EA shows the CE Love for the PS3 at E3

June 29th, 2010 Michael Pica

During EA’s press-conference at E3 this week the not only unveiled some new games but they also announced that both Dead Space 2 and Medal of Honor would be receiving the CE treatment exclusively on the PS3.

Dead Space 2 Limited Edition for the PS3 will include a re-release of the formerly Wii exclusive title Dead Space Extraction. This bonus re-release will feature HD graphics as well as trophy support and will also be compatible with the up-coming Playstation Move controller (you will be able to use a Six-Axis controller as well), and it will feature support for co-op game play. Release date is set for January 25th 2011. It’s not clear if all copies of the PS3’s Dead Space 2 will be the Limited Edition or if it will actually be a limited edition run separate from the regular edition.

Medal of Honor Special Edition for the PS3 will include a re-release of the last generation title Medal of Honor Frontline. Similar to the Dead Space Extraction re-release MoHF will feature HD graphics and trophy support.  Release date is set for October 12th 2010 in North America and October 15th in Europe. Once again, it’s not clear if all copies of the PS3’s MoH will be the Special Edition or if it will be a separate release from a regular edition.

UPDATE (6/29/2010):
Based on the Gamestop listing the “Limited Edition” of Dead Space 2 for the PS3 will be the only version of the game made available. The Same holds true for the listing of the “Special Edition” of Metal of Honor.

Collector’s Edition of Driver for Europe

June 18th, 2010 Michael Pica

Ubisoft announced today a European Collector’s Edition of Driver: San Francisco.

Scheduled for release on November 19th at a price of  £69.99 the Collector’s Edition will include the following:

  • A high quality, collectible replica of the hero car of the game (1970 Dodge Challenger Hemi R/T Six Pack – 18×9×9 cm)
  • A map of San Francisco, detailing the in-game location of the 80 dares scattered across the city
  • Two exclusive in-game vehicles (more details to be announced)
  • The “Mass Chase” challenge: a wrongfully accused driver attempts to escape the whole police force of San Francisco and prove his innocence.
  • More features to be announced

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Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood CE Announced for Europe

June 17th, 2010 Michael Pica

Play.com recently added a Limited Codex Edition, of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood.

Scheduled for release on September 7th at a price of £69.99 for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, the Limied Codex Edition of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood will include:

  • Renaissance Collector Chest
  • Exclusive Codex
  • Map of Rome
  • Multiplayer characters cards
  • Lineage DVD
  • Bonus DVD and game soundtrack
  • 2 Exclusive single player maps: Aqua Gear & Trajan Market
  • 2 Multiplayer characters: Harlequin & Officer
  • Additional bonus content yet to be revealed

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Gran Turismo 5 Collector’s Edition Announced

June 15th, 2010 Michael Pica

Shortly after the official release date was announced at E3 Gran-Turismo.com posted details of a forth coming Collector’s Edition for Gran Turismo 5.

Scheduled for release on November 2nd (of this year) at a price of $99 the Collector’s Edition will include the following:

  • a Die-Cast 1:43 scale 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V with a Gran Turismo livery produced by Kyosho
  • a Custom etched Gran Turismo key chain
  • a 300+ page book covering everything from car history, to driving technique, to tuning tips.
  • a voucher for five (5) exclusive high-end cars with custom Gran Turismo livery and performance upgrades
  • Numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Custom collector’s packaging

Those who pre-order will also get bonus cars including a “Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Nissan GT-R GT500, McLaren F1, and more.”

This looks to be releasing in both North America and Europe, most likely the rest of the world as well. They state that “production will be limited” but there’s nothing that really states HOW limited that is.

The included diecast car is an exclusive 1:43 scale 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V with a custom Gran Turismo livery designed by Polyphony Digital, produced by well-known collectible car maker Kyosho,

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Star Wars Force Unleashed II CE Announced

June 8th, 2010 Michael Pica

GameStop recently listed a Collector’s Edition of the upcoming Star Wars The Force Unleashed II.  Slated for release for both Xbox 360 and PS3 on October 26th this CE will cost just under $80 and includes the following content:

  • Steelbook Case
  • “Exclusive” In-Game Content
    • Three challenge mode levels
    • Ralph McQuarrie concept “Deak Starkiller” skin
    • Lightsaber crystal
  • Mimobot USB Designer Drive Preloaded with Bonus Content
    • Starkiller 2GB Flash Drive designed by Mimobot
    • Digital art book

With bonus content being included by way of a USB flash drive, here’s hoping it does fall victim to the same problem that plagued the Splinter Cell Conviction CE.

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