This Week’s Database Updates

It occurred to me that you may not even realize how often we update our database here. As such I’m going to try to keep you updated every so often as to the changes in the database. This last week saw a huge boost to the North American releases as I spent some time working through the backlog of updates in the Additions and Corrections forum. Those of you who post up there to let us know about games we’re missing… know that it’s quite appreciated.

North America:

• Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland (Limited Edition: Grand Finale Set) (PS3) [1]
• Crash Bandicoot Collector’s Edition (PS1) [NTSC]
• Death Jr. (Limited Edition) (PSP) [1]
• DiRT 3 Complete Edition (360/PS3) [NTSC/1]
• DJ Max Portable 3 (First Edition) (PSP) [1]
• DJ Max Portable 3 (Special Bundle Edition) (PSP) [1]
• EA Sports: NHL 12 (SteelBook Edition) (360/PS3) [NTSC/1]
• Goldeneye 007 Reloaded Double ‘O’ Edition (PS3) [1]
• Hitman Absolution Professional Edition (360/PS3) [NTSC/1]
• Little Big Planet Game of the Year Edition Collector’s Pack (PS3) [1]
• Medal of Honor: Warfighter Limited Edition (360/PS3/PC) [NTSC/1]
• Ninja Gaiden 3 Dragon Sword (bundle) (PS3) [1]
• Phantom Breaker Special Edition (360) [NTSC]
• Prototype 2 Blackwatch Collector’s Edition (360/PS3) [NTSC/1]
• Prototype 2 Radnet Edition (360/PS3) [NTSC/1]
• Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City AK-300 (bundle) (PS3) [1]
• Spyro Collector’s Edition (PS1) [NTSC]
• The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword (SteelBook Edition) (Wii) [NTSC]
• The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Enhanced Edition (360) [NTSC]
• Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier (Limited Edition) (360/PS3) [NTSC/1]
• Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier The Ultimate Edition (360/PS3) [NTSC/1]
• Xenoblade Chronicles (bundle) (Wii) [NTSC]

Europe:

• Fallout New Vegas Ultimate Edition (360/PS3) [PAL/2]
• Prototype Collector’s Edition (360/PS3) [PAL/2]
• Prototype 2 Radnet Edition (360/PS3) [PAL/2]
• The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Dark Edition (360) [PAL]
• The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Enhanced Edition (360) [PAL]

Australia:

• Ninja Gaiden 3 Collector’s Edition (PS3) [4]
• Prototype 2 Radnet Edition (PS3) [4]

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Ninja Gaiden 3 Collector’s Edition unmasked

Lots of you wrote in to tell us about the recently revealed Collector’s Edition of the Upcoming Ninja Gaiden 3.

This Edition looks to come in a nice box and includes all of the content you’d expect from a higher end CE. A CD soundtrack an artbook and a pair of figurines. Fans of Dead or Alive will also be happy to see the inclusion of a voucher for a special version of the Dead or Alive 5 demo which includes 4 playable fighters (as opposed other versions of the demo which only include 2 fighters).

Scheduled for release on Xbox 360 and PS3 March 20th in North America and March 23rd in Europe. No official pricing has been announced and it doesn’t seem to be available for pre-order anywhere yet but it’s rumored to be priced around $100 USD.

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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Limited Editions available for pre-order for US and Canda only – Range $80 – $275

EA has announced three Limited Editions for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning going from the expected $80 to the expensive $275.

All three will include:

• a custom parchment map of Amalur,
• Amalur themed 7-piece dice set and dice bag
• a full set of 40 Destiny Cards
• Soundtrack of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning composed by Grant.

This decent set is called Special Edition and available  for $80 – only 2000 of these will be produced.

Now we are coming to the more expensive price rage starting at $200 and limited to 700.
This will be the Collector’s Edition and includes the following additional content:

• 12.5″ Limited Edition McFarlane Toys Prismere Troll figure
• Original lithograph signed by Ken Rolston

If you still have not enough have a look at this ultimate package – The Reckoning Signature Edition is available for a staggering $275 and only 300 will be produced.

The Signature Edition of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning comes with everything featured in the Collector’s Edition as well as the following exceptions:

• an individually numbered custom sketch by Todd McFarlane limited to 300 units
• All Prismere Troll figures in the Signature Edition will be signed by either Todd McFarlane, R. A. Salvatore, or Curt Schilling and are numbered 1 to 300

Now it’s up to you…which edition you go for!

Developed by 38 Studios subsidiary Big Huge Games, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning will be available on Feb. 7, 2012 in North America and on Feb. 10, 2012 in Europe on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

pre-order can be made here – for U.S. & Canada residential only.

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Max Payne 3 Special Edition available for pre-order

Rockstar Games have announced that Max Payne 3 will receive a Special Edition which will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. They also have unveiled the first details of the Special Edition which will include the following content for sure:

• A copy of Max Payne 3.
• 10” tall Collectible Max Payne Statue created in a collaboration between TriForce and Rockstar Games.
• Series of game-inspired Original Still Life Art Prints that depict some of Max Payne’s inner demons and vices.
• Copper and brass-plated iron, bullet-shaped Bullet Keychain featuring a screw-off back.
• Classic Multiplayer Character Pack of eight playable multiplayer characters for Max Payne 3 Multiplayer, including fan favorites from the original Max Payne and Max Payne 2 like Max Payne from Max Payne 2, Mona Sax and Vladimir Lem.Disorderly Conduct Multiplayer Weapons Pack for Max Payne 3 Multiplayer that includes the Hammerhead Auto Shotgun, G9 Grenade Launcher and Molotov cocktail.
• Max Payne 3 Official Soundtrack featuring the game’s instrumental score.

The Edition is already available for pre-oder and only until January 15th, 2012 while supplies last. Retailing for $99.99/£99.99/€109.99

pre-order links:

UK:
Shopto.net: Xbox 360 PS3 PC
Zavvi.com: Xbox 360 PS3 PC

US:
Rockstar Warehouse: Xbox 360 PS3 PC
Amazon.com: Xbox 360 PS3 PC

Thanks to CE.o member vhal_x for pointing this out!

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Assassin’s Creed Revelations – Black Edition – Day One available for pre-order

Assassin’s Creed Revelations will get a Black Edition. Well it is not that great as the one for Assassin’s Creed II but it is also much cheaper. The Black Edition of Assassin’s Creed will come in a lavishly designed, handmade wooden box including unique Assassin’s Creed metallic branding.
The Edition is available at Gamesonly.at for PC, PS3 & Xbox 360 at a price of €49.99/€59.99 – The PS3 Game also includes Assassin’s Creed I.

Assassin’s Creed will be out on November 15th, 2011 for PS3 & Xbox 360 and in December 2011 for PC

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Rayman Origins Collector’s Edition – first image and details revealed.

Amazon.fr has revealed the first image and details about the upcoming 2D Jump n’ Run game Rayman Origins develoved by Ubisoft. The Collector’s Edition of Rayman Origins will be available for PS3 & Xbox 360 at a price of €64.99. The game lunches on November 24th in Europe and November 15th in North America. Well it is unknown if North America will get the same edition.

The Collector’s Edition will come in a cardboard slipcase and includes the following content:

• 50-pages Artbook ” The Art of Rayman”
• Official Soundtrack
• pop-up 3D Box

Amazon.co.uk also has a Collector’s Edition available for pre-order but no details or pictures have been revealed yet. Price is set to £79.99

Thanks to CE.o member Madigan for pointing this out!

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Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition unveiled

As most may know already there will be a decent Collector’s Edition for Sonic Generations for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation3. Well, better late than never. The Collector’s Edition, which, for whatever reason is exclusive to Europe and Australia comes packed in a fancy lenticular box that changes the cover art depending on what angle you’re looking at it from.
It also includes the following items:

• collectable figurine featuring both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic
• an exclusive, individually numbered commemorative “Gold Ring”
• a “20 Years of Sonic Art” book, containing never before seen sketches and images from the past 20 years.
• ‘20^th Anniversary Sonic Soundtrack’ featuring a selection of tracks handpicked by Sonic Team
• ‘History of Sonic: Birth of an Icon’ documentary, an exclusive collection of interviews and footage charting Sonic’s life from inception through to becoming one of the most iconic characters in videogame history
• Bonus additional downloadable content

No pricing had yet been confirmed. Release date is set to November 2011.
Update: The Collector’s Edition is now available for pre-order on Amazon.co.uk at a price of £85.52.

Thanks to CE.o member Madigan for pointing this out

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Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi Collector’s Edition available for pre-order exclsuive to Zavvi

Zavvi have secured an exclusive Collector’s Edition for Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi for the PS3 and X360. The Collector’s Edition comes with a figure at a price of £69.85!
It is said that this Collector’s Edition is limited to 10,000 units. No word about if this is the total amount or to be meant for each platform.

Release date is set to October 28, 2011 – pre-orders can be made here

Thanks to our CE.o members Gemini-Phoenix & luckos for pointing this out.

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Anno 2070 Limited Edition revealed

Ubisoft has revealed today that there will be a Limited Edition of Anno 2070 .  Anno 2070, the sequel of the famous franchise will set in the near future and is  schedule to launch this winter for PC. This special edition of the game comes in a deluxe collector’s box of high quality and includes the following items:

• 6 in 1 Solar construction kit
• 2 Soundtracks “Tycoon” & “Eco”
• 152-Page Artbook
• Poster/ economic cycle overview

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Assassin’s Creed Revelations Ultimate Bundle at Gamestop.com

Now you don’t have to wait anymore!
Gamestop.com has listed the Assassin’s Creed Revelations Ultimate Bundle. Priced at $99.99, the bundle includes:

• Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood da Vinci’s Flying Machine:
  A highly detailed replica of da Vinci’s Flying Machine, the awesome glider as seen in the Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood videogame. The glider wingspan extends over 2 feet and wings and tail are articulated. A 6″-7″ scale figure can be placed in the harness underneath and the cannon pivots and fires a spring loaded projectile. Note: Closed Box Packaging, some assembly required
• Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood 7-inch Ezio Collectable:
  Highly detailed figure with over 30 points of articulation Figure stands nearly 7″ tall and comes with interchangeable hands and a sword accessory. Each figure features retractable blades on the gauntlets to re-enact Ezio’s stealth attacks.
• Assassin’s Creed Revelations Signature Edition with the following content:
  • A Bonus Singleplayer Gameplay Mission
  • An Exclusive Multiplayer Character
  • 3 Weapon Capacity Upgrades
  • An Animated Short Film
  • The “Assassin’s Creed Revelations” Original Game Score Soundtrack

pre-orders can be made here

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