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News Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection's Nabbing a Special Edition on PS4
Should have come with a fake moustache
Yes, you read that right - it's time for remastered titles to get their very own collector's editions. Due to release on the 9th October in the UK and on the 7th October in Europe, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection's special edition makes for a neat little package. Consisting of a steel case, some...
News Fallout 4's Pip-Boy Collector's Edition Has Been Nuked from Production
Better hope you got yours
If the constant stock shortages weren't evidence enough, Fallout 4's pip-boy collector's edition has been in incredibly high demand ever since it was revealed at E3 2015. The package, which comes with a wearable pip-boy casing that you could use to hold your smartphone, has been removed from sale following the news that its...
News Senran Kagura Estival Versus Bounces onto PS4 and Vita Next Year
Physical copies, too
It may have taken a while, but Senran Kagura Estival Versus finally has a European release date. The brawler, which features female ninja smashing the absolute snot out of each other, will launch on PlayStation 4 and Vita in the first quarter of 2016. It's a shame that we don't have a more precise date, especially given that...
News Samurai Warriors 4-II Is Getting a Luxurious Limited Edition on PS4
4-II-itous
If you're looking to bolster your collection of rare video game bits and pieces, you could do worse than snag the limited edition of Samurai Warriors 4-II, which NIS America will be selling exclusively via its online store. The premium package will cost $64.99, and comes with a few nice extras. You get a nice looking collector's box, an...
News Just Cause 3's Collector's Edition Includes a Grappling Hook
No, it doesn't actually work
Introducing a whole new kind of pointless tat is Just Cause 3's recently announced collector's edition, which comes with a replica grappling hook. The device has played a big part in the franchise, with hero Rico Rodriguez using it to cause all kinds of chaos, whether it's hanging from the underside of a jet to closing...
News Mirror's Edge Catalyst's Collector's Edition Runs Away with Your Cash
Faith no more
As with every other blockbuster brand, Mirror's Edge Catalyst will be landing a collector's edition to coincide with its release early next year. This isn't one of those affordable ones that comes with a couple of bonus gubbins and a fancy box – instead you'll be forking out $199.99 for the package. Despite the price point, you...
News Tales of Zestiria's Collector's Edition Is Pretty Packed
All you could want
Collector's editions are fairly standard stuff at this point, but it feels like Bandai Namco's packed as much as it possibly can into Tales of Zestiria's. The upcoming action role-playing game's hitting the West this October, and it was finally confirmed for release on PlayStation 4 just last month. So, what's in the box? To...
News The Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Collector's Edition Features Your Very Own Miniature Ninja
Fit for a hokage
If there's one sign that a publisher's gearing up for an official release date, it's a game getting a collector's edition. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is still slated to launch in the autumn of this year, and we've been given our first look at what Bandai Namco's stuffed into its premium version. Along with a copy of...
News Vita Exclusive Persona 4 Dancing All Night Is Grooving to Europe this Winter
Things are heating up
Hurrah, the absolutely ridiculous Persona 4 Dancing All Night finally has a European release window set for this winter, and there's a crazy collector's edition up for grabs to boot. The Vita rhythm title throws the cast of Persona 4 into a new storyline that's all about busting moves, and as you'd expect from the franchise, it...
News Holy Cancellation, Batman! Arkham Knight's Batmobile Edition Dumped
Lost its wheel
Batman: Arkham Knight may be mere days away from release, but retailers are currently in the process of cancelling orders for the uber-expensive Batman: Arkham Knight Batmobile Edition. We've heard from one reader that his GAME order has been dumped, and both Eurogamer.net and NeoGAF seem able to corroborate the story. The exorbitant...
E3 2015 Fallout 4's Pip-Boy Collector's Edition Lets You Become a True Vault Dweller
Mister V.A.T.S man
Pip-Boys are integral to the Fallout universe. These handy little gadgets tell you everything about your current physical condition, and even allow you to make use of the incredibly useful V.A.T.S when you're in need of some accurate shooting. If you've ever wanted a Pip-Boy in real life, then you'll be happy to know that Fallout...
Pray for Europe
Ah, the iconic Dragon Quest slime monster. With its innocent little grin and blank stare, the humble slime has become the poster boy for Japan's most beloved franchise. If you're a fan of the little blue beasties - why wouldn't you be? - you may have to start gathering your gold, because Dragon Quest Heroes' collector's edition comes...
News Danganronpa Another Episode Beefs Up with Limited Edition
Tied up
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls may plot a departure from the traditional courtroom drama of Spike Chunsoft's murder mystery series, but that's not stopped the PlayStation Vita exclusive game from securing a nifty collector's edition. Available to pre-order from the NISA Online store, the set includes a copy of the title...
News Stand Under Rory McIlroy PGA Tour's Umbrella! 'Ella! 'Ella!
Ey! Ey! Ey!
We finally agree with EA Sports on something: collector's editions are getting predictable. After all, we don't think that anyone wants a statue of Northern Irish ace Rory McIlroy with their copy of, er, Rory McIlroy PGA Tour on the PlayStation 4. An umbrella, though? Well, that's not only useful, but it's allowed us to quote Rihanna,...
News The Number of Assassin's Creed Syndicate Special Editions Is Embarrassing
Shakes head
You may need an abacus to keep count of the various special editions that have been announced for Assassin's Creed Syndicate following its reveal yesterday. Ubisoft may have proved that it's learned from Unity's disastrous launch by debuting the title with tons of gameplay, but it's certainly not packing in its convoluted collector's...
News Ar nosurge Plus Is Getting a Limited Physical Edition After All, But Only In North America
Be reasonable
Yesterday, Koei Tecmo announced that it was bringing Ar nosurge Plus West, but it would only be available digitally. That's unfortunately still the case in Europe, but North America will actually be treated to a limited physical release courtesy of NIS America. It's quite a neat little package, too, although it doesn't include...
News Metal Gear Solid V's Collector's Edition Is Nowhere to Be Found in the UK
Out of hand
If you were eager to get your grubby mitts on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's collector's edition, then you may be out of luck - at least in the UK. According to retailer GAME, the title's most expensive package is sold out. Given that the edition is a GAME exclusive in the UK, those who were holding off on grabbing t
News Hone Your Tactics with Rainbow Six: Siege's PS4 Collector's Edition
The art of war
Rainbow Six: Siege will come with a 120-page tactics guide if you plump up for its collector's edition in the UK. The £64.99 package – which will also comprise a copy of the PlayStation 4 first-person shooter, alongside some gold weapon skins – promises "information on every Counter Terrorist Unit, operator, weapon, and map". One...
News MLB 15 The Show Has the Best Steelbook on PS4
And it won't break the bank
Sony's been – ahem – hitting it out of the park with its affordable collector's editions of late, so we're pleased to see the PlayStation 4 version of MLB 15 The Show continue that trend. Designed to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary, you'll be able to pick up the release in a wood-themed steelbook – but sadly...
News Take Cover from The Order: 1886's PS4 Collector's Edition
Under fire
We can't seem to move without hearing the approaching hooves of another piece of The Order: 1886 news. This is a good thing, of course, as Sony's finally decided to pull its finger out and give the PlayStation 4 exclusive the kind of marketing push that it deserves. This evening's snippet comprises a Collector's Edition unboxing clip,...
News There Are More Mortal Kombat Kollector's Editions Than Decapitated Limbs
Get outta here
No major release is complete without a collector's edition, but Mortal Kombat X is getting more than its fair share. Warner Bros has announced a slew of premium packages that you'll be able to purchase for its forthcoming fighter, with prices ranging from expensive to very expensive. This is beyond komplicated, so bear with us while...
News Take a Tour of The Order: 1886's Collector's Edition
And to your right...
There are no antiques in The Order: 1886’s collector’s edition, but if you keep the PlayStation 4 exclusive package sealed for 100 years, it may yet carry some value. Sony’s released a brand new trailer detailing the contents of the premium bundle for Ready at Dawn’s forthcoming third-person shooter – and you can tune...
Feature Take a Tour of Destiny's Ghost Edition on PS4
A set forged in the stars
With the release of Destiny now long gone, you’ve probably already purchased a vanilla version of the first-person shooter. As such, you may be curious what the top-tier special edition looks like. Manufactured in extremely limited quantities (Amazon, Best Buy, and others reportedly had to cancel some orders), the Ghost...
News PS4 Exclusive Bloodborne Is So Close We Can Taste the Iron
Gloomy title due out on 6th February
This year may be quite disappointing for PlayStation 4 exclusives, but Sony clearly intends to hit the ground running in 2015. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, the company’s announced that – somewhat surprisingly – its dark fantasy action game Bloodborne will slit the throat of the damned from 6th February...
Gamescom 2014 DriveClub Special Edition Lines Up at Launch in Europe
Podium position
And we’re underway. Gamescom 2014 hasn’t technically started yet, but you didn’t think that you’d have to wait for the news to start rolling, did you? Evolution Studios has taken to the European PlayStation Blog today to announce a DriveClub special edition, which will be available at launch in the Old World from 8th October...
News Own Your Own Patch of Wrestling Mat with WWE 2K15
We ain't joking, brother
We see many video game collector's editions, peddling limited edition swag – only to end up in the bargain bin six months later. This won't be the case, however, with the super special PlayStation 4 'Hulkamania' edition of WWE 2K15 this October. Advertised as a real supply limited package, this set features collectibles...
News Square Enix Unlocks Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Limited Edition on PS3
Company used a Keyblade
You didn’t think that upcoming compilation Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX was going to release without some kind of collector’s edition, did you? Just like the Genie out of Aladdin’s lamp, Square Enix has helped all of your dreams come true, by confirming that all copies of the forthcoming collection will come with a pin...
News You'll Need to Start Saving for PS4 Shooter Destiny's Collector's Editions
Money, money, money
Bungie is apparently big enough to take ownership of 7th July, and so it’s decided to drop a bevy of details pertaining to its impending first-person shooter on this so-called Destiny day. In addition to the beta video found right through here, the company has also revealed a handful of premium packages, which are set to deploy...
E3 2014 The Order: 1886 Forms a Pact with PS4 on 20th February
Flash your Victorian cash now
With the gaming industry on loudspeaker, it was inevitable that some news would slip through the net. Unfortunately for PlayStation 4 exclusive The Order: 1886, the title’s 20th February release date appears to have been drowned out by Sony’s wealth of other big reveals. Buried at the bottom of a PlayStation Blog...
News You're Going to Want This Ace Freedom Wars Collector's Set
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
Sony is desperate for its upcoming Monster Hunter-esque PlayStation Vita exclusive Freedom Wars to be a mammoth hit, and so it’s really going out of its way to provide a compelling Collector’s Edition for Japanese fans. This gigantic set – which is due out alongside the new game on 26th June – includes...
News Plans for Drakengard 3's European Release Get Spilled with a Collector's Edition
Ask and you shall receive
When news of series prequel Drakengard 3's overseas release was announced last year, fans of the franchise rejoiced following its lengthy hiatus. However, European collectors weren't quite as ecstatic, as it was revealed that the game would only be seeing a physical release in North America. After fan revolting, a...
News Your PS4's Destiny Will Be Fulfilled with a Collector's Edition
Details incoming
You may want to make some room in your overpopulated display cabinet, as Bungie appears to be days away from announcing Destiny’s inevitable collector’s edition. Asked on its official blog whether the upcoming first-person shooter would receive a premium package, a company spokesperson encouraged fans to “ask again next...
News You're Not Supposed to Know About This The Order: 1886 Collector's Edition
We smell a rat
It seems that there’s a traitor in the monarchy, as a PlayStation MVP member has broken their oath in order to reveal details about a potential The Order: 1886 collector’s edition. While hardly surprising, images of possible premium statues popped up on NeoGAF overnight, which were used as part of a survey about the next...
News Uncover Cole MacGrath's Legacy with inFAMOUS: Second Son's Limited Edition
Dress as Delsin, too
There may be some question marks hanging over the PlayStation 4’s launch lineup right now, but one game that’s still very much on track for its early 2014 release is inFAMOUS: Second Son. We haven’t seen much of the superhero excursion since GamesCom in August, but Sony has hopped onto the PlaySt
Weirdness Saints Row IV's Wad Wad Edition Costs a Million Bucks
Money bags
Another day, another Saints Row IV publicity stunt – except this one seems to be having the desired effect. Deep Silver has partnered with GAME to announce the sandbox adventure's one-of-a-kind ‘Super Dangerous Wad Wad Edition', which will set you back a cool $1,000,000 to own. No, we’re not making this up. So, what does the...
News Clutch More Clutter with Batman: Arkham Origins' Collector's Set
Stash it in the Batcave
Assuming that you haven’t already got a cabinet full of needless memorabilia to dust, you may want to expand your collection of gaming gumpf by grabbing Batman: Arkham Origins’ obligatory collector’s edition. The set – as you may expect – includes a premium statue featuring the Caped Crusader and the Joker. It also...
News Grand Theft Auto V Will Let You Pilot a Blimp if You Pre-Order
Dread zeppelin
Grand Theft Auto games are appealing because they allow you to do things that you’d never be able to in real life – such as pilot a blimp. Should you pre-order the impending Grand Theft Auto V, you’ll be able to fly the Atomic zeppelin around Los Santos. Well, it sure beats getting caught in the rush hour traffic, doesn’t it?...
News Stylish Beyond: Two Souls Special Edition Available for Pre-Order
Less is more
Not every game deserves a place upon your mantelpiece, but judging by the snippets that we’ve seen of Beyond: Two Souls, the Quantic Dream epic should look right at home next to your copy of Shadow of the Colossus. As such, you’re probably going to want to pre-order the game’s special edition, which is available now from UK...
News The Last of Us Special Editions Creep Past the Clickers
Place your pre-orders
The Last of Us is just over a month away from release. Yeah, we thought it was still some way away, too – but we’ve just checked the calendar to make sure. In order to promote the impending exclusive, Sony has released a couple of trailers dedicated to the Joel and Ellie editions of the game. You’ll be able to purchase...
News Tales of Xillia Sets a Date with the West, Collector's Edition Announced
Bearing gifts
Better start saving up that gald, because Tales of Xillia has two solid western release dates and a limited collector's edition up for pre-order. And if that wasn't enough, Namco Bandai has granted us a look at a new trailer that shows off footage that takes place outside of battles for a change. Fans will be delighted to know that...
News Muramasa Rebirth Brightens Up the Vita on 25th June
Born again
Aksys’ dreamy re-release of Muramasa Rebirth will dazzle the PlayStation Vita on 25th June in North America. While you’ll be able to purchase a vanilla version of the, er, Vanillaware favourite, the publisher has also confirmed that there’ll be a bumper special edition available at launch. There’s no word on an official price just...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 Plunders a Luffy Statue in Europe
One piece to rule them all
Good news for all of you European One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 fanatics out there: Namco Bandai has announced that the collector’s edition of the upcoming brawler sequel will come with a cheery-looking Luffy figurine. Just look at that aggressive grin – how could you say no? Unfortunately, North American fans will...
News Namco Summons Strategy Guides for Cancelled Ni No Kuni Orders
Consolation prize
The past few days have proved a distinctly unmagical time for many of those that ordered Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch’s gorgeous Wizard’s Edition. Due to an administration error, the premium bundle was oversold, forcing a number of orders to be cancelled earlier in the week. Namco Bandai has since responded to the...
News Splinter Cell: Blacklist's Huge Collector's Edition Takes Flight
Cloud nine
The battle for the most preposterous video game collector’s edition rages on with Splinter Cell: Blacklist. Ubisoft has announced that the upcoming stealth action title will deploy alongside an enormous premium bundle that includes a remote controlled plane. Let’s do that again: a freakin’ remote controlled plane. The brilliantly...
News Resident Evil: Revelations' Collector's Edition Tells the Time
Also breaks the bank
If you’re in need of a suitable timepiece to accompany your overpriced Leon S. Kennedy themed jacket, then look no further than Resident Evil: Revelations’ Japanese collector’s edition. The premium bundle includes a US Agency watch sporting the BSAA logo. It’s based on the same design worn by protagoni
News The Last of Us Uncovers North American Special Editions
Last one, we promise
In order to accompany the announcement of yesterday’s European The Last of Us collector’s editions, Sony has revealed a couple of premium bundles for the North American market. Up f
News Joel and Ellie Headline The Last of Us' Special Editions
Who will you choose?
Hot on the heels of this morning’s leaked The Last of Us collector’s edition, Sony has announced a couple of premium bundles for the UK. The packages – available in Joel and Ellie guises – will include a mini art book, a collectable poster, and a DualShock sticker. You’ll also get an exclusive cover specific to the set...
News Quench Your Thirst with The Last of Us' Special Edition
Survival kit
You too can be prepared for the end of the world by purchasing The Last of Us’ collector's edition. The premium bundle – spotted on the Italian arm of online retailer Amazon – features a handy metal water bottle, a 30-day subscription to PlayStation Plus, and a sticker skin for your PlayStation 3 and DualShock controller. The...
News Deep Silver Issues Apology Over Dead Island: Riptide Bust
Company made a huge boob
In what’s looking more and more like a publicity stunt, publisher Deep Silver has issued an apology over its controversial Dead Island: Riptide collector’s edition. For those who haven’t been keeping abreast of the situation, the company announced the grotesque premium bundle earlier today, which includes a statue of a...
Talking Point Are Collector's Editions a Waste of Money?
Bobby dazzlers
Collector’s editions are a relatively new phenomenon. They only came into fashion about ten years ago, rewarding franchise fans with steelbook cases and behind the scenes footage of their favourite games. Since their humble origins, package sizes and price tags have increased, as publishers go in pursuit of additional profits from...
