• Modern "Limited/Collectors Edition" things piss me off royally
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[QUOTE=Fecal Face;32574222]That's another thing, I hate how some special editions / collector's editions are only available in other countries. Why not just make all editions available in all countries? Example - Assassin's Creed II: [img]http://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/k/2009/07/uk_black-edition-ac2_ps3.jpg[/img] ^EU / AU (The best one. Comes with the most shit, and a better looking statue.) [img]http://image.gamespotcdn.net/gamespot/images/2009/215/ACII_LE_X360538_screen.jpg[/img] ^North America [img]http://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/k/2009/07/acii-white-edition-pc-300dpi.jpg[/img] ^ ??? So what the fuck? There were 6 editions of this game if you include the regular-edition. That's ANOTHER thing, making 100% completion impossible without DLC is fucking bullshit. DLC should be *extra* content, not content required to 100% a game. It's like if I bought a pie, and they gave me a pie with a piece missing. "Oh sorry you have to buy the extra slice if you want to eat 100% of this pie" /end rant[/QUOTE] I can't agree or disagree with you since you put two DIFFERENT versions of the editions. Black and white? Why not post the black edition for north america instead of the white one?
The worst for this by far has to be COD... I'm all for CE etc because they add some extra pizazz for those who are die-hard fans of a series but when they start giving in game xp boosts and stuff like that I find it stupid. Multiplayer upgrades through pre-order and CE should be 100% aesthetic and give the player no real upper hand on the other players.
[QUOTE=TAU!;32616022] I'm not sure how much the BioShock 2 LE costs, but the last time I saw it at Best Buy it was over $100 ($120-$140 I think.) And it's just... jam-packed, and I like that: [img]http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/11/bioshock.2.special.edition.111909-580px.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] I bought this for $8 a couple of months after release and to be honest I didn't really enjoy the game that much but the posters and stuff makes up for it.
I preordered the Halo Reach Limited Edition. I still have it somewhere. Gotta dig it up from all the dust that the journal has been collecting.
[QUOTE=Flon22;32607095]The only collectors edition I own is the bioshock 2 one and even then that was bought for me on valentines day from my gf. The artbook and posers are awesome :) Not saying I wouldn't want CE/LE though, but most of the time they cost too much to justify buying them.[/QUOTE] My girlfriend did the same thing for me for the same day! :D
Dead Space 2 CE was shit. It came with the game, some tiny postcard, the soundtrack and a fucking happy meal-ish Plasma Cutter
But, I own these LE/CE's: Halo 3 Limited Edition Halo 3 Legendary edition (CE) Halo 3: ODST LE Halo Reach Console Edition Bioshock 2 CE Yup. Used to be a halo freak. Now I just like Halo. Because I've played it way too much.... -_- I think that's all the special junk I have.
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510Gb-mOHfL._SL500_AA300_.jpg[/img] what the fuck is this supposed to mean
the only collecters editions worth getting are the fallout ones all the rest suck my cocks
A proper collectors edition should have an 1:1 recreation of a certain item in a game or character/monster. The Witcher 2 bust is an awesome example of this. I'd be happy to pay big bucks for a collectors edition of Fallout if it came with a Laser Pistol model. Accompanied by some Art books and maybe some music in a nice case. Most ones now are worth only a bit more than the normal version, but overcharge like fudge. Dead space 2 did it but it was tiny and plasticy and ew [IMG]http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/12/120659/1671858-dead_space_2_collector_edition_xbox_360_super.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Dierag;32624645]A proper collectors edition would have an 1:1 recreation of a certain item in a game. I'd be happy to pay big bucks for a collectors edition of Fallout if it came with a Laser Pistol model. Dead space 2 did it but I don't know if it was good quality or not. [IMG]http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/12/120659/1671858-dead_space_2_collector_edition_xbox_360_super.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] nah u can fit like two finger on it. far from being a replica like they said it would be. [t]http://resource.mmgn.com/Gallery/full/DS2-Collectors-Edition-Plasma-Cutter-1041428.jpg[/t]
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Dead Rising 2's special editon (or "zombrex edition" rather) is pretty cool. steelbook case that includes the game and a making-of disc, a pen that looks like a zombrex syringe, a notepad (ok not so cool), zombrex safety card, zombrex sales brochure and an artbook + a xbox360/ps3 theme [img]http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/110/1106376/dead-rising-2-20100715001355081.jpg[/img] the european zombrex edition, which i got, is pretty gimped but is still pretty cool the only thing i wish it had in addition is the artbook (artbooks are great) [t]http://www.itchythumbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/European-Zombrex-Edition.jpg[/t]
[QUOTE=Him1411;32622711]The worst for this by far has to be COD... I'm all for CE etc because they add some extra pizazz for those who are die-hard fans of a series but when they start giving in game xp boosts and stuff like that I find it stupid. Multiplayer upgrades through pre-order and CE should be 100% aesthetic and give the player no real upper hand on the other players.[/QUOTE] when did they give xp boosts
that reminds me i totally want those two gigantic horse dongs but they are limited edition and i can't find them for sale ANYWHERE!!
[QUOTE=Rethill34;32623474]I preordered the Halo Reach Limited Edition. I still have it somewhere. Gotta dig it up from all the dust that the journal has been collecting.[/QUOTE] mine still smells new
[QUOTE=Funguzz;32620994]That pack just scream "Forever alone kawaii" :v:[/QUOTE] I don't actually use the pillowcase, I put that away. :v: It was worth the extra $ so whatever.
The worst is "LIMITED EDITION FOOD" Motherfucker I want my Digiorno Buffalo Chicken Pizza. [t]http://savingforsomeday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1070265.jpg[/t] Or all the Mountain Dews they never keep on the fucking market. I'd KILL A MAN for another can of Revolution. [t]http://katieworld1.com/cactuskate/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/Mountain_Dew_berry_ginseng_8-6-08_1.jpg[/t] [editline]4th October 2011[/editline] BITCH WHERE IS MY GAME FUEL [img]http://www.overcaffeinated.org/images/soda-pop/mountain-dew-game-fuel-1.jpg[/img]
A lot of album releases tend to have pretty good special edition versions, for example the new Dream Theater album: [img]http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/dynimages/23320.jpg[/img] [quote]he deluxe boxed set version of Dream Theater's upcoming album A Dramatic Turn of Events is nearly sold out! The limited edition set includes the album on CD and double vinyl; a bonus CD of instrumental versions of all nine songs; a DVD documenting the search for a replacement for Mike Portnoy, which eventually led them to recruiting new drummer Mike Mangini; a litho print of the album cover; and a turntable slipmat, all housed in a custom box.[/quote] They also put a "ticket for life" in 50 random copies of this which would get whoever had the ticket into every Dream Theater gig for as long as they were touring. There was also the re-mastered version of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon: [img]http://gearpatrol.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Dark-Side-of-the-Moon-Immersion-Box-Set_gearpatrol.jpg[/img] However at £85 it's a bit too pricey for what you get.
[QUOTE=CodeMonkey3;32626648]I'd KILL A MAN for another can of Revolution. [t]http://katieworld1.com/cactuskate/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/Mountain_Dew_berry_ginseng_8-6-08_1.jpg[/t] [editline]4th October 2011[/editline] BITCH WHERE IS MY GAME FUEL [img]http://www.overcaffeinated.org/images/soda-pop/mountain-dew-game-fuel-1.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] [editline]4th October 2011[/editline] i have some i will sell 300£ ea if you cover shiiping
[QUOTE=CodeMonkey3;32626648]The worst is "LIMITED EDITION FOOD" Motherfucker I want my Digiorno Buffalo Chicken Pizza. [t]http://savingforsomeday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1070265.jpg[/t] Or all the Mountain Dews they never keep on the fucking market. I'd KILL A MAN for another can of Revolution. [t]http://katieworld1.com/cactuskate/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/Mountain_Dew_berry_ginseng_8-6-08_1.jpg[/t] [editline]4th October 2011[/editline] BITCH WHERE IS MY GAME FUEL [img]http://www.overcaffeinated.org/images/soda-pop/mountain-dew-game-fuel-1.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] The release of Halo 3 was an amazing time. I'm glad the Halo series is staying great.
I own 2 Halo Limited Editions, Alien V Predator Hunter Edition and the Pre-order edition of Halo CE:A (when it comes out) and the Game limited edition version of SSBB. [img]http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/article/564/564370/halo-2-limited-collectors-edition-20041108012350342_640w.jpg[/img] Bit too expensive, but still cool contents, just for Conversations from the Universe. Alien V Predator: Hunter Edition is awesome too, but mine didn't come with the graphic novel. [img]http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/12/gam_avpspecfull_580.jpg[/img] Halo Reach Limited Edition has already been posted, worth it. Can't really post Halo CE:A yet, but here's the game edition of SSBB: [img]http://img.iwascoding.com/2/2011/07/30/D8/4666CE82D957448ABE7F0DA4B18F1B16.jpg[/img] It was actually limited edition but they were getting rid of all the cases and cards so I picked up some of them. While we're at it, why don't we talk about things that were never available? I got a box from GameStop once promoting Super Mario Galaxy, never for sale.
[QUOTE=Fecal Face;32574222]That's another thing, I hate how some special editions / collector's editions are only available in other countries. Why not just make all editions available in all countries? Example - Assassin's Creed II: [img]http://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/k/2009/07/uk_black-edition-ac2_ps3.jpg[/img] ^EU / AU (The best one. Comes with the most shit, and a better looking statue.) [img]http://image.gamespotcdn.net/gamespot/images/2009/215/ACII_LE_X360538_screen.jpg[/img] ^North America [img]http://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/k/2009/07/acii-white-edition-pc-300dpi.jpg[/img] ^ ??? So what the fuck? There were 6 editions of this game if you include the regular-edition. That's ANOTHER thing, making 100% completion impossible without DLC is fucking bullshit. DLC should be *extra* content, not content required to 100% a game. It's like if I bought a pie, and they gave me a pie with a piece missing. "Oh sorry you have to buy the extra slice if you want to eat 100% of this pie" /end rant[/QUOTE] The White Edition is EU/AU as well. Which brings me to something else I dislike about modern Collector's/Limited Editions. Why do they release multiple collector's editions with different stuff? I mean, the Halo ones and the AC2 White/Black ones I can understand because one's a better version of the other, but Dead Rising 2 had two different collector's editions here with completely different bonus stuff. The only way to get everything would be buying the game twice. Saint's Row 3's doing this too, with the Smooth Criminal Edition (PS3&360, comes with art book, soundtrack, ice cube tray, sunglasses and cufflinks) and the Platinum Pack (xbox 360 only, comes with a kickass pair of Saints-themed headphones and the soundtrack). Platform exclusive Collector's Editions are bullshit too.
the only collectors thing I got was for red faction guerilla which was like £1 more than the normal game and you get this: [img]http://i.neoseeker.com/gg/uploads/thumbs/5-2009/news_img_20987_0.jpg[/img]
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[QUOTE=angrybeaver;32623381]I bought this for $8 a couple of months after release and to be honest I didn't really enjoy the game that much but the posters and stuff makes up for it.[/QUOTE] I bought it for £20 and never touched the game, I don't regret buying it at all. But I do agree, there is a certain lack of quality to special editions these days as most just throw in some random DLC that should be in the game in the first place and a crappy ingame skin/whatever. The worst ones in my opinion is the "special editions" that grant you "ULTRA AMAZING EARLY ACCESS TO A WEAPON INGAME 2 LEVELS/STAGES BEFORE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO GET IT"
[QUOTE=FlakTheMighty;32620768]The one with the Pip-Boy was better. [img]http://fallout.bethsoft.com/images/vault/diaries/se_items.gif[/img][/QUOTE] That is awesome. There are lots of collectors stuff i'd love to have. Might have to see if i can get some. I want Skyrim but £150 is alot (and we also have to pay nearly twice as much as the US)
God forbid anyone should have the chance to give a little bit extra money to the developers and get some cool swag while they're at it.
Valve has some cool shit in their store, they should put some of that stuff in a special edition for a game
Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver collectors edition for the DS came with a figurine of Lugia and Ho-oh along with the Pokewalker.
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