Kotaku: Special Edition

Extravagant Collector's Editions are Overwhelming Video Game Collectors

Mike Fahey — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:20:00 EDT

If you thought spending $149.99 for a massive collector's edition is too much, what about folks like commenter Gemini-Phoenix, who feel compelled to purchase every limited collector's edition that comes out. Let's hear his desperate please to publishers in today's Speak Up on Kotaku. More »

Borderlands 2 Takes Your Suggestions for Its Special Edition Premiums

Owen Good — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:30:00 EDT

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What would you like to see in a Borderlands 2 Collector's Edition? A box that opens up like a Crimson Lance chest? A psycho mask? Fake skaggy poo? A life-size rakk hive? More »

A Glimpse at EA's Employee-Only Version of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Brian Crecente — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:30:00 EST

A rarely covered perk of working at a major publisher includes getting some pretty sweet editions of your favorite video games. Take for instance this EA Crew Edition of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. More »

Euro Sonic Colours Special Edition Is Filled With Toys

Mike Fahey — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:20:00 EDT

Not only do Europeans get an additional "U" in their version of Sonic Colors, they also get the option to pay more for a box filled with toys. More »

Toys 'R Us Outs Epic Mickey Collector's Edition

Owen Good — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:00:00 EDT

Toys 'R Us is currently listing an Epic Mickey Collector's Edition that delivers a bunch of swag for $69.99. Interestingly, it gives Nov. 15 as an estimated shipping date. More »

Call of Duty: Black Ops Special Edition Includes Video Surveillance Vehicle

Brian Crecente — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EDT

Due out this November, the special edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops will include a tiny remote control "video surveillance vehicle" inspired by the game's multiplayer. More »

A Little Extra Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep For Europe

Mike Fahey — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:40:00 EDT

The European PlayStation blog shows off the lovely box art for the Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Special Edition. What's in the box? More »

Here's What Passes For A Dead Rising 2 Special Edition In North America

Mike Fahey — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:30:00 EDT

Exclusive to North America, the Dead Rising 2 Zombrex edition promises to delve deeper into the story of Dead Rising, with the Xbox 360 version containing the 83-minute Zombrex Dead Rising Sun film. That's nice, where's our action figure? More »

Crysis 2 Nano Edition Briefly Appears, Is Nowhere Near Nano-Sized

Mike Fahey — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:20:00 EDT

Swedish online store Webhallen.com briefly carried a listing for the Crysis 2 Nano Edition priced at the equivalent of nearly $200. What Crysis 2 swag could be worth that much? More »

Civilization V Develops Snazzy $100 Edition

Mike Fahey — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EDT

PC strategy fans love them some Civilization, but do they love it enough to spend double retail price for the game plus collector swag? More »

Bloody Tourists Invade The Dead Rising 2 European Special Edition

Mike Fahey — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:40:00 EDT

If there's one thing Europeans can't stand, it's all the bloody tourists. Capcom plays off this fear with the European special edition of Dead Rising 2, showing off the game's official box art alongside one ravishing ravaged high-roller. More »

Peace Walker Only $20 (With Purchase of $150 Headset)

Mike Fahey — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:20:00 EDT

Astro Gaming, peddlers of high quality gaming audio solutions, is offering Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for 50% off retail price with purchase of the $149.95 Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Edition A30 Headset. More »

Europe Gets Two Final Fantasy XIII Xbox Bundles

Mike Fahey — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:00:00 EST

While North American Final Fantasy XIII fans ponder forking out $400 for a special Xbox 360 bundle, European fans are getting two different models to choose from - the Special Edition and the Elite Bundle. What's the difference? More »

Preorder BioShock 2 PS3 From Amazon And You Get This

Mike Fahey — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:30:00 EST

PlayStation 3 owners who put their money down on BioShock 2 at Amazon will find themselves the proud owner of this excellent Big Daddy outfit for PlayStation Home. More »

What's Inside The European Bayonetta Special Edition?

Mike Fahey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

What do folks in the UK, France, Spain, and Australia have to look forward to should they spend a little bit more on Bayonetta this January? It's more than just an art book! More »

Play Uncharted 2 Demo to Win Fortune Hunter Edition

Owen Good — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT

It's true, the Uncharted 2 Fortune Hunter edition is priceless. Which means it has not yet been priced. But its price is free if you're one of 10 randomly selected winners today and tomorrow. Just play the Uncharted 2 demo. More »

Secret Of Monkey Island Special Edition Sails To 360?

Mike Fahey — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:20:00 EDT

Both a mysteriously disappearing German rating and sources close to Adventure Gamers seem to indicate that a special edition of The Secret of Monkey Island is on its way to the Xbox 360. More »

Jumpgate Special Edition Is Full Of Stars

Mike Fahey — Fri, 01 May 2009 10:40:00 EDT

The special edition box set for NetDevil's Jumpgate: Evolution certainly doesn't suffer from a lack of space and space by-products. More »

Vesperia Bonus is Soundtrack: Volume 2

Owen Good — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:30:00 EDT

If you bought Tales of Vesperia's special edition and saved your secret code for eight whole freaking months, now you may finally have your "special bonus." It is slightly above "underwhelming," but not exactly "whelming." More »

Target's Special Edition Shaun White Snowboarding Pimps Target

Mike Fahey — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Target has long been a sponsor of snowboarder Shaun White, so it only makes sense that the retailer get a very special edition of his upcoming snowboarding title just for them. Much more than a normal SE, Target's Shaun White Snowboarding contains new characters, exclusive scenes, and an entire mountain dedicated to the store, complete with virtual version of the Target Chalet, where Shaun and other Target brand athletes chill between sessions. More »

EA Honors Ten Years Of 'Medal'

Stuart Houghton — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:20:00 EDT

Next year, Medal of Honor turns ten years old. Has it really been that long? Strange to think that the Medal of Honor series has been going on longer than the war that it depicts. More »

Rock Band 2 Bundle Delayed

Stuart Houghton — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:20:00 EDT

Although Rock Band 2 is slated for a September 14 release on the Xbox 360, gamers who were hoping to save some cash by buying the game + instruments bundle will be disappointed. More »

Last Day For GameStop GTA IV SE Preorders

Mike Fahey — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EDT

A helpful GameStop employee has informed us that today is indeed the last day to preorder the special ultra hyper awesome limited collector's edition of Grand Theft Auto IV at EBGameStop stores across the country. Do you understand what this means? As we speak the extra bits they've thrown in to the SE bundle are fading away like a McFly family picture. Those of us on the East Coast, that you have approximately one hour to get to the closest store with a 9PM closing and put your money down, or you'll be stuck with just the game, without a spiffy lockbox to secure it. I contacted several of my local stores who have confirmed the fact, so you might want to hop on that. More »

Ninja Reflex Gets Special Steam Edition

fdemarco — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:20:00 EDT

Valve and Nunchuk Games have teamed up to bring you a very special edition of the martial art skill game Ninja Reflex appropriately titled, Ninja Reflex: Steamworks Edition. This new downloadble through Steam only edition contains quite a few additional bits of content including new belt ranks, over 50 achievements and "a special "basket" of Easter Eggs from the universe of Half-Life and Portal." That portion of it has me more excited than any of the others. Perhaps our old friend Companion Cube will make an appearance? If you order this special edition now, you can even get 10% off the already low, low price of $9.95. What a bargain! More »

Brain Age 2 DS Bundle Official

Mike Fahey — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:20:03 EDT

Nintendo just issued a press release confirming something we heard about back on July 23rd from about gajillion online retailers, but it is always good to see official word. Brain Age 2: More Training In Minutes A Day is coming bundled with a special crimson and black Nintendo DS. The bundle should start showing up on store shelves on August 21st at a suggested retail price of $149.99. From the description on the official press release:

The top half of the new Nintendo DS sports a smooth, glossy Crimson, reminiscent of a dangerous shade of lipstick or a cherry-red sports car. The bottom is a matte black — an Onyx yin that complements the Crimson yang.

I only point this out because Onyx Yin and the Crimson Yang would make an awesome comic book / rap duo. Hit the jump for the always entertaining press release. More »

360 TF Cybertron Edition Details

Mike Fahey — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:20:45 EDT

Yesterday I showed you the cover art for the Xbox 360 exclusive Cybertron Edition of Transformers: The Game, but could only speculate as to what the special edition would consist of. No sooner had I voiced my lack of details when the Activision PR Emergency Anti-Ignorance Squad leapt into action, issuing a comprehensive list of collector's edition goodies: More »

EA Announces C&C 3: Kane Edition

Brian Crecente — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:00:31 EST

Electronic Arts today announced Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars: Kane Edition, a numbered collector's edition of the PC game set to hit in March. More »

Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Premium Packs Better Than Anything

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:20:49 EST

And I do mean anything. Heroin? Not even close. The womb? Boring! Dipping Hershey bars in creamy peanut butter? Come ON. Limited edition PSP's in special packaging blows them all away. More »

The Littlest Master Chief Helmet

Michael McWhertor — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:39:27 EDT

With EGM and 1UP using their gamer cred to snag some sweet upcoming Halo 3 exclusives, it looks like Master Chief wannabes with some extra disposable cash will get not only the game, but an extra fun piece of plastic to see MC even when out of the game. More »

A Very Special Edition Of Gears Of War

Michael McWhertor — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 15:59:17 EDT

I hope you read that right. This isn't a very special "episode" of Gears of War. Marcus Fenix isn't going to weigh the moral decisions of "going all the way" with his boyfriend, a la Tootie from that Facts of Life episode that's indelibly burned into my noodle. This is simply all the stuff you'll get when you buy the tin can version of Gears of War. More »