Game Database: Greatest Hits & Such

Post by **racketboy** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:25 am

I've been cleaning up some data for the game database (yes, I'm still working on it) and came across a new thought....
With Greatest Hits releases (and similar variations), should I have them as separate entries or should I add an extra field or whatever to list the variations of a certain port?

Post by **Ack** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:57 am

It better be a long extra field, so we can list our "Resident Evil Greatest Hits Director's Cut Dual Shock" titles.

Post by **ott0bot** » Tue May 06, 2008 2:23 pm

If it's got a bonus disc, extras or a playable demo, then I'd say give it another listing. If you can have a little note saying it was a re-release or greatest hits or platinum edition or whatever that seem cool to me. Don't waste your time on all those extra entries!

Post by **vlame** » Tue May 06, 2008 2:39 pm

Resident Evil Director's Cut Dual Shock
x Greatest Hits

Luigi's Mansion
x Player's Choice

replace the x with a check box.

Post by **ott0bot** » Tue May 06, 2008 2:53 pm

vlame wrote:Resident Evil Director's Cut Dual Shock
x Greatest Hits

Luigi's Mansion
x Player's Choice

replace the x with a check box.

That would be cool, I was kinda thinking about that too. An maybe have the release date and what not listed next the the players hoice, and greatest hits lines.

Post by **Mozgus** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:11 pm

I really dont know why people care about budget re-printings of games. Unless there are substantial differences in the game, (new soundtrack in RE1:DCGH) I say it's not worth noting.

Post by **vlame** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:29 pm

they make your collection look ugly?

Post by **racketboy** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:33 pm

vlame wrote:they make your collection look ugly?

Yeah -- when the side of the case is a different color, it makes me unhappy.

Post by **vlame** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:48 pm

racketboy wrote:
vlame wrote:they make your collection look ugly?
Yeah -- when the side of the case is a different color, it makes me unhappy.

of course it is a bit snobby, seeing as we could just scan/print the black art insert. also have you noticed the reprinted mnuals are somewhat of a lesser grade. attn. resident evil 1 on gc.

Post by **racketboy** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:53 pm

vlame wrote:
racketboy wrote:
vlame wrote:they make your collection look ugly?
Yeah -- when the side of the case is a different color, it makes me unhappy.
of course it is a bit snobby, seeing as we could just scan/print the black art insert. also have you noticed the reprinted mnuals are somewhat of a lesser grade. attn. resident evil 1 on gc.

I've never analyzed reprint quality, but I think I'd rather have authentic GH than fake standard color