SteelBook Samples Round 3

[Collector's Edition]

It hasn't been long since my last shipment of SteelBooks but I've already got some more. This set smaller but much more game centric than the last.

Alone in the Dark (SteelBook Edition):
The first case is the European SteelBook Edition of Alone in the Dark for PC. This version is available in Europe for all the platforms of which the game will be release it's no different than the regular edition of the game save the fact that it comes in much more suitable clothing. I particularly like the image on the interior of the case, possibly one of my favorite SteelBook interiors that I've seen yet.

Indiana Jones the Adventure Collection:
This next case isn't for a game but a single SteelBook that can hold all 3 discs of the original Indiana Jones movie trilogy. Note that on the left of the inside of the case there are raised tabs to hold a booklet. The design here is simple but I really like the cover art, it has somewhat of a comic book quality to it and the contrast of the smooth white background to the rough imagery make it pop in a way that really couldn't have been accomplished on anything but a metal case.

Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition:
Battlefield: Bad Company is arguably the most anticipated shooter this quarter and with the Gold Edition receiving in-game content as a bonus it has become one of the more anticipated "Editions" this year. While North America received a Gold Edition with packaging that was little more than a cheap cardboard sleeve shoved over a standard keep case, Europe was treated to a SteelBook version of the same case. Having both version of the case available comparing them becomes trivial and the stark contrasts in quality is immediately apparent. This wasn't the first case to get this kind of comparison, John Woo's Stranglehold also received a SteelBook in Europe and a keep case in North America, check out my first SteelBook article for that comparison.

I should also point out that after having the North American Gold Edition in my posession for a little less than 6 hours, and just from being in a bag with a few other items the slip cover it suffered two major creases. I've yet to have the problem with any SteelBook, nor do I expect to ever see it happen less I start handling it exclusivly with plyers.... and even then I'd have to be exceptionally rough.

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