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Extravagant Collector’s Editions Are Overwhelming Video Game Collectors

6:00AM November 2, 2011 | Mike Fahey

If you thought spending $US149.99 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 »

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Borderlands 2 Takes Your Suggestions For Special Edition Premiums

10:30AM September 9, 2011 | Owen Good

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 »

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EA’s Employee-Only Version Of Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

6:30AM December 16, 2010 | Brian Crecente

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

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Euro Sonic Colours Special Edition Is Filled With Toys

5:20AM September 28, 2010 | Mike Fahey

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 »

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

1:00AM August 13, 2010 | Brian Crecente

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 games multiplayer. More »

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A Little Extra Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep For Europe

2:40AM July 30, 2010 | Mike Fahey

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 »

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

4:30AM July 16, 2010 | Mike Fahey

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 »

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

4:20AM July 13, 2010 | Mike Fahey

Swedish online store Webhallen.com briefly carried a listing for the Crysis 2 Nano Edition priced at the equivalent of nearly $US200. What Crysis 2 swag could be worth that much? More »

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Civilization V Develops Snazzy $US100 Edition

5:30AM July 10, 2010 | Mike Fahey

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 »

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Bloody Tourists Invade The Dead Rising 2 European Special Edition

1:40AM July 9, 2010 | Mike Fahey

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 »