Thanks to digital distribution, I’ve come to a strange point with games. If all I want is the actual game content, I’ll go digital. But then gorgeous Collector’s Editions come along and I can’t help but fetishize all the cool stuff. Sure, it may cost more, but it’s totally worth it. Just look at these two editions – how can you choose?
Over on Amazon, two listing have appeared for special version of The Order 1886. First up, we have the Collector’s Edition, retailing for $80, which includes:
- Collectable steel book with full game
- Coat of Arms stickers
- 7″ Galahad Under Fire statue
- The Knight’s Arsenal DLC
- Official game soundtrack
- Unreleased behind-the-scenes footage
Or, you could opt for the Premium Edition, retailing for $150, which includes:
- Collector’s box
- Collectable steel book with full game
- 22 page art book with hidden compartment
- Blackwater vial with chain (hidden in compartment)
- Coat of Arms stickers
- 13″ The Endless Duel statue
- The Knight’s Arsenal DLC
- Official game soundtrack
- Unreleased behind-the-scenes footage
Both of these looks absolutely stunning. I love the idea of a hidden compartment in the art book to hide the cool vial with the chain. That is really impressive design and will make a collector very happy. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t really seem to make people very happy yet. Darryn and I both got some hands on time with the game in LA, and it just felt very generic thus far. Here’s hoping the game becomes as awesome as these box sets before launch.
Last Updated: June 19, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 19, 2014 at 09:29
Yes. Collector’s editions are for cool physical stuff, otherwise I’ll go digital all the way. That $80 collector’s edition isn’t badly priced, it’s only what? $10 over the regular price & comes with a nifty statue.
Viking Of Science
June 19, 2014 at 09:35
But that’s not this: http://gaben.tv/
Viking Of Science
June 19, 2014 at 09:36
It does look pretty sweet though!
oVg FX
June 19, 2014 at 09:40
Not as sweet as that Witcher Swag that Darryn got. Where does he live again?
Kensei Seraph
June 19, 2014 at 09:41
Oi, no repossessing anything until after the winner of the competition.
oVg FX
June 19, 2014 at 09:42
We all know HvR has this one in a bag.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
June 19, 2014 at 09:54
10 000 HvR entries are imminent.
VampyreSquirrel
June 19, 2014 at 09:52
PE… not far all that from you… if you need additional info it’ll cost you hehehehehe
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 19, 2014 at 09:57
Is that over the mountains? I heard dragons & giants eat travelers who attempt the crossing. O_O
Sith JJ
June 19, 2014 at 10:00
Scary world out there, though I think Darryn scared away the Dragons after eating that ghost pepper.
oVg FX
June 19, 2014 at 09:38
lol The collectors edition is probably still cheaper than the digital download.
We loose the thick manuals in the plastic CD case because we want to be green, yet its still cheaper buying the CD.
YOU KNOW… moulding plastic, burning discs, transporting, shipping, delivering to retail, driving your car to pick it up IS STILL CHEAPER than the digital download.
Sometimes my brain just wants to leak out of my ears and run away 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 19, 2014 at 09:44
Sometimes? trollol!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
June 19, 2014 at 09:54
I’m old school like OVG. I’d rather have a disc in my hand, a manual on the coffee table and a collection of games in the man cave… then apparently leasing some code tied to the cloud, that may or may not be working in 10 years time.
Sith JJ
June 19, 2014 at 09:43
So purty
Kromas
June 19, 2014 at 09:44
I am sorry but I have to put my foot down. As a proud owner of many many many Collectors Editions I personally think they have to make a new rule.
No new IP should have a CE edition EVER!
It causes over-hype and is just stupid. Now if this was The Order 1887 (aka Sequel) then I would be fine with a CE. My personal opinion but I thought I would just let it out there. I have the same feelings about Watchdogs.
Sith JJ
June 19, 2014 at 09:45
You have feelings about Watchdogs?
Pah! 😉
Kromas
June 19, 2014 at 09:46
Ofc I do. Aiden Pierce touched my no no parts.
Kensei Seraph
June 19, 2014 at 09:46
But, but, but Child of Light!
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CoLDeluxe.jpg
Kromas
June 19, 2014 at 09:47
Yeah .. once in a blue moon the game is CE worthy even if it is a new IP but it is still a crappy thing to do.
CAE9872
June 19, 2014 at 09:50
I have that CoL deluxe edition – very cool…my preciousssss…
Sith JJ
June 19, 2014 at 09:47
I just want that Homeworld CE that’s coming. I want me a mothership!
Kromas
June 19, 2014 at 09:48
Hells yeah!
Sith JJ
June 19, 2014 at 09:49
You can pre-order it already if you want.
Luckily we KNOW it’s a good game.
http://www.homeworldremastered.com/
Kromas
June 19, 2014 at 09:53
Already done. Can’t wait for my mothership to arrive.
Sith JJ
June 19, 2014 at 09:53
Niiiice
Kromas
June 19, 2014 at 09:54
Hopefully this time round I won’t get stuck on the damn asteroid mission for days. 😛
Kensei Seraph
June 19, 2014 at 09:49
Words cannot describe how much I want that.
Sith JJ
June 19, 2014 at 09:50
It’s $99 though.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K6ZUOQE
Admiral Chief Cyber Commando
June 19, 2014 at 09:50
Use 5, lets see how much you really do
Kensei Seraph
June 19, 2014 at 10:02
Want, want, WANT, WANT,
http://beedie.sfu.ca/bbaportal/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/want-logo.jpg
Sith JJ
June 19, 2014 at 10:03
I’m sensing you want something
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 19, 2014 at 10:05
I’m going to guess it’s a new caps lock key :/
Sith JJ
June 19, 2014 at 10:05
LOL
Admiral Chief Cyber Commando
June 19, 2014 at 10:18
Nah dude, the SHIFTER
CAE9872
June 19, 2014 at 09:51
Am very happy its a PC game meaning I don’t have to “want” for it.
CAE9872
June 19, 2014 at 09:52
Both look very nice indeed. I am interested to see if Destiny gets a special edition release of some kind – and no DLC incentives are NOT special in any way, shape or form! EVER!!!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
June 19, 2014 at 09:55
Meh
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
June 19, 2014 at 09:56
I like the Galahad under fire statue.
Admiral Chief Cyber Commando
June 19, 2014 at 10:05
Dat Tom Selleck!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
June 19, 2014 at 10:08
Dat Manly Stache
Admiral Chief Cyber Commando
June 19, 2014 at 10:17
It’s the special ability, stuns monsters, swoons ladies, makes men jealous
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
June 19, 2014 at 10:19
Every game should give you the option to play as Tom Selleck.
Admiral Chief Cyber Commando
June 19, 2014 at 10:20
And then the bottom 10% of the screen has this magnificent hairy part (for FPS games)
Tauriq Moosa
June 19, 2014 at 10:27
Will this be on Steam? #Trolling
Ryanza
June 19, 2014 at 13:14
Soundtrack should be in the box. Behind-the-scenes dvd should be in the box. Stickers? lol