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:



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.