2010 Year for the Collectors

If you are an avid video game follower, such as myself you probably have spent Hundreds of dollars on Collectors Edition’s of video games over the past few years. From the overpriced Halo 3: Legendary Edition, to the overpriced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition, it seems that the industry has found a median at putting a $79.99 price tag on Collectors Editions, and actually including stuff that matters, as far DLC. Lets take a look at what 2010 has this year, and which ones are worth the price tag or not.These are just this year. God knows whats in store next year!

Starcraft 2: July 27th, 2010 ($99.99)

WORTH IT

• The Art of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, a 176-page book featuring artwork from the game
• An exclusive 2GB USB flash drive replica of Jim Raynor’s dog tag, which comes preloaded with the original StarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War(R) expansion set
• A behind-the-scenes DVD containing over an hour of developer interviews, cinematics with director’s commentary, and more
• The official StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty soundtrack CD, containing 14 epic tracks from the game along with exclusive bonus tracks
• StarCraft comic book issue #0, a prequel to the comic series
• A World of Warcraft(R) mini Thor in-game pet that can be applied to all World of Warcraft characters on a single Battle.net account
• Exclusive Battle.net downloadable content, including special portraits for your Battle.net profile, decals to customize your units in-game, and a visually unique version of the terran Thor unit

Dead Rising 2: September 28th, 2010 ($79.99)

WORTH IT

• Exclusive Two-Disc Steelbook case includes:
  • Dead Rising 2 game disc
  • High-Definition game disc with 83 Minute “Zombrex Dead Rising Sun” motion picture and 24 minute “Making of” featurette
• Complete box contents include:
  • Steelbook case (described above)
  • Zombrex “Syringe” pen
  • Zombrex “Prescription” notepad (25 pages)
  • Zombrex “Safety” card
  • Zombrex “Prospectus” Sales Brochure (16 pages).
  • Dead Rising 2 Hardback Artbook (48 pages)

Mafia 2: August 24th, 2010 ($79.99)

NOT WORTH IT

• Collectible SteelBook Casing: Brushed metallic SteelBook hard case with debossed logo containing two pieces of art featuring Vito and Joe, the stars of Mafia II.
• Made Man Pack: Free access to in-game downloadable pack that lets players get behind the wheel of two different luxury automobiles modeled after classic cars from the period. In addition, Vito will look the part with two new “made man” suits, including a vintage tux.
• Hardcover Art Book: Get to know the families of Empire Bay with a 100-page photo album-style art book that takes fans through the artistic design process of the game.
• Mafia II Orchestral Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in Empire Bay’s symphonic masterpiece with the Mafia II score recorded by the Prague FILMHarmonic Orchestra on CD.
• Map of Empire Bay: Get familiar with the neighborhoods and own the streets with a high quality, tear-resistant map depicting the 10 square miles of Empire Bay and all the hangout spots.

Halo Reach: September 14th, 2010 (79.99)

POSSIBLE

• Halo Reach Game
• Game Disc in custom case modeled after a recovered ONI data module”
• A custom in-game Elite armor set for use in Reach’s multiplayer modes.
• Artifact Bag containing a brand-new piece of the extended Halo universe: The personal notes and documents of the creator of the SPARTAN program: Dr. Catherine Halsey.
• Dr. Halsey’s ONI Security Badge.
• Embroidered Spartan II Patch

Halo Reach: September 14th, 2010 ($149.99)

NOT WORTH IT

• Halo Reach Game
• Game Disc in custom case modeled after a recovered ONI data module”
• A custom in-game Elite armor set for use in Reach’s multiplayer modes.
• Artifact Bag containing a brand-new piece of the extended Halo universe: The personal notes and documents of the creator of the SPARTAN program: Dr. Catherine Halsey.
• Dr. Halsey’s ONI Security Badge.
• Embroidered Spartan II Patch.
• Noble Team statue expertly crafted by the artisans at McFarlane Toys. Individually molded, hand-painted and individually numbered, this statue is a must-have for any serious “Halo” fan
• UNSC-themed custom packaging.
• An exclusive in-game Spartan armor effect.

Fallout: New Vegas: October 19th, 2010 ($79.99)

NOT WORTH IT

• Let it Ride! In a huge, open world with unlimited options you can see the sights, choose sides, or go it alone. Peacemaker or Hard Case, House Rules, or the Wild Card – it’s all in how you play the game
• “Lucky 7” poker chips. Each of the seven poker chips was designed to represent chips from the major casinos found on the New Vegas strip and throughout the Mojave Wasteland.
• A fully customized Fallout: New Vegas deck of cards. Each card in the pack has been uniquely illustrated to depict characters and factions found within the game. Use the cards to play poker, blackjack or Caravan, an original card game that was created by Obsidian especially for New Vegas!
• A recreation of the game’s highly coveted “Lucky 38” platinum chip.
• A hardcover graphic novel “All Roads”, that tells the story of some of the characters and events that lead up to Fallout: New Vegas. “All Roads” was written by Chris Avellone, the game’s creative director, and created in conjunction with Dark Horse Comics.
• ‘The Making of Fallout: New Vegas’ DVD. This documentary DVD will contain exclusive video content, including interviews with the developers in which they take you from concept to creation and discuss topics such as story, setting, legacy of the Fallout franchise and more.

Fable III: October 26th, 2010 ($79.99)

WORTH IT

• A new quest: Uncover the mystery of the haunted forests of Silverpines and earn the legendary sword, Wolfsbane, deadly against wolves and balverines.
• Exclusive location: Unlock a new region, ideal for settling down with a family and discovering new treasures.
• “Fable III” playing cards: Created by Lionhead, these cards depict every type of character in “Fable III,” including Heroes, royals, rebels and villains from across Albion and beyond.
• Guild Seal Coin: The coin features a Good side (blue) and Evil side (red) to assist players in making critical decisions that will impact the fate of the world Product Research & Selection forever.
• A new dog breed: Renowned for its loyalty, the Boxer is a brave canine companion worthy of greatest Queens and Kings.
• One unique outfit: Unearth one male and female outfit from the mysterious, faraway land of Aurora, a new destination in your “Fable III” adventures.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2: October 26th, 2010 ($79.99)

WORTH IT

• Premium Collectible Steelbook
• Exclusive In-Game Content
  • Three exclusive challenge mode levels
  • Exclusive Ralph McQuarrie concept “Deak Starkiller” skin
  • Exclusive Lightsaber crystal
• Exclusive Mimobot USB Designer Drive Preloaded with Bonus Content
  • Starkiller 2GB Flash Drive designed by Mimobot
  • Digital art book, featuring insights into the art of The Force Unleashed II

Little Big Planet 2: November 16th, 2010 ($79.99)

WORTH IT

• LittleBigPlanet 2 game
• 7″ collectable Sackboy plushy
• Exclusive LittleBigPlanet 2 game ends (bookends)
• 11 DLC Sackboy costumes, including:
  • Disney / Pixar’s Toy Story 3’s “Alien” Sackboy Costume
  • Disney’s TRON: Legacy “CLU” Sackboy Costume
  • The Muppets’ “The Great Gonzo” Sackboy Costume
  • PlayStation’s “Ratchet” Sackboy Costume
  • PlayStation’s “Clank” Sackboy Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Crocodile” Sackboy Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Vulture” Sackboy Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Cobra” Sackboy Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Mandrill” Sackboy Costume
  • And exclusive to the LittleBigPlanet 2’s Collectors Edition: PlayStation’s “Jak” Sackboy Costume
  • PlayStation’s “Daxter” Sackboy Costume
• 5 exclusive Sackboy themed PSN avatar

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