Video Game Collectors Editions

Scheduled for release 28/08/09 Batman Collectors edition contents are revealed. It looks big and full of cool collectables including a 14″ Batarang! (I wonder if it works! :))

There have been a few hints that the game may miss it’s release date, but these have not been confirmed by Eidos.

The Collector’s Edition of Batman: Arkham Asylum, features a full array of iconic collector’s items, including:

• 14″ Batarang with stand
- Matches the Batarang’s in-game design
• Arkham Doctor’s Journal
- 48 pages of notes on Arkham’s inmates
• 2 Sleeve Digi-pack, including:
- Game disc
- Behind-the-scenes DVD
• Code for downloadable Challenge Map
- Exclusive “Crime Alley” map, available immediately
• Full-color Manual

With EA recently announcing the lay off of over 1,000 employee’s its good to see something positive coming out of EA HQ. On the 2nd of June the long awaited SIMS3 is released complete with a collectors edition. With over 100 million sale of the Sims Series and spin offs this should be a major release for EA.

Anyway, lets take a little look into the Collectors Edition itself.

2 GB THE SIMS PLUMBOB™ USB DRIVE
EUROPEAN STYLED SPORTS CAR DOWNLOAD
NEW THEME MUSIC FROM THE SIMS 3
AN EXCLUSIVE PRIMA TIPS & HINTS GUIDE

Must confess, the Plumbob looks interesting! I do like “useless” collectables like this, however I do have some reservations about Music from the SIMS 3… From memory Sims 1 and Sims 2 music was largely forgettable!

Sony announce a while back that Killzone 2 would not be getting a collectors/limited edition. One of the biggest PS3 games of 2009 with no collectors edition. Personally I thought this was a crazy idea, I was sure many other collectors out there were just a perplexed.

But, Sony has now back tracked… and Killzone 2 will get a limited edition released in some  geographical regions, mainly Europe. However, there’s a catch. The so called limited edition is my personal pet hate, a Tin box. Just a tin box… ok so it’s not going to be much more expensive than the “standard” version but it appears you do not get any other extra’s. No making of DVD, now art work, nothing.

Sorry Sony that just plain sucks! Halo Wars CE for me this month!

Halo Wars on the XBOX 360 has been given a release date of February 27th. It’s available in standard and collectors edition as reported before the CE Edition contains the following.

• Three New Halo 3 Multiplayer Maps – Be one of the first to experience the Mythic Map Pack from Bungie which includes three new maps, Assembly, Orbital and Sandbox
• Halo Wars: Genesis – a beautiful graphic novel by Phil Noto, Graeme Devine and Eric Nylund chronicling the first military campaign against the Covenant. The novel centers around the Sprit of Fire on a mission to discover why the Covenant are so interested in the world of Harvest
• Unique In-game Vehicle – "Honor Guard" Wraith
• Six Leader Cards – Leaders possess elite skills which can turn the tides of battle
• Spirit of Fire Patch – Start the journey as an official Spirit of Fire crew member

Pre-order now……

Resident Evil 5 hits the stores 13th March 2008. The latest installation of the gripping series on next gen hardware.

For fans of the highly popular series, the Collector’s Edition is not to be missed as it will include a host of never-before-seen collectible items not available anywhere else. All designed around RE5’s Kijuju setting and the game’s in-depth storyline, the box will include a Tricell messenger bag, Chris Redfield figurine, BSAA patch and Kijuju-inspired pendant. Bringing the entire collection together is a custom made steel case with special art showcasing signature elements of the RE5 campaign - the Kijuju writings, ominous number five and two-player co-op. Inside the steel case is where the real action lies, with a two disc set including the game and bonus disc with additional special features. The Making of Resident Evil 5 feature, first shown at the Tokyo Game Show, will be released on the bonus disc for the first time. A digital art gallery showcasing the game’s incredible HD graphics and impressive art style and a Resident Evil Degeneration Trailer will top off the special features making a bonus disc that is a must-have for all Resident Evil devotees.

• Exclusive Kijuju Steel Book case including the Resident Evil 5 game and Bonus disc
• Bonus disc will include The Making of Resident Evil 5, The Art of Resident Evil 5, and a trailer for Resident Evil Degeneration
• Chris Redfield Figurine
• Tricell Messenger Bag
• BSAA Patch & Kijuju-inspired Pendant

Available to Preorder from Amazon.com -   Xbox 360 - Resident Evil 5   PS3 - Resident Evil 5

The next full installment of the HALO franchise will be released Feb 09. Details of the Limited Edition have been released also. Who can forget the amazing CE edition of HALO3 complete with Master Chief replica Helmet.

Looks like Bungie have done it again, lots of content and great presentation.

The Limited Edition will include the following.

• Three New Halo 3 Multiplayer Maps – Be one of the first to experience the Mythic Map Pack from Bungie which includes three new maps, Assembly, Orbital and Sandbox
• Halo Wars: Genesis – a beautiful graphic novel by Phil Noto, Graeme Devine and Eric Nylund chronicling the first military campaign against the Covenant. The novel centers around the Sprit of Fire on a mission to discover why the Covenant are so interested in the world of Harvest
• Unique In-game Vehicl – "Honor Guard" Wraith
• Six Leader Cards – Leaders possess elite skills which can turn the tides of battle
• Spirit of Fire Patch – Start the journey as an official Spirit of Fire crew member

Pre-Order in the US now! - Halo Wars

UK to follow…..

Interesting blog post over at VGPC.com regarding the resale value of collectors editions, seems they do offer better value for money….. and some may even reap you a handsome profit in the years ahead!

Well worth a read.

Collectors Editions are a good deal for gamers

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