Re-release of DVDs in comparison to other forms of media texts.

Thinking of the lecture today, we saw how DVD's were released and then re-released to satisfy fan demand for more and more information. What got me thinking was that this is not just unique for DVD's but for almost any form of media. Any novel transformed into film will be re-released in a new publication (usually indicated by numerous references to the film) just before the release of the film, so potential fans can be incorporated into the films surrounding supersystems, resulting in (of course) more coinage.

Video games are also an example of another form of media that continues to be released. Ever bought that new playstation game just to find that a few months later the platinum version is released? (at a muchly discounted price of course). Some games ive seen have been re-released in boxed sets in combination with other games. It seems the only difference between the DVD's and the books and games is that unlike with DVD's, the producers (or re-compilers) of books and games dont have the excuse of simply servicing the fans need for more information. This is because with games and books you simply dont get the same level of anticipation and standardization that fans will be guaranteed to want more than just a cheaper price in future editions.