
Collector’s, commemorative, special, limited, ultimate, and EX plus hyper deluxe editions of games are, by and large, pieces of crap and a truly lousy way to spend even more money on an already expensive leisure. This is, of course, a well-covered topic in our little neck of the cultural woods. Saying that collector’s editions suck is a bit like pointing at the moon in the gaming journalism world. But it’s worth mentioning again when a collector’s edition of a game is announced that is legitimately cool. Take, for example, what lucky Europeans picking up Street Fighter IV will get their mitts on. A comic book strategy guide detailing how to use El Fuerte, Abel, Crimson Viper, and Rufus! (It’s totally forgivable that the rest of the line up isn’t included. Everyone knows how to use those characters.) Action figures of Ryu and Crimson Viper in a Chun Li stage diorama! And a copy of the Street Fighter IV anime movie! Hell, I’d buy that package even if it didn’t come with the game. No word on whether or not this collection will come out in the States, but I’d wager we’ll get something snappy. As long as it isn’t some crappy t-shirt or a tin case.
(Link: Siliconera)
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