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5 Amazing Collectors Editions to look forward to

All these ‘Collectors Editions’, ‘Limited Editions’ and ‘Special Editions’ are created by developers to make the fans love the game a lot more, and to gain more knowledge about the game. At the same time, they are also a way to fish more money out of our wallets. Nonetheless, there is no doubt that some ‘special’ editions are quite worth the extra money. However, one must be careful not to purchase these very often, unless you want to have your wallet drained, or have a large amount of spare cash just lying there.

Here are 5 amazing game editions to look forward to:

5. Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition

Although not announced by the developers themselves, the British Board of Film Classification has confirmed the existence of an Ultimate Rapture Edition. This will include the first and second Bioshock games along with all their DLCs. No pictures or further details have been revealed as yet. This edition is a wonderful opportunity for all those who have not yet tried the Bioshock games. It will surely get you ready for Bioshock: Infinite.

Cost: Unknown

4.Halo 4 Limited Edition

Looks like Halo fans will be celebrating Christmas a little early. Not only does this Limited Edition come in a very sleek-looking case, but it also contains a lot of bonus content to keep you occupied for a while. Early Specializations and bonus in-game goodies are a few perks that you will receive if you buy this. Also, the Special Edition of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn that is included in this edition of the game, will allow you to go deeper into the game’s history.

Cost: $99.99

3. Assassins Creed III Freedom Edition

The Assassin’s Creed 3 ‘Freedom Edition’ may not grant you freedom from everything, but it sure gives you a lot of other things to be ecstatic about. A 24″ figure of Connor, very detailed by the way, unlike most other figures bundled with games. George Washington’s notebook is also included in this edition which will help you discover the secrets of the Assassins and the Templars during the American revolution, hence granting the players access to information that will not be given in the game. And obviously, the edition will provide you with several single-player and multi-player goodies.

Cost: $125.85

2. God of War Omega Edition

Once again, this edition has not been announced by the developers, but has been listed by Playfront. Apparently, it will contain five God of War games; The main three games, Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta. These games will be shipped in a box along with a steelbook containing the art of the games and a bronze statue of Kratos, which will be individually available later.

Cost: Unknown

1. Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collectors Set

Capcom is being real generous this year. This is, by far, the most attractive ‘special edition’ of the year. This set comes with four games: Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition and Street Fighter x Tekken. And the set doesn’t end there. You also get a 8″ Ryu statue, an 11-disc soundtrack that contains all the tracks from all the Street Fighter games, a hardcover book that contains pieces by fans, a documentary, all the Street Fighter anime episodes, the Street Fighter II Animated Movie and movies for Street Fighter IV and Super Street Fighter IV. A lot to digest, isn’t it? As for the cherry on top, you get a replica of Ryu’s belt. Now you can be the warrior that you always aspired to be.

Cost: $149.99

Bonus: Resident Evil 6 Premium Edition

This may be either ridiculous or amazing, depending on how much you love Resident Evil. This edition will include the game, four tablet skins and Leon’s jacket. Seems pretty cheap, right? Well, it’s not. This thing, which is only releasing in Japan, costs roughly $1300. Unless you’re a RE veteran with a lot of cash to spare, I recommend you stay away from this one.

These editions are a source of ecstasy for most gamers. Yes, they might be slightly expensive, but for the hardcore gamer, they’re definitely worth it. So, which one are you buying?

January 31, 2013
Microsoft Talks About The Leaked Xbox 720 Document

As you may have already heard about the leaked 56 page document detailing Microsoft’s plans for the next Xbox. The document talked about the recently revealed Xbox Smartglass, 3D tech, Blu-Ray disc support along with a new and improved Kinect.

Today the Redmond based company has finally come out and issued a statement to Eurogamer.

We understand there is great interest and anticipation for what comes next for Xbox and we are lucky to have customers who are so passionate about the platform.

Today, there has never been a better time to own an Xbox 360 console. We have found new ways to extend the console lifecycle by introducing controller-free experiences with Kinect and we’ve re-invented the console with a new dashboard and new entertainment content partnerships.

We are continually thinking about the future of the platform and when we have something to share, we will.

Its your typical PR response but notice how they don’t deny the report, guess it was real after all.

January 31, 2013
Assassin’s Creed III PC Delayed

This news might not surprise most people but Assassin’s Creed III PC version has been delayed. This has now become common for Ubisoft to delay Assassin’s Creed games on the PC. Eurogamer caught the news from a source, which also included the following image:

The PC version of Assassin’s Creed III which was supposed to launch along side the Console version on 31st October, will now release on 23rd November.

January 31, 2013
Resident Evil 6 Xbox 360 Version Leaked

Resident Evil 6 is expected to hit stores next month on October but 2nd modded Xbox 360 users are already playing the game. The game has been leaked on private gaming torrent tracker BlackCats Games by user DevilSlayer.

The game is available as a “JTAG Rip” and is sized at 6.97gb. Resident Evil 6 will be available on retail in two discs, although the uploader claims the second disc only contains other languages.

Note: This leak is legit, the rip has confirmed to be working by multiple sources.

Which platform will you be getting Resident Evil 6 for?

January 31, 2013
Sony Buys Gaikai For $380 Million, Could A Cloud Revolution Be Coming?

Sony announced earlier today that they have acquired the cloud gaming service Gaikai for $380 million. They plain to use the company’s assets to build and improve their streaming services company wide and not just gaming.

Thanks to the deal Sony customers will be able to “to instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immerse core games with rich graphics to casual content anytime, anywhere on a variety of internet-connected devices,” according to SCE (Sony Computer Entertainment) President and CEO Andrew Smith.

Gaikai founder David Perry had the following to say about the buy out:

Sony has built an incredible brand with PlayStation and has earned the respect of countless millions of gamers worldwide.

We’re honored to be able to help Sony rapidly harness the power of the interactive cloud and to continue to grow their ecosystem, to empower developers with new capabilities, to dramatically improve the reach of exciting content and to bring breathtaking new experiences to users worldwide.

Gaikai is a unique gaming streaming service very different to its main competitor OnLive in the sense that it does not require any downloads to work but instead streams content directly in the browser. Read more about the company on their official website.

January 31, 2013
Nokia HERE now available on iOS App Store

When iOS 6 was announced, the single biggest feature was the new Apple Maps. Apple had successfully ousted Google from their mobile platform to make way for their new mapping service. Things could not have gone more disastrously in the coming months. Choke full of bugs, incorrect point of interests, embarrassingly bad 3D and what not, it was clear that Apple Maps was nothing but an unmitigated disaster. A disaster that will take some time to be fixed.

This gives way to other mapping services to make their mark. We’re already aware that Google is working on their maps app. But today Nokia has unveiled theirs. Conveniently named HERE, this new app brings Nokia’s expertise to iOS. Powered by Navteq, it offers cool new features such as Facebook integration, turn-by-turn directions, the ability to save maps for later, transit directions etc. In addition to this Nokia HERE also offers step-by-step voice-guided walk navigation and public transportation and driving directions. Nokia HERE will also let you download maps for a particular geographical location for offline viewing.

Nokia HERE is available in the iOS App Store for a price of ‘free’. Now the wait continues for Google to brings its prowess back to iOS.

January 31, 2013
Crysis 2 PC Demo to release on March 1.
Crytek has announced the PC Demo of their upcoming FPS shooter “Crysis2″ to be released on March 1. The demo will feature 2 maps which would be playable in 2 gameplay modes for hours of multiplayer action. Another great news is that those who’ll buy Crysis 2 today will get a free upgrade to the Limited Edition of the game.

The two mapsÂ availableÂ in the multiplayer would be “Skyline” and “Pier 17″ in which the players can either play “Team Instant Action Mode” in which teams would be putÂ againstÂ each other to kill as many opponents as possible to win the round or “Crash Site” where two teams would have to fight their way to control Alien Crash sites to gain points.

For those of you willing to buy Crysis 2Â today, Here’s what the Limited Edition will unlock for you:
- Bonus XP – Players will jump into multiplayer battles with an edge by starting with enough experience points to gain early access to all preset class load-outs.
- SCAR Hologram Decoy – This special attachment to the SCAR will project a hologram image of the player, allowing them to confuse their opponents with the decoy.
- SCAR Weapon Skin – This digital camouflage skin will allow players to add a personalized touch to one of the more popular assault rifles in the game.
- Platinum Dog Tag – This special one-of-a-kind dog tag is one of over 250 that will be collectible in Crysis 2 multiplayer, helping to separate you from the rest of the field.
January 31, 2013
HTC Unveils 1.5GHz Tablet Called Flyer!

Well folks finally HTC has pulled off the curtains from the long rumored and anticipated HTC Tablet Flyer. The tablet shall feature 7 inch screen, 1.5 GHz Processor, 1 GB Ram, 32 GB internal Storage(expandable through microSD Card, 1024 x 600 resolution, 4000 mAH Battery(capable of 4 hours continuous video playback) and a 5 MP back camera along with a 1.3 Front Camera. The tablet would be powered by Android 2.4 Gingerbread. HTC claims that they didn’t have enough time to customize Honeycomb. The aluminium body feels pretty solid in hand compared to other tablets and the Pressure Sensitive capacitive Stylus is quite an experience. There’s no word on pricing currently, we hope that this tablet is cheaper than the other ‘Honeycomb’ powered tablets!
Tune in later for more news.

January 31, 2013
Dead Island Gameplay Video Shows Us Over 10 Minutes Of Footage

Dead Island, which is going to be released this August on PS3, PC and Xbox 360, is the upcoming melee FPS game from Deep Silver. In this game, players will be trapped in an Island full of zombies and have to survive through this zombie apocalypse. This game seems to take a more serious approach in terms of emotions and story. See this “To Kill Time” video after the break.

Tags: GameTrailers.com, To Kill Time Gameplay Walkthrough, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

January 31, 2013
Top 5 Things We Want From E3

It’s that time of the year again. E3 is just around the corner and we all know what to expect. But all of us have a wishlist and here are the Top 5 things we want at E3.

5. The Next Zelda

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword received perfect scores from over 30 publications and amazing reviews and scores from others. With gamers on high alert with the features of the Wii U, a new Zelda game for the console would be the cherry on the cake. Sure it’s a long shot and it’s only a while since the previous one came out but we expect Nintendo to unveil a new Zelda game for the fans and maybe it’ll be for the Wii U.

4. Alan Wake Sequel

We all got spooked, thrilled and loved Alan Wake for it’s amazing gameplay, characters and storyline and it did leave us hanging on the cliff at the end of the game. Everyone who has played Alan Wake have been craving for a sequel and since E3 is just around the corner most of us will be surprised to find out that there’s an Alan Wake sequel. With the lead writer of Alan Wake, Remedy’s Sam Lake tweeting “It’s all true. ‘It will happen again, in another town, a town called Ordinary.’ It’s happening now”. A sequel to Alan Wake may be on the cards sooner rather than later.

3. Killzone 4

Most of you who have played Killzone 3 would have seen the after credits seen where two surviving Hazmat soldiers from Stahl Arms. The Stahl soldiers address the individual as ‘sir’ as they welcome him back to Helghan. Post-Credits scenes always indicate a sequel and rarely has it been otherwise. It can be assumed the sequel will most likely take place a long time after the events of Killzone 3 since the surviving population would need to replenish their loses. If there is a Killzone 4, the losses the Helghast have suffered will positively cause a riot or rebellion to the senate.

2. Agent

In July 2007, Sony had announced that Rockstar was working on a new franchise for the PlayStation 3. The Details of the project, which included it’s title, were not announced until June 2009 during the Sony press conference at E3. So after almost 5 long years of working on this project can we expect a possible teaser at E3? We sure can. Announcing this game may delay the release of the highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto V” but for a game that has been in development since 2007 deserves to be released now. Unless Rockstar is going for total perfection, which they are usually good at, Agent will be something most gamers would love to see at E3.

1. Xbox [720?]

Possibly what all gamers want to see this year at E3 is the console for next generation gaming. Going by it’s codename Durango or it’s widely popular name, the Xbox 720 is the most anticipated and hopeful announcement that fans want Microsoft to make. An extreme possibility considering the number of rumors that have been coming out over the past few months, The Xbox 720 is something most of was would want to see. After all the boring Microsoft E3 presentations over the past couple of years maybe this time they can add some flair and drive the fans crazy. Come on Microsoft! You know what we want!

Some of these may seem like a long shot. Some may not. But let’s just hope the respective companies do actually reveal one of our items on the wish list. Gamers all over are expecting one of these items to turn into reality, keeping our fingers crossed is all we can do right now. E3 2012 is sure to have a lot of surprises for us. Let’s hope it’s a big one.

January 31, 2013