Europe are due an Exclusive version of the new Ratchet & Clank game:
Looks to me to be a DigiPak affair with a holographic lenticular cover, with artwork book and digital download voucher (Seems to be the staple CE throw-in these days whilst actually being worth fuck all to most collector’s)
“The Collector’s Edition is available in the following countries in the listed stores. Please note that this isn’t all of the countries it will be available in, as some details regarding who will be taking the Collector’s Edition are still TBC.
…Tony Hawk Ride will be available at most retailers in the UK as a standard black skateboard but this one seems to be a GAME exclusive edition, designed by Hawk himself:
During the recent PAX convention, and later mentioned on the Playstation Blog, details were revealed of a very limited release for the upcoming Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. The Fortune Hunter Edition will not be available for sale but rather will only be made available to those who win a copy through contests on the Playstation blog, the games multiplayer beta, or through Playstation Home; making it a TRUE limited edition release.
Included in this release is the game, an exact in-game replica of the Phurba Dagger artifact with a stand, an art book, and a special case autographed by “Naughty Dog”, plus codes for special downloads.
Most of you probably know at this point, but for those of you who haven’t Activision’s upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will come in 3 different trims.
Regular Edition: The game in a plastic case, you know the drill. Retails in the US for the standard $60 but European buyer are stuffed paying a hefty £55.
Hardened Edition: Taking it’s name from the 2nd to hardest difficulty setting in the game, this version comes in a SteelBook case a hardbound art book titled “Behind The Lines” and a code to download the original 2003 game Call Of Duty from whatever online marketplace your console uses. Setting US gamers back $80 and £70 for those in Europe
Prestige Edition: Taking it’s name from the multiplayer ranking system of the previous modern warfare game, this edition includes everything that’s in the Hardened Edition but comes in a larger cardboard box with a set of functional Night Vision Goggles capable of seeing up ot 50ft in the dark, as well as a mannequin head stand to hold them. This at about $150 for US gamers and £120 for European gamers.
All 3 editions will arrive on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC in the US and across Europe on November 10th.
Mysteriously vague listings have popped up for a Collector’s Edition release of the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Gamestop.com lists the CE version for Xbox 360, Playstation3, and PC while Amazon currently has a listing for just the Xbox 360. These all have a release date of November 10th this year and a price tag of about $80.
Here’s hoping this time around the CE packaging of a COD game will live up to the stardard of quality as the game itself, I’m not holding my breath though.
Game Informer reported yesterday on a rumor from “sources close to the game” that Batman: Arkham Asylum could be pushed back form June until sometime in holiday season.
No official word yet (which is odd) Some speculate that the delay is due to Square Enix’s recent acquisition of Eidos.
Recently announced is the Limited Edition of BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger. This edition comes in a cardboard box containing the standard edition game disc as well as a 2 disc 42-song soundtrack and a bonus dvd with tutorials and walk-throughs from experts from dustloop.com and shoryuken.com.
Slated to ship on June 30th at the same price as the regular edition: $59.99. That’s because this LE is a “First Run” release, All currently pre-ordered copies have been automatically upgraded to the LE and once the initial quantity is gone only regular editions will be made.
Also those who pre-order though gamestop.com (online store only) will receive a 32 page art book in addition to the game.
Over the last few weeks details of a Collector’s Edition for the upcoming Batman game Arkham Asylum have been trickling in.
With the most recent details unveiled we have a pretty clear view of what’s included and it looks to be one of the nicer CEs released this year.
Scheduled for released on the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC on June 9th in the US and on June 19th in Europe. This edition will come in a large digi-pak case and is slated to include the following:
14″ Batarang with stand (matches in-game design)
Arkham Doctor’s Journal – 48 pages of notes on Arkham’s inmate
Behind-the-Scenes DVD
Code for downloadable Challenge Map (exclusive “Crime Alley” map)
The game is pricey though fetching $100 in US markets and £60 across the pond.
Amazon.com has recently posted a listing for a “Slimer Edition” of the upcoming Ghostbusters Video Game. This Edition will make its way to the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii and features
An exclusive Slimer bust designed and created by the original movie sculptor, Steve Johnson. Comes complete with a certificate of authenticity signed by the sculptor himself
Exclusive Ghostbusters Minimates. Only be available with the Slimer Edition.
Scheduled for Release on June 16th the 360 and PS3 versions will run you $130, while the wii version is only $110… At least they’re throwing in free shipping.
