Ice-T Unboxes Gears of War 3 Lancer and CE Console

September 8th, 2011 Michael Pica

Following close on the heals of last week’s Uncharted 3 unboxing starring Nolan North we receive yet another star powered and surprisingly entertaining unboxing video, this time staring Rapper and TV Star Ice-T.

Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition unveiled

September 8th, 2011 Ayiu

As most may know already there will be a decent Collector’s Edition for Sonic Generations for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation3. Well, better late than never. The Collector’s Edition, which, for whatever reason is exclusive to Europe and Australia comes packed in a fancy lenticular box that changes the cover art depending on what angle you’re looking at it from.
It also includes the following items:

  • collectable figurine featuring both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic
  • an exclusive, individually numbered commemorative “Gold Ring”
  • a “20 Years of Sonic Art” book, containing never before seen sketches and images from the past 20 years.
  • ‘20th Anniversary Sonic Soundtrack’ featuring a selection of tracks handpicked by Sonic Team
  • ‘History of Sonic: Birth of an Icon’ documentary, an exclusive collection of interviews and footage charting Sonic’s life from inception through to becoming one of the most iconic characters in videogame history
  • Bonus additional downloadable content

No pricing had yet been confirmed. Release date is set to November 2011.
Update: The Collector’s Edition is now available for pre-order on Amazon.co.uk at a price of £85.52.

Thanks to CE.o member Madigan for pointing this out

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Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi Collector’s Edition available for pre-order exclsuive to Zavvi

September 5th, 2011 Ayiu

Zavvi have secured an exclusive Collector’s Edition for Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi for the PS3 and X360. The Collector’s Edition comes with a figure at a price of £69.85!
It is said that this Collector’s Edition is limited to 10,000 units. No word about if this is the total amount or to be meant for each platform.

Release date is set to October 28, 2011 – pre-orders can be made here

Thanks to our CE.o members Gemini-Phoenix & luckos for pointing this out.

 

 

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 custom console revealed

September 2nd, 2011 Ayiu

Today at the Call Of Duty XP event in Los Angeles, Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson announced the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Console and two limited edition Modern Warfare 3 themed accessories.
Furthermore a custom sound can be heared when the console is turned on.

The console will launch on November 8, 2011 in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa for $399 (U.S. ERP)
EDIT: In the UK, the console will be a GAME and Gamestation exclusive for £269.99

pre-orders can be made here

For more details please see the video below!

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Anno 2070 Limited Edition revealed

September 2nd, 2011 Ayiu

Ubisoft has revealed today that there will be a Limited Edition of Anno 2070 .  Anno 2070, the sequel of the famous franchise will set in the near future and is  schedule to launch this winter for PC. This special edition of the game comes in a deluxe collector’s box of high quality and includes the following items:

  • 6 in 1 Solar construction kit
  • 2 Soundtracks “Tycoon” & “Eco”
  • 152-Page Artbook
  • Poster/ economic cycle overview

Call of Duty: Modern Warefare 3 Hardened Edition Details Leaked

September 1st, 2011 Michael Pica

Many of you wrote it to tell us about a wired article showing off leaked advertisement info for the upcoming Hardened Edition of Modern Warefare 3.

Call of Duty Modern Warefare 3 (SteelBook) Hardened Edition (Xbox 360) {PS3) [PAL] (Activision) (Infinity Ward)

The photo shows the BBFC rating logo meaning this is likely information on the UK release (although if past COD CEs are any indication all versions internationally are the same). While not specifically mentioned it seems that again, like past COD releases, it will include a SteelBook case for the game disc itself.

Explicitly mentioned is the following content:

  • 1 year of Call of Duty: “Elite” Membership
  • Special “Founder” status, which profiles you with exclusive:
    • in-game emblem
    • player card
    • weapon camouflage
    • clan xp boost
    • other benefits
  • PSN animated timeline theme
  • Xbox Avatar Special Ops Juggernaut Outfit.
  • A Field journal with 100+ pages of authentic military sketches, diagrams and written entries chronicling the Modern Warfare saga.

What seems most peculiar to me is that Activision has waited so long to mention details on this release and the inevitable Prestige Edition, even after this leak they refused to comment. Most likely they are simply waiting for the Call of Duty Convention occurring this weekend. We’ll post up details once they’re available.

Uncharted 3 Collector’s Edition Unboxing Staring Nolan North

August 26th, 2011 Michael Pica

Christian Hancock tipped us off to a very nicely done unboxing video for the upcoming Uncharted 3 Drake’s Deception Collector’s Edition. Not only is this a professionally filmed video put up by SCEA but it stars Nolan North (the voice actor who plays Nathan Drake). Even if you’re not an uncharted fan it’s worth watching just for Mr North’s wise cracks about the CE’s design features…

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Assassin’s Creed Revelations Ultimate Bundle at Gamestop.com

August 25th, 2011 Ayiu

Now you don’t have to wait anymore!
Gamestop.com has listed the Assassin’s Creed Revelations Ultimate Bundle. Priced at $99.99, the bundle includes:

  • Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood da Vinci’s Flying Machine:
    A highly detailed replica of da Vinci’s Flying Machine, the awesome glider as seen in the Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood videogame. The glider wingspan extends over 2 feet and wings and tail are articulated. A 6″-7″ scale figure can be placed in the harness underneath and the cannon pivots and fires a spring loaded projectile. Note: Closed Box Packaging, some assembly required
  • Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood 7-inch Ezio Collectable:
    Highly detailed figure with over 30 points of articulation Figure stands nearly 7″ tall and comes with interchangeable hands and a sword accessory. Each figure features retractable blades on the gauntlets to re-enact Ezio’s stealth attacks.
  • Assassin’s Creed Revelations Signature Edition with the following content:
    • A Bonus Singleplayer Gameplay Mission
    • An Exclusive Multiplayer Character
    • 3 Weapon Capacity Upgrades
    • An Animated Short Film
    • The “Assassin’s Creed Revelations” Original Game Score Soundtrack

pre-orders can be made here


Rumor: Call of Duty – Modern Warfare Collection

August 19th, 2011 Ayiu

Tweeted by French site Gameinmotion, are supporting pictures of what may exist in the near future as a compilation for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare trilogy.

Based on the title of the package and interior of the steelbook case, it will most likely be packaged with the 3 Modern Warfare games in the series. As this is not (yet) announced officially by Activision, it can be treated as a rumor with a good possibility of coming true.

Obviously there are no official details released for this and it can only be assumed that these will be released for the console (Xbox360 & PS3) and PC platforms. And there’s a good chance this will be a worldwide release also.

But for now, just drool all over these glorious pictures:

Shiny Steelbook with embossed ‘Call of Duty’ title

Pictures indicate this will house Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Modern Warfare 2 & Modern Warfare 3 games

2011 prints can be found inside the cover*

*[Note: Although a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Collection is already in existence, that particular package contains two CoD: MW games in two separate standard game cases released in 2010. This ‘2011’ edition will be packaged in one steelbook case instead.]

All credits go to Matrix6 for writing and pointing out!

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*UPDATE* 8/20/2011
mackalaway, who works for  Micromania in France, provided some additional deatils. This is an official SteelBook case and it will be sold as just a stand-alone case by Micromania at a price of 9.99 €.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare SteelBook Collection

Uncharted 3 Explorer Edition – super deluxe Collector’s Edition for the UK available for pre-order

August 16th, 2011 Ayiu

The Explorer Edition, which arrives in wooden presentation box, will apparently be produced to “premium quality” in an antique style. There’s no need to worry about finding space for the thing, either, because it’ll also hold up to 19 of your PlayStation 3 games.

The Explorer Edition of Uncharted 3 will come with the following items:

  • Replica of Nathan Drake’s belt buckle which is “wearable”
  • Full-size replica of Drake’s necklace strap that holds Sir Francis Drake’s ring
  • Nathan Drake statue (not full-size)
  • Special Edition journal-styled game box case with the following digital items:
    • London Drake Skin
    • Pirate AK-47 Weapon Mod for multiplayer
    • Upper Cut Taunt gesture
    • Cash Multiplayer boost for online
    • Special Edition Decals Pack for your avatar’s accessories
  • 6 Additional Digital Items:
    • Callout Mod for AK-47
    • Clip Size Mod for Para-9
    • Clip Size Mod for G-MAL
    • Creepy Crawler Kickback
    • Carpet Bomb Kickback
    • Regeneration Booster

According to a recent GameStop listing the Explorer Edition will cost £104.97 and can be pre-ordered here
Thanks to CE.o member Matrix6 for pointing this out!