Two Worlds II

[twistedsymphony]

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[gurpswoo1]

Hi all

I can't seem to any info on Two Worlds II Royal Edition which I think is a German PAL exclusive.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Two-Worlds-Royal-Mac-Win/dp/B000WL15WY

Here is an unboxing video which is sadly in german but you get the idea

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Does anyone have this or know where to get it from apart from eBay. Looking for PS3 or Xbox version.

Coolshop is the only place but have non in stock, you need to order and they willl try to find one for you.

[scourdx]

Well there are various version to the same game. The Royal Edition Europe is different from Royal Edition Australia/UK and N. America. The Royal Edition N. America isn't out yet and they are offering these content.


All features of standard edition
Bonus DVD (music tracks, concept art, wallpapers, making-of documentary)
World map depicting the expanded realm of Antaloor
Special edition Dragon Queen statuette
Exclusive unlockable in-game weapon
Two Worlds II Limited Edition Collectable


Here is the image I took from other website showing the European and Australian/UK version.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/889/v4p8hu.jpg

[Gemini-Phoenix]

That German Royal Edition is very nice indeed! I missed the Royal Edition for the first game, so this would be very nice to have (In English though, obviously)

Is there a UK version? If so, where is the UK Royal Edition available to pre-order? I can't seem to find it on any site - Or is it only available directly from the publisher site?

And isn't this game due out in mid-January 2011? How come people have it already? I'm confused

[Mandingo]

Amazon Germany has them.

http://www.amazon.de/Two-Worlds-II-Royal-Edition/dp/B000WL15WY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1292700270&sr=8-2

[gurpswoo1]

I will wait a bit until the price drops a little before getting this one. £70 is a little high for me.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

First Sonic Colours, now this. Surely the UK is a much larger market for such a thing? I also believe that if it were in English, it would appeal to a broader spectrum of collecor's, whereas a German one would only realisticly appeal to German's and Austrian's, thus lowering their target demographic considerably...

There's still time though, and would be nice if one of the major UK retailers could secure an English version of this, as it truly is a waste if it's a German exclusive

[Gemini-Phoenix]

They have them available on the Zuxxezdirekt website (€89.99), but there's no telling whether they are English or German language:

https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/images/TWII_Cover_popup_PS3roy.jpg
PS3 (Royal Edition) - https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/product_info.php?products_id=129&osCsid=4242ed14366fb8a2d0991a001cfc8c3f

https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/images/TWII_Cover_popup_360roy.jpg
X360 (Royal Edition) - https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/product_info.php?products_id=135&osCsid=4242ed14366fb8a2d0991a001cfc8c3f

https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/images/TWII_Content_Royal_All.jpg

The webpage states German, English, French, so I presume that there is English present, but it is most likely secondary to English


There is also a Premium Edition available on the site for just €79.99:

https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/images/TW2_Cover_popup_PS3prem.jpg
https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/images/TWII_Content_Premium_PS3.jpg
PS3 (Premium Edition) - https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/product_info.php?products_id=134&osCsid=4242ed14366fb8a2d0991a001cfc8c3f

https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/images/TW2_Cover_popup_360prem.jpg
https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/images/TWII_Content_Premium_Xbox360.jpg
X360 (Premium Edition) - https://secure.zuxxez.com/shop_new/product_info.php?products_id=164&osCsid=4242ed14366fb8a2d0991a001cfc8c3f

[gurpswoo1]

The coolshop states that the game cover is english, it could be multi a language box like many other Euro releases.

I agree with Gemini-Phoenix, why restrict the market. Unless of course this game is far more popular in Germany than anywhere else.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

There's still a month to go before release, so perhaps UK retailers are contesting the rights to an exclusive? But if Amazon.de have the rights to distribute it in Germany, I think we should really be keeping an eye out on the Amazon.co.uk site, as it is more likely they will secure the rights for it here as well

But if not, then why bother adding the extra languages to an edition primarily intended for just Germany? It makes no sense unless they also intend to sell it in the UK and France as well

Mind you, those promotional pictures I showed above are entirely in English, so logic dictates that we should also see the Royal Edition surface in the UK - Unless it's one of those CE's which is only going to be available direct from the publisher and not sold through the usual retailers.

[Mandingo]

Those editions look great.

[Icek]

Royal Edition sure look awesome. I only hope that the game will worth buying and playing, so it will justify buying this edition.

[gurpswoo1]

A listing for Two Worlds Collector's Edition has appeared on Game.co.uk (http://www.game.co.uk/search.aspx?&s=Two+Worlds+2+Collectors+Edition) for both PS3 and Xbox 360 and PC. It's being released in 28 days times on the 4 FEB 2011.


No information is currently avaliable but the prices are very high indicating that it may be similar to the Royal Edition (http://collectorsedition.org/forums/showthread.php?t=3047&highlight=worlds) already released in Germany.

There is some info on the New Zealand website Ebgames which states it includes:


•The Two Worlds II: Collector's Edition contains:
◦Labyrinth–multiplayer map
Infamous throughout the lands of Antaloor. Countless adventurers have journeyed into the depths only to be lost of the shadows of the crypts.

◦ANATHROS SWORD
Type: Two Handed Sword
Required Level:15
Characteristics: 35 slashing damage, 35 bludgeoning damage, 100 cold damage and 20% increased attack speed
Bonus: Increases Stamina and skill


◦BATTLE HAMMER OF KROL
Type: One handed war hammer
Required level: 15
Characteristics: 60 bludgeoning damage
Bonus: 20% increased strength


Note: Game have changed this edition name to Royal Edition.

[Mandingo]

If this is anything like the German edition, it will be nice indeed. :)

[gurpswoo1]

Is this one that was released in Germany and few other specific countries in Europe only?

Didn't know it had English as a option, do you know if it was English dubbed or substitles only?

Can't believe this was released in 2007, wonder if they have improved the visuals or added some extra content for the UK and USA release.

[Ayiu]

I think it was released only in Germany because I haven't seen any copy without the german USK sign.

I copied the release date from Amazon.de but I saw that Wikipedia listed also the 31. August 2007.

It's dubbed in German, English, French.
Subs are available for Spanish and Italian.

[scourdx]

Apparently the N. American will be getting the same as the European version

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I hope this is what the final product will look like. :beg:

[Mandingo]

Here's hoping the quality of the game matches the quality of the packaging! :D

[twistedsymphony]

US version is released today...

I apologize for not getting this in the database. I'll get it up there tonight.

[twistedsymphony]

stopped by gamestop... release date was today however they're not receiving them into the store until thursday...

IMO this is good news, a game released with such little fan fare is sure to be released in small numbers and hold it's value... this is double good if the game actually becomes a sleeper hit.

[gurpswoo1]

Yeah with only 5000 units in the US this should be quite limited, did gamestop say they were still accepting pre-orders?

[twistedsymphony]

where did you get that number?

I placed a pre-order last week and they didn't seem to have a problem with it.

[gurpswoo1]

It was mentioned in another thread:

http://collectorsedition.org/forums/showthread.php?t=3192&highlight=worlds+royal&page=3

The source is here: http://www.gamingbits.com/general-gaming-news-bits/two-worlds-ii-royal-edition-limited-to-5000-units-for-north-america/

and here: http://www.gamershell.com/news_109888.html

Hope this helps.

[Mandingo]

Nice. A little expensive, but it packs in a lot of great items, methinks.

[gurpswoo1]

Yeah the contents is something quite special, not just the amount but the quality as well.

[Mandingo]

but the quality as well.

High-quality items are always welcome. :D

[twistedsymphony]

damn you guys are fast...

this was sort of a test post using the new DB back end... wasn't expecting people to comment on it before I had a chance to look it over :lol:

[Mandingo]

Haha. I barely even noticed this new forum coming out of the nowhere. :lol:

EDIT_ So, this is one of the new features to the site you're rolling out, eh? Well done.

[gurpswoo1]

LOL - Yeah the first time I saw it, there was just a Collector's edition logo and nothing else, though you were doing some sort of update.

[twistedsymphony]

^well now that I've brought on a few people willing to help make updates to the database I'm trying to automate as much of the process as possible.

I've got the new back end interface done, I'm just trying to squash a few little bugs.

but now all you have to do is type in what you know about the game, click a button and it automatically makes an entry into the database, updates all the appropriate links to similar games and even creates a forum post for discussion :)

This is my #1 priority with the site right now, as once this is done you guys can start updating the DB and I'm hoping that I can spend more time adding cool new features as opposed to spending time just doing updates myself.

[gurpswoo1]

Has anyone got any update on the release numbers?

I know there are 5000 for US and 2500 for UK, but is this per platform or total per regions across all platforms?

well now that I've brought on a few people willing to help make updates to the database I'm trying to automate as much of the process as possible.

I've got the new back end interface done, I'm just trying to squash a few little bugs.

but now all you have to do is type in what you know about the game, click a button and it automatically makes an entry into the database, updates all the appropriate links to similar games and even creates a forum post for discussion

This is my #1 priority with the site right now, as once this is done you guys can start updating the DB and I'm hoping that I can spend more time adding cool new features as opposed to spending time just doing updates myself.

This is good news, anything that speeds up the update press is good thing, also new features are very welcome and I know a lot of members are excited at the personal database feature.

Thanks Twisted

[twistedsymphony]

^ so far everything works as desired except for a small bug with the forum post creation... Hopefully I can get that figured out and write up some instructions so I can turn you guys lose making DB updates. :)

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on the topic of TWII
I was told on tuesday that the game was shipping wednesday and would be arriving thursday, On thursday I was told it was shipping that day and would be arriving friday.

I went to the store today and was told that it shipped on saturday and would be arriving monday :banghead:

FWIW they had the standard edition in stock.. they're just waiting to get the CE in... this is quite the frustrating release.

Also they informed me that the PC CE for the US was canceled.... interesting indeed.

[twistedsymphony]

Looks like they changed the listing to the Royal Edition...

[Mandingo]

Also they informed me that the PC CE for the US was canceled.... interesting indeed.

Aye, this will make the 360 version more sought after, probably.

[gurpswoo1]

Also they informed me that the PC CE for the US was canceled.... interesting indeed.

No way - Isn't the PC version it's most popular platform. Why release the Collector's edition later than the standard version, did they have the same problem as the UK release in damage during shipment?

[twistedsymphony]

I honestly don't know, we got hit with the worst snow storm of the season last week, so the delay could have been do, at least in part, to that.

[Knoell]

I got my Two Worlds II Royal Edition on Friday, I really like the case itself, I don't know why, it just seems to work for me. Oh and true to the pictures, they packed in quite a few little collectibles inside.

[gurpswoo1]

Did you pick it up from a store or was it delivered?

[Knoell]

It was delivered via UPS. No special delivery method or anything just 5-10 day ground. Which means it got here quicker than it should of.

[twistedsymphony]

I picked mine up at gamestop... I'm going on record right now... this will be one of, if not the best CE this year... mark my words

the box is massive... like bigger than the COD MW2 Prestige box.

I'm getting ready to snap some pics right now.

[Knoell]

:barsong: I agree, I love this CE, it just charms the heck out of ya.

[Mandingo]

I'm getting ready to snap some pics right now.

Ooo, can't wait to see the pics. :D

[gurpswoo1]

Can't wait to get my copy, this looks very interesting.

Edit: Noticed the USA version has also sold out on the web site and is commanding a premium on eBay USA (http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=two+worlds+royal+edition&_sacat=0&_odkw=two+worlds+2+royal+edition&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313)

[twistedsymphony]

hmm... they had one at my GS from someone who pre-ordered and canceled... maybe I'll go back and buy it.

[Mandingo]

maybe I'll go back and buy it.

Considering the sky-rocketing prices for this Royal Edition, that might be a good idea.

[Mandingo]

A seller on Amazon has it for regular price. (new)

Only problem is that this seller has a less than stellar feedback percentage at 71%.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004HZV12K/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1297173175&sr=8-10&condition=new

[gurpswoo1]

It looks like the sellers other items were the Royal Edition as well.

Likely a Game stop employee who got a discount so he could sell these.

[Mandingo]

Likely a Game stop employee who got a discount so he could sell these.

I wouldn't be surprised, really.

[twistedsymphony]

pictures have been added.

Before anyone asks, yes the "seal" was really baggy like that, as if they put the wrap over it but never shrunk it, both copies at the store were like this... quite odd

[gurpswoo1]

Nice, thanks twisted.

Can't wait for my copy now.

[scourdx]

Funny the Royal edition is not available in Canada. None of the store carries them. Luckily I preorder it from Topware website about few days before it was release. Yes this is consider a sleeper hit to most CE collector.

[enemyzero]

Game sent me a lovely mail to say that they are no longer going to stock the royal edition and hay have canceled my pre order. Gutted...

[gurpswoo1]

I got the same e-mail from Game, there's no sorry or anything. Thanks for nothing.

Luckily I got a German release already which has English text on the cover anyway.

[twistedsymphony]

There was a UK release but it was very VERY limited http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-23-two-worlds-ii-re-dated-amazon-only

apparently the undamaged stock went to Amazon.co.uk and the entirety of their stock went to filling pre-orders.

so unless you pre-ordered through Amazon you were SOL...

if there is any difference in the UK version from other versions then I would suspect that the UK version will become VERY valuable due to this.

[gurpswoo1]

I didn't get the cancellation e-mail until the 28th, which means they didn't inform GAME until then, This is bull on so many F***ing levels. All soldout at Amazon before I even knew about it.

Topware will be getting a nasty e-mail from me, bet they will endup on ebay in no time.

[ob1ob]

Picked this up for Xbox 360 last night at GameStop for $49.99. I noticed that there is a CE for the first Two Worlds. Will gameplay elements carry over to Two Worlds 2? Considering getting it despite the bad reviews.

[gurpswoo1]

Not sure you can do that, the game was not received well.

Also I'm not sure a UK version of the sequel actually exist, I know Topware sold the Royal edition through there Amazon marketplace around the same time, which were just German versions which had English already.

does anyone actually have a UK version?

[The Russian Bear]

Multi-lingual version here (With English as the primary lang as its on all the bonus merc)

[gurpswoo1]

Did you get your copy from Amazon direct or was it a marketplace order from topwar?

[The Russian Bear]

Topware

[gurpswoo1]

Though as much, thanks for the quick reply.

[The Russian Bear]

np, imma just lurking :P

[thefunk007]

All of the ones on Amazon.co.uk at the moment are being sold by TopWare Interactive.

There is where I got my version, the only difference I am assuming is the back of the box?!

[gurpswoo1]

the only difference I am assuming is the back of the box?!

That's just it, was there any UK version ever released, I checked the Amazon website constantly prior to release and nothing. It was just the Topware listing suddenly after they announce that the agreement with GAME was cancelled, they simply said you could purchase from Amazon.



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[thefunk007]

Yeah am not sure myself - this guy http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Two-Worlds-II-Royal-Edition-UK-Version-RARE-/290568046477?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item43a734878d

is selling it as an English version might be worth asking if it just has English on the reverse!

[gurpswoo1]

Thanks, I have asked the seller for more info and pictures,

[thefunk007]

Ok great let us know what he says :-)