Dragon Age: Origins LOADED collector's edition, included Mass Effect 2 bonus.

I am not normally one for collector's editions....not even for the games I am anticipating the most. However, Dragon Age is going to have one that is actually worth it...at least to me. Including a bonus item for Mass Effect 2. Here is what all will be included for 74.95 and a link to a picture of the collector's edition box art from Gamestop-

The Dragon Age Origins Collector's Edition comes with:

Tin Case

Bonus DVD including:

A making of documentary

Soundtrack

Trailers

Wallpaper

Concept art video

Strategy tips.

Cloth Map

3 pieces of exclusive in-game content:

Bergens Honor

Grimoire of the Frozen Wastes

Final Reason

Additional In Game Content

"The Stone Prisoner" unlockable bonus quest and unlockable character, Shale

An unlockable item for Mass Effect 2

Get an exclusive in-game item for use in the upcoming title Mass Effect 2

Reserve Dragon Age Origins and receive these in-game items:

The GameStop Exclusive Feral Wolf Charm - With this charm, hunters claim that they are enchanted on moonlit nights by scantily clad witches deep in the heart of the Korcari Wilds. As if that's not enough, the charm also adds to your armor and increases your health regeneration.

The Memory Ring - Allows your character to accumulate experience points at an accelerated rate and level up more efficiently.

Available for online and in-store customers while supplies last.

Online Customers: A unique code to unlock the Memory Ring and Feral Wolf Charm will be emailed to you when your game ships.

In-Store Pickup / Store Customers: A rave card containing a code for the Memory Ring and Feral Wolf Charm will be available at time of purchase.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75492

Nice collector's edition, I would've enjoyed a Mass Effect 2 demo more then items though.. But it's still solid.

Did you hear that? That's the sound of more money being sucked out of my wallet:x

Sounds like an awesome deal, although I want to know how the ME2 bonus content will work.

what is ps3 gonna do with ME2 bonus content?navstar29

Did you hear that? That's the sound of more money being sucked out of my wallet:x

sam_nintendo

Yep, you and me both. I would pay 15.00 extra just for the bonus in game items and Mass Effect 2 content alone. The rest is just candy.....good candy at that.

what is ps3 gonna do with ME2 bonus content?navstar29

A pic would be nice.

[QUOTE="navstar29"]what is ps3 gonna do with ME2 bonus content?Ibacai

Those asking about the PS3 version, here-

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75493

As you can see, it has all the goodies minus the Mass Effect 2 bonus, lol. It is only listed with the PC/360 versions, as should be expected. I had originally planned on picking up the PS3 version, however, this changes things. 360 version for me.

Those asking about the PS3 version, here-

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75493

As you can see, it has all the goodies minus the Mass Effect 2 bonus, lol. It is only listed with the PC/360 versions, as should be expected. I had originally planned on picking up the PS3 version, however, this changes things. 360 version for me.

ironcreed

Those asking about the PS3 version, here-

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75493

As you can see, it has all the goodies minus the Mass Effect 2 bonus, lol. It is only listed with the PC/360 versions, as should be expected. I had originally planned on picking up the PS3 version, however, this changes things. 360 version for me.

ironcreed

Meh im still getting it for PS3. I mean its just one item its not like it will make or break the game. Cant wait for this and ME2.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Those asking about the PS3 version, here-

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75493

As you can see, it has all the goodies minus the Mass Effect 2 bonus, lol. It is only listed with the PC/360 versions, as should be expected. I had originally planned on picking up the PS3 version, however, this changes things. 360 version for me.

navstar29

Definitely getting the regular version for PC. Don't really see the big deal with the ME2 cd. I thought the first one was a very average game. Good main quest and terrible side quests. Main quest was also a bit too short.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Those asking about the PS3 version, here-

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75493

As you can see, it has all the goodies minus the Mass Effect 2 bonus, lol. It is only listed with the PC/360 versions, as should be expected. I had originally planned on picking up the PS3 version, however, this changes things. 360 version for me.

finalfantasy94

Meh im still getting it for PS3. I mean its just one item its not like it will make or break the game. Cant wait for this and ME2.

I suppose you are right. I guess it just depends on how useful the said item will be. Either way, I am looking forward to both as well.

[QUOTE="navstar29"][QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Those asking about the PS3 version, here-

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75493

As you can see, it has all the goodies minus the Mass Effect 2 bonus, lol. It is only listed with the PC/360 versions, as should be expected. I had originally planned on picking up the PS3 version, however, this changes things. 360 version for me.

aaronmullan

Soudntrack, cloth map, and sweet case? Hmm, I'm in for just $15 more.

Odd how the PC version is supposed to be the king over all versions and with heavy mods available doesn't get the collectors edition as an option. I already got this PC version preordered but would have without hesitation canceled and switched to the CE version... so why don't we get this option on the best version of the game?

anyways PC version for me all the way.

Odd how the PC version is supposed to be the king over all versions and with heavy mods available doesn't get the collectors edition as an option. I already got this PC version preordered but would have without hesitation canceled and switched to the CE version... so why don't we get this option on the best version of the game?

anyways PC version for me all the way.

Prince_Denspion

The PC does have a collector's edition for 64.99. I just provided a link to the 360 version. Go look it up, if you wish.

[QUOTE="Prince_Denspion"]

Odd how the PC version is supposed to be the king over all versions and with heavy mods available doesn't get the collectors edition as an option. I already got this PC version preordered but would have without hesitation canceled and switched to the CE version... so why don't we get this option on the best version of the game?

anyways PC version for me all the way.

ironcreed

The PC does have a collector's edition for 64.99. I just provided a link to the 360 version. Go look it up, if you wish.

My bad... looked and only found the standard version but did find the CE... anyways thats a really good deal and I'll be switching my preorder to this one.

PC Collectors here

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Those asking about the PS3 version, here-

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75493

As you can see, it has all the goodies minus the Mass Effect 2 bonus, lol. It is only listed with the PC/360 versions, as should be expected. I had originally planned on picking up the PS3 version, however, this changes things. 360 version for me.

navstar29

Is this gonna be available in Europe? I couldn't find it in Amazon.co.uk or Play.com :(

Unfortunately, Gamestop is the dealkiller for me. I refuse to shop there. If this deal is through Amazon, I might give it a shot.

From what I have read. They really need to fix the sex / romance elements of the game. Reaaaaaaaaaally need too.skrat_01

Care to elborate on what qualms you have? Just curious as to what exactly you are referring to.

Anyone know if it's coming to europe?

I never got a collectors edition but these are 2 of my most antecipated games. Maybe ill get this one

Aaaannnnnddd Collector's Editions keep getting dumber by the second. Seriously, if DVDs had the same geek curve as games, we'd be getting Bose home theatre systems with each purchase of The Dark Knight on Blu-ray.

From what I have read. They really need to fix the sex / romance elements of the game. Reaaaaaaaaaally need too.skrat_01

What's up with it? Never really read anything about it.

Care to elborate on what qualms you have? Just curious as to what exactly you are referring to.

ironcreed

What's up with it? Never really read anything about it.

FrozenLiquid

Sure thing, here it is.

Link

I really think this idea of maturity in games is having a complete opposite effect.... (especially compared to compelling small experimental mods)

Hell, at least Mass Effect's was tasteful (even if it was awkwardly forced (well for my character at least - right out of nowhere).

(*edited and FIXED argh*)

Aaaannnnnddd Collector's Editions keep getting dumber by the second. Seriously, if DVDs had the same geek curve as games, we'd be getting Bose home theatre systems with each purchase of The Dark Knight on Blu-ray.

FrozenLiquid

Opinions will vary, lol. One of the more packed offerings I can recall. Featuring extra in game content, a quest, an unlockable character, plus all of the extra goodies as well, which is just a bonus if you ask me. I suppose throwing in an extra unique item for Mass Effect 2 is "dumb" as well, aye? Pretty smart move if you ask me. Again, though, to each their own.

Soudntrack, cloth map, and sweet case? Hmm, I'm in for just $15 more.

BioShockOwnz

Sure thing, here it is.

Link

I really think this idea of maturity in games is having a complete opposite effect.... (especially compared to compelling small experimental mods)

Hell, at least Mass Effect's was tasteful (even if it was awkwardly forced (well for my character at least - right out of nowhere).

(*edited and FIXED argh*)

skrat_01

Can't say I didn't chuckle. Sounds a bit...off, putting it gently then,

Unsurprisingly she's upset at our bedroom antics, and protests. But not with any vigour or passion, but rather damply complains that it's not particularly nice of us to go sleeping with other women right in front of her. Acknowledging that she can't necessarily stop us from sleeping around, she meekly asks that we either stick just with her, or have the grace to break up with her as we continue our conquests. We choose to tell her that we love her really. She immediately capitulates and welcomes us back into her arms, before you've washed the smell of the last woman off you. So romantic! Here my notepad reads, "Pathetic."

Opinions will vary, lol. One of the more packed offerings I can recall. Featuring extra in game content, a quest, an unlockable character, plus all of the extra goodies as well, which is just a bonus if you ask me. I suppose throwing in an extra unique item for Mass Effect 2 is "dumb" as well, aye? Pretty smart move if you ask me. Again, though, to each their own.

ironcreed

The fact that it's packed is what I call dumb.

Back in 2004, for an extra $10 you could get a Halo 2 Limited Edition Collector's tin with a making-of DVD. Halo 2 was pretty much the only game in its time that had such a thing as a Limited Edition with special packaging, for a mere extra $10. Let me remind you again, that the game was Halo 2, like the biggest game of a million years back then.

Cut to 2009, every Tom, Dick and Harry game has not just a Collector's Edition, but a Supercalifragilisticexpialadotious Edition. They come with lunchboxes, figurines, cloth maps, pig skins, halloween costumes, night vision goggles, AK47's... seriously video game industry wtf. What's Starcraft 2 going to come out with? Real life pet zergs?

Sure, someone's going to retort "you don't have to get it", but the fact of the matter is, it's hilarious.

Well whatever. Brb guys, off to stick on my collector's edition Tomb Raider: Underworld butt cheek tattoo.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Care to elborate on what qualms you have? Just curious as to what exactly you are referring to.

skrat_01

What's up with it? Never really read anything about it.

FrozenLiquid

Sure thing, here it is.

Link

I really think this idea of maturity in games is having a complete opposite effect.... (especially compared to compelling small experimental mods)

Hell, at least Mass Effect's was tasteful (even if it was awkwardly forced (well for my character at least - right out of nowhere).

(*edited and FIXED argh*)

Well, maybe I am just the type who is not overly picky over such things. While I can understand the concern from a certain viewpoint, it certainly is nothing that will take away from the game from my perspective. I think it is also important to note this part of the article before getting too worried-

"I want to stress once more, the above depicts only the few minutes we were shown, and there's no way of knowing how it reflects on the overall game."

Regardless, I think the signs are clearly already starting to manifest that this is simply going to be one of those 50/50, love it/hate it games. As for myself, I find my self loving it, not because of "teh sex and gorez" either, lol. Western dark fantasy RPG's is my favorite genre by far and Bioware is one of my favorite devs. The game just comes off as nothing short of epic to me.

Sure thing, here it is.

Link

I really think this idea of maturity in games is having a complete opposite effect.... (especially compared to compelling small experimental mods)

Hell, at least Mass Effect's was tasteful (even if it was awkwardly forced (well for my character at least - right out of nowhere).

(*edited and FIXED argh*)

skrat_01

Yeah, Dragon Age doesn't look mature. Apart from the gameplay, the entire presentation seems quite immature.

Also, that 'romance' subplot, if you can call it that, sounds rather awful.

[QUOTE="skrat_01"]

[QUOTE="ironcreed"][QUOTE="FrozenLiquid"]

What's up with it? Never really read anything about it.

ironcreed

Sure thing, here it is.

Link

I really think this idea of maturity in games is having a complete opposite effect.... (especially compared to compelling small experimental mods)

Hell, at least Mass Effect's was tasteful (even if it was awkwardly forced (well for my character at least - right out of nowhere).

(*edited and FIXED argh*)

Well, maybe I am just the type who is not overly picky over such things. While I can understand the concern from a certain viewpoint, it certainly is nothing that will take away from the game from my perspective. I think it is also important to note this part of the article before getting too worried-

"I want to stress once more, the above depicts only the few minutes we were shown, and there's no way of knowing how it reflects on the overall game."

Regardless, I think the signs are clearly already starting to manifest that this is simply going to be one of those 50/50, love it/hate it games. As for myself, I find my self loving it, not because of "teh sex and gorez" either, lol. Western dark fantasy RPG's is my favorite genre by far and Bioware is one of my favorite devs. The game just comes off as nothing short of epic to me.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Opinions will vary, lol. One of the more packed offerings I can recall. Featuring extra in game content, a quest, an unlockable character, plus all of the extra goodies as well, which is just a bonus if you ask me. I suppose throwing in an extra unique item for Mass Effect 2 is "dumb" as well, aye? Pretty smart move if you ask me. Again, though, to each their own.

FrozenLiquid

The fact that it's packed is what I call dumb.

Back in 2004, for an extra $10 you could get a Halo 2 Limited Edition Collector's tin with a making-of DVD. Halo 2 was pretty much the only game in its time that had such a thing as a Limited Edition with special packaging, for a mere extra $10. Let me remind you again, that the game was Halo 2, like the biggest game of a million years back then.

Cut to 2009, every Tom, Dick and Harry game has not just a Collector's Edition, but a Supercalifragilisticexpialadotious Edition. They come with lunchboxes, figurines, cloth maps, pig skins, halloween costumes, night vision goggles, AK47's... seriously video game industry wtf. What's Starcraft 2 going to come out with? Real life pet zergs?

Sure, someone's going to retort "you don't have to get it", but the fact of the matter is, it's hilarious.

Well whatever. Brb guys, off to stick on my collector's edition Tomb Raider: Underworld butt cheek tattoo.

LOL, like I said in the first post, I NEVER buy collector's editions. Mainly for reasons you just listed and that they usually consist of items that are useless or border on the ridiculous. This just happens to be one of the rare occasions that I can actually justify paying an extra 15.00 for extra in game items alone.

Yes, they should be in the game, I completely agree. Beings we are in the era of DLC and having to pay for extras in general, though, this is one of the RARE occasions where a collector's edition is actually appealing to me. Believe me though, I completely agree that the in game items should be included in the game. However, those days are simply long gone.

Yeah, Dragon Age doesn't look mature. Apart from the gameplay, the entire presentation seems quite immature.

Also, that 'romance' subplot, if you can call it that, sounds rather awful.

FrozenLiquid

LOL, like I said in the first post, I NEVER buy collector's editions. Mainly for reasons you just listed and that they usually consist of items that are useless or border on the ridiculous. This just happens to be one of the rare occasions that I can actually justify paying an extra 15.00 for extra in game items alone.

Yes, they should be in the game, I completely agree. Beings we are in the era of DLC and having to pay for extras in general, though, this is one of the RARE occasions where a collector's edition is actually appealing to me. Believe me though, I completely agree that the in game items should be included in the game. However, those days are simply long gone.

ironcreed

I'm not picking on this game in particular, and neither was I singling you out. I'm commenting on the industry in general. It's just completely absurd.

Ubisoft are releasing both Assassin's Creed II and Splinter Cell: Conviction in these totally hardout collector's editions and to me it's so unnecessary.

I can understand a game like Starcraft 2 getting the whole limited edition treatment. But for new IPs, or IPs which have yet to achieve record breaking success? Ugh, it really annoys me.

I can understand a game like Starcraft 2 getting the whole limited edition treatment. But for new IPs, or IPs which have yet to achieve record breaking success? Ugh, it really annoys me.

FrozenLiquid

So every publisher under the sun seems to think their IPs should get such treatment.

Its all pretty stupid, true, but now and again there are some very fine Collectors Editions - The Witcher for example (the art book in particular is great).
On that note Half Life 2's was one of the worst... even if the box is great. Ugh, look no further than that as a perfect example of cheap products, extra price. Oh well at least the game came on a DVD in a jewl case... not in paper sleeves...... ugh.

Hey what's that? It's Bioware taking my money in return for something awesome! I am probably going to get this.

In that regard CE make quite a nice amount of extra profit apparently. The actual 'exclusive' content within them is so cheap to manufacture (or in case of digital content it can be essentially development leftovers), even a $10 markup on a game can mean a nice extra profit margin.

So every publisher under the sun seems to think their IPs should get such treatment.

Its all pretty stupid, true, but now and again there are some very fine Collectors Editions - The Witcher for example (the art book in particular is great).
On that note Half Life 2's was one of the worst... even if the box is great. Ugh, look no further than that as a perfect example of cheap products, extra price. Oh well at least the game came on a DVD in a jewl case... not in paper sleeves...... ugh.

skrat_01

They do and that's the problem I find. The only reason a lot of CE's seem to be made is because of the profit you can reap off them, and the actual stuff you get shows. I find a lot of it disposable, really. The best one's that have come from this generation I think are Bioshock's and both Halo 3 special editions. They may not have had the most extra content of games who have had similar treatment, but I feel like they meant something. Maybe it's got something to do with.... 'love', lol.

Speaking of Half-Life 2, I'm really looking for a boxed version of that game. I can't find it anywhere.