Dead Island Riptide Zombie Bait Edition Rumor

While North America is getting the Dead Island Riptide Rigor Mortis Edition, it’s rumored that Europe will get a so-called Dead Island Riptide Zombie Bait Edition.

The Edition is still yet to be confirmed from Deep Silver. But the price is supposed to be 120 Euro and the only known content so far is a female zombie bikini torso statue.

Update:

The Dead Island Riptide Zombie Bait Edition is now confirmed and available for pre-order at Gamesonly.at for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360

Limited to 8000 units the collector’s Edition comes in a fancy box with the following:

• Steelbook
• 2x DLC with alternate Character Skin & Pack of Weapon MODs
• bloody, hand-painted zombie bikini torso made from synthetic resin (weight  2.5 kg (~ 5.5 lbs), height 33 cm (~12.99 inch))

The Edition is exclusively sold through Gamesonly.at for Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

Update 2:

Q & A with Gamesonly.at

Q: Are game & steelbook included in the box or are they separate?
A: Game & Steelbook will be in the box together with the torso statue.

Q: Does the box come sealed in any way?
A: The box will not come sealed.

Q: Is this Edition really available for all 3 platforms (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)?
A: We guarantee a 100% delivery for all 3 platforms. However the box itself will not have any platform branding.

Q: In other European countries the bikini of the torso comes with the British flag, is yours really wearing the US flag?
A: It is still unknown which flag can be seen on our bikini but we keep you up to date through our Newsletter.

Dead Island is scheduled for release on 26th April

Thanks to Mathika for the heads up!

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Dead Island Riptide Rigor Mortis Edition available for pre-order

Back in 2012 Deep silver sought community feedback via a poll to decide what would make it to the riptide collector’s edition.

An unusual decision as collector’s are used to getting whatever is chosen with little to no input from the fan base, so the following is what YOU (or at least some of you) voted to make the final cut.

it will feature an alternate box art, digital strategy map, in-game unlockable content additionally chosen by you

The following content comes all wrapped up in travel suitcase packaging

• Zombie hula girl bobble figurine
• Bloody zombie arm bottle opener magnet
• Bungalow key with branded wood keychain

Available in “extremely limited” quantities, the Rigor Mortis Edition will cost $79.99 for PS3 and XBOX 360 and will be shuffling into stores as of April 23rd in North America

As of yet collector edition details are yet to be announced outside of America

pre-orders can currently be placed at Amazon.com

Special Thanks goes to comaamen86

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Dead Space 3 Dev-Team Edition available for pre-order

Just in time for the upcoming 3rd person horror-shooter Dead Space 3, Visceral Games and Publisher Electronic Arts present the Dead Space 3 Dev-Team Edition. The Edition is limited to only 5000 units and is available for PC, Ps3 or Xbox 360. The Edition can be purchased on two ways either with the game for steep $160 USD or without the game for $100 USD.

The Dead Space 3 Dev-Team Edition comes in a fancy 13″ SCAF Tin Crate and includes the following:

• 8″ Ployresin Black Marker Statue
• Aluminum Data Pad
• Med Pack Water Bottle
• Bound SCAF Jotter
• 3 SCAF Posters
• 6 Peng Postcards
• 96 Page Mini Art Book

The game includes the following DLC:

• DLC: First Contact bundle (includes the First Contact Suit and Negotiator weapon for precise dismemberment)
• DLC: Witness the Truth bundle (includes the Witness the Truth suit and tactical Evangelizer weapon)

The Dead Space 3 Dev-Team Edition is exclusively sold through EA.
The Add On can be pre-ordered here and with the game click here

Please consider: None of the game bundle orders will come with the game inside the box, they’ll come separated from the Dev Team CE!

Dead Space 3 is stated for release on February 05th in North America and February 07th in Europe

Thanks to DoctorX for letting us know

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Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm Collector’s Edition Announced

Blizzard has announced a release date for Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm (PC) for March 12, 2013.

The standard edition will be retailed at $39.99, digital deluxe at $59.99, collector’s edition at $79.99. It will most likely be a worldwide release, like the usual Blizzard collector’s editions.

Collector’s Edition:

• Heart of the Swarm Art Book
• Zerg Rush Mouse Pad
• Behind the Scenes Blu-ray™ / DVD set
• Collector’s Edition Soundtrack
• Exclusive In-Game Content (DLCs for Starcraft 2: HotS, Diablo 3, and World of Warcraft)

Digital Deluxe:

• Exclusive In-Game Content (DLCs for Starcraft 2: HotS, Diablo 3, and World of Warcraft)

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Wii U Monster Hunter 3 Tri G HD ver announced for Japan

Following the launch details for the Wii U a special Monster Hunter bundle has been announced for Japan.

Released on the same day (December 8th)  as the Basic and Premium bundles the Monster Hunter bundle will cost 38,850 Yen and include the Premium bundle along with a Wii U Pro controller in black along with a copy of Monster Hunter 3 Tri G HD version.

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Wii U Official Release Details

Earlier today Nintendo announced details for their upcoming Wii U console while no CE releases have been announced yet Nintendo rarely disappoints so I’m sure many of you are interested in getting your hands on this console.

The Wii U will come in two versions, and these versions vary slightly between Japan and the rest of the world.

In America the Wii U will be released on November 12th and receive a “Basic” bundle for $299.99 (USD), or a “Deluxe” bundle for $349.99.

In Europe the Wii U will be released on November 30th and receive the same bundles as the US, priced at £210 and £250 respectively.

In Japan the Wii U will be released on December 8th and receive a “Basic” bundle for 26,250 Yen, or the Premium bundle for 31,500 Yen.

The  “Baisc” set will include:

• the console in white with an 8GB hard drive
• a Wii U GamePad (the screen controller) in white with stylus
• an HDMI cable
• a power adapter for the console
• a power adapter for the Wii U GamePad
• a Sensor Bar for Wii Remotes (not included in Japanese bundles)

The  “Premium”/”Deluxe” set will include:

• the console in black with a 32GB hard drive
• a Wii U GamePad in black with stylus
• an HDMI cable
• a power adapter for the console
• a power adapter for the WiiU GamePad
• a vertical stand for the console
• a charge dock for the Wii U GamePad
• a membership to the “Nintendo Network Premium” service
• a Sensor Bar for Wii Remotes (not included in Japanese bundles)
• a copy of the game NintendoLand (not included in Japanese bundles)

Lots of other details have been revealed about the console’s hardware various accessories and launch window games but I’m sure we’ll get a lot more details on those in the coming months leading up to launch.

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Final Fantasy: 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box announced

Square Enix has announced the Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box collection. Featuring the 13 main games in the series and a range of bonus items, it’s set for release in Japan on December 18 for 35,000 yen. The box is supposed to weight around 5kg (11 pounds) and includes nearly every Final Fantasy game that has been released until now.

Here is the full list of contents:

• Final Fantasy (PS1, one disc)
• Final Fantasy II (PS1, one disc)
• Final Fantasy III (PSP, one disc)
• Final Fantasy IV (PS1, one disc)
• Final Fantasy V (PS1, one disc)
• Final Fantasy VI (PS1, one disc)
• Final Fantasy VII International (PS1, four discs)
• Final Fantasy VIII (PS1, four discs)
• Final Fantasy IX (PS1, four discs)
• Final Fantasy X (PS2, one disc)
• Final Fantasy XI Vana Del Collection 2 (PS2, one disc)
• Final Fantasy XII (PS2, one disc)
• Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, one disc)
• Special anniversary video disc
• Crystal ArtWorks — an anniversary visual art collection
• A two disc anniversary music selection CD
• Final Fantasy XIV Mogu Mogu Earring item code
• Mini replica of Amano FF 25th Anniversary visual and stand

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Call of Duty Black Ops II CEs announced

As many of you let us know, two CEs have been announced for the upcoming release of Activision’s Call of Duty Black Ops II. slated for release on PS3 and Xbox 360 on November 13th, its very likely that both of these editions will be available in large quantities world wide.

The Hardened Edition will retail for about $80 (USD) and feature a fancy box along with a SteelBook (G1 for 360 and G2 for PS3), a Soundtrack, some “Challenge Coins” and some bonus content: “Nuketown Zomebies” and “Nuketown 2025” among some additional in-game weapons and other bonuses.

The PS3 release will also include some dashboard themes, while the 360 release will include some Avatar items.

The Care Package edition will retail for about $180 (USD) and includes everything from the Hardened Edition except it looks to come in a massive crate to house all the content along with a remote controlled quad-copter based on the  “MD-27 Dragonfire Drone”. Pushing the gadget envelope even further than past releases.

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OUYA Limited Edition Update

Yesterday we told you about the Limited Edition OUYA console that had been announced, today we received some more details.

Previously it was unknown how many controllers OUYA supported but they officially announced that OUYA will support up to 4 controllers.

Also announced is that the controller included with the Limited Edition will have a matching rich brown brushed metal finish. Even better is that any controllers you order with the limited edition will match the finish of the limited edition (so you can order 3 extra controllers and all of them will include the limited edition finish)

Finally they have officially “sold out” of the pledge tier that allows you to get your name etched into the console only 2500 lucky people will have special consoles with their name etched in it.

There is only a few hours left before you’ll miss your chance to order a Limited Edition OUYA, so if you want one and haven’t pledged yet: head over to the kickstarter page.

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Limited Edition OUYA Console Announced

If you haven’t heard about OUYA, it’s a new console that was recently announced by way of a Kickstarter. Rather than another big-name-brand console OUYA is designed to be low priced for consumers and developers alike. It’s based on the Android operating system and is basically a $100 (USD) console that lets you play smart phone and tablet games and apps on your HDTV.

There are lots of other great reasons you should be interested in this console so I encourage you to check out the video above.

If you’re wondering why a console that takes no physical media is being mentioned on a website for people who collect physical media video games, that’s because a Limited Edition OUYA was announced just recently and you’ll only have a few days to snag one. For an Extra $40 (USD) instead of a silver OUYA you’ll get one in a “rich BROWN BRUSHED METAL FINISH”. Its unclear if the included controllers come in that finish as well or if there are other special traits that makes this edition unique.

It’s worth noting that there are higher “donation” tiers available that offer other special features such as getting your name etched into the console and controller. For those of you outside the US, they do ship internationally too.

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