Quoted from Roostking:How can so many people miss the point, almost completely. Its the fact that you get a secret mode, unavailable to other buyers. Its the DLC thats the problem here.
Only because some have this conceived notion that 'an LE is supposed includes everything'
Or are short sighted people that think "it didn't cost them anything, it should be free!!"
Q: Why does this thing cost $600?
A: Because Stern believes people will pay it
That's it. That's the bottom line. It's not about COGs, it's not about licensing, it's not because of DLC. It's because Stern believes people will pay that price for the product they are pitching.
The grievances can be summed up really easy.. and they're the same after the last accessory announcement of the Stern UV kit.
Those upset are people that...
1. think the LE should be all inclusive
or
2. think selling options or upgrades is bad -- Because we expect all things 'post announcement to be free'
or
3. Generally opposed to selling software (sorry dude.. welcome to the 90s)
Meanwhile... ignoring that selling software or locked features is something done for decades and is all around us. Stern is just late to that party. Stern has been selling accessories for years now (and doesn't necessarily announce everything at game launch).
Is stern doing these delayed launches on purpose? Highly likely!! It's called marketing!!
How do you keep your product in front of people and part of the buzz? You don't blow your wad all at once. You add to your offer... you do promotions... you do things to bring attention back to your product at a later date.
The market forces Stern is adapting to are nothing fancy. Frankly it's just Stern catching up to the rest of the world. Sure some people are going to be upset it's not the same as buying a game 20 years ago... but the world isn't the same as 20 years ago. There are a lot of new ways people monetize and sell products.
If you don't like it... just don't buy it! If enough people don't... they'll change their ways. If not... then either accept it or find alternatives. The painting Stern as some villain schtick is so childish. Just speak with your wallet. If what Stern is charging for LEs isn't what you are willing to pay... don't!