offrire nulla di sostanzioso in cambio. La “Goodtime State – Vice City Collection” è un ammasso di merchandising, pur con elementi iconici come Macca e gli occhiali da sole, che non giustifica minimamente quella cifra. È una scelta di mercato che mette in chiaro quanto Rockstar sia più interessata a generare profitto rispetto a creare un'esperienza significativa per i suoi giocatori. Resta il sospetto che questa strategia serva ad aumentare la domanda del gioco base, incentivando l’acquisto con un bundle costoso e potenzialmente frustrante per chi voleva semplicemente una Collector’s Edition completa, come ci si aspetterebbe da un titolo di questo calibro.
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