Official CEo Poll - 2011 Collector's Edition Awards Nominations

[jugolicious]

This is an official CEo Poll

This comes a bit late, but lets give credit to those CEs released in 2011 that stood out.

Select 1 CE/item released in 2011 for each category. Giving an explanation may be fun =)

1. Best overall CE
2. Most Sought After CE
3. Best CE for a New Franchise
4. Best Box Art for a CE
5. Best Included item (excludes peripherals)
6. Best Unboxing Experience
7. Most Innovative Package Design
8. Highest Quality Packaging
9. Best CE Strategy Guide
10. Best CE Hardware Bundle (any hardware, not just consoles)

To vote, simply reply to this thread. Only 1 vote per person per category.

In order to make this successful, please tell all your friends to come vote!

Once all the votes have been collected (undetermined time right now) a small panel of judges will consider the elected games and determine the winners.

Here is a link to all of 2011s gaming release (not CE release though): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_in_video_gaming


Contest:
Contribute to this thread and have a chance to win 1x Haze Tin.

Some rules:
1. Contest will end on Feb. 24th 11:59pm EST.
2. Must answer atleast 8/10 of the categories.
3. I will cover shipping, Will be marked value as $5 and as a gift. If for some reason there is some kind of custom fee, I will not be responsible for that!
4. Rules may subject to change anytime.

A picture of the Haze Tin:
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/543/p1030930wt.jpg

It is a pretty sought after item, but unfortunately, for a game that did not do so well. Tell your friends to contribute to this thread for a successful poll!

[jugolicious]

1. Collector's Edition of the Year.
Uncharted: Drake's Deception Explorer's Edition I might be a bit biased on this, considering I only collect Uncharted now, but this CE is every bit worthwhile. The treasure box, the centerpiece of the CE, is very beautiful, and very practical too.

2. Most likely to appreciate in value
Dead Island Treasure Edition Already proved itself to have appreciated in value already with the current Ebay auction. It may go up even more when a sequel comes out.

3. Best CE for a New Franchise
Dead Island Treasure Edition With so many CEs that came out for this game, this one definitely stood out the most. The low production numbers certainly appeals to many, which makes this edition very rare.

4. Best Box Art
Catherine Love is Over Deluxe Edition Of course, this CE deserved 2 different box art. A sexy girl on each one, who wouldn't like it? =)

5. Best Bonus Item
Yakuza 4 Kuro Edition: Ichiban Box Pre-order Bonus With so many Steelbooks as a pre-order bonus for 2011, I am sure it will overshadow this bonus. This item wins by far in my books though.

6. Best Unboxing Experience
Total War: Shogun 2 Grandmasters Edition Very big and heavy CE. Plenty to unbox for this CE, and you can fancy yourself a game of chest after!

7. Most Unique Package Design
Biohazard 15th Anniversary Limited Box Very simple, but yet, has a nice biohazard theme.

8. Most Unique Bonus Item
Yakuza 4 Kuros Edition: Ichiban Box Pre-order Bonus One of a kind.

9. Best CE guide
Deus Ex: Human Revolution by FuturePress Simple, but the gold foil makes it very elegant.

10. Best CE system
Ni no Kuni PlayStation 3 Magical Edition Very very plain...but something about it got to me.

[twistedsymphony]

Here is a list of all 2011 releases from the database:

Ace Combat Assault Horizon (First Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Ace Combat Assault Horizon Helicopter Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Agarest: Generations of War Zero Collector's Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Akai Katana Shin (First Edition) ( 360 ) ( NTSC-J )
Anno 2070 Limited Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
AR Tonelico Qoga (Premium Box) ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Arcana Heart 3 Collector's Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Arcana Heart 3 Limited Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Arcana Heart 3 Special Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Arcana Heart 3 Suggoi! Limited Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 3,NTSC-J )
Arcana Heart 3 Sugoi Oppai Fans Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
ArcaniA Gothic 4 Collector's Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC )
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Da Vinci Edition ( 360 ) ( PAL )
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Special Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 3,NTSC-J )
Assassin's Creed: Revelations Animus Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Assassin's Creed: Revelations Black Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Assassin's Creed: Revelations Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Assassin's Creed: Revelations Signature Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,DVD-ROM,NTSC )
Assassin's Creed: Revelations Special Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland Premium Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Batman: Arkham City (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,4,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Batman: Arkham City Collector's Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,2,4,NTSC,PAL )
Battlefield 3 (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Battlefield 3 Limited Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Battlefield 3 Limited Edition Physical Warfare Pack ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction Limited Edition ( 360,PS3,Wii ) ( 2,PAL )
Beyblade: Metal Masters Collector's Edition ( DS ) ( Americas )
BioHazard 15th Anniversary BOX (e-capcom) Limited Edition ( PS3 ) ( 3 )
BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 Manga Edition ( 3DS,PSP ) ( 2,Europe )
Brink (Collector's Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Brink (Slipcase Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Brink (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Brink Special Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Bulletstorm Epic Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC,PAL )
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Call of Juarez: The Cartel (Outlaw Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Call of Juarez: The Cartel Special Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Catherine "Love is Over" Deluxe Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Catherine (Alternative Cover) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Catherine Famitsu DX Pack ( 360,PS3 ) ( 3,NTSC-J )
Code_18 Limited Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC-J )
Conduit 2 Limited Edition ( Wii ) ( NTSC,PAL )
Cross Channel: In memory of all people Limited Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC-J )
Crysis 2 (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Crysis 2 Limited Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Crysis 2 Maximum Graphics Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Crysis 2 MediaMarkt Limited Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Crysis 2 Nano Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Dante's Inferno Divine Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Dark Souls (Collector's Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Dark Souls (First Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
DC Universe Online Collector's Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Dead Island (Limited Treasure Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Dead Island Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Dead Island Collector's Edition (NZ) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 4,PAL )
Dead Island Limited Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Dead Island Red Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Dead Island Special Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Dead Island Special Edition (AU) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Dead Space 2 Collector's Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,2,NTSC,PAL )
Dead Space 2 Limited Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
DeathSmiles Deluxe Edition ( 360 ) ( PAL )
Deus Ex Human Revolution (Pre-Order Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Deus Ex Human Revolution (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Deus Ex Human Revolution Augmented Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Deus Ex Human Revolution Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Deus Ex Human Revolution Limited Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
DiRT 3 (Ken Block Gymkhana RC Car Bundle) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Disgaea 4 (Premium Figure Set) ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Disgaea 4 (Premium Package) ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Disgaea 4 Limited Edition ( PS3 ) ( 3 )
Disney/Pixar Cars 2 (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PS3,Wii ) ( 1,NTSC )
Dragon Age II Bioware Signature Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Dragon Age Origins (Collector's Edition) ( PS3 ) ( 3 )
Dragon ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi Collector's Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Dragon ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi Exclusive DVD Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 4,PAL )
Driver San Francisco Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Duke Nukem Forever (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Duke Nukem Forever Duke's Fully Loaded Package ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Duke Nukem Forever King Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Dungeon Siege 3 Limited Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Emily The Strange Strangerous Collector's Edition ( DS ) ( Europe )
Emily The Strange Strangerous Limited Edition ( DS ) ( Europe )
F.3.A.R. (bundle) ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
F.3.A.R. (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
F.3.A.R. Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Fate Extra Limited Edition ( PSP ) ( 1 )
FIFA 12 Ultimate Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 4,PAL )
FIFA 12 Ultimate Edition (UK) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Final Fantasy Type-0 Collector's Edition ( PSP ) ( 2 )
Final Fantasy XIII (Slipcase Edition) ( 360 ) ( PAL )
Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Collector's Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC,PAL )
Gears of War Triple Pack ( 360 ) ( NTSC )
Gears of War 3 Core Edition ( 360 ) ( PAL )
Gears of War 3 Delta Limited Edition ( 360 ) ( PAL )
Gears of War 3 Epic Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC,PAL )
Gears of War 3 Limited ACME Edition (Black) ( 360 ) ( NTSC,PAL )
Gears of War 3 Limited ACME Edition (Red) ( 360 ) ( NTSC,PAL )
Gears of War 3 Limited Collector's Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC,PAL )
order by encoding ) )
Gears of War 3 Special Edition ( 360 ) ( PAL )
Goldeneye 007 Reloaded MI6 Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus (Collector's Edition) ( Wii ) ( PAL )
Homefront Don't Tread on Me Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 4,PAL )
Homefront Resistance Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Hunted: The Demon's Forge Special Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Hyperdimension Neptunia (Premium Edition) ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
ICO/ Wander and the Colossus Limited Box ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
inFAMOUS 2 (bundle) ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
inFAMOUS 2 Hero Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1,2 )
inFAMOUS 2 Special Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Jurassic Park: The Game Deluxe Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Killzone 3 (Limited Edition Bundle) ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Killzone 3 Collector's Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1,2 )
Killzone 3 Helghast Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1,2 )
Killzone 3 Limited Helghast Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Knights Contract (Slipcase Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
L.A. Noire (Limited Pre-Order Box) ( 360 ) ( PAL )
L.A. Noire The Complete Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,DVD-ROM,NTSC )
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Special Edition ( 360,PS3,Wii ) ( 4,PAL )
Little Big Planet 2 Collector's Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Little Big Planet 2 Limited Collector's Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Little Big Planet 2 Sackboy Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Little Big Planet 2 Special Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Madden NFL 12 Hall of Fame Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Special Edition) ( Wii ) ( PAL )
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Limited Edition ( Wii ) ( PAL )
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Fate of Two Worlds (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Fate of Two Worlds Special Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Men of War: Assault Squad Special Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Meruru no Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 3 Premium Box ( PS3 ) ( 3 )
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Limited Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Ultimate (HD Collection) ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Metal Gear Solid HD Edition (Konami Style Premium Package) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,NTSC-J )
Metal Gear Solid HD Edition Premium Package ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,NTSC-J )
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD Edition (Konami Style Premium Package) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,NTSC-J )
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD Edition Premium Package ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,NTSC-J )
Michael Jackson The Experience Collector's Edition ( 360 ) ( PAL )
Mortal Kombat (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Mortal Kombat Kollector's Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,2,NTSC,PAL )
Mortal Kombat Tournament Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
Moto GP 10/11 Repsol Honda Team Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
MotorStorm Apocalypse (Press Kit) ( PS3 ) ( unassigned )
Naughty Bear Gold Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,2,NTSC,PAL )
NBA Jam (Nike Zoom EA Sports KD III bundle) ( 360 ) ( NTSC )
Need for Speed: The Run Limited Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Neon Genesis Evangelion: 3rd Impact Sound Impact Edition ( PSP ) ( 2 )
Neon Genesis Evangelion: 3rd Impact Soundtrack Edition ( PSP ) ( 2 )
Nuclear Dawn Plutonium Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Otomedius Excellent Collector's Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC )
PES 2012 Soccer Deluxe Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Phantom Breaker Limited Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC-J )
Phantom Kingdom Portable Limited Edition ( PSP ) ( 2 )
Portal 2 Cube Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Rage (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Rage Anarchy Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Rage Anarchy Edition (German) ( 360,PC ) ( DVD-ROM,PAL )
Rage Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Rage Collector's Pack ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Rage Special Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Ratchet & Clank: All for One Special Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Record of Agarest War: Zero Limited Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC )
Red Faction: Armageddon Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
Red Faction: Armageddon Commando & Recon Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad Collector's Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D (First Edition) ( 3DS ) ( Americas )
Resistance 3 Doomsday Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Resistance 3 Special Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Resistance 3 Survivor Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2,4 )
Ryoufuu no Melt Limited Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Saints Row The Third Limited Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 3,NTSC-J )
Saints Row The Third Platinum Pack ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,NTSC )
SBK 2011 (Stickerbook Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
SHIFT 2 Unleashed Limited Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,2,NTSC,PAL )
Sniper Ghost Warrior (Limited Edition) ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Sniper Ghost Warrior (Survivor Edition) ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Sniper Ghost Warrior Limited Edition ( 360 ) ( NTSC )
Sniper Ghost Warrior Special Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
SOCOM 4 U.S. Navy SEALs Full Deployment Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Sonic Generations (Exclusive Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Sonic Generations (JB HI-FI Limited Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 4,PAL )
Sonic Generations Collector's Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,4,PAL )
Sonic Generations Limited Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 4,PAL )
Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector's Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Steins;Gate (Limited Edition) ( PSP ) ( 2 )
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (First Edition) ( 3DS ) ( Americas )
Supremacy MMA (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Tales Of Xillia Famitsu DX Pack ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Tales Of Xillia Kyun Chara Pack Limited Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Tanteibu: The Detective Club - Tantei to Yuurei to... Limited Edition ( PSP ) ( 2 )
Tekken Hybrid Extreme Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Tekken Hybrid Limited Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 5th Anniversary Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,DVD-ROM,NTSC )
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Exclusive EB Games Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,DVD-ROM,PAL )
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,4,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
The First Templar Special Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
The Last Story Limited Edition ( Wii ) ( NTSC-J )
The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D (First Edition) ( 3DS ) ( Europe )
The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D Ocarina Edition ( 3DS ) ( Oceania )
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword (bundle) ( Wii ) ( NTSC )
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword 25th Anniversary Pack ( Wii ) ( NTSC-J )
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Limited Edition Pack ( Wii ) ( PAL )
The Lord of the Rings War in the North (SteelBook Edition) ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 2,DVD-ROM,PAL )
The Lord of the Rings War in the North Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings (Premium Edition) ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Collector's Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 The Masters Collector's Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
To Aru Kagaku no Railgun (First Edition) ( PSP ) ( 2 )
Total War: Shogun 2 Grand Master's Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Total War: Shogun 2 Limited Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Total War: Shogun 2 Limited Edition (with Chess Set) ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Transformers Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Editio... (bundle) ( Wii ) ( NTSC,PAL )
Transformers Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Editio... Autobots (bundle) ( DS ) ( Europe )
Transformers Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Editio... Decepticons (bundle) ( DS ) ( Europe )
Trine 2 Collector's Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
Tropico 4 Special Edition ( 360,PC ) ( DVD-ROM,PAL )
Two Worlds II Premium Edition ( 360 ) ( PAL )
Two Worlds II Royal Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,2,NTSC,PAL )
Uncharted 3 Drake's Deception Collector's Edition ( PS3 ) ( 1 )
Uncharted 3 Drake's Deception Explorer Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Uncharted 3 Drake's Deception Special Edition ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Bolter Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 4,CD-ROM,PAL )
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Collector's Edition ( 360,PC,PS3 ) ( 1,2,DVD-ROM,NTSC,PAL )
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Emperor's edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 4,PAL )
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine First Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 2 Retribution Collector's Edition ( PC ) ( DVD-ROM )
WWE '12 The People's Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 1,2,NTSC,PAL )
WWE All Stars Million Dollar Pack ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
X Men: Destiny Havok Edition ( 360,PS3 ) ( 2,PAL )
Xenoblade Chronicles (bundle) ( Wii ) ( PAL )
Xenoblade Chronicles (SteelBook Edition) ( Wii ) ( PAL )
Yakuza 4 (Kuro Edition) ( PS3 ) ( 2 )
Yakuza 4 (Shiro Edition) ( PS3 ) ( 4 )

[Gemini-Phoenix]

A list of games which were released in 2011 which had LE's or CE's would indeed be useful, if anyone feels competant enough to compile such a thing.

Trying to remember back to what was released this time last year is difficult, especially when half a dozen stand-out CE's seem to keep popping in my head (Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, Emily The Strange, Call Of Juarez, Dead Island, Sniper: Ghost Warrior, Duke Nukem Forever etc) shadowing anything else


Do we have the ability to sort the CE.O database by year? If not, then that could possibly be a feature that we could implement in the future to make discussions like this easier to manage ;)

[Twisted]

well..i don't collect guides or unbox anything as a sealed collector, but i would see collectors edition of the year would be SONIC GENERATIONS and most likely to increase in value would be UNCHARTED 3 EXPLORER EDITION since it appears to truely have a limited run, and mass appeal, as opposed to Kingdoms of Amalur, even though the signature edition is strictly limited, it is a game that flies under the radar for now.

[sleepwalker]

This is what I told him when chatting, haha ^_^

Thankfull Wikipedia has most major releases listed:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_in_video_gaming

[themidlandmaster]

1. Collector's Edition of the Year - Resistance 3 survivor
2. Dead Island Treasure
3. Best CE for a New Franchise - Dead island treasure
4. Best Box Art - Deus Ex
5. Best Bonus Item -
6. Best Unboxing Experience
7. Most Unique Package Design
8. Most Unique Bonus Item
9. Best CE guide - skyrim
10. Best CE system

[nipperkipper]

1 - Collectors edition of the year = Sonic generations CE - Also my favourite CE - had it all and quite limited too (UK version)

2 - Most Likely to appreciate in value = Uncharted 3 Explorer - again like others, this franchise has a huge base and this edition was very limited and of better quality than dead island treasure

3 - Best CE for a new franchise = Dead Island Treasure - The limited quantity of this edition makes it the best for a new franchise. Having said that, there weren't many new franchises this year anyway

4 - Best Box Art = Infamous 2 Hero (PAL version) - I really liked the two different coloured versions of cole and the reflective design - the US version was average tbh but the PAL version looked cool

5 - Best Bonus Item = Yakuza 4 Ichiban Box - With steelbooks becoming the norm for preordrs it was nice to see something different

6 - Best Unboxing Experience = Sonic Generations CE - Even though i knew what was in the CE, to see all the different parts and especially the unique lenticular cover was pretty nice

7 - Most Unique Package Design = Assassin Creed Revelations Animus - While not the best, definitely the most unique for me - it was intentionally bent - unique but weird

8 - Most Unique Bonus item = Yakuza 4 Ichiban Box - As before, very unique and very valuable now too

9 - Best CE Guide = Zelda Skyward Sword - I loved the colour

10 - Best CE system = Zelda: 25th anniversary 3DS - My biasness is showing here but i liked this because of the outer box design (PAL) as well as the console

P.S Mosavon - while i also liked the XIII-2 console - technically isnt that 2012?

[mosavon]

haha....i wasnt sure about the date because it was late and i was tired so i just threw it on the list, but wasnt it Dec 15th in Jap?

The Info i have to hand states :

Final Fantasy XIII-2
- North America 31st Jan 12
- Europe 3rd Feb 12
- Japan 15th Dec 11

I may be wrong but it does seem this counts as 2011...Just

[tallkid123]

I see a lot of love for the Yakuza 4 Ichiban Box here.

[mosavon]

I see a lot of love for the Yakuza 4 Ichiban Box here.
Yeah love it, thanks to you i have it :drool:

[vhal_x]

1 - Collectors edition of the year: Sonic Generations CE [PAL] - gorgeous edition, really love it :) Comes with so much stuff and is just fabulous!

2 - Most Likely to appreciate in value: Zelda Skyward Sword Collector's Edition Bundle - sold out very fast, and as with all Zelda items, retains value and appreciates quickly! My close second would be the Uncharted 3 Explorer Edition.

3 - Best CE for a new franchise: Dead Island Treasure Edition - sadly I missed out on this but I'd definitely vote for this. The Red Edition was also pretty awesome <3

4 - Best Box Art: Deus Ex Human Revolution Collector's Edition - the gold on black is just stunning and it's a very nice box to look at, albeit simple. Simple, yet stunning.

5 - Best Bonus Item: Yakuza 4 Ichiban Box - speaks for itself. Such an amazing idea for a bonus item, and in terms of value, far beats the edition it was simply a bonus for!

6 - Best Unboxing Experience: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition - everything inside the box was a treat, from the AMAZING artbook to the gorgeous digipak to the outstanding statue (albeit with a shitty base, but the dragon is awesome), all of it just amazed me.

7 - Most Unique Package Design: Uncharted 3 Special Edition (the digipak which is also included in the Explorer Edition) - such an outstanding concept, making it like a journal. Beautiful.

8 - Most Unique Bonus item: Yakuza 4 Ichiban Box - As previously mentioned, just the best preorder bonus I've seen in a long time, maybe even EVER.

9 - Best CE Guide: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - love all of the Zelda CE guides, and this one is no exception.

10 - Best CE system: Limited Edition Gears of War 4 Xbox 360 - simply stunning. I think Onyxia's photograph on it is what makes me love it the most!

[gurpswoo1]

Vhal is Dead island a new franchise I though it is a sequel to Dead rising. Oh and Congrats on passing 2000 posts.

Here is my list:

1. Collector's Edition of the Year. - Emily the strange Collector's Edition, The fact that we were able to have our input into this edition is quite something. It's a first as far I know. The contents, certificate and overall presentation were all great. being restricted to 200 units was also a fantastic. Another Edition that was numbered is Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus : Collectors Edition, again only 200 and individually numbered.


2. Most likely to appreciate in value - Dead Island Treasure Edition, we have all seen how much this goes for already, being restricted to 266 units is certainly helps. Uncharted 3 Explorer edition. This one actually looks to be quite limited and the franchise continues to earn award after award.


3. Best CE for a New Franchise - Emily the Strange Collector's Edition, this one was a spilt between Rage German Anarchy Edition and Emily the Strange. In the end the number certificate and presentation box tipped it for Emily the strange.

4. Best Box Art - Yakuza 4 Shiro Edition, white seems to be new black and the shrio edition epitomised this better than any other collector's edition. The gloss white back ground really adds great contract to the silver dragon logo. Another great box art is the Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus : Collectors Edition. Overall great presentation n a large white canvas.

5. Best Bonus Item - As a Zelda fan, having an Ocarina from the Zelda 3DS CE was heaven. Worthy mention should also go to model Helicopter from Italian Ace combat Helicopter edition.

6. Best Unboxing Experience - that's easy Sonic Generations Collector's edition. I don't think there is anyone that didn't enjoy opening that edition up. Two more edition worthy of mention are Infamous 2 Hero edition and Resistance 3 Survivor edition simpy because of the sheer amount of contents.


7. Most Unique Package Design for me there is only one winner, that is sniper ghost warrior Suvivor edition, using a actual Ammo storage holder for the case is, well inspired for lack of a better word.


8. Most Unique Bonus Item - This is easy, with the common Figurine, Artbook and steelbooks. There are few edition with truly unique items. For me the best has to be the quiver case from Lord of the rings war of North CE. I mean that came out of no where. Another unique item is the Men's boxers from Catherine "Love is Over" Deluxe Edition. LOL.

9. Best CE guide - This is quite difficult, I would because there are so little to differentiate the guides. In the end I think Uncharted 3 for the include soundtrack to make it stand out from the regular guide.

10. Best CE system - Had the Star Wars Kinect bundle been released on time I would chosen that. However few could argue with the Nikomi Light gold PS3, even the controller was different and that combine with the very unique colour makes this one of better consoles. Another consoles worthy of mention are Halo Reach and the Gears of Wars CE console. Both had unique sounds for the operations and custom artwork and colour. As a final Fantasy Fan I would usually pick the recent Xiii-2 PS3 but since it is similar to the first I think it's best to choice the more unique consoles.

[Matrix6]

Yeah love it, thanks to you i have it :drool:

I was kicking myself when I saw someone else at EB buying it instead of me...regret of the month that was :S

I would also place the FFXIII-2 Lightning Console as a 2011 release as it was officially released then and only for Asian/Japan. I need to get one at some point....before lightning strikes a third time!? :rotf:

Predicting KoA: Reckoning - Signature Edition to increase in value for 2012??

[twistedsymphony]

I added a list of all 2011 releases to the first page of this thread

[Saturn]

1. Collector's Edition of the Year.
Sonic Generations CE for sure. It's the most beautiful/nostalgic/complete edition out there in recent times. Plus it was made available to many people and I think it's important when evaluating the best.

2. Most likely to appreciate in value
Dead Island Limited Treasure Edition. It's quite limited and doesn't come from your regular online retailer. It takes some effort to order from austria if you don't live there or dont understand the language and it was sold out way before being released.

3. Best CE for a New Franchise
Dead Island Limited Treasure Edition, yet again.

4. Best Box Art
Tough question. I'd say Xenoblade Chronicles bundle, I love the art.

5. Best Bonus Item
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6. Best Unboxing Experience
Sonic Generations CE

7. Most Unique Package Design
Assasin's Creed Revelations Animus Edition

8. Most Unique Bonus Item
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9. Best CE guide
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10. Best CE system
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[Ryaku]

1. Collector's Edition of the Year.
Dead Island Survival Kit

2. Most likely to appreciate in value
Castlevania Collector French Version only 115 Copies

3. Best CE for a New Franchise
Dead Island Survival Kit ! Very cheap, very complete !!

4. Best Box Art
Dead Island Survival Kit

5. Best Bonus Item
Yakuza of the End famitsu DX edition with Shaker

6. Best Unboxing Experience
Sonic Generation :D

7. Most Unique Package Design
Saint Seiya Senki Limited Gold Box

8. Most Unique Bonus Item
Yakuza of the End famitsu DX edition with Shaker

9. Best CE guide
Skyrim Strategy Guide Collector & Zelda Collector Guide

10. Best CE system

[Gemini-Phoenix]

1. Collector's Edition of the Year

There were some really stand-out CE's in 2011 which were packed full of neat stuff, and some lovely looking ones too, but the one which stood out the most for me was Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus!

Almost everything about this CE was just beautiful! Pqube really put in a lot of effort with this one, and even involved the CE.O community in its creation, so for me that's why it deserves to be nominated for CE of the year!



2. Most likely to appreciate in value

I would definitely be inclined to say anything that was limited and numbered, rather than the usual retail copies. Game4game.at commissioned some lovely editions, some of which were nicer than others, and Pqube also gave us several limited CE's too.

I think the ones which will become most sought after and raise in value in the near future will be either the Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus CE from Pqube, or the Dead Island Treasure Edition from Game4game.at


3. Best CE for a New Franchise

Always a tricky category to nominate for, as there are rarely many new franchises which get CE's. Emily The Strange: Strangerous certainly qualifies, and I would like to nominate it for the same reasns as I nominated Guilty Gear for the CE of the year award


4. Best Box Art

I'm tempted to say Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus again, but there was another CE whose art style seemed to draw me in. I'm going to cheat a little here and nominate multiple CE's with a similar theme. Those CE's would be the Batman: Arkham City SteelBooks. Rocksteady really hit the nail on the head with the artwork for Arkham City, and releasing four separate SteelBooks featuring different artwork was something which stands out from 2011


5. Best Bonus Item

Let's face it, a lot of the stuff they include inside CE's is tat. You know it, I know it, and they know it. Every once in a while a CE includes something so outstandingly beautiful, that it makes you take a step back to admire it.

Now I'm not a huge fan of statues, nor do I condone unnecessarily large CE's, but Skyrim's dragon statue really stands out amongst a sea of generic T-shirts, bags, busts, SteelBooks, artwork books, and soundtrack CD's. However, I'm not nominating that...

But I will nominate Arcana Heart 3 Sugoi Oppai Fan Edition's boobie mouse pad ;)


6. Best Unboxing Experience

As a sealed collector I feel somewhat awkward nominating anything for this award, but from what I have seen on YouTube, I feel that Skyrim deserves to be nominated.

I watch a lot of unboxing videos, and the ones which brought the most excitement for the person doing the unboxing was Skyrim. The statue looks amazing, and attention to detail runs throughout the unboxing process from one layer to the next.


7. Most Unique Package Design

Uncharted 3: Explorer Edition. Fearing I wouldn't find a category for this, I feel this one fits it nicely. I really wanted to nominate this for CE of the year, but the Guilty Gear CE was too overwhelming for me not to nominate it

Everything about the design of this CE is well designed. The packaging itself, whilst nothing too special, is textured. The treasure chest inside is both beautiful as well as functional, so a lot of thought has gone into every aspect of the product

My other nominations would be Lord Of The Rings: War In The North CE (NTSC) with the quiver, and the Sniper: Ghost Warrior Survivor Edition from Game4game.at


8. Most Unique Bonus Item

Arcana Heart 3 Sugoi Oppai Fan Edition's boobie mouse pad would've been nominated here, but we've all seen boobie mouse pads before. The same for the bags, busts, tins, plushies etc... Same old, same old.

I was considering including the control pads from Zelda: Skyward Sword, or Xenoblade Chronicles, but we've also seen bundles like that before

I think the most unique bonus item has got to be the headphones found inside the Saints Row: The Third Platinum Edition. How often do you get a set of cans inside a CE (even if they are bad)?

This is perhaps fresh in my mind as I only just received my Platinum Edition yesterday, but looking through the list I couldn't find many other CE's which had anything this unusual - At least, none that I hadn't already nominated for other awards


9. Best CE guide

The Zelda: Skyward Sword LE strategy guide:

http://www.game.co.uk/en/legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-limited-edition-strategy-guide-155204

Zelda strategy guides are always a pleasure to hold and read, and this one is no exception!


10. Best CE system

Gears Of War 3 X360 console. By far one of the nicest looking LE X360 consoles there has been to date (that is, until the R2-D2 one comes out!)


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Addendum:

There were many CE's to choose from, and I felt that some of the better ones deserved a worthy mention, so here I would like to list a few CE's which I feel show the best that 2011 had to offer...

ArcaniA Gothic 4 Collector's Edition
Assassin's Creed: Revelations Animus Edition
Batman: Arkham City Collector's Edition
Call of Juarez: The Cartel (Outlaw Edition)
Catherine "Love is Over" Deluxe Edition
Crysis 2 Nano Edition
Driver San Francisco Collector's Edition
Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel Edition
Gears of War 3 Epic Edition
inFAMOUS 2 Hero Edition
Killzone 3 Helghast Edition
Sniper Ghost Warrior (Survivor Edition)
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Collector's Edition


I would also like to shame the ones which ruined it for us collectors. The ones which had poor quality, or the ones which were badly marketed

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition - This one winds me up the most. Why was it so large for what was actually inside? Nobody seems to know the answer to that. Probably the biggest disappointmnt of 2011!

F.3.A.R. Collector's Edition - Nobody seemed to know where this was getting released, and we have no idea why it was never released here in the UK. Too much chasing around after this one trying to salvage every scrap of information

Rage Collector's Edition - Another disappointing CE that ended up just being a bunch of tat thrown into a box alongside the game. Dropped the ball with this one.

Sonic Generations Collector's Edition - Like with the F.3.A.R. CE, there was far too much chasing around searching for info about this "exclusive". Badly advertised by SEGA, and they could've done better to promote this CE

Two Worlds II Royal Edition - Where do I start? Delayed by four months, only for the final product to suffer a mysterious accident during transit to the UK and to be subsequently cancelled. Hmm...


Both Pqube and Game4game.at were hit and miss throughout 2011. There were some highs and some lows, but when they hit their highs they really hit them hard! The low points weren't bad efforts, but more effort could have been put into some of the CE's


Kudos to Ross (Ghostlight) and Andy (Pqube) for coming here and involving the community, and if there were an award to give for services to collectors, then you would both be nominated!

[jugolicious]

Hey everyone, I am having a small contest for this thread =) I will be giving 1x sealed Haze Tin to a random contributor to this thread.

Some rules:
1. Contest will end on Feb. 24th 11:59pm EST.
2. Must answer atleast 8/10 of the categories.
3. I will cover shipping, Will be marked value as $5 and as a gift. If for some reason there is some kind of custom fee, I will not be responsible for that!
4. Rules may subject to change anytime.

A picture of the Haze Tin:
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/543/p1030930wt.jpg

It is a pretty sought after item, but unfortunately, for a game that did not do so well. Tell your friends to contribute to this thread for a successful poll!

[Matrix6]

Cool comp Jugo, you sure know how to tempt people ;)

I wonder if that's the same tin that was offered here as a preorder bonus??
There was also a comp down here where you had a chance to win a Haze themed [decal] car! lol

[jugolicious]

Yes, have I tempt you Matrix? =)

Come on, I know you want to post one haha.

[vhal_x]

Ooh Haze tin :) wish me luck guys :) And good luck to everyone :D xx

[questate]

1. Collector's Edition of the Year: Uncharted 3 Explorer Edition
(The Best)

2. Most likely to appreciate in value: Uncharted 3 Explorer Edition
(was a tie with Dead Island treasure edition, but Uncharted Explorer made it due to the brand value associated with the franchise)

3. Best CE for a New Franchise: Dead Island Treasure Edition
(By far the most popular in this catagory, hope the franchise blosoms)

4. Best Box Art: Assassins Creed Revelations Animus Edition
(was a tie again with Infamous 2 Hero Edition, but the Animus Edition is interesting and more unique)

5. Best Bonus Item: Yakuza 4 Kuro Edition: Ichiban Box Pre-order Bonus
(best by far)

6. Best Unboxing Experience: Uncharted 3 Explorer Edition
(My Uncharted bias here :D)

7. Most Unique Package Design: Sniper Ghost Warrior Survivor Edition
(was a tie again with Animus Edition, its already got my Best Box Art vote)

8. Most Unique Bonus Item: Yakuza 4 Kuro Edition: Ichiban Box Pre-order Bonus
(I believe this one have an overwhelming majority votes here, but it was indeed one of the most unique I have seel till date)

9. Best CE guide: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim CE Guide
(very comprehensive and truly limited edition)

10. Best CE system: Zelda 25th Anniversary 3DS
(The very reason I got a 3DS)

You see Jugo, I have nominated a lot for Uncharted 3. Knowing our mutual admiration for Uncharted, can I get the prize ;)

:D

[Ayiu]

This took me some time but you all know if it comes to studying everything else is more fun :D


Being a Xbox 360 only collector it’s hard to fill out all the points but I also know there were some great PS3 and Wii Editions too.


1. Collector's Edition of the year

Sonic Generations CE. It has everything a collector desires:

Something numbered, a figure, an art book, the game itself with a special packaging. Everything comes in this neat fancy box for a reasonable price.


2. Most likely to appreciate in value

A definitely vote for the Dead Island Treasure Box. The last one on ebay sold for around 600€. Only 266 of these were made so it’s just a matter of time until this will increase in value

3. Best CE for a New Franchise

Dead Island has nothing to do with Dead Rising (It was developed by Techland a polish video game developer) so this should count for the new franchise award: Dead Island Survival Kit (Gore Edition which was exclusive to Poland)


4. Best Box Art

This is a hard one….The Batman: Arkham City CE and all four Steelbooks were really nice.So let’s say Batman Arkham City :D


5. Best Bonus Item

The rainbow pig from the Monster Hunter Frontier Online Anniversary 2011 Premium pack – I am still trying to convince my boyfriend that he buys me this edition. It’s so adorable!



6. Best Unboxing Experience

I am also a sealed collector but I watch a lot of unboxing vids. So I think this award goes to the Catherine Love is Over Deluxe Edition. I really like that they put the content in a pizza box and the boxer shorts were also nice. I really had to laugh when I saw the unboxing for the first time.


7. Most Unique Package Design

In this category I vote for the AC:R Collector’s Edition. The box is fancy and you really think that the developer thought about what they are doing and not just putting items in a random box. The opening mechanism is just great


8. Most Unique Bonus Item

Nothing real unique I can remember for one of the Xbox 360 releases…So I leave this blank (well, more or less ^^)


9. Best CE guide

Owning all guides from the AC franchise I will vote for the AC:R guide. It’s high quality made and looks awesome


10. Best CE system

My only PS3 related vote: When I first saw it I fell in love with it. The lovely: Ni no Kuni PlayStation 3 Magical Edition

[twistedsymphony]

Here are my Votes:

1. Collector's Edition of the Year.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Collector's Edition

IMO this Category should go to the game that hits on not one but ALL of the following points
-really great package design INSIDE AND OUT (this mean it's not just a box with stuff inside, but every piece of packing material is decorated and appropriate.
-really high quality packaging, no flimsy cardboard the crumples easily, no cheap shortcuts in the packaging
-really great bonus items, that fit well inside the package and are appropriate given the context of the game.

IMO Warhammer 40K hit all of those points, it might not have been the stand out game in each of those categories but it ranked high across the board.

2. Most likely to appreciate in value
Dead Island (Limited Treasure Edition)
-this one is simple The treasure box edition had low production and high desirability....

3. Best CE for a New Franchise
Catherine "Love is Over" Deluxe Edition
there were a few good contenders for this but I really loved this edition, the packaging was great, the pack-ins were great the box art was great, the price was good, another CE that was just fantastic across the board

4. Best Box Art
Catherine "Love is Over" Deluxe Edition
without a doubt this game had the cover art that more people were talking about than any other game. I also love that they produced different art for PS3 and Xbox 360 and the way that the cover art decision ties into the games story... PERFECT choice for this category.

5. Best Bonus Item
Mortal Kombat Tournament Edition - Tournament Edition Joystick
IMO this is the best built and designed arcade stick from this generation PERIOD, as a former arcade technition, I know a good arcade stick when I see one, HORI and Capcom can eat their heart out. I liked this stick so much I bought a second Tournament Edition just so I could have a matching set.

6. Best Unboxing Experience
Two Worlds II Royal Edition
This one was tough, because IMO there weren't many good choices, but the Royal Edition had a pretty interesting package design with multiple layers and hidden compartments so I would say out of the games that came out last year, unboxing this edition was probably the most "fun"

7. Most Unique Package Design
Sniper Ghost Warrior (Survivor Edition)
- Using decommissioned ammo crates as your game box is just pure genius and really REALLY friggin cool and it's recycling so that's good too... all the windows and flaps and high quality cardboard can't make up for a simple rugged metal case.

8. Most Unique Bonus Item
Yakuza 4 Kuros Edition: Ichiban Box Pre-order Bonus
Really simple, to my knowledge no other CE has ever included any item like this before, it's really cool and really unique, and perfectly suitable for the game.

9./10.I'm not voting in these categories because I didn't pay close enough attention to them to have a valid opinion.

[Feat]

1. Best overall CE - Resistance 3 survivor - Solid CE with lots of quality content
2. Most Sought After CE - Dead Island treasure - Very limited and filled with great content
3. Best CE for a New Franchise - Dead island treasure
4. Best Box Art for a CE - -
5. Best Included item (excludes peripherals) - Treasure chest with the explorer edition
6. Best Unboxing Experience - Resistance survivor edition
7. Most Innovative Package Design - Uncharted explorer edition
8. Highest Quality Packaging - Uncharted explorer
9. Best CE Strategy Guide - Skyward sword
10. Best CE Hardware Bundle (any hardware, not just consoles) - Gears 360

[tonybsg]

1. Collector's Edition of the Year: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Explorer's Edition

2. Most likely to appreciate in value: Assassin's Creed Revelations: Animus Edition

3. Best CE for a New Franchise: Dead Island Treasure Edition

4. Best Box Art: Deus Ex: Human Revolution Collector's Edition

5. Best Bonus Item: Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia - Black Edition from Animus Edition

6. Best Unboxing Experience: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Explorer's Edition

7. Most Unique Package Design: Assassin's Creed Revelations: Animus Edition

8. Most Unique Bonus Item: Assassin's Creed Revelations: Animus Edition

9. Best CE guide: Deus Ex: Human Revolution

10. Best CE system: N/A

[evilvort3x]

1 - Collector's Edition of the Year : Uncharted 3 Explorer Edition

I absolutely love this CE.. nearly did not order it but very glad i did. Made so well and the game itself is awesome. My CE of the year

2 - Most likely to appreciate in value : Uncharted 3 Explorer Edition

Considering i remember the preorders being sold out on GAME for this.. seems VERY limited so i would expect this to rise in value quite substantialy.


3 - Best CE for a New Franchise : Catherine

It is unique in every aspect and not what people expect, has great boxart and a good game..

4 - Best Box Art: Catherine

Different in every sense of the word excellent boxart!!!

5 - Best Bonus Item : Yakuza 4 Kuro Edition: Ichiban Box

Never seen anything like this as a preorder bonus usually just a Soundtrack or the usual but nothing this unique

6 - Best Unboxing Experience : Sonic Generations Collectors Edition

Awesome CE and great to see the well made Figure and Ring inside.

7 - Most Unique Package Design : Assassins Creed Revelations Collectors Edition

i like the way the top of the box actually opens out so you can take the game out. Unique to me anyway!!

8 - Most Unique Bonus Item : Yakuza 4 Kuro Edition: Ichiban Box

Again - Never seen anything like this as a bonus. Excellent Item!

9 - Best CE guide : Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim CE Guide

Massive guide , at 700 pages is a beast but is also a beauty to look at!

10 - Best CE system : Tales Of Xillia (PS3)

Visually Stunning - Very limited from what i am aware!

Jugolicious I do have admiration for uncharted but alot of good stuff from 2011 and some very good overall CE's

[DarnFineCoffee]

Before you read on:

The things that I really value in a CE are the following

1. Art: Whether it’s the box, case, or some kind of artbook. I always look for some sort of addition in the art department before purchasing a CE.
2. Music: There is nothing I like more than a nice soundtrack or a collection or songs from the game. I always want some sort of a soundtrack from a quality CE.
3. Something special: Something out of the oridinary... something I can put on display that really stands out.

1. Best overall CE
Hands down this goes to Catherine: Love is Over

Why?

First of all Catherine hits all 3 of my CE favorites

1. Art: We get a nice little artbook
2. Music: Comes with a really nice soundtrack
3. Something Special: This is where Catherine shines. This game comes with a pillow, boxer shorts, and a t-shirt. Imagine trying to pitch this CE to Atlus. “Hey guys, let’s have boxers and pillow case with the CE”. I’m completely amazed that someone had the balls to add in boxers and a pillow with the CE. It’s such a nice break from your normal box with some statue and art book. I absolutely love Catherine: Love is over regardless of price or rarity. One of the best features is that it wasn’t outrageously expensive at launch for all the items it came with.

2. Most Sought After CE

Dead Island Treasure - Only a small amount made, looks amazing and beautiful wood boxing. I can say with confidence that this item will probably reach Dead Space Ultra prices in the near future. If you own one of these.... congratulations, this is another CE that I can only dream about.

3. Best CE for a New Franchise

Catherine - Refer to 1.

4. Best Box Art for a CE

Deus Ex - The black on gold is stunning. I’m not a fan of the NA release version, but the PAL version with just Adams face in black and gold is just amazing. It’s also perfect size and just looks nice on my shelf.

5. Best Included item (excludes peripherals)

No. Contest. The rainbow piggy from Monster Hunter. Come on now.... IT’S A RAINBOW PIG.

6. Best Unboxing Experience

Two Worlds 2: Royal Edition - I only say this because it was just plain old FUN unboxing this thing. My friend came over and we just laughed as we took it apart and reminisced about two worlds 1. (It was riddled with funny glitches and really terrible voice overs... we played it for weeks and made fun of it. We still enjoyed it though.)

7. Most Innovative Package Design

Sniper Ghost Warrior - The fact that this looks just like an ammo crate is just so cool within itself. It totally matches the theme on the game and one day I’ll get one. But we’ve never seen a package like this which is why I’m giving it this honor.

8. Highest Quality Packaging

Yakuza 4 Kuro Edition: Ichiban Box - I don’t own one my self, but from the pictures online it looks HUGE and solid.

9. Best CE Strategy Guide

Dark Souls - Dark Souls is by far my favorite game from 2011. This is coming from someone who must have spent 200+ hours playing pvp and doing speedruns of the game with a few friends. When the game first came out I rushed to get to SL 120 which was the pvp SL for Demon Souls. Without this guide I wouldn’t have been able to do some of the research I needed to stomp face in PVP. So while other guides might have had more content, this guide was nice... short and condense and to the point! The cover is also visually stunning, while other guides just used the cover art for their game, Dark Souls used a black knight (very iconic in DS) and made it hardcover.

10. Best CE Hardware Bundle (any hardware, not just consoles)

Is it okay if I say Marvel vs. Capcom 3 stick?

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Honorable Mentions - Games that almost made the cut

Warhammer 40k
Batman Steelbooks - So many of them.... and they all look so nice!
Crysis 2 Nano Edition - That box is so big, how anyone can even take a picture of it is beyond me.
Sonic Generations - Too bad you can’t even find this thing
Infamous 2: Hero Edition
Killzone 3: Helghast - I actually have on of these, it’s really nice.... but it doesn't amaze me. Still, it deserves a mention.

Thanks for reading!

[ingmar1988]

1. Best overall CE: Uncharted 3 Explorer Edition, nice contents, good game and very limited.
2. Most Sought After CE: Although there might be some more obscure CE, my vote goes to the above Uncharted Explorer Edition
3. Best CE for a New Franchise:Since there are hardly any new franchises, my vote goes to Catherine
4. Best Box Art for a CE: Final Fantasy XIII-2 Crystal Edition, just love the white and minimalistic box-art as in FF tradition
5. Best Included item (excludes peripherals): This is a hard decission between, the AC encyclopedia, the skyrim artbook or the treasure chest from Uncharted, but because i love art so much, il go for the skyrim art book.
6. Best Unboxing Experience: Skyrim, i love unpacking that huge box
7. Most Innovative Package Design: I guess Sniper Ghost Warrior takes this, although i dont own it.
8. Highest Quality Packaging: Sonic Generations CE feels really nice, altough i keep mine sealed.
9. Best CE Strategy Guide: Final Fantasy XIII-2, not only were the contents very good and helpfull, it has some nice art and the cover has a really nice feel.
10. Best CE Hardware Bundle (any hardware, not just consoles): Zelda themed 3DS, it just looks beautiful, and zelda is awsome.

[jugolicious]

thread closed!

will announce game winners and contest winners soon!

[jugolicious]

Winner of the contest goes to nipperkipper

Congrats!!!