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tag:,2017:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2017-07-11T17:30:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=448392Rich Meisterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rich+MeisterPokemon Ultra Sun and Moon get an Amazon exclusive Steelbook2017-07-11T17:30:00Z2017-07-11T17:30:00Z
If you've absolutely gotta catch 'em all, Amazon is offering an exclusive Steelbook version of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon.

For $80, you'll get both games, along with a collectible Steelbook case, featuring art of what are presumably the new forms of Solgaleo and Lunala, the legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Sun and Moon.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=448138Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThe Sexy Brutale is getting a physical 'Full House Edition'2017-07-11T08:00:00Z2017-07-11T08:00:00Z
The Sexy Brutale is a rewarding game to suss out. To borrow a line from our good friend Ray, "Think Clue, dressed up for a macabre masquerade, with some time traveling thrown in for good measure."

If you're one to buy physical copies of games whenever possible, good news: there's a retail edition on the way for PlayStation 4. The Sexy Brutale: Full House Edition launches August 8 in North America for $30, and I'm only partially covering this news because of the amusing name. The game is cool, too.

The package also comes with the soundtrack on CD and a color manual "highlighting the inspirations behind the game." I'm digging that vibrant cover art.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=448084Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiThere's a white PS4 Pro, but it's exclusive to the Destiny 2 bundle2017-07-10T10:15:00Z2017-07-10T10:15:00Z
The yang to the original black PlayStation 4 Pro's yin is coming this fall. Sony just revealed that there's a glacier white PS4 Pro that will release in two months' time. The only catch is that you have to buy Destiny 2 to get it.

Yep, the glacier white PS4 Pro is exclusive to the limited edition Destiny 2 bundle -- at least for now. It releases alongside the game on September 6, and runs $450. The hardware is the standard 1TB Pro model that comes with a matching white controller. As for Destiny 2, it's the version that includes the expansion pass.

Taken at face value, this bundle shows savings of right around $40 for anyone who was going to get all this stuff anyway. A PS4 Pro is $400 and the limited edition of Destiny 2 is $90. But, this comes with the added incentive of being the only way to get your hands on the white model. Sony's angle with Destiny has always been about exclusive content; for now, it's also about exclusive consoles.

[Update: The bundle is already available to pre-order from certain retailers like Amazon.]

Introducing the Limited Edition Destiny 2 PS4 Pro Bundle [PlayStation Blog]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=444394Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreMetroid: Samus Returns has a fancy collector's edition in Europe2017-06-22T16:15:00Z2017-06-22T16:15:00Z
You can't always get what you want, but we are getting two Metroid titles -- one for 3DS, another for Switch -- and that makes me so very happy. I honestly wasn't expecting that news out of E3.

Metroid: Samus Returns is getting a collector's edition in North America that's about what you'd expect, but in Europe, Nintendo is going a step further. Or several steps further, I should say. Look at this!

I don't know who suggested making the case resemble a Game Boy cart, but good on you.

[Via Go Nintendo]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=435903Cory Arnoldhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Cory+ArnoldEA embraces memes in Madden 18 with GOAT edition, Tom Brady is the cover boy2017-05-12T15:30:00Z2017-05-12T15:30:00Z

With all the Super Bowls he's won, it's hard to imagine this is the first time Tom Brady has been featured on the cover of Madden. What better time than after an improbable comeback: down 28-3 in the third quarter, Brady led the New England Patriots back to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in overtime. The rally cemented Brady in many people's minds as one of the all-time greats, or in hip young meme-speak, "G.O.A.T."

Madden 18 releases just prior to the season on August 25, 2017. For the first time in series history, the game will run on the Frostbite Engine (presumably Frostbite 3), allowing for "stunning new stadium exteriors surrounded by vast cityscapes" according to the product description on Amazon. Also, a short clip in the trailer possibly suggests a story-based career mode like those in the NBA 2k series.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=435381Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreWonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is getting a physical PS4 release2017-05-09T18:30:00Z2017-05-09T18:30:00Z
When I think back on my time spent with Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, I feel a total sense of joy (except for clearing Mouse-Man's secret room -- that place almost broke me). It's everything I'd want out of a remake, and despite never playing the original game back when it was new, I still had a great time. The Dragon's Trap holds up in 2017, design-wise, and the new visuals are gorgeous.

That's all to say that even though this is digital game, it wouldn't be unheard of to want a physical copy for your collection. Limited Run Games is planning exactly that for PlayStation 4 this summer.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap physical PlayStation 4 disc coming this Summer to https://t.co/rZI6STrUid! Collector's and standard editions. pic.twitter.com/ftBzsrle1g
— Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) May 9, 2017

If I double dip, it'll likely be to get the Switch version. But this sounds nice too!

Limited Run Games [Twitter]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=431743Cory Arnoldhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Cory+ArnoldThe Great Ace Attorney 2 gets web browser demo and piggy bank edition2017-04-17T18:00:00Z2017-04-17T18:00:00Z

We not be able to get our hands on The Great Ace Attorney 2 for quite some time, but at least we'll have a demo that's playable right from your browser (Japanese). Capcom released this demo along with the new trailer above and information on the game itself as part of an on-going celebration for the 15th anniversary of the Ace Attorney series.

One of the early cases involves a British exchange student who is murdered on a beach, causing her Japanese friend's arrest for being near the crime scene. The case may escalate into an international conflict.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=431303Cory Arnoldhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Cory+ArnoldThe Caligula Effect stays soft with bundled DLC bikinis2017-04-14T13:30:00Z2017-04-14T13:30:00Z
When The Caligula Effect creeps out this May 2, you won't be able to get a physical edition. Even Limited Run Games tried to make it happen, but were not successful. On the bright side, it will cost $39.99, €39.99, or £29.99 and come with free bonuses. You'll get a theme,19 avatars, and in-game bikini DLC.

I'm happy we're getting the game at all, and I'll definitely be picking this one u--oh right, Vita only. Well, guess I should pick up a Vita one of these days.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=428444Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreHyper Light Drifter has a sweet little physical edition2017-03-31T10:15:00Z2017-03-31T10:15:00Z
Right in time for Hyper Light Drifter's hard-to-believe one-year anniversary, iam8bit has put together a limited-edition physical PlayStation 4 version of the imaginative action-adventure game.

Shipping next week, this package comes with a fold-out map, a 28-page "retro-style" instruction booklet, and reversible cover art. I'm not even sure which side I prefer -- they both look nice as heck.

It's not the most jam-packed set, sure, but that keeps the price tag at a reasonable $30. This run is limited to 9,000 copies, so if you like what you see here and have the funds, I wouldn't hesitate.

Hyper Light Drifter [iam8bit]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=427712Cory Arnoldhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Cory+ArnoldValkyria Revolution release date announced, no pre-order pin for Europeans2017-03-27T14:30:00Z2017-03-27T14:30:00Z

As promised, Valkyria Revolution will hit the west in Q2 this year for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PS Vita. At $39.99, it'll land in America first on June 27 and then on June 30, 2017 in Europe.

Waiting at the end of the new trailer is the Vanargand Edition, a free pre-order bonus, which includes a 12-track OST and pin featuring the Vanargand's coat of arms. Oh wait, sorry, the pin is only for Americans. But don't fret, the press release hypes up the box as "stunning" and "beautiful."

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=424145Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThis is a $200 collector's edition for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age2017-03-10T16:45:00Z2017-03-10T16:45:00Z
I won't say that literally every collector's edition I've purchased ended in regret, but that has quite often been my experience once a few months pass after the game's release and those sky-high prices start to plummet. Something to keep in mind as we look over this $200 special-edition set for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age with its cool-but-probably-not-that-cool Judge Magister busts.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=413728Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiIt will require a heat action to open the Yakuza 0 Business Edition2017-01-20T19:00:00Z2017-01-20T19:00:00Z
I think a little part of me died when I saw John Hardin, Sega's PR manager, smash the box of Yakuza 0 The Business Edition with a hammer. It was hysterical, but all I could think of was how damaged the game would be. You shouldn't damage Yakuza 0; the game is fucking incredible!

That being said, this quirky little video shows you exactly what a copy of this "special edition" will come with. It is a bit underwhelming, all things considering, but I do love the business card holder. I'm also a fan of bulkier boxes; it looks like the graphic design department put a lot of effort into this.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=405039Dennis Cardenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dennis+CardenJapan is getting some limited edition Danganronpa V3 PS4 and Vita consoles2016-12-15T08:00:00Z2016-12-15T08:00:00Z
On the Japanese PlayStation Blog, Sony has announced the availability of a collection of PlayStation consoles that are based off of Spike Chunsoft's upcoming Visual Novel, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.

The first of the Danganronpa V3-themed consoles is a PlayStation 4 that features a depiction of Monokuma on it. Much like the PS4 consoles based off of Fate/EXTELLA, Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy XV, this is one of the cheaper Slim models rather than the more powerful Pro hardware, which I still think is a bit of a wasted opportunity.

To put it simply, I feel like it's a lot easier for anyone who already owns a PS4 to justify the purchase of a new and expensive piece of gaming hardware if it offer a tangible increase in performance or graphical fidelity. Likewise, I can see more new PS4 owners gravitating towards a Pro unit for those very same reasons.

With that said, it is still a rather attractive machine. I do have to admit that I vastly prefer the aesthetics of it over that of a rather plain-looking PS4 Pro.

The Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony PS4 will set you back ¥33,480 ($285 USD approx.) for the 500GB model or ¥38,480 ($325 USD approx.) in order to bump that disk space up to 1TB. Of course, PS4 hard drives are entirely user-replaceable, so it's entirely possible to buy a 500GB console, then buy a 1TB drive later down the line.

Alongside the PS4 Slim console, Sony is also releasing two PS Vita variants. That is to say that there'll be a choice between a black or white unit. Each of of these handheld consoles displays both an image of Monokuma and various 8-bit sprites based off of the cast of Danganronpa V3.

These handhelds will retail for ¥20,980, or approximately $180 USD.

While I highly doubt that the limited edition Danganronpa V3 consoles will make it to the West, it should definitely be noted that no current-gen PlayStation device is region-locked as far as gaming is concerned.

I should also mention that while none of these devices will come with a copy of Dangnaronpa V3, they will have a theme based off of the upcoming visual novel pre-installed on them.

All of these consoles will be released on January 12, which corresponds with the Japanese launch date of Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=403889Dennis Cardenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dennis+CardenThe Kingdom Hearts 15th Anniversary Edition PlayStation 4 sure looks sexy2016-12-09T08:00:00Z2016-12-09T08:00:00Z
It only recently dawned upon me just how old the Kingdom Hearts franchise really is. I recall being so excited for the first release in the series when I was a child, enamoured with the prospect of fighting alongside Donald Duck and Goofy in an action RPG. At the time, I was blissfully unaware of just how horrifyingly complex the series would later become.

While I never did manage to pick up the second game in the series or any of the releases that came after, I do have quite a fondness for that first game.

Next year, the series will be celebrating its 15th anniversary. In order to celebrate it (or to cash in on it, depending on your levels of cynicism), Square Enix has partnered up with Sony to produce a run of limited edition consoles that have been designed after the long-running RPG franchise. On a related note; dear god the console is sexy. Just take a look at it:

The console itself is now available for pre-order on Sony's Japanese online store and will cost ¥33,980 ($300 USD approx.) for the 500GB model, or ¥38,980 ($340 USD approx.) if you want to bump that disk space up to 1TB. Of course, PS4 hard drives are entirely user-replaceable, so even if you buy the 500GB console and then later come to regret not buying the higher-capacity version, it's possible to buy 2.5" HDD/SSD/SSHD and upgrade the machine's storage yourself.

Yeah, you will have to import it if you're in the West. Thankfully, the PS4 isn't region-restricted, so the biggest issue with picking one of these up lies with the import costs.

As well as sporting a customised outer shell, the device will come pre-installed with a Kingdom Hearts-inspired theme for the console's home screen. Its official release date will be on January 12, which coincides with the Japanese launch of Kingdom Hearts 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue. The compilation of games will launch in the rest of the world on January 24, by the way.

One thing that I'm not a fan of is that -- like the Fate/Extella or Final Fantasy XV PS4 consoles -- this machine is clearly a Slim unit, rather than the more powerful Pro hardware. As we're already seeing right now, there are games on the market that currently have, or may soon include, tangible performance improvements on the PS4 Pro when compared to its slimmer and less powerful counterpart.

For those who currently own a PS4, it's also a lot easier to justify the purchase of a new console if it is technically superior to the hardware you already own. All in all, I really feel like Sony's decision to favour the PS4 Slim over the Pro when producing special edition consoles is somewhat of a wasted opportunity.

Still, you can't argue with the console's damn good looks. Did I mention that this console is sexy? Because it kind of is.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=396680Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiShadow Warrior 2 gets a neat collector's edition that's limited to 5,000 copies2016-10-31T14:30:00Z2016-10-31T14:30:00Z

Lo Wang's classin' things up right now. Well, relatively speaking, of course. His name's still Lo Wang and he's still the protagonist of a game about a million dick jokes.

Shadow Warrior 2 is getting what its calling a Special Reserve Collector's Edition. The title seems pretty accurate, as this version's limited to 5,000 copies. Along with the game, this collector's edition includes Shadow Warrior classic, the 2013 Shadow Warrior remake, soundtracks, stickers, a 96-page artbook, and some DLC (like a solid gold ninja).

Even though this is limited, it's not quite "only 5,000" limited. These look to be the same physical editions that were sold at retail in Poland (and, to this point, only in Poland). The only discernible difference seems to be that, you know, these ones aren't in Polish.

But, as for the English language boxes where the Steam keys will actually work, yeah, just 5,000 of them. Going to Devolver Digital's online store is the only way to nab one. They ship sometime in November, but all the digital wares are available to download immediately. The Special Reserve Collector's Edition runs $60 which is $20 more than Shadow Warrior 2's launch price. That's the premium you pay for having the most prestigious and rare avenue to Lo Wang's dick jokes.

Shadow Warrior 2 Special Reserve Collector's Edition [Devolver Digital]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=395857Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiGears of War 4 gets all spooky and scary for Halloween2016-10-26T21:00:00Z2016-10-26T21:00:00Z
[Header courtesy of Reddit user Perrinho]

Unbeknownst to me, Gears of War has celebrated Halloween in the past. Apparently there was an event for 3 that featured pumpkin heads and it looks like The Coalition is set to follow suit with Gears of War 4. Announced through its official website, the special event, running from October 27 to November 1, will feature a remixed version of dodgeball that utilizes a pumpkin instead of a ball...

Along with having a special playlist that includes a pumpkin head and some XP bonuses, Pumpkin Ball will reduce respawn timers to one second along with reducing respawn protection. I guess spawn camping is all a part of the Halloween charm.

There will also be a Halloween gear pack up for purchase, with one card guaranteed to be an Epic or Elite version (and exclusive to the "Day of the Dead" collection). This reeks of money grubbing, but if Blizzard can do the same thing in Overwatch, why not Gears?

If you're interested, you can find the playlist under the "Events" category in the versus menu. That shouldn't be too hard to figure out, unless you get lost in the Xbox One's dashboard advertisements.

Halloween comes to Gears of War 4! [Gears of War]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=394922Kevin McCluskyhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kevin+McCluskyScream Fortress VIII is now live2016-10-21T18:30:00Z2016-10-21T18:30:00Z
Team Fortress 2 is celebrating its eighth (!) Halloween this year, and new events and items went live a few hours ago. Valve may be feeling a little pressure from Overwatch, because it looks like there's more new stuff available this time than in years past. Sadly, there's no new comic, but all of the new and old Halloween content will be active from now through November 9, 2016.

You can check the patch notes here, but here are the highlights.

Three new Halloween-themed maps: Brimstone, Pit of Death, and Maple Ridge Event. The latter is a holiday decorated version of the regular Maple Ridge King of the Hill map.

Bumper car taunts for every class. Called the Victory Lap, these taunts are based on the 2014 TF2 Halloween event that featured a bumper car race in between the fighting.

Magic wand taunts for every class. These are called Second-rate Sorcery, because whatever spell the mercs are trying to cast doesn't work.

New crates and keys are a given, and during the event, opening any crates grants double the chance of a cosmetic item inside having an unusual effect (usually a glow or particle effect that surrounds the character) applied to it. Any item with an unusual effect opened during the event will be a Halloween 2016 unusual effect specifically, and presumably those will be unavailable after the event's conclusion.

New costume items include a chicken hat for scout, Hawaiian shirt for Heavy, and a bare-chest option for the Medic. There are several all-class items as well, including a cute knit bat hat. Try saying that a few times in a row.

Anyone who skipped last year's event will receive a Soul Gargoyle that tracks how many other players you kill in Halloween maps. It also unlocks Merasmissions, quests you can do to earn a classic Halloween item while the event is active.

It's amazing to look back and see how much extra stuff has gone into this game since its release. I'm not sure this is enough to pull me away from trying to get Mercy's Witch skin in Overwatch, though.

Scream Fortress VIII has arrived! [Teamfortress.com]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=391461Cory Arnoldhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Cory+ArnoldKingdom Hearts 2.8's pre-order bonus is free, but disappointing2016-10-06T11:30:00Z2016-10-06T11:30:00Z
A pin. A pin! That's it! OK, see you later.

Oh, you want an article? Well, fine. I love Kingdom Hearts, and I know it's free and all, but they want people to commit to buying a game that will have maybe three to five hours of new content at a full $60 price tag and all they have to give us is this pin and paper box decorated in bathroom wallpaper?

At least throw in a soundtrack or art book or something man, come on.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=389503Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiThis Audi-shaped Xbox One is proof that not all custom consoles look good2016-09-26T18:00:00Z2016-09-26T18:00:00Z

Modeling a console after a car doesn't sound like a bad idea. Lopping off the front section of the car and modeling the console after that sounds like a significantly worse idea. But, someone did it anyway.

Meet the Xbox One S Audi R8 edition. It's a promotional thing for the upcoming release of Forza Horizon 3. Xbox Germany is giving away three on its Facebook page. Apart from that, this won't ever see the light of day. This is not a machine that's fit for retail.

I don't think that the word "abomination" is too strong here. In fact, that's the exact word Jordan used when linking me to this story. I sincerely hope these go to appreciative homes, because I would just be bummed to have this sitting underneath my television.

Xbox DE [Facebook via VG247]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=386527Dennis Cardenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dennis+CardenHey look, Sony and Square Enix have unveiled a FFXV PS42016-09-13T01:48:00Z2016-09-13T01:48:00Z
Sony announced at the Tokyo Games Show that it's teaming with Square Enix to release a Final Fantasy XV-themed PlayStation 4 console.

Judging by the outward appearance of the hardware, it appears to be a standard PS4 Slim unit, rather than the more powerful Pro console.

Sony and Square Enix have referred to it as the PlayStation 4: Luna Edition. It will come out on November 29, the same day as the worldwide release of Final Fantasy XV.

Feel free to check out some shots of the console in the gallery below.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=382539Dennis Cardenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dennis+CardenZero Time Dilemma watches are finally shipping to customers2016-08-24T23:00:00Z2016-08-24T23:00:00Z
Despite launching to some highly favourable reviews, the release of Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma was somewhat rocky. Issues such as a lack of advertised PS TV compatibility took over a week to be resolved in the U.S, and even longer in Europe.

Arguably more seriously, the watches included with the Limited Edition run of the game were damaged in transport, requiring them to be sent back to the manufacturer. While copies of the base game were meant to have been shipped to customers regardless, buyers would be forced to wait for an uncertain amount of time before receiving the watches they paid for.

ZTD preorder bonus game/watch bundles were damaged in transit. The watches were sent back to the factory, but game units are on time.
— Aksys Games (@aksysgames) June 24, 2016

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=382367Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiCivilization VI Anniversary Edition announced2016-08-24T12:30:00Z2016-08-24T12:30:00Z
Fans of Civilization will be pleased to know that a collector's edition for the upcoming Civilization VI was announced today. The package comes with an art book, commemorative coins, some pre-order DLC and the bonus content from the digital deluxe edition.

I like the awesome looking box, but I'm not quite sure $90 is worth all of that. Who would I even show those coins to? I suppose Gandhi might come knocking for all of that sweet loot, but most people aren't going to care that I have trinkets from Civilization.

The official site does mention that the pre-order DLC will only be exclusive for 90 days, so I suppose that is something. It's better then having the content forever lost to an industry practice that makes no sense.

Civilization VI Anniversary Edition Announced, is Extremely Limited [GameSpot]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=381554Dennis Cardenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dennis+CardenSteins;Gate 0 gets a sweet collector's edition2016-08-20T13:00:00Z2016-08-20T13:00:00Z
Well, this is somewhat unsurprising. After the release of the Steins;Gate: El Psy Kongroo Edition for the PlayStation 3 and Vita last year, I thought it was inevitable that the sequel to the well-regarded Visual Novel and Dr. Pepper advert would receive something similar.

The Steins;Gate 0 Amadeus Edition will include:

A physical copy of Steins;Gate 0 for PS4 or Vita

An OST CD

An art book - although it looks to just be a booklet the size of an average DVD cover and not a full-sized art book, judging by the pictures

A pin badge

A Fairy Upa figure

Steins;Gate 0 is set for release later this year and will be published by PQube Games. The Steins;Gate 0 Amadeus Edition is available for pre-order at British import retailer Rice Digital for £59.99 (Vita) or £69.99 (PS4).

One thing to note is that Rice Digital warns that the Steins;Gate 0 Amadeus Edition may release shortly after the standard edition due to manufacturing times.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=381305Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiFinal Fantasy XV's Ultimate Edition isn't all that ultimate2016-08-18T17:15:00Z2016-08-18T17:15:00Z
One of the definitions of ultimate (and certainly the one Square Enix intended with its naming) is "the best achievable or imaginable of its kind." That's why the Final Fantasy XV Ultimate Edition is called that -- because it has everything included that a Final Fantasy fan could hope for. Except, that's not quite true.

Earlier this month, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XV will have a season pass. Despite the Ultimate Edition's price tag of $270, the season pass won't be included. It's another $25, bringing the a la carte Truly Ultimate Edition (that doesn't actually exist) just shy of $300.

Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata confirmed this at gamescom and it got posted to Twitter. Making matters worse, there's an $85 digital version of the game that does include it, although that's nothing more than a $60 base game with the $25 season pass added in. Still, it's sort of a slap in the face that the season pass is included in other bundles that aren't the Ultimate Edition.

There are two ways of looking at this. One, folks who plopped down $270 are getting what they signed up for and that's perfectly acceptable. Or, that this should really have the season pass because that's what would actually make the package complete. Regardless, this is really more of a Hella Deluxe Edition than an Ultimate Edition.

@FFXVEN [Twitter via Kotaku]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=376174Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiSouth Park: The Fractured but Whole's big fancy edition has a Cartman RC car2016-07-20T18:30:00Z2016-07-20T18:30:00Z
The kids of South Park don't have a lot of great options for transportation. They can ride the school bus, but that driver's mean as all hell. They could have their parents taxi them around, but that's totally lame. Or, in the case of Cartman, they can ride their big wheel trikes.

That's the Cartman that graces the centerpiece of South Park: The Fractured but Whole's most expensive edition (thus far, anyway). The Remote Control Coon Mobile Bundle has Cartman dressed up as The Coon on his trike as an RC car. The way it works is that it connects to your phone or tablet (iOS and Android) via Bluetooth. Also, it spouts off a dozen different lines of dialogue.

There's more to the package than the RC car, though. It also comes with a copy of the game and the season pass, all wrapped up in a steelbook case. Curiously, it doesn't come with batteries.

Owning a mobile Cartman doesn't come cheap, however. The Amazon-exclusive bundle is priced at $190. Things are considerably better for Prime subscribers, as their price is dropped to $152. Still a pretty penny unless you're as rich as Token's parents.

South Park: The Fractured but Whole Remote Control Coon Mobile Bundle [Amazon]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=366514Josh Tolentinohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Josh+TolentinoAtlus details Persona 5's retail goodies2016-06-07T08:30:00Z2016-06-07T08:30:00Z
Persona 5 will be out on Valentine's Day next year, but it's never too early to put down a preorder* for the game. Conveniently, you can do that right now, especially if you're the type who enjoys the occasional fancy collector's edition.

The "Take Your Heart" Premium Edition of Persona 5 will be sold for $89.99/CA$109.99, and will include a soundtrack CD featuring the music of series composer Shoji Meguro, a 64-page hardcover artbook, a 4" plush toy of Morgana (the talking mascot cat), a SteelBook case for the game, and a Japanese-style School Bag emblazoned with the crest of Shujin High School, the school the characters go to in the game.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=350856Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGal Gun's Mr. Happiness edition comes with panties2016-03-25T14:00:00Z2016-03-25T14:00:00Z
Gal Gun: Double Peace's North American and European 2016 release window has narrowed to "summer." It originally released in Japan last August and is coming west, "completely intact from the Japanese version" with "no censoring."

Additionally, retailer Rice Digital has exclusive rights to sell the limited Mr. Happiness edition. It includes some standards, like an art book, soundtrack, and costume DLC (Cunning Kunoichi, Wedding Dress, Sexy Ribbons, and Sakurazaki Squad 777). There's also a Shinobu and Maya wall scroll, to perpetuate stereotypes.

Oh, plus "supreme, ultra-rare, extra-soft Mr. Happiness 'Screen Cleaner.'" Which looks to be a pair of panties. And while it's fun to be cheeky (hah!) about it, I think fans would like to know if these panties are actually wearable or lil' screen cleaner size. No, I've never worn the boxers from the Catherine limited edition, why do you ask?

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=343727Laura Kate Dalehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Laura+Kate+DaleJapan is getting special Dark Souls III Edition PS4 consoles2016-02-22T07:00:00Z2016-02-22T07:00:00Z
If you happen to be in Japan and are in the market for a new PS4 to play Dark Souls III, specifically one with bits of art from the game plastered onto it, then today is a good day to be reading gaming news sites. Japan is getting a pair of Limited Edition Dark Souls III PS4 systems, which come with a handful of extra bundled goodies.

Available in either Cinder Knight or Elite Knight versions, both come with a black and a silver faceplate, a copy of Dark Souls III, a PS4 theme, a sleeve for the game and a soundtrack. The special edition consoles will be available from March 24 and will cost roughly $428.90 (¥48,410) plus tax for a Jet Black Cinder Knight or Elite Knight 1 TB console.

Silver 1TB versions will be priced at $437.74 (¥48,410) plus tax, Jet Black 500GB at $384.53 (¥43,410) plus tax and silver 500GB for $393.40 (¥44,410) plus tax.

So, if these got announced for the west at this price, would you be interested?

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=335959Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenJapan is getting some amazing SFV limited edition PS4 consoles2016-01-22T12:00:00Z2016-01-22T12:00:00Z
The Japanese PlayStation blog has revealed four (!) different Limited Edition Street Fighter V consoles, each bearing a different design. These striking black or white consoles feature artwork of Chun-Li and Laura, Ryu and Necalli, Ryu alone if you love eyebrows, and the SFV logo if you're boring. They're also coming with a custom PS4 theme and a sleeve if you want to cover up the cool monochrome look of the console with a bunch of gaudy colors (although to be fair, it is designed by Yusuke Murata of One Punch Man fame and looks pretty cool).

I would do terrible things to get my hands on one of these consoles, but I don't have much hope we'll see anything like them for the North American market. On the plus side, Europe will be getting a SFV bundle according the the EU PlayStation blog, that includes an "Ultimate Player" PS4 and a copy of SFV. No cool artwork or awesome sleeves though.

Sony Unveils Limited Edition Street Fighter V PlayStation 4 Consoles [Shoryuken]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=335400Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBravely Second: End Layer launches April 15 in North America2016-01-19T18:30:00Z2016-01-19T18:30:00Z
Bravely Second: End Layer (video game names are just the best) hits North America on April 15, 2016, Nintendo confirmed today. If you're in Europe, you'll only have to wait until February 26.

The collector's edition comes with the game, the soundtrack, and a sexy-looking 250-page artbook. Really, the whole package looks great. It's priced at $69.99. No toy for us, though.

Leading up to launch, there will be a demo called "The Ballad of the Three Cavaliers" (even their demo naming is on point!) available from the 3DS eShop. It tells "a unique story different than the one found in Bravely Second: End Layer, as well as new jobs and areas to explore." Another incentive: StreetPass tags and bonuses you accrue will transfer to the full version.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=335365Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreLife is Strange Limited Edition is out today 2016-01-19T16:30:00Z2016-01-19T16:30:00Z
Square Enix released the limited-edition boxed version of Life is Strange ($39.99) today in North America for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It's coming to Europe this Friday, January 22. What's included? The full five episodes, a 32-page art book, and the soundtrack.

"Additionally, we're today releasing patches that will unlock the extra subtitles (Spanish (Mexican & Castilian), Brazilian-Portuguese, Portuguese, German and Italian) as well as the Directors' Commentary to all digital edition owners. Given the Limited Edition's rarity, these were two features that we felt the entire community deserved to receive. On top of this, today's patch also includes further polish and minor improvements to all episodes and some bug fixes."

If you own the game digitally, the free commentary update might already be live depending on your platform and region. If not, it should be up no latter than January 25, 2016.

I didn't get around to Life is Strange until late last year, so it's fairly fresh on my mind. I liked it! Way more than expected, in fact. The game fell apart during its final episode, but the journey leading up to that point was worthwhile, and I'm hopeful Dontnod is willing and able to make another season (or a similar game) with a new cast. Square Enix seems to be giving it extra attention lately.

Life is Strange Limited Edition out now! [Square Enix]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=322607Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreOh my gosh, this Fez vinyl!2015-11-25T20:00:00Z2015-11-25T20:00:00Z
I was checked out for the day when I saw this vinyl set for Fez, or so I thought. It's so dang good!

Disasterpeace is one of my favorite musicians working in games right now, and the Fez soundtrack is among his best work, easily. To have it on cool-looking vinyl? Mmm, that's mighty tempting.

Polytron also has a fancy new limited edition of the game. Keeping in line with the note-taking spirit of Fez, it's a hardcover notebook, and the package includes downloads for the Windows and Mac versions plus the soundtrack. Pre-sales are now open with a December 18 ship date.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=319399Laura Kate Dalehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Laura+Kate+DaleGAME is cancelling a bunch of Pip-Boy Edition Fallout 4 orders2015-11-06T06:05:00Z2015-11-06T06:05:00Z
Oh no, this is not good news at all.

According to multiple reports coming in from Destructoid readers in the UK, GAME has emailed a whole lot of people who preordered the £99.99 edition of Fallout 4 that comes with a physical Pip-Boy replica, telling them their order has been cancelled.

The special edition, due to release next week, has been in high demand since it was announced, but many who secured orders this morning received this email.

Many of those receiving the email claim to have checked their payment information, which is all in order, so there is no reason payments should not have gone through for them.

Many other customers have received two emails about charges for the game, one charging £99.99, the other £83.32. It's currently unclear if those customers have been charged an additional £83.32 for their order.

Due to the high number of people facing issues this morning and being told to call customer support, many customers have been on hold for upwards of an hour trying to get their order sorted.

We have reached out to GAME for comment, and will update as soon as we hear anything.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=314515Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+Blake2K details Digital Deluxe Editions, Season Pass, and add-ons for WWE 2K162015-10-08T05:00:00Z2015-10-08T05:00:00Z
2K has detailed the contents of WWE 2K16's Digital Deluxe Editions, Season Pass, and DLC add-ons... no, wait, I mean "individual content packages."

The Digital Deluxe Editions will cost $90 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and include a copy of the game, a WWE 2K16 Season Pass, and MyPlayer Kickstart. The PlayStation 4 version will also ship with the additional bonus of a dynamic PS4 theme.

The PS3 version ($80) doesn't have MyPlayer Kickstart either, but it does have a PS3 theme. So there's that.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=310317Laura Kate Dalehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Laura+Kate+DaleGAME UK gets that expensive Mirror's Edge Collector's Edition2015-09-11T06:00:00Z2015-09-11T06:00:00Z
Hey, do you like Mirror's Edge? Do you have a mighty £159.99 lying around your house with which to buy some video game tat? Well, it looks like GAME UK has an exclusive box of stuff in addition to the actual game to sell you.

This particular edition of Mirror's Edge Catalyst gets you a 14-inch diorama of Faith, a steelbook and lithograph, a set of ten concept pieces, a temporary tattoo, another temporary tattoo, and a box.

Yeah, why do I feel like this might not be entirely worth the asking price? There's not even an overly elaborate helicopter or set of night vision goggles in it like other overly expensive editions of games.

So, are you going to cough up £159.99 for this?

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=308143Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerDeadly Premonition: The Director's Cut - Classified Edition up for pre-order2015-08-27T18:30:00Z2015-08-27T18:30:00Z
Publisher NIS has started taking pre-orders for Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut - Classified Edition for PS3. It includes a hardcover art book, soundtrack, all the available DLC, and a custom set of Bicycle brand cards.

This special edition is only available for the PS3 and is slated to release on November 24 this year, and you can pre-order it now for $49.99, if you feel so obliged. I personally never finished the original and I'm weary of buying the Director's Cut as it wasn't as well received.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=296516Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenBlood red Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain PS4 up for pre-order2015-07-23T10:30:00Z2015-07-23T10:30:00Z
That Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain special edition with the robot hand and the limited run blood red PlayStation 4 are up for pre-order through GAME, bundled any which way you want it.

Unless you want it for North America.

The blood red console, previously announced for only Asia, got a European/Australian/New Zealand release announcement in June. What's wild is that it's not much more expensive than any of the existing PS4 models. Konami UK announced it as up for pre-order on its blog.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=295782Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerCall of Duty: Black Ops III Juggernog edition with mini-fridge is sold out2015-07-10T18:00:00Z2015-07-10T18:00:00Z
Did you want to pay $200 for a tiny fridge that comes with a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops III? Well sorry, it looks like you missed your chance as the Juggernog Edition is sold out at basically every online retailer in the US. No word on whether or not you can still preorder it in-store.

As far as special edition swag goes, a working mini-fridge is pretty cool and practical versus, say, a plastic armband with non-working buttons that only fits small phones for pleebs. I hope all you lucky bros and sistahs that got your preorder in have an endless flow of Mountain Dew Game Fuel when this launches November 5. Stay thirsty my friends, and Do the Dew.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=295740Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiThe Mirror's Edge Catalyst collector's edition is sharp2015-07-10T10:00:00Z2015-07-10T10:00:00Z
Mirror's Edge was known for its striking and sharp aesthetic, so it's perfectly reasonable that the Mirror's Edge Catalyst collector's edition would convey those same qualities. This picture shared by EA shows that everything's just so clean and not over-the-top.

The centerpiece of the $200 bundle is a 14-inch Faith statue which juxtaposes her as a child against her as an adult -- both iterations of her deep in reflection. The rest of the collector's edition is made up of the game (obviously), a steelbook, a lithograph, ten concept art pictures, a couple temporary tattoos, and a storage box.

The Mirror's Edge website says that this bundle is available to pre-order at GameStop now, but that doesn't seem to be the case at the time of writing. It's also noted that other retailers will open pre-orders in the near future.

Mirror's Edge: Catalyst Collector's Edition [Mirror's Edge]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=295735Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBlack Ops III has a classic Zombies map remake, but only for special editions2015-07-10T03:00:00Z2015-07-10T03:00:00Z
Treyarch's at San Diego Comic-Con spilling the beans about Black Ops III's Zombie modes. The biggest splash came from the new film-noir "Shadows of Evil" and its star-studded cast. But, Black Ops III also has something familiar for some of its players.

Also announced at the Treyarch panel was a remake of classic World at War Zombie map "Der Riese." It's called "The Giant" this time 'round, and the catch is that it's only included in the special editions of Black Ops III. Eligible versions include the Juggernog Edition, the Hardened Edition, and the Deluxe Digital Edition. All of those cost at least $20 more than the base game.

This isn't the first time Treyarch has repurposed this particular map. It also came packaged with the original Black Ops' Hardened and Prestige editions. However, it didn't stay exclusive forever; it was eventually released approximately nine months later as part of the Rezurrection map pack. Don't be too shocked if "The Giant" follows suit. History's doomed to repeat itself, after all.

Black Ops 3 PS4: Call of Duty team debut Zombies Mode trailer and new story update [Express]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=295549Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenLimited edition Destiny: The Taken King PS4 bundle2015-07-07T17:30:00Z2015-07-07T17:30:00Z
I don't like Destiny, but this PS4 bundle for the somewhat controversial The Taken King expansion looks alright as far as skinned consoles go. Plus, white. Wish my PS4 was white. I wouldn't always lose the controller in my black entertainment center or on my black coffee table (I don't see well).

Aside from the 500gb PS4, the bundle includes, "a physical copy of Destiny: The Taken King Legendary Edition, which includes Destiny, Expansions I and II, and The Taken King." Plus some extra baubles: "[T]hree exotic Guardian class items with XP bonuses, three classic-specific emotes, three armor shaders, as well as the early access weapons pack." Riveting.

Limited Edition Destiny: The Taken King PS4 Bundle Out This September [PlayStation Blog]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=294885Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBethesda's not making any more Fallout 4 Pip-Boys2015-06-26T16:30:00Z2015-06-26T16:30:00Z
Like Fallout's Wasteland, resources are limited and not everyone's going to get the most sought-after of Fallout 4 memorabilia: a replica Pip-Boy. Yes, people quickly scooped up the limited number of Pip-Boy editions of Fallout 4, and Bethesda's not making any more.

Pete Hines, Bethesda's VP of marketing and PR confirmed as much on Twitter yesterday. Each retailer has been given their final allotment, but Bethesda is done manufacturing them. There will likely be some available at launch from stores that keep stock in reserve, but no additional units are on the way.

As we've learned with amiibo, manufacturing is a complicated process -- you don't just flip a switch and suddenly have more stock. Bethesda sounds like it's forever washing its hands of the Pip-Boy situation. However, all hope isn't lost for those who weren't quick enough to pre-order; but, (again like amiibo) it'll cost some significant extra dough on the second-hand market.

@DCDeacon [Twitter]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=294737Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiMore Fallout 4 Pip-Boy editions are on sale at Amazon!2015-06-24T13:01:00Z2015-06-24T13:01:00Z
Last week at E3, Bethesda revealed an edition of Fallout 4 that comes with a replica, functional Pip-Boy. It ended up being the most in-demand item at the show. Pre-orders went up and sold out shortly thereafter.

Well, those pre-orders are back up, but they aren't expected to last long. Right now, they're available for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Like before, they run $120 which isn't cheap (especially since we don't know how good Fallout 4 will be), but it's likely the only way to get one without paying considerably more on the gray market after release. If you wait, you better have a lot of points assigned to barter and luck if you want to get a decent deal.

Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition (PC, PS4, Xbox One) [Amazon]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=294391Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenBatman: Arkham Knight $200 Batmobile edition canceled2015-06-18T15:30:00Z2015-06-18T15:30:00Z
Ugh, what is this, Batmantoid!? I just wrote about how the exclusivity of the retail-exclusive DLC expires a few months after release, but there's one other Bat-thing to note, which is that WB has canceled the $200 edition with the "fully transformable Batmobile statue."

A week before launch, too. And all because of mysterious, "unforseen circumstances that greatly compromised the quality of the Batmobile." Maybe a loopy factory worker started making all the Batmobiles look like cars out of Mad Max: Fury Road or lost too many fingers in the cockpits.

Shane M. sent in the below EB cancellation letter, and it seems to be the case all around. GAME's offering a £20 discount on Batman Red Hood Edition.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=294344Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeHere's what you get in the Halo 5 Limited Collector's Edition2015-06-18T05:00:00Z2015-06-18T05:00:00Z
Amazon has unveiled the Halo 5: Guardians Limited Collector's Edition.

The bundle comes with a Spartan-themed Steelbook, Spartan Locke's Classified Orders, the Halo: The Fall of Reach - Animated Series, Warzone REQ Bundle: 14 Premium Requisition Packs, dossiers on Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris and a 14-day trial of Xbox Live.

Oh, and a digital download of the game. Naturally.

There's also two statues -- one, a Guardian model, and the other, a "commemorative statue" of the Master Chief and Spartan Locke looking all spartan-y and stuff. Here, look at the pretty picture:

The price-tag? $250. Yeah, I winced too. I still want it though, despite the fact I'm still mourning the news the Halo 5 story campaign won't have splitscreen co-op. Someone save me.

How about you? Could you be tempted to part with $250 for it?

Halo 5: Guardians Collector's Edition Statue Revealed [IGN]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=293212Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenPlayStation 4, Vita, PS TV get weak Final Fantasy XIV consoles2015-06-03T13:30:00Z2015-06-03T13:30:00Z
Sony, Square, c'mon. These Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward themed consoles are a bit low effort. The white PS4 does look fine, but both are literally just white and black PS4s with Sony's weak faceplates packed in.

I like the art the Vita and Vita TV consoles come in (it's the Heavensward box art). Also, limited edition PlayStation Vita TVs? For whom? Maybe it spurs sales, I guess.

Right now these are only for Japan, though they've got to make that faceplate available everywhere. Easy enough to do.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=292461Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenDanganronpa: Ultra Despair Girls gets limited edition2015-05-19T16:45:00Z2015-05-19T16:45:00Z
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls is coming to North America and Europe this fall. It's a weird little third-person megaphone shooter with light puzzle elements set between the first and second games in the main series.

NISA is bringing fans a $65 collector's edition, which you can find here.

It includes the game, a 32 page art book, a 15 song soundtrack, a super lame tie and eye patch, all bundled into a collector's box. Please don't wear the tie and eye patch in public, or ever.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=291104Mike Martinhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Mike+MartinContest: Two copies of Sunset Overdrive and an Xbox One Bundle2015-04-28T15:15:00Z2015-04-28T15:15:00Z
CONTEST OVER. Winners will be announced soon, via PM and then listed here.

Thanks to the amazing Courtney, as well as the fine folks at Microsoft and Insomniac, we have two copies of Sunset Overdrive to give away. Not content to stop there, we also have one Sunset Drive/Xbox One Limited Edition bundle to also give away to you folks. What's in the bundle you ask?

 Special edition white Xbox One console and wireless controller

 Full game download for Sunset Overdrive

 Day One Edition  downloadable content including Nothin' but the Hits gun, Fizzie outfit and Hardcore! Hammer

 Standard Xbox One chat headset

 Special edition Sunset Overdrive packaging

Not too shabby, eh? What do you have to do to win? Glad you asked! In the comments below, use MSPaint and design your very own over-the-top gun, just like the ones found in the game (please describe your weapon and its function in the comment as well)! Make the TNTeddy and Flaming Compensator pale in comparison to your creation! Don't have paint? Try paint.net for free!

Don't have imagination? Well, I can't help you there. Sorry. You could at least pick the game up at its new $39.99 price point though and check out the Dawn of the Rise of the Fallen Machines DLC for another ten clams. I heard it was pretty good and I really enjoyed the base game myself.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=291028Laura Kate Dalehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Laura+Kate+DaleHalo 5 branded Xbox One Console incoming2015-04-27T04:00:00Z2015-04-27T04:00:00Z
Rejoice, Halo fans who were smart enough to wait for Halo 5 rather than jumping on the broken hand grenade that was The Master Chief Collection, there's a limited edition Halo 5 themed Xbox One in the works.

@juliocurt There is a limited edition console coming, yes. It hasnt been revealed yet, but its pretty sweet. :)
— Josh Holmes (@JoshingtonState) April 26, 2015

Announced on Twitter by 343 studio head Josh Holmes, the limited edition console has not officially been revealed by Microsoft yet but is apparently "pretty sweet". Honestly unless it's a full size Master Chief statue that I can feed disks like they're giant Cheerios I'm going to be at least a little let down.

It's probably safe to assume that this limited edition console will launch the same sort of time as the game does, give or take a day or two.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=290738Laura Kate Dalehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Laura+Kate+DaleRainbow Six Siege PC standard edition held as digital only hostage2015-04-21T07:00:00Z2015-04-21T07:00:00Z
[Update: According to Ubisoft, the standard edition of Rainbow Six Siege for PC will be available physically at retail locations in the United States.]

Standard editions of games are fun. They allow you to get the game for the lowest possible price without any additional bells and whistles attached. They're the default way to buy a game, aren't they?

As it turns out, not always. We learnt this morning thanks to retailer ShopTo that the standard edition of Rainbow Six Siege will be digital only, with the only version of the game able to be bought physically being the collector's edition.

So, are you bothered by this? Is there any good reason to put out a big bulky collectors edition at retail but not the game by itself? I know I get all of my games digitally already but this news still seems to be a bit weird.


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Comix At Foxwoods Presents Broadway Star JOHN PINETTE Tonight
Comix At Foxwoods will host the multitalented comedian, actor and Broadway star, John Pinette, for a hilarious, one-night-only performance tonight, May 24 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are currently available for presale through Comix and Ticketmaster. Regular sale tickets are scheduled to be released onFriday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased in advance for $30, $42.50 and $55. This show is for mature audiences only.
Tickets are available online at www.comixatfoxwoods.com; by calling the Foxwoods Box Office at 800-200-2882; or in person at the Comix, Fox Theater or Grand Theater Box Offices. Please contact the Comix Comedy Club at 860-312-5050 for additional information or with questions regarding group sales or private parties.
The Boston native has been entertaining audiences around the world for more than twenty years on screen and stage. Since making his big break on Frank Sinatra's 1991 tour, Pinette has been featured in several Broadway performances and feature films. He starred as Edna Turnblad in the hit Broadway musical "Hairspray" and his film credits include "Duets," "Dear God," "Junior" and "The Punisher." His latest film is "The Last Godfather," starring opposite screen icon Harvey Keitel.
On the comedy stage, Pinette's stand-up special and DVD, "I'm Starvin'" was released in January 2007 as a follow up to his enormously successful CD "Show Me The Buffet." Most recently, the world premiere of his new one-hour stand-up special, John Pinette: Still Hungry, premiered on Comedy Central to the delight of fans and critics alike.
Laugh it up at Comix at Foxwoods with upcoming shows including: Brian Posehn (Feb 20-22, Comix); Todd Barry (Feb 27-Mar 1); Mike Birbiglia (Mar 1, Fox Theater); Iliza Shlesinger (Mar 6-8, Comix); Jamie Foxx (Mar 8, Grand Theater); Jeff Ross (Mar 8, Fox Theater); Brendon Walsh (Mar 14-15, Comix); Paul Reiser (Mar 15, Fox Theater); Alonzo Bodden (Mar 20-22, Comix); Lenny Clarke (Mar 27-29, Comix); Jay Mohr (Mar 29, Fox Theater); Jeremy Hotz (Apr 3-5, Comix); Bill Engvall (Apr 12, Grand Theater) and The truTV Impractical Jokers Tour featuring The Tenderloins (May 9-10, Fox Theater).

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text: Inglot Cosmetics Founder Dies at 57 The Polish beauty entrepreneur built a global retail network in some 50 countries. By Jennifer Weil on February 25, 2013 PARIS — Wojtek Inglot, the 57-year-old Polish beauty entrepreneur and founder of Inglot Cosmetics, died suddenly of an internal hemorrhage on Saturday in his hometown of Przemysl, a spokeswoman from his company confirmed. He was also president of the Warsaw-based concern, whose global retail network spans almost 400 freestanding stores, most of which are franchised, in some 50 countries. WWD logo To Read the Full Article SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a Subscriber? Log in. Tap into our Global Network Of Industry Leaders and Designers load comments blog comments powered by Disqus


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Top Management Review
Heads and other process owners of different departments of the Provincial Government of Cavite convened at the Cavite Quality Management Office for the fourth Top Management Review to assess performance and further enhance the ISO 9001:2008 PGC Quality Management Systems implementation. The meeting which was facilitated by Quality Management Representative Dr. Eva Defiesta was held on September 15, 2015 at the CQMO Conference Room of the Provincial Capitol in Trece Martires City.
The meeting formally started with the amendment and approval of the minutes of the previous top management review and the presentation of accomplishments for the period June – August by Dr. Defiesta. Among the activities accomplished was the facilitation of the Workplace Organization Committee Training-Workshop held on June 4-5, 2015 at Caliraya Resort Club Inc. in Lumban, Laguna for the enhancement of the workplace audit procedure. The workplace checklist was finalized and calibrated at the end of the workshop.
On June 26, 2015, Performance Management Team Meeting was facilitated by Mr. Jess Barrera to update the current status of the PGC's Strategic Performance Management System
Likewise, department and division heads attended the PGC Budget Forum which was held on July 22-23, 2015 at the Linden Suite in Pasig City to synchronize the PPAs to the PGC SPMS and 2016 proposed budget with the AIP 2016.
On July 29-30, 2015, the CQMO held a two-day team development intervention at Brahma Kumaris in Tagaytay City in order to develop a more harmonious relationship between and among members of the PGC-QMS. The event attended by fifty PGC employees was conducted to improve team interaction, understand each individual's role and appreciate everyone's contribution in the achievement of a common goal.
On August 12, 2015, a Re-tooling Course for all PGC-QMS Internal Quality Auditors was held at the CQMO Conference Room where Internal Auditors were given lectures on audit efficiency, questioning techniques, accurate preparation of audit findings report and speedy research on other documents related to QMS audit. The seminar was organized to train and prepare the internal auditors for the PGC-QMS internal audit for the year 2015.
CQMO and PGC officials welcomed guests from the provincial government of Biliran during their visit to the province on August 18, 2015. The delegation from Biliran, led by Vice Governor Eriberto Tubis Jr., toured the different offices of the provincial government to observe Cavite's best practices in local governance, legislation, revenue collection and other areas of governance.
Following the report of recent accomplished activities was the presentation of the Feedback Committee Report for the month of June to August 2015 where 1950 feedback forms were distributed and 1842 forms were retrieved. Overall, the report indicated a more positive feedback with lesser negative comments received.
During the meeting, audit findings report was explained by Mrs. Lorena Cron, head of the Internal Audit Committee. She discussed that during the first and second semester of 2014 audit, only 15 teams of Internal Quality Auditors were assigned in different offices compared to 19 teams who conducted the internal audit on August 2015. There are still other factors that affect the conduct of audits including changes in audit schedule and other unforeseen circumstances.
Aside from the presentations, issue on the formulation of a communication form to be issued for non-attending department heads was also tackled. Department heads also voiced out that actions should be taken based on the outcome of the audit findings and workplace inspection by the department concerned. It was emphasized that offices must be realistic in dealing with the problems to be addressed, and that analysis and actions must be made immediately to solve the problem found in the organization.
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Talented … yes; inexperienced … yes. That's part of the story of Kansas State's offense in 2011 as Collin Klein accepts the chore of a first-time starting quarterbacking, while first-time Wildcat Bryce Brown is expected to emerge him in the backfield at running back by the start of Big 12 play, and some are saying that Sheldon Smith may be the best receiver in camp after redshirting in 2010.
The Wildcats are also youthful in the center of the line with three first-time starters in junior college transplant Shaun Simon at center, flanked by redshirt-freshman B.J. Finney at right guard, and sophomore Keenan Taylor at guard.
"We're younger than we might seem in that we are new at the interior line positions (center and both guards), we're relatively young experience wise at quarterback, and we're young at running back," said Wildcat coach Bill Snyder.
"Those are positions of on-going development, but we are pleased with the progress and we are on schedule, as we speak."
Klein will find himself under the microscope as he enters the fall season as the Wildcats starting quarterback.
From a year ago, Snyder said, "Whatever the amount you can do in degree of improvement one can make, he has done it. He's that type of young guy. He's constantly watching video tape, he's throwing every day, and he's providing leadership every single day."
The 6-5, 226-pound Klein proved he could run the ball out of the quarterback position last year when he dashed for 432 yards (5.7 per carry) and scored six times. In the spring game, the lanky junior showed off his arm by completing 25-of-37 passes for a whopping 358 yards and five touchdowns.
While saying that Klein will be the first to get the ball when August drills begin, Snyder added that it would remain competitive with Sammuel Lamur (6-4, 221, Sr) followed by Justin Tuggle (6-3, 227, Jr).
Lamur, who played at both Independence (Kan.) Community College and Joliet (Ill.) Junior College), played briefly in four games last year completing all three of his passes for 28 yards.
Out of Blinn College, Tuggle was ranked the No. 1 dual-threat QB in junior college last year when he passed for 2,015 yards and 17 scores, plus added another 733 ground yards with a dozen more TDs.
A product of Alpharetta, Ga., Tuggle started his career at Boston College in 2009 when he passed for 229 yards and four touchdowns in limited play.
Brown has the talent to be K-State's No. 1 back, but chose not to take part in all of KSU's summer workouts, which left the position open for the taking entering fall camp. In fact, on the initial two-deep roster announce on Tuesday, Brown was joined by Angelo Pease and John Hubert as tri-first-teamers.
"I think we have a number of young guys who will make it a competitive position right up to the end," said Snyder. "I always try to promote competition, but it has to be realistic, and this is."
Brown, who was named to the Preseason Big 12 Conference first team, ran No. 1 in the spring, but just a stride or two behind are the talents of Hubert and Pease, who played quarterback, running back and wide receiver last year for Hutchinson Community College. Also in the mix is the 5-foot-4 Robert Rose.
Of Pease, offensive coordinator Dana Dimel said, "He is physical, he is fast and he has some versatility for what he can do. He also has some good leadership skills."
Expected to eventually lift his status to No. 1, Brown, a 6-0, 216-pound sophomore, is a product of Wichita East and transfer from the University of Tennessee, where he rushed for 460 yards on 101 carries, plus had 10 receptions for 137 yards in 2009.
While others see how big, strong and fast Brown is, Snyder first says, "He's a good young person, who has good values in place. So much has been heaped upon him in terms of expectations, it would be easy for him to become off-center. He has the capabilities to be a quality running back and he is a competitive young person."
In comparing Brown's talents to those of Daniel Thomas, Snyder said, "He's different in that he's faster than Daniel, but the question will be whether he is as durable as Daniel. He's a pretty fluid back and has deceptive speed. He's not one of those backs that have three or four gears. His increase in speed isn't as apparent because he's so fluid."
Serving as a sometime runner, sometime receiver, but most of the time blocker for his friends in the backfield is junior Braden Wilson (6-4, 244), who is loaded with versatility for the position he plays.
Decorating the perimeter of the offense is very likely its strength with wide receivers Tramaine Thompson (5-7, 165, Soph), Brodrick Smith (6-1, 209, Jr) and Chris Harper (6-1, 225, Jr), who all return as starters, plus Sheldon Smith (5-11, 180, Sr) has been the talk of the summer camp.
In fact, Klein called Smith ".. the most improved Wildcat in the K-State camp." Harper caught 25 passes for 330 yards and four scores last year, while playing only partial seasons due to injuries were Smith with 14 catches for 191 yards and three TDs, and Thompson with 19 catches for 258 yards and no TDs.
"We have experience, but they're young in games played, which can tend to promote uncertainty," said Snyder of the collective pass catching positions.
K-State does have game-time experience at tight end with the return of Travis Tannahill (6-3, 245, Jr) and Andre McDonald (6-8, 276, Soph), who took all of the snaps at the position a year ago. In addition, Zach Trujillo has positioned himself for playing time as a redshirt-freshman.
The potential strength of the o-line will be at tackle where Clyde Aufner (6-6, 301, Sr), Manase Foketi (6-5, 300, Sr) and Zach Hanson (6-8, 313, Sr) all return with starting experience, and certainly Big 12 size.
Foketi started every game at left tackle, while Aufner started the last nine games of the season on the right side, while Hanson also logged the other three starts. All were key components in K-State rushing for 199 yards per game, which ranked second in the Big 12.
Freshman and Scout Team Player of the Year B.J. Finney (6-4, 297, Fr) looked to be starting at center until a week ago when Simon was inserted at center, and Finney moved to guard.
"He's a really versatile young man and can play a lot of places. He has worked at all three spots in order to enhance the depth of our offensive line," said Snyder.
Taylor (6-4, 278, Soph) and Colten Freeze (6-4, 301, Sr) round out K-State's top three guards.
"It's pretty important to be strong up the middle, and I think we are developing," said Snyder. "I like the direction we are going."
WR: Brodrick Smith, Sheldon Smith, Chris Harper
LT: Manase Foketi
LG: Keenan Taylor
C: Shaun Simon
RG: B.J. Finney
RT: Clyde Aufner
TE: Travis Tannahill
QB: Collin Klein
RB: Angelo Pease, John Hubert, Bryce Brown
FB: Braden Wilson


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Pia Toscano gets a solid reception from the Nashville audience as she starts the night's solo performances with Empire State of Mind and California King Bed. But since Nashville is something like a hometown show for three contestants -- Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina (who'll wind up living here) and Paul McDonald (who lived here when he auditioned) -- the majority of the excitement's going to be reserved for them.
Unlike the Salt Lake City audience, the Nashville crowd isn't hyper-tuned to every nuance of the performances. Still, when Pia hits her big notes on California King Bed, they show enthusiastic appreciation.
But it's nothing like what Paul McDonald gets when he yells out, "Hello, Nashville!" Immediately, the floor and the lower bowl is on its feet, bobbing and clapping as he roams the stage singing Rod Stewart's Maggie May. "Y'all make some noise for a man right here from Nashville!" Paul says as the guitarist Tim Stewart takes a solo.
Up next, it's Thia Megia, who had tickets to the Grand Ole Opry last night, singing Selena Gomez & the Scene's Who Says. She's got to work the crowd a little harder than Paul did if she wants to get a reaction, but when she says, "Let me hear you scream," the audience does.
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The UHS Binghamton General Auxiliary will hold a Sweetheart/Jewelry Express Sale in the main lobby on Thursday, February 14, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jewelry Express has an eclectic variety of jewelry at very reasonable prices. Small vase arrangements of roses and carnations, as well as sprays of flowers, will be available. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary's work in enhancing patient care and service at the hospital.
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Insurance Difficulties Heroin Addicts Have When Seeking Help
Heroin addiction is one of the most difficult forms of substance abuse to quit and addicts need extensive treatment to experience a successful recovery.
Unfortunately, many heroin addicts seeking help for their problem are finding it hard to get approval for their treatment from insurance companies.
With heroin use escalating across the U.S., the demand for treatment has been increasing beyond the supply making it even more difficult for heroin addicts to get help from rehabilitation services. Insurance companies are placing strict restraints on treatment to save money, while heroin addicts must sometimes wait weeks to enter crowded treatment centers. The difficulty of obtaining treatment due to insurance problems and high demand often causes addicts to give up on seeking help.
Insurance Companies And Inpatient Treatment
The most effective kind of treatment for people with a severe heroin addiction is access to an inpatient rehab facility. These kinds of facilities offer around the clock care, medication, counseling and coping skills that help patients develop the ability to stay sober after they leave the treatment program.
Even for people with insurance coverage however, getting approval for these types of facilities is often a struggle. Insurance companies often decline to pay for the expenses of an inpatient treatment center unless the addict fails to stay clean in a less expensive outpatient program.
Even when doctors recommend specific kinds of treatment for patients struggling with heroin addiction, insurance companies choose only to approve the less expensive approach. Outpatient treatment for a person suffering from heroin addiction can be much more difficult because patients are unable to live in the facility or receive the same level of assistance.
Coverage Criteria For Approval Or Denial
For heroin addicts, insurance companies place certain restrictions on their ability to receive coverage for inpatient treatment. Even if their doctor specifically says that they need help from an inpatient facility, the patient's insurance will only look at certain factors to approve them.The insurance wants to see evidence that the addict has already tried outpatient programs and failed to become sober, that they have little outside support or they have a health condition that makes treatment a medical necessity.
If patients do not meet the criteria, then they will not be approved to receive coverage for inpatient treatment. Advocates for insurance companies assert that outpatient treatment can be an effective option and inpatient is only necessary when people fail to respond to this type recovery method. Many addiction specialists, however, believe from their experiences working with people fighting addiction that inpatient works better.
There have been many cases of heroin addicts dying of overdose after being denied coverage for inpatient services. Families of heroin addicts and overdose victims are lobbying for medical professionals to have decision-making authority for addiction treatment rather than insurance companies directing the outcome.
Problems Finding Treatment
Another issue that addicts face is the ability to get a spot in the high demand inpatient treatment centers. Heroin abusers often have to wait weeks to be admitted into a treatment center because the facilities are full.
This can be dangerous for addicts who are involved in a serious heroin abuse problem and need help immediately. The number of deaths related to heroin overdose has skyrocketed in the past few years throughout many areas of the U.S.
Even after experiencing an overdose and being placed in a treatment center for emergency reasons, many addicts are still denied coverage by their insurance companies which only approve outpatient centers for treatment.
Families of heroin addicts assert that insurance companies should approve the advice of medical professionals who have years of training and are making a diagnosis that would provide the best outcome. Insurance coverage should then be based on medical diagnosis rather than seeking the least expensive option.
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The head of the NBA players union denied there was any dissension in the ranks over the lockout, after one player said Friday some were discouraged by a lack of progress in the labor talks.
"The person that spent the least amount of time in the room has no ability to make that statement," Los Angeles Lakers star and union president Derek Fisher said.
Fisher was reacting to comments by the Washington Wizards' JaVale McGee, who said a few of the NBA stars were "ready to fold" after being locked out by the owners and seeing 100 regular season games cancelled by the league.
"There's definitely some guys in there saying that they're ready to fold, but the majority of guys are willing to stand strong," McGee told reporters after leaving a union meeting at the luxury Beverly Hills Hilton hotel.
Fisher disputed McGee's "fold" claim and said the 30 players who attended Friday's briefing were sticking together.
NBA Commissioner David Stern on Thursday reiterated the importance of next Tuesday's meetings with a federal mediator as a crucial moment in the pro basketball league's labor impasse, with perhaps more games at stake.
Speaking on US radio, Stern said his "gut" told him that if the league and players could not come to terms on Tuesday, December games could be lost.
The league has already cancelled the first two weeks of the season, which was to have started on November 1.
Owners and players are slated to meet with federal mediator George Cohen in New York on Tuesday, the day before two days of NBA board meetings.
"It's time to make the deal," Stern said. "If we don't make it on Tuesday, my gut - this is not in my official capacity of canceling games -- but my gut is that we won't be playing on Christmas Day."
Christmas has become a marquee day for the league. This year's three-game slate is supposed to feature an NBA finals rematch between the Dallas Mavericks, the league's reigning champions, and the Miami Heat.
Union executive director Billy Hunter blasted Stern for saying the union's position would only get worse if a solution isn't found quickly.
"It can only get worse for both sides," Hunter said. "If somebody is pointing a gun at my head, I'm going to point one back at him. Teams are going to lose money. The pain is mutual."
Talks between players and owners have run aground over the structure of a salary cap system and the division of revenue.
The sides also have not figured out how to divide up $4 billion in annual basketball-related income. Players have proposed lowering their guaranteed cut of revenues from 57 percent to 53 percent, while owners are seeking 53 percent of revenue for themselves.


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Busiest day of festive season for East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport is expecting its busiest day of the holidays today, with more than 8000 passengers flying to and from the airport.Read the full story ›
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Woman stranded in Egypt would 'definitely' go back again
A woman stranded in Sharm el-Sheikh as she waits for a flight home has told ITV News she would "definitely" go back to Egypt again.Read the full story ›
Eight more flights to bring Brits home from Sharm
Airlines have scheduled eight more flights to bring holidaymakers home to Britain today.
- Thomas Cook will fly tourists back to Gatwick this afternoon
- Thomson has planes bound for Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester
- Two easyJet planes will fly into Luton
- Monarch will also operate two flights, one to Gatwick and the other to Birmingham
- British Airways also has a flight scheduled for tomorrow.
Nearly 2,000 tourists returned to airports across England yesterday aboard nine flights, along with around 1,500 on Friday.
But thousands more are still stranded in the Egyptian holiday resort and Government officials warned it is likely the increased safety measures mean many will have to stay in the country for a while longer.
With a limited number of flights able to leave Sharm el-Sheikh each day for the UK, it is likely that tour operators or airlines will advise some people to extend their stay at their resort.
Monarch announces Sunday flight to Birmingham Airport from Sharm el-Sheikh
Monarch Airlines has announced it plans to operate two flights from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport on Sunday, including one to Birmingham Airport.
Customers due to travel on these flights have been contacted.
- Flight ZB475 is currently planned to depart from Sharm El Sheikh at 1820hrs (local time) arriving back into Birmingham 2220hrs (local time).
- Flight ZB249 is currently planned to depart from Sharm El Sheikh at 1710hrs (local time) arriving back into London Gatwick 2040hrs (local time).
"Monarch is working continuously with Department of Transport and the Egyptian authorities to get customers back to the UK as quickly as possible.
"We recognise this is a very frustrating situation and apologise for the inconvenience this is causing our customers."
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Sharm el-Sheikh situation 'chaotic and distressing', says Midlands holidaymaker
A mother who was stranded in Egypt after flights back to the UK were suspended over terrorism concerns says the experience was chaotic and distressing.
Kerrie Spencer, who is six months pregnant and from Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, was one of thousands of British holidaymakers stuck at Sharm el-Sheikh airport. Phil Brewster reports.
Britons stuck in Sharm el-Sheikh tell of growing frustration
Britons unable to fly home from Sharm el-Sheikh have spoken of their growing frustration at being stuck in Egypt.
Several holidaymakers told ITV News that many people were starting to panic and the novelty of having a few extra days by the pool had quickly worn off.
Nine flights are expected to leave Sharm for the UK on Saturday, but it is nowhere near enough to meet the demand.
Officials have said they hope to get all the British tourists home within 10 days.
Sharm-el-Sheikh flight to Birmingham cancelled
A Monarch flight from Sharm-el-Sheikh to Birmingham has been cancelled today.
Flight ZB475 was due to land at the Birmingham Airport at 10:20pm. Monarch airlines have said it will not land in Birmingham tonight.
It remains unclear whether any more flights will land at the East Midlands or Birmingham airports through the weekend.
UK hopes to return all Brits from Sharm within 10 days
Britain hopes to return all Britons from Sharm el-Sheikh within 10 days, a British official at the airport has said.
The British government is increasing the number of flights and will return about 2,000 British nationals on Saturday on nine flights, the official added.
Britain suspended flights to the Red Sea resort on Wednesday after saying it feared a bomb may have brought down a Russian jet which crashed, killing 224 people.
Two planes due in Birmingham from Egypt delayed
Two planes set to return from Sharm El Sheikh and landing at Birmingham Airport tonight are both delayed.
A Monarch flight with around 200 people on board was due to arrive at Birmingham Airport at 8.35pm but is now estimated to land at 9.26pm. A Thomas Cook flight was due to land at 9.45pm but is now set to touch down at 10.40pm.
The flights come after holidaymakers waiting to return to the UK from the Eqyptian resort endured chaos today as conflicting information was given about whether or not their flights would take off.
Egyptian authorities announced that just eight flights will depart from Sharm el-Sheikh for the UK, rather than the 29 initially expected as frustrated passengers waited for information.
The UK Government suspended air links on Wednesday after an Airbus 321 operated by Russian airline Metrojet crashed last Saturday, killing all 224 people on board. Militants of the Islamic State terror group in the Sinai Peninsula have claimed that they downed the plane.
Latest on Sharm flights due into the Midlands
The latest news is that two flights carrying passengers that have been stranded in Sharm El Sheikh are due into Birmingham and one flight into the East Midlands.
- Monarch are operating one flight with around 200 people on board. It is due to arrive at Birmingham Airport at 20:15.
- Thomas Cook are operating one flight which is due to land at Birmingham Airport at 21:45.
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Known as Densetsu no Starfy: Atoran no monogatari in Japan, this game was developed by the Team who developed the first three Starfy Games.
Deep within the vast blue ocean, supposedly lies a sunken city filled with vast riches and treasures!
Starfy, ever the curious fellow, seeks information on this city of gold in the Pufftop Archives.
Within an old dusty tome, describes a way to seek out the city of gold.
Starfy reads within the tome, of a magical jewel, that could be used to rule the world!
Suddenly, Starfy, by an unknown force, loses the tome and is knocked out!
Starfy comes to in Lobber's Cave. Old Man Lobber informs Starfy that an evil being cloaked in shadow is seeking out the Master Jewel in the city of gold.
This potentially spelled trouble for Starfy, so, he then heads off to seek six keys needed to unlock the lost city and save the world!
Worlds and Bosses
World 1. Coral Castle
Boss: Konk
World 2. Oreo Oasis
Boss: Buirun
World 3. Sandy Shallows
Boss: Hot Spring Snapper
World 4. Crayon Clouds
Boss: Muga
World 5: Sherry Cellar
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World 6. Tempest Tower
Boss: Apnea
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Boss: Gigaton and Apnea
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Starfy, at the end of Tempest Tower, encounters the cloaked bringer of nightmares, Apnea.
Apnea discloses his plans to bring eternal nightmares to Dreamland with the Master Jewel.
Starfy does not want to suffer this fate, and challenges Apnea!
Starfy emerges victorious against Apnea.
Apnea however retreats to the city of gold, starfy in hot pursuit.
Starfy, using the six keys, unlocks the Golden City, and traverses it's corridors and passages in an attempt to stop Apnea.
Starfy catches up with Apnea in the heart of the citadel, where the Master Jewel sleeps.
Starfy confronts Apnea who uses the Master Jewel to power himself up. After a tough battle, Apnea is seemingly defeated, but then pulls out one last trick from his shadowy sleeve.
The Golden City is perched on the edge of Gigaton Trench.
Apnea flies into the trench and fuses with a Hibernating Gigaton!
Starfy watches in horror as Gigaton is transformed into a war machine!
Suddenly, the Master Jewel gleams, and the Star Rod appears!
Starfy flies into the trench, to finish off Apnea once and for all!


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Selena Gomez Promises Her Next Album Will be Dark, Personal
Selena Gomez shared some new details about her upcoming album with Women's Wear Daily.
Selena Gomez shared some new details about her upcoming album with Women's Wear Daily.
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2015 did not kick off on a bright note for Selena Gomez, who reportedly sparked controversy with an Instagram photo taken in Abu Dhabi.
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Selena Gomez revealed her relationship status -- and spoke about Justin Bieber, her new single and even Tinder -- during a recent radio interview.
Lots of new music debuted this week on the Z!
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Why was Emperor Palpatine killed so easily?
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It is worth noting that Palpatine did not land: his body exploded before it had the chance. The shaft led to the DS II reactor, so that was what killed him.ReplyDelete
Luke was right from the beginning. Palpatine's overconfidence was his weakness. One of the major differences between Yoda and Palpatine was their reliance on foresight. Palpatine believed what the force had shown him: The alliance would be destroyed at Endor, and Luke would become the next Sith apprentice. Yoda had warned both Luke and Anakin to NEVER rely on foresight because it only showed the viewer a very narrow vision based upon current circumstances. If you watch the movie closely, you will see that the tide suddenly changes when Luke refuses to kill Vader. At that point, Palpatine lost his advantage. His overconfidence had allowed an armed Jedi to walk freely near him, relieved him of his own security detail, and openly admitted his treachery to his VERY dangerous apprentice. A physical manifestation of his overconfidence is how close to the open bridge he had walked. Vader didn't have to go very far to kill Palpatine because Palpatine was already practically at the bridge.ReplyDeleteReplies
Remember when Vader destroyed the entire medical room with the crushing power of the force alone when He learned his wife died. Think of what he could have done to Palpatine's body after watching him trying to kill his son.ReplyDelete
Anak in did not bring balance by wiping out the sith and still having jedi that is not balanceReplyDelete
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For all the naysayers and corporate boardroom muckety-mucks who continue to dismiss the power of social media's future for American business, the data is now in.
As Mashable reported this weekend, Nielsen's numbers for December show just how stunning the growth in social has been. We'll get to those numbers in a minute.
Perhaps the biggest data point in Neilsen's report is how engaged people are when they do spend time on social networking sites. In fact, people are now spending around five hours a week on these networks showing just how high engagement is.
What was not a surprise was the continued massive domination of Facebook. Facebook continued to drive growth and is the default way in which people now connect with friends and family. It just continues to become mainstream.
Twitter on the other hand is slowing, but still dominates much of the category. Unless Twitter can address the needs of enterprise to use it as a tool to interact with customers, my view is it will continue to falter.
The debate on whether or not companies should be investing significantly in social media should now be over.
Other call outs can be seen in the graphics here but the big takeaway for those of us in the business is the numbers don't lie. Faced with doubters still in our midst, and lots of traditional marketing folks that just don't get it, it's hard to fight the numbers.
Anyone who does business on the web, should look at the stats and realize they've already missed the boat if they're not investing today. Social networking sites have more traffic than instant messaging and even gaming. Those are powerful statistics and prove out just how fast the category is growing. Social is driving web growth and marketers and businesses that refuse to recognize the potential will lose out.


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In the spacious guestrooms and suites, beds are dressed with down duvets and Egyptian cotton linens. Marble bathrooms offer separate showers and bathtubs. Each room additionally features a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a radio and individually regulated air conditioning and heating.
Guests may take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool and relax on the sun loungers provided, while more active guests can work out in the gym. A hot tub and spa treatments are also available.
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a 30minute drive from SFO. We are located Soutwest of San Francisco and about a 45 minute drive from downtown San Francisco.
Room Facilities:
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