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German website Computerbase is claiming that the special edition of Ubisoft’s Silent Hunter 5 has been recalled over the use of swastikas.

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Words. They are pointless. Behold the majesty of the animated, exploding FFXIII CE movie triumverate.

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Been a while since we did one of these, so let’s relive the good times. Whoever posts the 1,000th comment on this article wins a BioShock 2 Special Edition for 360 and the following, as relayed by the lovely PR setting this up: “Eve hypo, water bottle, hoodie, vinyl record.”

Would you kindly make it quick?

Amazon.de’s listing the FFXIII Collector’s Edition at €71.99 ($103).

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It’s Heavy Rain day! The EU PS Blog just posted up a picture of the game’s European Special Edition, as you can see here. Very cool.

It’s boxed in a special ‘rain-effect’ slipcase – thanks to “special embossing” and other “manufacturing tricks” it apparently gives the impression of being streaked with 3D rain-drops. Fancy.

Buyers also get voucher to download the following additional content from PSN:

• Heavy Rain: Chronicle 1 – The Taxidermist. This was confirmed as a pre-order goodie for the Americans last week.
• The Heavy Rain Official Soundtrack – Recorded at the Abbey Road studios.
• Dynamic XMB theme

More through there. Still no date. It’s expected in February.

The Splinter Cell Conviction Collector’s Edition is to feature a Sam Fisher statue when the game releases on February 26, if you can believe that.

You probably can. This is what else it’s got:

• An exclusive Sam Fisher statue
• The game in a SteelBook case
• Infiltration Mode: Eliminate all hostiles in the mission area without being detected
• A playable skin: Shadow Armor
• Early access to 3 weapons: SC300, SR2 and MP5
• The official soundtrack

In addition, this was stuck at the bottom of the press release:

“The Splinter Cell Conviction team invites everyone to connect to the Xbox LIVE on the 16th of December at 5pm UK time for the worldwide premiere of the multiplayer modes.”

So do that.

BioWare just lifted the lid on its Mass Effect 2 Collector’s Edition, coming as it will in a tin box. Snazzy.

You will get:

• A “premium, tin case”.
• The game.
• A 48-page hardcover “Art of Mass Effect 2” book
• Issue 1 of the Mass Effect Redemption comic.
• A bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes and making-of videos.
• “Unique in-game weapons and armor that can only be obtained by purchasing this version.”

$69.99 on 360, $59.99 on PC. January 26 in NA, January 29 in Europe. PR and box art after the break.

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GAME’s grabbed the exclusive on Dragon Age’s Collector’s Edition in the UK.

Both the PS3 and 360 versions of BioWare’s super-box cost £49.99. It costs £39.99 on PC.

What you get:

• Plastic Collectors Box
• Bonus DVD with a ‘Making of’ documentary, Soundtrack, Trailers, Wallpaper, Concept Art Video and Strategy tips
• 3 pieces of exclusive in-game content – Bergens Honour, Grimoire of the Frozen Wastes and Final Reason – PLUS Memory Band
• Unlockable ME2 in-game item: Original purchasers of DAO will receive the Blood Dragon Armour which will be usable in both DAO and ME2
• The Stone Prisoner unlockable bonus quest and unlockable character, Shale

“Plastic Collectors Box,” eh? Sold.

It’s out on November 5 for 360, November 6 for PC and November 30 for PS3.

Square just detailed the PAL collector’s edition of Star Ocean: The Last Hope, releasing next Friday.

Here’s what you get, according to the press release after the break:

• Limited edition STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope Box:
  Unique ‘digistack’ packaging with dual gatefold, inside a special collector’s sleeve.
• STAR OCEAN Soundtrack Compilation CD:
  The STAR OCEAN Sound Best Collection showcases key themes from across the series specially chosen by the game creators and series fans.
• Five STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope Character Cards:
  Collectable prints of lead characters from the game, using rare artwork not officially released in Europe and other PAL countries.
• Brady Games Official Miniguide:
  32 page game guide printed in full-colour, with extra character artwork, descriptions and walkthrough information – to help you on your journey through the universe.
• Three STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope Game Discs
  Expansive galactic adventuring goes across three game discs, accompanied by full-colour play manual.

Hit the link for an image.

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Sony’s put up a God of War III collector’s edition survey, including a question about including the previous two games on the PS3 title’s Blu-ray.

The inclusion of the PS2 titles would probably stamp another “must-own” logo on the game’s box, to go along with the other 20, so hit the link and tell Sony how great it’d be if they were there.

You need to be logged into you PSN account to take part. Finish it and you get an HD wallpaper.

Gamestop just sent out a customer email detailing the contents of the Beatles: Rock Band collector’s edition.

It’s going to pack the game; a Höfner Bass controller, Beatlesque and Ludwig-branded Rock Band drums with pearl finish, a metal kick pedal and vintage replica drumhead, plus a microphone with stand and “additional special content.”

It’s out on September 9. More on Kotaku.

Capcom’s put out images of the Collector’s Editions of both the 360 and PS3 version of Street Fighter IV.

There’s some serious collecting to be done there, figurines and all.

See them after the break. Game’s out on February 2.

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According to this CVG report, the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the Resident Evil 5 Collectors Editions will contain different extras.

The PS3 SKU contains a making-of documentary, the the 360 version will come with a metal case and a soundtrack CD.

Decisions. Game’s out in March. More through there.

Kotaku’s reporting that Resident Evil 5′s release date’s been moved forward a week in Japan. The game will now come out on March 5, apparently “due to shortened development time.”

The title’s western release is unchanged at March 13.

In addition, there’s some shots on the site of the Collector’s Edition on the site, and very snazzy it looks too.

See for yourself.

Microsoft’s confirmed that Halo Wars is to release in February.

The Collector’s Edition will include the Halo 3 Mythic map pack, featuring three maps, a badge to sew on you knapsack and some other stuff you probably shouldn’t care about.

More on Joystiq.

Oh. Dear. According to this Kotaku piece, Game’s sent out emails in the UK informing that “the developer diary and soundtrack are no longer going to be available on the bonus DVD” of the Fable II Collector’s Edition.

This comes after Wednesday’s news that the “premium box, five printed fate cards, and Hobbe figure will not be available” as part of the pack.

So. If you’re buying the CE, this is what you’re going to get:

• Bonus DVD with new ‘Making-of’ Feature.
• Bonus in-game content (requires Xbox LIVE) including:
  . The Hall of the Dead Dungeon
  . The Wreckager Legendary Cutlass Weapon
  . Spartan armor and energy sword

And that’s that. More through the link.

Lionhead’s confirmed that “due to supply chain issues,” the “premium box, five printed fate cards, and Hobbe figure will not be available” as part of the Fable II Collector’s Edition.

“We apologize for any inconvenience,” said the firm.

The US price for the pack has dropped $10, from $79.99 to $69.99.

A bit of a shame. More info through there.

According to this World of War story, UK retailer GameStation is now accepting pre-orders for the Wrath of the Lich King special edition.

The WoW update is due on November 13.

Best be quick: the US CE sold out within two days, so get on it if you’re looking to own a genyoowine a piece of MMO history.

According to this Microsoft press release, Fable II’s been confirmed for an October 21 launch in the US.

Europe will get the RPG on October 24.

The rest of the world will see the game in the “coming months.”

The three pre-launch XBLA games – Fortune’s Tower, Keystone and Spinnerbox – will be available on August 13.

On TalkingAboutGames. In case you missed it last night, Fable II’s pre-release pub games are coming to Live in August, and the Collector’s Edition is going to cost $80.