Bioware Announces Mass Effect 2 Collectors' Edition - News
by Gabriel Franco , posted on 05 November 2009 / 2,517 Views
Tin-cased Collector's Edition to include book, comic, DVD and extra in-game stuff
Press Release:
Edmonton, Alberta (November 5, 2009) – Recruit your crew and fight for the lost! Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the internationally acclaimed Shooter RPG Mass Effect™ 2 will also be released as a Collectors’ Edition in limited quantities. Available on January 26 in North America (Jan 29 in EU) alongside the standard edition, the Collectors’ Edition of Mass Effect 2 comes in a premium, tin case and includes the full version of the game, a 48-page hardcover “Art of Mass Effect 2” book, Issue 1 of the Mass Effect Redemption comic book, and a bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes and making-of videos. In addition, the Mass Effect 2 Collectors’ Edition will include unique in-game weapons and armor that can only be obtained by purchasing this version. With its larger-than-life hero Commander Shepard, intense shooter action, nuanced characters and a rich storyline, Mass Effect 2 is one of the most anticipated titles of 2010.
“We’re really excited to roll out this Collectors’ Edition featuring so many unique items, including special Collectors’ Edition armor and weapons and content that will surprise Mass Effect fans,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. “The limited edition comic book and bonus DVD will really enhance and expand the overall Mass Effect 2 experience.”
The Mass Effect trilogy is an emotionally charged science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will once again step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, commanding their crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal. Featuring intense shooter action, a rich futuristic storyline, space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, the game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience.
Mass Effect 2 will be available on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PC. The Mass Effect 2 Collectors’ Edition will retail at an MSRP of $69.99 on Xbox 360 and $59.99 on PC. Mass Effect 2 assets are available at info.ea.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/masseffect2. For more information on Mass Effect 2, go to http://masseffect.bioware.com/.
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Ill be getting this.
definatly gonna buy assuming its only $10 more. I like shiny metal tins and an extra $10 is worth it
I hope EA Brazil brings this one as well
Not bad. The exclusive in-game armor and weapons will be nice to start off with. I agree that collectors should be no more then $69.99. Dragon's Age collectors was $74 which was a bit much. You did get some decent content and some nice in game items what would cost more then $20 if you bought it on XBox Live. Most CE's are total rip off though and just extra money of the developers.
I've never watched a bonus DVD for a game. A comic book is irrelevant. Collector's Editions rarely give you anything worthwhile (COD4 is just retarded... NVG? ... at least it's something substantial i guess).
In a lot of cases, you're basically paying extra money for a few in game items. Which is pretty dumb... when you consider that 99.9999% of the development time for the game went into the game itself, which you pay 59.99 for. Then they throw in a few items that took .0001% of their time to code into the game... and you pay 10$ more for it?
That's not too bright...
I'd consider paying for the New Super Mario Wii CE to get a sweet mario coinbank to sit on my dresser. I'd CONSIDER it. The Beatles tin i currently have as my change dish is pretty sweet as is...
But yeah. Collector's Editions are a retarded gimmick. The reason every company does it now, is because lots of morons fall for it.
No Soundtrack? The best thing about Mass Effect 2 collector's edition should be the soundtrack, it's usually very good in ME games. Take out the comic and put in a soundtrack cd and I'll buy it.
The only time I like special ediitions is when they aren't over the top. $10 more than the regular is reasonable.
Nice, only $10 more for the special edition. Definitely buying this!
