Game of the Year Edition
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Game of the Year Edition is a special re-release of a video game that typically bundles the original title with all major downloadable content and updates.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
special edition
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video game edition ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
digital distribution releases
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retail physical releases ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
award-winning games
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critically acclaimed games ⓘ |
| economicRole |
extends commercial life of a game
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generates additional revenue from existing content ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
bundles original game with downloadable content
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includes major updates and patches ⓘ may feature updated box art ⓘ may include additional in-game items or cosmetics ⓘ may include bonus content such as artbooks or soundtracks ⓘ may include critical acclaim quotes on packaging ⓘ name suggests recognition as game of the year ⓘ often associated with games that received awards ⓘ often branded with GOTY acronym ⓘ often includes previously released expansion packs ⓘ often marketed as a complete version of the game ⓘ often released one or more years after the original game ⓘ often sold at a discounted price compared to buying base game and DLC separately ⓘ packaged and marketed as a premium product ⓘ re-release of an existing video game ⓘ term is used as a marketing label ⓘ typically released after initial commercial success of the game ⓘ |
| marketedAs |
all-in-one package
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complete experience ⓘ |
| mayExclude |
minor cosmetic DLC
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region-specific promotional content ⓘ |
| namingConvention |
may include year in title
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often abbreviated as GOTY Edition ⓘ |
| purpose |
to incentivize existing players to repurchase with added content
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to provide a comprehensive version of a game ⓘ to resell a successful game to new customers ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Complete Edition
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Definitive Edition ⓘ Ultimate Edition ⓘ |
| timeOfRelease | post-launch phase of a game ⓘ |
| typicalContent |
balance adjustments
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base game ⓘ bug fixes ⓘ major DLC packs ⓘ post-launch updates ⓘ quality-of-life improvements ⓘ |
| usedBy |
game developers
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game publishers ⓘ |
| usedInIndustry | video game publishing ⓘ |
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