The Lord of the Rings War in the North

[Collector's Edition]

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[twistedsymphony]

*** Added Collector's Edition to database ***

[vhal_x]

When is this going to be available for preorder from ToysRUs, or anywhere for that matter... xx

[Matrix6]

When is this going to be available for preorder from ToysRUs, or anywhere for that matter... xx

NOW!!! [well, for Australia anyway :P ]

http://www.ebgames.com.au/search?title=++Lord+of+the+Rings+
Price range: $108.00 - $118.00

Contents includes:

Lord of the Rings: War in the North the game
Snow Troll Exclusive figurine
Unique Steelbook packaging
War in the North Art Book
Inside look - The music of The War in the North, interviews and footage

Preorder bonus EXCLUSIVE to EB Games
Preorder Lord of the Rings: War in the North Collectors Edition - PlayStation 3 to receive an EXCLUSIVE Bonus War of the North Character Upgrade Pack!

[Chris]

You guys pre-order this on

www.jbhifi.com.au

for $94 au dollars with $8.5 shipping

[Lemur]

I don't seem to see any shops in Europe selling this. Maybe they scrapped it when they realised they gonna get pounded by Skyrim :suicide:

[Chris]

This is the mistake made by collectorsedition.org

LOTR WIN CE is not (2), but (4)

this edition that comes with figure and steelbook and australia edition

so go to that site and pre-order it

i did it my self which it came up around $103 aus dollars = $102 US dollar

[thefunk007]

Seems it might not be coming to Europe :-/


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=36.065540,27.991807

[Lemur]

Amazon.de has this listed but the game title on the box seems to be in german? It's weird usually only the manual in german everything else in english :pooryou:

[Gemini-Phoenix]

That's a good point - Has there been any CE's for the UK announced? I don't have it on my list of pre-orders, so I'm wondering which retailer has a CE available for War In The North...

I know that it's not GAME, HMV, Amazon, or ShopTo, so maybe the UK isn't getting it?

[gurpswoo1]

I just asked War In The North via Twitter to confirm Collector's Edition releases in UK or Europe. Hopefully they will come back to me soon.

[thefunk007]

Good shout mate, pls keep us updated :-)


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=36.065492,27.991641

[gurpswoo1]

Still no reply from them, but found that Spain gamestop have it for pre-order here:

http://www.gamestop.es/core/common/default.aspx?quickSearch=del%20Norte

So maybe it's just certain countries in Europe getting it.

[Ayiu]

It's also available in Germany and France

[thefunk007]

Looks like I'll have to preorder from Germany :-(

[Ayiu]

just found this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Rings-War-North-Collectors/dp/B005QKEXRK/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1317321380&sr=8-11

but no picture yet

[thefunk007]

Awesome just ordered the PC version which for some odd reason has the Batman Arkham City Collectors Edition image.

Thanks for the heads up!


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=36.065415,27.991819

[gurpswoo1]

Nice find, but the price is way out, that far too low. Do you know if they will honour the lower price when it goes up. It suppose to be around the £75 mark. I know GAME have a pre-order promise that actually is a promise.

There's always the chance it could be removed.

[thefunk007]

True, I'll wait and see I don't suppose I'll have trouble getting it from another country if indeed it doesn't come to the UK :-D


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=36.065413,27.991729

[Ayiu]

Nice find, but the price is way out, that far too low. Do you know if they will honour the lower price when it goes up. It suppose to be around the £75 mark. I know GAME have a pre-order promise that actually is a promise.

There's always the chance it could be removed.

Pre-order Price Guarantee: order now and if the Amazon.co.uk price decreases between the time you place your order and the release date, you'll be charged the lowest price. Here's how (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/promotions/details/popup/AZ9P2SJV7UBYB) (terms and conditions apply)

At Amazon.de I always paied the price for what I pre-ordered my item even if the price went up.

[comaamen86]

get in there with amazon uk they always stick to price you pre order at.

[gurpswoo1]

Comaamen86 I know you haven't properly introduced yourself in the introduction section yet but I will do the honours and welcome you to the forum early. :welcome:

I agree with comaamen86, they don't take funds until dispatch so no risk I guess.

[comaamen86]

cheers mate, done little intro now, yep amazon uk also never make you pay higher prices than what you preorder at, in my expereince anyway.
my only concern is that there is no product info at the moment, but i have stuck in an order if it is the one with steelbook, figure etc its a great price.

[Lemur]

Ok Amazon.de has confirmed that for their version, the box and steelbooks titles are all in german.

Now....can someone please help me with a Amazon.co.uk order? :beg:

[gurpswoo1]

I got a reply back via twitter:

We have heard from the European WBGames team, the collector's edition is coming to EU for all skus. It's just not up yet. :)

[thefunk007]

Cool beans man, nice work!


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=36.065081,27.991223

[gurpswoo1]

Well with the above announcement, I wouldn't hesitate to pre-order the Amazon uk one. The price seems way too low. Unless I'm missing something.

The PC version is just £37 - That's a steal. The console versions are also just £55 GBP compared to €84 Euro from Amazon German.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lord+of+rings+war+in+the+north+-+Collector%27s+edition&x=0&y=0

[Lemur]

I like how all the different places that have this listed have a totally different release date ranging from early Nov to end Dec. Seems like there's a whole lot of confusion going on :scratch:

[Pielord]

I think the amazon one is genuine and I would recommend them for the preorder Price garuntee thing I ordered space ce for £60 and then it went up to £75! But mine was still £60! So go for amazon!

[gurpswoo1]

Still no proper release date though, this is getting annoying

[Pielord]

I'm sure it's the 25th

[vhal_x]

It says on Amazon UK that it's November 25th xx

[Viridius]

I've got 02/11/2011 from EB games in Aus

[ob1ob]

Amazon.co.uk does not ship games to the US. Is there another retailer in the UK that has this? I'm sure it would exceed the allowable weight anyway.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Still no proper release date though, this is getting annoying

Yep, I agree. GAME still have no confirmed release date, and just state 2011. WIth three weeks left before the supposed release date of 1st of November, you'd think they would have something a little moer concrete than that...

Still no other signs of a UK CE either - I don't trust Amazon and their listing is an unreliable source

[ob1ob]

You're right. The picture and description don't indicate a CE. I might be better off going with Australian CE as long as they ship to the US.

[web_slinger_62]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Rings-North-Collectors-Xbox/dp/B005QKEXRK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1319524279&sr=8-4

No more steelbook for UK?

http://www.amazon.de/Herr-Ringe-Krieg-Norden-Collectors/dp/B005G170BK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1319524487&sr=8-6

Still lists a steelbook for Germany, maybe the cause for the price difference?

Edit: The DLC in both countries appears to be different as well. Germany and Spain have the same content (Lothlorien-challenge card) and the UK version has a sword and avatar outfit (for xbox)

[AmericanBash]

As far I have been informed at GameStop the game is still to be released November 1st. I am pretty interested to see how the collector's edition will look in person.

http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-collectors-edition/92159

[gurpswoo1]

No more steelbook for UK?

What makes you think the steel book is cancelled for the UK?

[Lemur]

What makes you think the steel book is cancelled for the UK?

I think cos amazon UK has absolutely no mention of the steelbook and also no sign of it in the pic.

The original promo pic had a steelbook inside and said "exclusive steelbook" or something. Amazon.de still lists the steelbook. Too bad it's in german.

[gurpswoo1]

The thing about the Amazon UK one is that the Collector's edition has never had any description what so ever.

It's been like that since it was listed. There is no way to confirm the contents just by the picture.

I guess we will have to wait on this one.

[gurpswoo1]

Here are pictures from the US Collector's Edition

http://mmomfg.com/2011/10/29/lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-collector-edition-1029/

[AndyTheCollector]

Czech republic won't get any CE of this game, such a shame because I'm really big fan of Tolkien's universe in general. Maybe I'll try to pick one of them on Ebay later.

[Ayiu]

Here are pictures from the US Collector's Edition

http://mmomfg.com/2011/10/29/lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-collector-edition-1029/

hm interesting....no outer box only the quiver....not sure what to think about it :shrug:

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

Press kit unboxing. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dopL6zwWSDA)

[jugolicious]

hm interesting....no outer box only the quiver....not sure what to think about it :shrug:

Actually, I saw my local Gamestop receiving stock of this. It does come in a box. It is a black rectangular prism shape box =)

[Ayiu]

Actually, I saw my local Gamestop receiving stock of this. It does come in a box. It is a black rectangular prism shape box =)

Oh that sounds nice :) will wait for the official release and the first unboxing video with box. Thanks for the information :)

[gurpswoo1]

It does come in a box. It is a black rectangular prism shape box =)

That's good news, I was getting worried.

[psiguy3]

If this in still around in Dec, i want one
Who doesn't want a quiver?

Looks so awesome and cant wait to get one

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Kotaku's Kirk Hamilton has kindly posted a nice unboxing photo gallery of the North American CE which comes with a quiver:

http://kotaku.com/5855121/quiver-at-the-sight-of-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-norths-collectors-edition/gallery/1

http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/9/2011/11/xlarge_box.jpg

http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/9/2011/11/xlarge_untitled_5.jpg

http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/9/2011/11/xlarge_untitled_3.png

http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/9/2011/11/xlarge_map.jpg

http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/9/2011/11/xlarge_untitled_6.png

http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/9/2011/11/xlarge_untitled_7.png

[AndyTheCollector]

I absolutly love execution of this edition! Shame it's only US matter. Will be very pricy on auctions...:(

[I_BE_WILL]

I want that US edition :( I'd so very happily swap it for an AUS edition any day of the week.

[AmericanBash]

If anyone is really interested in getting a order of these from gamestop in the US, let me know and I will place a order for some.

[gurpswoo1]

OK confirmation that the UK is not getting steelbook with their collector's edition.

Australia, France and Germany all confirmed to have steelbook.

Also GAME UK have listed this edition now:
http://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/AjaxCatalogSearch?storeId=10151&catalogId=10201&langId=44&pageSize=20&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&pageView=image&predictiveSearchURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.game.co.uk%2F webapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FAjaxPredictiveSe archView%3FcatalogId%3D10201%26langId%3D44%26store Id%3D10151&searchTerm=The+Lord+of+the+Rings%3A+War+in+the+Nor th+Collector%27s+Edition&searchBtn.x=6&searchBtn.y=10&searchBtn=Search

[thefunk007]

How do you know that Gee - that is bloody damn right lame!

[gurpswoo1]

The product image and details fro UK listing has no steel book,


France (http://www.game.fr/Product/Default.aspx?SKU=103203)and Australia (http://www.ebgames.com.au/pc-154988-Lord-of-the-Rings-War-in-the-North-Collectors-Edition-PC)do

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

It's a shame, the game sucks. That's the dealbreaker for me.

[scottcross]

If anybody can get hold of steelbooks for this let me know

[jugolicious]

JBHiFi will be getting the Steelbook I believe

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps3/lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-collector-s-edition/654012

[gurpswoo1]

It's a shame, the game sucks. That's the dealbreaker for me

:rotf: - WB at it again.

[AmericanBash]

I actually like the game, only issue for is that it gets repetitive.

[themidlandmaster]

Why would you push this back to the same time as skyrim?

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

^ And Uncharted. And Saint's Row: The Third. And Revelations. And KOF XIII. And Need for Speed. And Sonic. And Rayman. And Modern Warfare 2.25.

Won't make much of a difference, either way. There's just no way the Lord of the Rings can be pampered into a good game. Then again, Rocksteady found the formula with Batman so who knows?

[themidlandmaster]

True.

I guess i ment specifically launching it at the same time as one of the best RPG's ever

[Viridius]

They originally had an earlier launch date (August I think), but it got pushed back (twice now!).

If they had launched in August, I reckon they would have stood a decent chance.

[Matrix6]

So....the UK and AU CE are both slightly different from each other?
AU has a Steelbook case and UK doesn't?? I kinda need to know so that I may have to cancel my order and make a local one instead.

[Viridius]

yeah looks like it.

local edition is about $94 from JB (cheapest I have seen).

[gurpswoo1]

Yes UK has no steelbook

Australian version has a steelbook but not sure if it a separate pre-order bonus or not.

[gurpswoo1]

Ok this is weird, I just seen a listing for a steelbook edition for this game at GAME UK, also includes is two DLC codes.


http://www.game.co.uk/en/lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-steelbook-edition-157444?attributeName1=Catalog_GameSalesCatalog_EN_ GB&searchTerm=edition&pageSize=20&provenance=New&pageNumber=2&attributeValue2=63&attributeValue1=4294967261&sortBy=PRICE_DESC&attributeName2=Shop%20By

http://img.game.co.uk/images/content/SpecialEditions/WITNDLC.png

Why is this not included in the UK collector's edition, unless the listing is wrong and the steel book is included in the CE.

the steelbook eeiditon for for PS3 and xbox (£39.99) + PC (£29.99)

http://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/AjaxCatalogSearch?storeId=10151&catalogId=10201&langId=44&pageSize=20&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&pageView=image&predictiveSearchURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.game.co.uk%2F webapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FAjaxPredictiveSe archView%3FcatalogId%3D10201%26langId%3D44%26store Id%3D10151&searchTerm=Lord+of+the+Rings%3A+War+in+the+North+e dition%5D&searchBtn.x=0&searchBtn.y=0&searchBtn=Search

[kennyrh]

Why is this not included in the UK collector's edition, unless the listing is wrong and the steel book is included in the CE.


Because Warner brothers are down to their last billion and want you to buy both :nono:

[gurpswoo1]

LOL - I guess your right kennyrh

[gurpswoo1]

** Added UK Steelbook Edition PS3 **
** Added UK Steelbook Edition Xbox 360**
** Added UK Steelbook Edition PC**

[Javius]

I have the Press Kit of the game, tomorrow i will put pictures

[Legendhawk]

Here is my The Lord Of The Rings : War In The North - Collectors Edition UNBOXING !
This is nice and detailed Orc/ Troll ;) hope you like it .

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Contains :

- Orc Figurine
- Game w/steelbook
- Artbook
- Extra Cd

[Matrix6]

Is this worth getting? For those who have, what's your opinion on the quality on the contents? Thanks :)

[Legendhawk]

Is this worth getting? For those who have, what's your opinion on the quality on the contents? Thanks :)

for me , this was a must buy, the figurine is detailed and a bit heavy. I would like the US CE aswell ;)

[Mellar]

Hey guys,

Did anybody in the UK get their collectors edition for War in the North cancelled?

I received an e-mail from GAME a few hours ago saying that my PC collectors edition has stopped being stocked and so the order was cancelled.

It's kind of annoying since I was really looking forward to the game. :sorry:

[gurpswoo1]

Hey guys,

Did anybody in the UK get their collectors edition for War in the North cancelled?

I received an e-mail from GAME a few hours ago saying that my PC collectors edition has stopped being stocked and so the order was cancelled.

It's kind of annoying since I was really looking forward to the game. :sorry:

That weird, the website still showing as pre-order available, orders from Amazon UK have been dispatched but they are sold out.

What did e-mail say?

[Matrix6]

It's so weird, I preordered one instore, it was delayed last week, and when I tried to pick up mine yesterday, I was told the PS3 version was delayed!?! The Xbox version was there though :S

for me , this was a must buy, the figurine is detailed and a bit heavy. I would like the US CE aswell ;)
I meant is it worth getting the US CE, I already preordered the PAL version. I've decided to get the US one as well :)

[Mellar]

That weird, the website still showing as pre-order available, orders from Amazon UK have been dispatched but they are sold out.

What did e-mail say?

Here is the e-mail I received:

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your order.

Unfortunately, this product is no longer being stocked and we will therefore be unable to fulfil your order, which has now been cancelled. No money has been taken from your account for this item.

Please accept our apologies for any disappointment and inconvenience this may have caused.

If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team:

http://www.game.co.uk/Help/CustService.aspx

Kind regards

GAME.co.uk

I tried to go down to the store for an answer today but they closed as soon as I arrived.

I'll either have to go down tomorrow or order it off of Amazon.

[gurpswoo1]

I tried to go down to the store for an answer today but they closed as soon as I arrived.

I'll either have to go down tomorrow or order it off of Amazon.


Unfortunately Amazon are sold-out, why GAME are still taking pre-orders is beyond me.

[havuk]

i preordered one from JBHiFi oct 30th and they still are saying it's been delayed etc... the last date i was given was 11/23 and i'm pretty sure my order has not shipped it still says "in progress"

[Matrix6]

@Havuk I'm sure you're referring to the PS3?? I called my JB today and I was told the PS3 is still delayed and they don't know the reasoning either. BUT....one store in Vic does have it for some anomanal reason?? Anyway, both EB & JB don't have the CE listed on their sites, though strangely enough Game does for all formats?!? Kinda the same thing happened to Lego HP, the Xbox CE got delayed by a week after the PS3 version was released. I just hope they don't cancel my order cos I did it very late! :S *legs crossed*

[themidlandmaster]

i preordered one from JBHiFi oct 30th and they still are saying it's been delayed etc... the last date i was given was 11/23 and i'm pretty sure my order has not shipped it still says "in progress"

I ordered sonic for biggav and it still isnt here!

[kennyrh]

Fuck me . . .the incompetence of these online arseholes never ends. Good old Amazon, not content with ballsing up my Sonic Generations CE pre-order, have surpassed themselves this time.

I pre-ordered the LOTR War in the North CE for PS3 . . .I've got an invoice for the PS3 version and guess what ?? I open it up and its the 360 version.
What is wrong with these dozy twats.

Now, I wouldn't be bothered normally - just send it back. But, unfortunately, they seem to be sold out :surrender:

I suppose, looking on the bright side, at least i have A version of it and, crucially, I HAVE a 360.

Online ordering - the way of the future . . .is it bollocks :banghead::rant:

[evilvort3x]

kennyrh i had same thing... LOL..... but spoke to a amazon rep sent back with PREPAID LABEL from them.... they have (hopefully sent out) a PS3 one as of yesterday.. possibly recieve this tommorow!!

[kennyrh]

kennyrh i had same thing... LOL..... but spoke to a amazon rep sent back with PREPAID LABEL from them.... they have (hopefully sent out) a PS3 one as of yesterday.. possibly recieve this tommorow!!

Well that's more than a co-incidence mate. I've seen a few comments on the forum from people in other countries complaining about a shortage of the PS3 version.

I wouldn't mind betting that we've been stitched up here because the Customer Service bloke i spoke with said he would "try" and re-order me a PS3copy. I told him that i wasn't letting go of the 360 one until they confirmed that they definitely can send me a PS3.

Be interesting to see if this happens to anyone else because something smells a bit fishy to me :nono:

[nipperkipper]

They are back in stock at Amazon on all formats and seem plentiful so i guess it was a delay in stock reaching suppliers - perhaps not so limited after all

[gurpswoo1]

Too bad price is now £70 and not £54 as it was for pre-orders.

[kennyrh]

Well, I finally got my PS3 version this evening after a load of pissing about with order "delays."

Looking on the bright side I had 30 days to return the 360 version so I was able to make sure that the PS3 one was definitely coming. Also they didn't try to charge me full-price after i pre-ordered it at £53 . . .which was a good price, all the dicking around notwithstanding.

I still think Amazon pulled a flanker here by sending out 360 as a placeholder because of a PS3 shortage. Personally, I'd have more respect for these corporations if they just told you the truth in the first place.

I just hope the 2012 CE season brings better online pre-order competence because this year has sucked, quite frankly :boredo:

[vhal_x]

^ Completely agree with that last line you wrote there, all game retailers better up their game for next year! xx

[havuk]

my order from jb hifi still has not shipped, they said it would ship 11/3/11 then 11/16/11 and finally 11/23/11 and guess what? my order still says "in progress"
when i contact customer service they just keep saying it's in progress and ask if i want to cancel??

I will not be buying from jbhifi in the future...

[Twisted]

Jbhifi sent me a "damaged" sonic gamebox..and it takes several weeks to hear back from them via e-mail..extremely slow response time..i've written them various e-mails over the past 2 months..and it takes an average of 2 weeks for a response..and some of the questions are simple/straightforward.

[kennyrh]

my order from jb hifi still has not shipped, they said it would ship 11/3/11 then 11/16/11 and finally 11/23/11 and guess what? my order still says "in progress"
when i contact customer service they just keep saying it's in progress and ask if i want to cancel??

I will not be buying from jbhifi in the future...

Did you order a PS3 version, havuk ? There seems to have been a general supply problem all over with that version. I and another member were were sent 360 versions instead until the PS3 supply became available in the UK.

To be honest, jbhifi sound like a right pile of shite :think:

[themidlandmaster]

JB suck online. I buy in person to make sure i get a good one

[havuk]

Did you order a PS3 version, havuk ? There seems to have been a general supply problem all over with that version. I and another member were were sent 360 versions instead until the PS3 supply became available in the UK.

To be honest, jbhifi sound like a right pile of shite :think:

yes, i did order the ps3 version since it's region free, and am aware of the shortages etc.. but JBHihi should still be able to answer a simple question instead of these "canned" responses...

[Lemur]

The secret to dealing with JB Hifi is to pay with paypal. It took them ages to reply to my queries until I opened a paypal case. After the case was opened, they replied to my emails within a day, sometimes within hours. :thumb:

[twistedsymphony]

*** Added photos for NTSC 360 Collector's Edition ***

[TMM]

Hi,

So a little late to the table with this one, I managed to buy this for about ?25 so had to snap it up, I am a big fan of RPG games and Lord of the Rings so I look forward to trying out the game, in the mean time here's the unboxing:

http://www.manmountaindesigns.co.uk/images/ubpics/lotr/win1.JPG

Click here for the full unboxing (http://www.manmountaindesigns.co.uk/index.php/games/unboxing/138-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-collectors-edition-unboxing)

Not a bad set at all, I quite like the figurine and have it on display! Granted it's not as colorful as other figures, not does it have massive amounts of detail, but I quite like it.

TMM