Fans have now a reason to be happy: Gears of War 3 is getting his very own Collector’s Edition. gamepur states that two different versions will be available on release date. A Limited Edition and an Epic Edition.
The Limited Edition can be purchased at a price of £59.99. The Epic Edition is with a price of £99.99 slightly more expensive.
For those who pre-order their copy through select retailers can look forward to a three week beta access starting April 25.
Currently, there is no description about the content available.
Onisha sent us a tip that the official Killzone 3 website briefly had more than one edition listed for Killzone 3.
The images and descriptive text for all 3 versions of the game were identical, most likely placeholders. They’ve since disappeared however the “SELECT YOUR EDITION” title image still remains on the pre-order page. Killzone 3 is Scheduled for release on February 22nd, 2011.
A few days ago Amazon.com let slip a listing for Collector’s Edition of Dead Space 2. Someone on N4G downloaded the product image before Amazon pulled the listing. Thankfully this is one “rumor” that has been confirmed, as EA has recently announced the Collector’s Edition, at least they have for Europe.
The CE announced for Europe looks identical to the one pulled from the US Amazon store so it’s safe to assume they carry the same stuff. But while the CE will be available for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 the content in the PS3 version is different.
All 3 versions will get the following:
Exclusive DLC code for in-game Unitology Suit and Force Gun
Dead Space 2 Original Soundtrack on CD with an hour of music compiled from the game’s score.
Concept art lithograph depicting Necromorph transformation by Visceral Games artist Brett Marting.
However The Xbox 360 and PC versions will also be getting this:
Replica of Isaac’s Plasma Cutter, modeled from the new design from Dead Space 2.
To make up for the lack of replica plasma cutter the PS3 version will be receiving
the same HD and move enabled re-release of Dead Space Extraction as the PS3 Limited Edition
a DLC code for an in-game Rivit Gun
Personally I’d rather have the replica plasma cutter but the PS3 people will be getting 2 games for the price of one.
Shortly after the official release date was announced at E3 Gran-Turismo.com posted details of a forth coming Collector’s Edition for Gran Turismo 5.
Scheduled for release on November 2nd (of this year) at a price of $99 the Collector’s Edition will include the following:
a Die-Cast 1:43 scale 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V with a Gran Turismo livery produced by Kyosho
a Custom etched Gran Turismo key chain
a 300+ page book covering everything from car history, to driving technique, to tuning tips.
a voucher for five (5) exclusive high-end cars with custom Gran Turismo livery and performance upgrades
Numbered certificate of authenticity
Custom collector’s packaging
Those who pre-order will also get bonus cars including a “Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Nissan GT-R GT500, McLaren F1, and more.”
This looks to be releasing in both North America and Europe, most likely the rest of the world as well. They state that “production will be limited” but there’s nothing that really states HOW limited that is.
The included diecast car is an exclusive 1:43 scale 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V with a custom Gran Turismo livery designed by Polyphony Digital, produced by well-known collectible car maker Kyosho,
GameStop recently listed a Collector’s Edition of the upcoming Star Wars The Force Unleashed II. Slated for release for both Xbox 360 and PS3 on October 26th this CE will cost just under $80 and includes the following content:
Steelbook Case
“Exclusive” In-Game Content
Three challenge mode levels
Ralph McQuarrie concept “Deak Starkiller” skin
Lightsaber crystal
Mimobot USB Designer Drive Preloaded with Bonus Content
Starkiller 2GB Flash Drive designed by Mimobot
Digital art book
With bonus content being included by way of a USB flash drive, here’s hoping it does fall victim to the same problem that plagued the Splinter Cell Conviction CE.
Maven posted up a new image of the upcoming, exclusive to Europe, Heavy Rain Collector’s Edition.
It would seem that the previous information about this being nothing more than a nice slip cover and code for some downloads were incorrect. It’s turning out to be quite a nice little CE. Its actually refreshing to see a CE release that offers simple, classy, appropriate embellishments as opposed to the over the top for twice the price CEs we’ve been getting as of late.
Another interesting note is that up to this point the edition has been titled inconsistently with some referring to it as a “Collector’s Edition” and some referring to it as a “Limited Edition” this image actually shows “Special Edition” on the bonus content card. Up to this point that’s the most official title for the package.
Game.co.uk has listed a Collector’s Edition release of Final Fantasy XIII for both PS3 and Xbox 360.
Released along side the regular edition on March 9th, the collector’s edition will fetch £60 (~$100USD) and is slated to include the following:
FINAL FANTASY XIII Original Sound Selection: Soundtrack CD including a selection of music tracks from the game that are especially chosen for this Limited Collector’s Edition by composer Masashi Hamauzu. The CD is presented inside a slipcase featuring artwork from FINAL FANTASY XIII, and also liner notes that are written by the composer.
The World of FINAL FANTASY XIII: Hardback book featuring character artwork, CG rendered artwork and environments from across the game production.
Exclusive Art Prints: 3 highly collectable art prints showing artwork of the Eidolons, powerful summoned allies of the lead playable characters in FINAL FANTASY XIII
Unique ‘Brand of the l’Cie’ decal: Collectible decal featuring this most iconic symbol from the game storyline
No word yet on whether or not North America will see a Collector’s Edition as well, here’s hoping they will.
Splinter Cell Conviction’s collectors edition variant for “all European, Middle Eastern, Asian and Pacific territories” will contain the following, including an exclusive gameplay mode.
An exclusive Sam Fisher statue
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction game in unique SteelBook™ case
Infiltration Mode : Eliminate all hostiles in the mission area without being detected
A special playable skin: Shadow Armor
Early access to 3 weapons: SC300, SR2 and MP5
The official Splinter Cell Conviction Soundtrack (more than 17 tracks)
That applies to both the PC and Xbox 360 versions of the game, due to hit the territories listed above on or about February 26.
and you will also receive the Renegade Pack, a DLC content pack including new cars and new outfits. Using the link above will also help support CollectorsEdition.org
