Halo 4 Limited Edition Announced

343 Industries unveiled a Limited Edition for the upcoming Halo 4 to be released in North America on November 6th at $100 USD.

While not explicitly confirmed it does look like it will include a SteelBook or similar case for the game, other physical goodies include a “UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet” which includes armor schematics ship blueprints and other information., Also included are “exclusive” bonus videos including making-of content, expanded character stories as well as a 90 live-action series “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn”.

Microsoft seems to be taking a page out of Activision’s book for most of the content included are load of bonus DLC including access to “three future competitive multiplayer map packs… available post-launch” which seems quite similar to the bonus content included with the Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition.

No official word yet on a European variant though if past Microsoft rreleases are any indication they will be nearly identical to the North American release.

Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition

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Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Mark Of Mastery Edition announced

Square Enix have announced that North America will get a Limited Edition release for Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance.

Titled as the Mark Of Mastery Edition, it contains the following:

• Hard cover 3DS case
• 12 art cards
• 5 AR cards – unlocks Dream Eaters
• Standard copy of the game bundled in a magnetic case

Released date is set for the 31st July 2012 with a RRP of $54.99.

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Database entry: Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Mark Of Mastery Edition

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Collectors Edition and Limited Edition announced

Thanks to a nice Newsletter we can have a look at the announcement.

I don’t know what’s inside the Limited Edition, but here is the content of the Collectors Edition (even with picture, yaaay!):

– Game: Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2
– Folded Box
– Artbook
– Snipers Manual
– Soundtrack
– Bonus Sniper Riffle for Multiplayer
– 3 Exclusive Playable Multiplayer Characters
– Bonus Bullet Collection (Running Wont ´t Help – Got You Sucka – Next Stop Your Head – Sniper 2)

Platform: PC, PS3, XBOX 360
Region: PAL Europe
Price: tba

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European Assassin’s Creed III CEs Revealed

Jason G wrote in to inform us of details of three confirmed European CE releases for Assassin’s Creed III.

The Freedom Edition, includes Alex Ross’ SteelBook (similar in design to the North American pre-order bonus), “George Washington’s Notebook”, a statue of “Connor” and some DLC content all wrapped up in a good sized decorative box.

The Join or Die Edition seems to be a slightly smaller package which replace the statue with a “Join or Die” medallion. It also lacks the SteelBook and some of the DLC Content.

Finally there will be a Special Edition which seems to come in a standard game case with alternative cover art and the inclusion of an “exclusive” piece of single player DLC Content “A Dangerous Secret”. Those who complete this DLC will also unlock the “Flintlock Musket” weapon.

The Freedom Edition has an RRP of £80 for PS3 and Xbox 360 and an RRP of £60 for PC, the Join or Die Edition has an RRP of £65 for PS3 and Xbox 360 and an RRP of £50 for PC. All of these will be released on October 31st of this year. No word yet on any CE releases for North America, if past Assassin’s Creed games are any indication the North American releases will be completely different than the European releases.

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Fate Extra getting a Collector’s Edition – Europe

Ghostlight have announced that they be publishing a Collector’s Edition of the game Fate Extra, unlike the North American version this is going to contain far more content than simple a fact book. It includes the following:

• The game on UMD
• The Official Soundtrack CD
• A 16 page Artbook in a presentation digibook
• All contained in a special Collector’s Box

What’s more, if you pre-order the Collector’s Edition direct from Ghoslight stores, you will receive two pre-order bonuses:

• An A1 poster
• The Fate/The Facts book

There is no currently no confirmed release date or price, however Ross from Ghostlight is expected to make an announcement soon.

*Update* The release date is confirmed as the 4th of May 2012, pre-orders are open at Ghostlight direct including the pre-order bonuses.

Pre-orders can be made here: Ghost Light UK

Link to database entry: Fate Extra Collector’s Edition 

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Darksiders II Limited and Collector’s Editions announced

Thanks to all the people who let us know about this recent announcement.

THQ has released details about both a Limited Edition and Collector’s Editions coming for Darksiders II. The Limited Edition is a first-edition type release (meaning all pre-orders are automatically upgraded) it’s essentially the Standard Edition with a DLC code for the Arguls’ Tomb pack.  The Limited Edition seems to be available on all platforms world wide.

The collector’s Edition includes the limited edition along with a life-sized Death Mask, hard-cover artbook and DLC codes for the official soundtrack and the Shadow of Death Pack.

So far the Collector’s Edition only seems to be available for Xbox 360 and PS3, and (at the moment) only sold through GameStop in North America at a price of $99.

Darksiders II is slated for release on June 26th in North America and June 29th in Europe.

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Assassins Creed III SteelBook and First Edition Rumor

I went to pickup my Mass Effect 3 Collector’s Edition yesterday and to my surprise GameStop was giving away sealed G1 sized SteelBook cases with pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed III on 360, PS3, and PC. The deal doesn’t seem to be specific to GameStop as Amazon.com is also offering SteelBooks as a pre-order bonus. The Clerk also seemed to think that there was going to be a First Edition upgrade announced soon, similar to the Signature Edition for AC Revelations.

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Framed and signed “Ultimate” Collector’s Edition of Agarest: Generations of War Zero

Yesterday I received word from Ghostlight that they’re offering a extremely limited version of the Agarest: Generations of War Zero Collector’s Edition.

After some interest was shown both on Twitter and in the comments section of the Blog in purchasing one of these, we’ve been looking into ways of turning this into a very special, very exclusive collector’s item for fans of this great game.  After some careful thought we believe we now have something we can offer you.

We will be making a very limited run of 15 of these superb Ultimate Collector’s Editions available, priced at £499 (not including shipping or insurance).  The frames themselves will be handmade and the package will then be personally signed and authenticated by Mr. Hirano (Art lead) and Mr. Sugano (Producer/Director) from Idea Factory.  All of Ghostlight’s profits from the sales of the Ultimate Collector’s Edition will be going to the Japan Tsunami Appeal.  So, not only will you be getting a wonderful collector’s item, but you’ll be supporting a fantastic cause as well.

We will be offering shipping throughout the PAL region on these items.

Details of how to order have yet to be announced and despite the heavy price tag profits are going towards support for the Japan Tsumani Appeal, so it’s for a good cause. We’ll post more information when we know more.

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Pandora’s Tower Limited Edition coming to Europe

Nintendo has recently tweeted that Pandora’s Tower will get a Limited edition release. It will come in a cardboard box similar in size to both “Xenoblade” and “The Last Story” and contain the following:

• Standard copy of the game
• Steel book case (separate item)
• 32 Page Art book

Currently only Europe is confirmed to be getting this edition, there is no word as yet on Australia and New Zealand. It is currently scheduled for release on the 13th of April 2012.

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Database entry: Pandora’s Tower Limited Edition Wii PAL

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Risen 2: Dark Waters Collectors Edition and a very strange exclusive version revealed

Deep Silver revealed the Collector’s Edition of Risen 2: Dark Waters.

The special package will come with the following items:

– Making of DVD
– Soundtrack CD
– Double-sided poster – the map of the game world on one side and an artwork on the other
– Pirate Flag
– Amulet
– The Art of Risen 2: Dark Waters – an exclusive collection of art cards
– Three Risen 2 stickers

Release Date: 27th April 2012
Platform: PC DVD only for now, PS3 and XBOX 360 only in retail version
Price: £ 69.99 / € 69.99
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Amazon DE PC DVD

Here comes the strange one. It’s called Stahlbarts Schatz (Steelbeards Treasure) and shall contain a figure. No images or info yet, but it seems exclusive to amazon.de for the price of € 99.99. Please use the link above.

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