Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector's Edition Announced

Earlier this year an image was leaked for Sega's Aliens: Colonial Marines showing off the Collector's Edition of the game. Today Sega has finally confirmed that there will indeed be a Collector's Edition and it will be the one that was leaked.

The Collector's Edition (pictured above) will include:

• High quality resin Powerloader figurine in limited edition Xeno Hive box
• Four playable movie characters
• Additional Marines character customization options
• Ripley's Flamethrower
• Exclusive Sonic Electronic Ball Breakers and Phase Plasma Rifle Multiplayer Weapons
• Exclusive USCM Academy Firing Range level
• USCM Dossier

There is no price for this beauty of a Collector's Edition yet.

Along with the announcement of a Collector's Edition, Sega has also announced pre-order bonuses for the game as well. Pre-ordering from GameStop will snag you:

• Four playable movie character
• Additional Marines character customization options
• Ripley's Flamethrower

Aliens: Colonial Marines will be out on February 12, 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Pre-Order Skins

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is going back to the old days for it's pre-order bonus content. Pre-ordering the game from GameStop will grant you the Retro Pack, which include a G1 Optimus Prime skin, a G1 Megatron Gun and Shockwave cannon that is only available in campaign mode.

Pre-ordering the game from Amazon will grant you a the G2 Bruticus skin.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is expected to be out for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on August 28.

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XCOM Enemy Unknown Release Date And Pre-Order Bonus

Another game today has gotten a release date announced for 2K Games have announced when XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be expected to hit stores. That's not all they have announced for their game though as they have also announced pre-order bonuses and PC special edition bonuses.

On October 9 XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be coming out for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360. If you pre-order the game now though, your copy will be upgraded to the Elite Soldier Pack which includes:

• Classic X-COM Soldier: Players will instantly receive a new recruit in their barracks inspired by the original X-COM: UFO Defense. The iconic soldier with the blonde, flattop hairstyle will return in his full glory, modernized with the rest of the XCOM universe.
• Soldier Deco packs: Players can customize their soldier with several aesthetic upgrades to armor suits, including the new Hyperion and Reaper soldier armor kits.
• Complete color customization: A variety of colors and tints for all armor sets in the game allow players complete control to customize their squad’s look.

If you want a really good deal when it comes to Special Editions, then the PC version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown is for you. For $59.99, the Special Edition will grant you:

• The PC version of the game
• An art book
• Fold-out poster of the XCOM HQ
• Insignia Patch
• Digital assets such as: Desktop wallpaper, soundtrack, and more.

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Borderlands 2 Collector's Editions And Pre-Order Bonuses Announced

Everyone loves Collector Editions, they come with all sorts of goodies, whether it is virtually or physically, for a pretty decent price. That's why 2K Games and Gearbox both have announced two different Collector's Editions and one pre-order bonus for Borderlands 2.

There will be three different versions of Borderlands 2 to get, standard, Deluxe Vault Hunter's Collector's Edition and the Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition. If you pre-order any of those three then you will receive the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club (pictured above) which gives you:

• A Golden Key to unlock rare item from the Sanctuary Loot Chest
• Vault Hunter's Relic to help boos your gear-hunting fortune
• Gearbox Gunpack, a pack of Gearbox Golden Guns
• A new character class, you get the Mechromancer for free when she is available

As for the two Collector's Edition, the Deluxe Vault Hunter's Collector's Edition will cost you $99.99 as you get:

• Borderlands 2
• Marcus Kincaid bobblehead
• Inside the Vault: The Art & Design of Borderlands 2 book
• Sticker set
• Map of Pandora
• Download code for the digital comic
• Un-specifiedbonus DLC

The Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition will cost you $149.99, but it will land you a lot of goodies, such as:

• Everything from the Deluxe Vault Hunter's Collector's Edition
• Replica loot chest
• Steel book case
• Creatures of Pandora ID chart
• Lithograph postcard set
• Field notes from Sir Hamerlock
• Cloth map of Pandora
• Numbered certificate of authenticity

You have enough time to save up for the Collector's Editions as Borderlands 2 will be out on September 18, 2012 for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360.

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Hitman: Absolution Gets A Release Date And Another Pre-Order Bonus

Square Enix's Hitman: Absolution has finally been given a release date as it will be coming out this fall.

On November 20 Hitman fans will be able to snag the game for either the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 or PC. Pre-order toe game now if you want some goodies, like new suites or guns. But those aren't the only pre-order bonuses you can get for Square Enix has also announced that pre-ordering a copy of Hitman: Absolution from GameStop or Steam will grant you Hitman: Sniper Challenge for free.

If you pre-order from GameStop or Steam then you will be getting the free Hitman game on May 15 on the PC, PlayStation Network or Xbox Live Arcade.Here is a trailer for Sniper Challenge.

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Pre-Ordering Hitman: Absolution Grants You Guns And Suits

Square Enix's newest Hitman game, Hitman: Absolution, will be getting a pre-order bonus from three different retailers that will give Agent 47 new suits. These pre-order will go on top of the gun pre-order bonuses from Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and Walmart.

Pre-Ordering from Amazon will grant you:

High Tech Suit and Bartoli Custom Pistol – The advanced High Tech suit provides Agent 47™ with 50% increased armor paired with the Bartoli Custom, an engineered precision weapon, complete with sight and silencer.

Best Buy:

Public Enemy Suit and the Bronson M1928 submachine gun – The Original Assassin can dress in a stylish Public Enemy gangster suit armed with the Bronson M1928, a classic submachine gun with high fire rate and deadly stopping power.

Walmart:

High Roller Suit and the Krugermeier 2-2 Pistol – The High Roller suit dresses Agent 47 in a fancy tuxedo discreetly outfitted with the Krugermeier, an accurate, reliable stealth weapon with a built-in silencer.



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Lollipop Chainsaw Pre-Order Bonuses

Hacking and slashing zombies has never been more stylish since Warner Bros has announced that Juliet will be sporting new outfits in Lollipop Chainsaw.

Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop will be offering different pre-order bonuses for gamers.

Amazon's outfit puts Juliet Starling in a Rockabilly outfit

Best Buy will be dressing Juliet up in a pink goth outfit with butterfly wings and a funky yellow 70s outfit with a matching afro.

Just like Best Buy, GameStop will be offering two different outfits but one is only available for GameStop PowerUp Rewards members. Pre-ordering from GameStop without a membership will give you Ash's outfit from Evil Dead.

Pre-ordering from GameStop as a PowerUp Rewards member will land you an outfit inspired by Jimmy Urine from Mindless Self Indulgence.

Check out the trailer below to see all the outfits in action.



Lollipop Chainsaw is expected to hit stores on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on April 24 this year.

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Pre-Ordering Max Payne 3 Gets You A Map

If you want to make Max Payne hurt more than he already is, then go ahead and pre-order Max Payne 3 at GameStop in order to receive an exclusive multiplayer map.

The map that players can get is the Cemetery map, which is the final resting place for Max Payne's daughter and wife that were tragically killing in the first Max Payne game.

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Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Pre-Order Pack Costumes

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 will be coming out in the U.S. tomorrow, but that isn't stopping Capcom from posting their inspirational photos for pre-order DLC alternate costumes.

If you want these costume packs, then quickly head over to Best Buy, GameStop or order the game from Amazon to receive for alternate costumes.

The first pack is the Femme Fatale Pack which you get for pre-ordering from GameStop:

The second pack titled New Age of Heroes is available from Amazon:

The last but not least Villains Pack is a pre-order bonus from Best Buy:

Also, if you you already got Jill and Shuma-Gorath as DLC from Marvel vs Capcom 3, they both will transer over to Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and they will both contain alternate costumes. The alternate costumes are these bad boys right below:

I myself pre-ordered the Villains Pack just because of the Super Skrull and M.O.D.O.K. costumes; I use Super Skrull on my main team and Elvis M.O.D.O.K. (or Graceland M.O.D.O.C.K.) is pretty damn hilarious.

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