Grand Theft Auto V Special and Collector’s Editions Announced + Pre-Order In-Game Atomic Blimp

Today Rockstar has announced full details of the Special Edition and Collector’s Edition of Grand Theft Auto V which will be available for worldwide pre-order starting today from participating retailers. There is really not much more to say. So, here is what you get and how much you have pay for it.

The Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition

It will retail for $79.99 USD and includes the following:

• Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork
  This special SteelBook features double-sided, never-before-seen artwork of Michael, Trevor and Franklin. Custom color and metallic treatments bring out the detail of the artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook.
• Blueprint Map
  This exclusive, additional 21.5” x 26.75” map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County. Cryptic markings indicate locations for fast cash and other points of interest for the up-and-coming entrepreneur.
• Special Ability Boost
  Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster.
• Stunt Plane Trials
  Single player Stunt Plane Trials let you take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County.
• Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More
  Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County.
• Additional Weapons
  When visiting Ammunation stores in single player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition

It will retail for $149.99 and includes all the contents of Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition as described above plus:

• Premium Outer Box
  featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top, finished with a matte, scuff-resistant film lamination, housing all of the contents.
• Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key
  Inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75” x 8.5” money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window.
• Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTY™ Snapback Cap
  This exclusive New Era 9FIFTY™ cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer’s left side, a Grand Theft Auto ‘V’ logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit.
• Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online
  Get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System.
• Unique Vehicles and Garage Property
  Players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930’s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car.

Pre-Order In-Game Bonus – Atomic Blimp

For those who pre-order any edition of Grand Theft Auto V (including the Special Edition, Collector’s Edition or the standard retail edition) between now and September 17th will get access to pilot the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle.

All versions are now available for pre-order until September 17, 2013 while supplies last.

Look for online pre-order links to be updated at Rockstargames

Thanks to ce.o member comaamen86 for adding the editions to the db!

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Collecting news update GTA V, Batman: Arkham Origins, Beyond Two Souls heading to europe

Another week, another host of collecting news, first of the bat is the rumored GTA V Special Edition, possibly one of the most anticipated games of the year had an equally anticapated special edtion listed at Amazon.de and gamesonly.at.
Both listings have now been pulled from these two well known sites but not before people could get a look at the listed content, only a rumor but a credible one based on the sites that listed here is what you may be getting

• Steelbook
• Extra Outfits/Costumes
• Physical World Map
• Stunt Plane Challenges
• Online Store Benefits
• Exclusive Weapons
• Exclusive Tattoos
• Special Powers Booster

A healthy mix of dlc, steelbook and physical item, this at time of temporary listing had an RRP of 89.99 euro, check back often for news and as soon as we know you will know

Batman Arkham Origins Collectors Edition listed at Amazon.de

Another anticipated title, another collectors edition, as of yet no content detail is available, with origins set on Christmas eve will this make it under your tree this year?

With details to be unveiled shortly lets hope it can surpass or match the quality of asylum and city’s respective collectors editions

Available for xbox 360 and PS3 at a cost 99.99 euro, those who can and wish to preorder you can do this right now at amazon.de

Beyond Two Souls

From Quantic Dream the developers behind Fahrenheit and heavy rain comes Beyond Two Souls Limited Editon previously only announced for America this is now available for preorder in the united kingdom.
Packaged in a steelbook with a whole host of downloadable extras such as

• Exclusive extra game scene
• Game soundtrack
• Dynamic themes
• Avatar pack
• Making Of Featurettes

Also with new listing came a new packshot with a few minor tweaks to the old steelbook this is what the latest image loks like

Only minor tweaks but the steelbook is starting to take shape, with a RRP of 54.99 GBP you can preorder yours here amazon.uk GAME Shopto.net

Special thanks to Harlequin for the GTA V news

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Photo Additions for May 6th 2013

New Photos have been added to the database this week. To see all the photos for a given release click on the game title below.

Photos provided by Twistedsymphony:

Dead Island Riptide Rigor Mortis Edition (360) [NTSC]

Dead Island Riptide Special Edition (360) [NTSC]

Injustice Gods Among Us Edition (360) [NTSC]

A big THANK YOU to everyone who submitted photos. If you’d like to help contribute by submitting photos please checkout the the Photo Submission Guide.

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Can it be true? – Watch Dogs Collector’s Edition listed on wog.ch

Nothing official yet, but a Swiss shop (Wog.ch) just listed a Collector’s Edition for the upcoming and much-anticipated game Watch Dogs from Ubisoft. According to their listing the Collector’s Edition of Watch Dogs includes the following:

• Silver-, Gold- & Platinum-DLC
• Aiden Figurine
• Original Soundtrack
• Artbook
• Steelbook
• Interactive Map of Chicago
• 3 Faction Badges
• 4 Augmented Reality Cards

The game will be released in November 2013 and prices start at 129 CHF (~ €105 EUR/$137 USD) for the PC Version and goes up to 149 CHF (~ €121 EUR/$158 USD) for consoles. So far the website only listed it for current consoles even though it’s already confirmed to be on next gen.

There has as yet been no confirmation from Ubisoft and there are also no pictures released from what exactly we can expect. As soon as we know more we will let you know!

Thanks to our ce.o member Mathika for the heads up!

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Database Updates for April 26th 2013

New CEs have been added to the database this week…

Americas:

• Muramasa Rebirth Blessing of Amitabha (Collector’s Edition) (PSV)
• Project X Zone (Limited Edition) (3DS)
• Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Collector’s Edition (PC)
• Shin Megami Tensei IV (Limited Edition) (3DS)
• Tales of Xillia Collector’s Edition (PS3)

Europe:

• Creatures 4 (Collector’s Edition) (PC)
• Dead Island Riptide (Collector’s Edition Czech) (360/PC/PS3)
• Dead Island Riptide (Limited Edition Czech) (360/PC/PS3)
• Dead Island Riptide JRC Edition (PC)
• Prince of Persia (Special Edition) (360/PC/PS3)
• Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Collector’s Edition (360/PC/PS3)
• Tales of Xillia Milla Maxwell Collector’s Edition (PS3)

Japan:

• Caladrius Limited (360)
• Kami Jigen Idol Neptune PP (Limited Edition) (PSV)
• Kami Jigen Idol Neptune PP Famitsu DX Pack (PSV)

Oceania:

• Metro Last Light Ranger Edition (360/PC/PS3)
• Tales of Xillia Milla Maxwell Collector’s Edition (PS3)
• Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist Black Edition (360/PC/PS3)

A big THANK YOU to everyone who posts up missing games in the Additions and Corrections forum as well as the DB Proprietors who help maintain our database. If you’d like to let us know about releases we might be missing please visit the Additions and Corrections forum.

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Animal Crossing 3DS XL Special Edition Console confirmed for Europe and North America

Nintendo have announced during their last direct-show that the Animal Crossing New Leaf 3DS XL will also be released in Europe and North America. So far the Special Edition has only seen the light of day in Japan but now it is confirmed, the system will be released alongside the game on June 9 in North America and June 14 in Europe.

The game Animal Crossing New Leaf 3DS is already pre-installed on the systems 4GB SD card.

Recommended retail price is set to £199.99 GBP/€ 219.99 EUR for people from Europe and $219.99 USD for customers in the United States.

pre-orders can be placed at ShopTo.net for “only” £189.85 GBP

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Database Updates for April 19th 2013

New CEs have been added to the database this week…

Americas:

• Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Collector’s Edition (PC)

Europe:

• Dead Island Riptide Collector’s Edition (Poland) (360/PC/PS3)
• Gran Turismo Collector’s Edition (PSP)
• Prince of Persia (Special Edition) (360/PC/PS3)
• Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Collector’s Edition (360/PC/PS3)

A big THANK YOU to everyone who posts up missing games in the Additions and Corrections forum as well as the DB Proprietors who help maintain our database. If you’d like to let us know about releases we might be missing please visit the Additions and Corrections forum.

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Tales of Xillia Collector’s Edition coming to PAL and NTSC regions

Namco Bandai have recently announced the Tales of Xillia Collector’s Edition for North America, as well as the Tales of Xillia Milla Maxwell Collector’s Edition and a Day 1 Edition for Europe and Australia. The game is scheduled for release in North America on 6 August and in Europe on 9 August, of course it’s PS3 exclusive.

Now here comes the best part. The Milla Maxwell Collector’s Edition is extremely limited to only 10,000 copies. However this does probably not affect the North American Collector’s Edition, even though there is little to no difference between the two editions.

Tales of Xillia Collector’s Edition (NTSC)

The Collector’s Edition comes with a Limited Edition Packaging and the includes the following:

• Exclusive 21.5 cm (~ 8.5 inch)  Milla Maxwell figurine (including base)
• 100 pages Artbook with original artworks from the dev team
• Special Music Selection CD

It will be available from participating retailers for $99.99 USD

Tales of Xillia Milla Maxwell Collector’s Edition (PAL)

The Milla Maxwell Collector’s Edition is exclusive to Europe and Australia and includes everything from the North American Edition. The only difference is the missing CD case in the promotional picture. Let’s hope this does not mean Europe will only get a digital soundtrack version. Also the Xillia Milla Maxwell Collector’s Edition can only be pre-ordered from the Namco’s Tales store for people from Europe and only 10,000 copies will be available at the online store.

European fans can pre-order the edition here for £ 85.99 GBP/ €99.99 EUR

Australian fans have to place their pre-order at EB Games or JB-Hi-Fi’s for $148/$149 AUD

Tales Of Xillia D1 Edition

Everyone who pre-orders the game early will get a free upgrade to the D1 Edition. Which comes with a 52-Page Artbook and the Soundtrack.

Pre-order Steelcase

For those who have a chance to place their pre-order at Gamestop Germany, will receive a nice Steelcase. Calling it Steelcase probably means that this is not a proper Steelbook realese but more a Metalpack.

Thanks to everyone for finding and posting all those awesome information.

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Photo Additions for April 8th 2013

New Photos have been added to the database this week. To see all the photos for a given release click on the game title below.

Photos provided by Twistedsymphony:

Cyber Troopers Virtual On 4 “Force” Memorial Box 15 (360) [NTSC]

Defiance Ultimate Edition (360) [NTSC]

A big THANK YOU to everyone who submitted photos. If you’d like to help contribute by submitting photos please checkout the the Photo Submission Guide.

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Photo Additions for April 1st 2013

New Photos have been added to the database this week. To see all the photos for a given release click on the game title below.

Photos provided by twistedsymphony:

Bioshock Infinite Ultimate Songbird Edition (360) [NTSC]

Battlefield 3 (SteelBook Edition) (360) [PAL]

The Darkness II Limited Edition (Singapore) (360) [NTSC-J]

A big THANK YOU to everyone who submitted photos. If you’d like to help contribute by submitting photos please checkout the the Photo Submission Guide.

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