Brink Australian Collector's Edition and UK Steelbook + Special Edition avalaible to pre-order

[gurpswoo1]

Brink is getting three different collector's editions.

The first is Brink Collector's Edition, which is exclusive to Ebgames in Australia. It contains:


Steelbook Packaging

Tattoo Set ? (Four transfers)

Postcard Set ? (Three in total)

A DOOM DLC pack

Pre-order for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC here: http://www.ebgames.com.au/search?title=brink

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The second is a Steelbook Edition exclsuive to Gamegears in the United kingdom, again it comes with Steelbook packaging and will also includes a discount code for futures games Rage and Elder Scrolls V. Sorry no Art cards, Tattoos transfers or DLC codes.

Pre-order for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC here: http://www.gamegears.co.uk/search/brink-steelbook-edition-gamegears (http://www.ebgames.com.au/search?title=brink)

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Lastly there is a Special edition available to pre-order in the UK, it includes DLC codes for the DOOM and Spec Ops packs.

Pre-order for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC here: http://www.game.co.uk/search.aspx?s=Brink%3A+Special+Edition


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[Gemini-Phoenix]

Do we know that the Game Gears version doesn't include the DLC which comes with the Special Edition? Or are these details just not available at the moment?

They recently Tweeted that anyone pre-ordering the Special Edition will get a free upgrade to the SteelBook, so I assume this edition contains everything the Special Edition does...


EDIT: This info is also displayed on their site listings:

If you have already pre-ordered Brink, you will automatically be upgraded for Free to the Steelbook Collector's Edition

I suspect they will most likely send the SteelBook out alongside the Special Edition of the game as a bonus, rather than the game being sent inside the SteelBook

[gurpswoo1]

I suspect they will most likely send the SteelBook out alongside the Special Edition of the game as a bonus, rather than the game being sent inside the SteelBook

That's my fear too.

Information as it stands is limited to just Steelbook and voucher. including details about a voucher leads me to believe the information is up to date and accurate. We have to take the information it as it comes.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Game Gears has stated:

There is no DLC but there is a voucher for Discounts on Rage or Elder.It will be shipped with everything inside the Steelbook. :-)

So those who have ordered the Special Edition and have had their order upgraded to the SteelBook will in fact be missing out on the DLC from the Special Edition. If they wanted that DLC, then they're going to be disappointed if their order has been automatically upgraded...

[The Russian Bear]

Pre-ordered, was going to wait for the price to drop but its got a steel book so i have no choice but to purchase it.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Well the RRP for the standard Special Edition is only £39.99, so £32.99 / £33.75 is a bargain in comparison! Although, in contrast, it has been stated that the SteelBook version will not contain all of the DLC from the Special Edition

[The Russian Bear]

£22 for the PC version is even better. I've always wondered why Consoles versions are more expensive, something to do with licensing I think. Anyone enlighten me to the true reason?

[gurpswoo1]

That is correct, licences are the biggest contributing factors with regards to the inflated prices.

However there is also the fact that the PC user wouldn't except a higher price and the console buyers would. Modern Warfare is a prime example of that.

[The Russian Bear]

Thanks for the quick response. I think the most expensive PC games Standard editions I've seen where some of the Call of duty and Starcraft 2.

[Mike1888]

Unfortunately not so good reviews :S

IGN - 6/10 (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/116/1166987p1.html)

[The Russian Bear]

Unfortunately not so good reviews :S

IGN - 6/10 (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/116/1166987p1.html)

Still probably better than severely overrated Cod.

[Mike1888]

Still probably better than severely overrated Cod.

Exactly. It annoys me how much reviewers praise innovation in games, and yet score COD AAA year after year after year of the same ol' stuff. I mean, the games are good (but compared to the money they bring in though, not so much. I mean you'd think generating billions you'd maybe expect functional servers and leaderboards, and no hacking and such.). But I'd give them about a 8 score.

Also, got my regular brink edition today at Future Shop and it came with a really nice, embossed sleeve.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

I received my Brink SteelBook from Game Gears today, and can confirm that it DOESN'T come sealed. Well, sort of. Not sealed as you would expect, but does come with a clear circular sticker across the opening

I can also confirm that it doesn't come with any of the bonus DLC which the regular "Special Edition" comes with, so it's really a toss up between a nice unsealed SteelBook packaging or having the in-game bonuses. I guess the long-term collector will have opted for the SteelBook

[gurpswoo1]

Oh no circular seals, it sounds like Gamegears sealed these up. I guess they got the steelbook separately and then placed the normal game inside.

I think I might go with the Australian collector's edition with the extra contents.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Oh no circular seals, it sounds like Gamegears sealed these up. I guess they got the steelbook separately and then placed the normal game inside.

Due to the fact that there are no external markings for either PS3, X360, or PC on the SteelBook itself, I am guessing you are not far from the truth!

If that is indeed the issue, then technically we should also be given the bonus DLC as found in the Special Edition - Especially those who pre-ordered that edition in the first place and had their order "upgraded" to this SteelBook...

:suicide:

If I had ordered one for each console, I would be quite frustrated as there is no clear way of telling which is which until you open them up. As far as I know, the PS3 ones come in the same Dvd size cases as the other versions, rather than the smaller Blu-Ray sized cases (Requires citation)

[MrBubbles]

Ok..... sounds like a bummer.

:trogdor:

[The Russian Bear]

"Hi Joshua,

Hello and thank you for your purchase, The publisher for Brink, Bethesda, has informed us that they have misprinted your booklet and not included your activation code for the game. For this reason they have kindly asked us to email you the code instead. Your unique activation code is: **************** Thank you and Regards, GameGears Team

Thank you,
GameGears"

Herp derps didn't bother to proof check ^^ smart kids.

least they responded quickly.

[gurpswoo1]

^ lol, atleast you got something from gamegears, other retailers are not so considerate.

[The Russian Bear]

^ lol, atleast you got something from gamegears, other retailers are not so considerate.

You have a point. Was a nightmare finding out what happened to the DLC for the Sims Medieval CE.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

"Hi Joshua,

Hello and thank you for your purchase, The publisher for Brink, Bethesda, has informed us that they have misprinted your booklet and not included your activation code for the game. For this reason they have kindly asked us to email you the code instead. Your unique activation code is: **************** Thank you and Regards, GameGears Team

Thank you,
GameGears"

Herp derps didn't bother to proof check ^^ smart kids.

least they responded quickly.

I'm confused. Does this affect everyone? Or did you write to them to complain about the issue first?

I haven't received any eMail from them, but then I haven't opened mine so I wouldn't know whether something was wrong or not

[The Russian Bear]

I'm confused. Does this affect everyone? Or did you write to them to complain about the issue first?

I haven't received any eMail from them, but then I haven't opened mine so I wouldn't know whether something was wrong or not

Nah they emailed me about it. I assume it affects all PC owners of it.

[evilvort3x]

exactly the same as me gemini just recieved it and its still got the seal on.... not sure what to do!

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Nah they emailed me about it. I assume it affects all PC owners of it.

Oh right, PC version. I'm with you now. I have X360 version - At least I assume I do... Who knows what's in that nondescript SteelBook!

[MrBubbles]

Got my copy today, unfortunately it has some light scratches on it. :(
Love the colour though!

[PrestonLad]

Just noticed the discount leaflet included in the UK Steelbook is for Rage OR Elder (not both?!?)

Not too impressed with the Brink game itself - will be selling the steelbook on ebay.

[MrBubbles]

Just noticed the discount leaflet included in the UK Steelbook is for Rage OR Elder (not both?!?)

Not too impressed with the Brink game itself - will be selling the steelbook on ebay.

What's your price, would like to have a opened version. :)