Headline kind of says it all. Yes, there's a Modern Warfare 2 Collector's Edition in the works. No, we haven't a clue what's in it. The retail listing on Gamestop claims the goodie box will cost $80, but that can always change.
We contacted Infinity Ward's community guy Robert Bowling (aka Fourzerotwo), who told us he's waiting to have the first physical copy of the collector's edition sent for a quality check, after which he'll make an unboxing video for the community. At that point, the company will have promotional pictures and update online retailers.
[Via Big Download]
Reader Comments (40)
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 9:10PM Dragod said
I kind of agree, Swagman... Ever since I bought Halo 3 Limited Edition, I've been kind of like "Eh...". First off there was the problem with the cases ruining the discs. I still can't use the case because it will crack the disc. I got the Fable 2 LE and wondered what I spent my extra money on... The bonus disc seemed half-assed, as opposed to the Halo 3 bonus disc that I really enjoyed. I got GTA IV LE as a birthday gift, and I ended up pulling the game out, shoving the rest of the stuff back in the lock box and putting it in my closet.
There is one LE I really liked, though. Halo Wars LE came with that beautiful case... It's no larger than the standard plastic case and it is incredibly high quality. The artwork on it is just beautiful. I just stared at the box when I first got it. The graphic novel was cool, and the Halo 3 DLC was an awesome bonus. It's pretty much the only LE I bought that I have never been like "Damn... Maybe that extra $10 wasn't worth it..."
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There is one LE I really liked, though. Halo Wars LE came with that beautiful case... It's no larger than the standard plastic case and it is incredibly high quality. The artwork on it is just beautiful. I just stared at the box when I first got it. The graphic novel was cool, and the Halo 3 DLC was an awesome bonus. It's pretty much the only LE I bought that I have never been like "Damn... Maybe that extra $10 wasn't worth it..."
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 11:46PM darkinchworm said
I like collecting stuff and will probably continue to fall into these collector's editions money traps until the day I die.
Some of the worst ever: Half-Life 2 Collector's Edition (retail), Dark Messiah of Might & Magic Collector's Edition
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Some of the worst ever: Half-Life 2 Collector's Edition (retail), Dark Messiah of Might & Magic Collector's Edition
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 5:49PM CaptainProtonX said
A in-game golden shovel that shoots out vampiric hamsters!
This is to keep with the realism of war.
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This is to keep with the realism of war.
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 5:50PM kentuckyfried said
It would be great if it included an exclusive, well-made airsoft pistol (spring one I guess, too expensive to include $200 blowback versions...)
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Posted: Jun 17th 2009 6:02PM (Unverified) said
they should include an exclusive weapon, early access to a weapon, a ballistics knife (shoots the blade), and triple XP for the first month of online.
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Posted: Jun 17th 2009 11:47PM darkinchworm said
And rocket launchers with 500 rounds that fire at minigun rates, right?
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Posted: Jun 17th 2009 6:19PM (Unverified) said
AR-15 is basically a clone of the M4 / M16, so why bother?
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Posted: Jun 17th 2009 6:28PM JXCGunrunna said
AR15 is the base for the M16 which was shortened to make the M4 carbine.
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Posted: Jun 17th 2009 6:11PM Uncle Jesse said
I hope the box is embossed and the manual is printed on super glossy paper!
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Posted: Jun 17th 2009 6:23PM (Unverified) said
Can we have Trophies for the first title shortly after? Thank you Activision/Infinity Ward!
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Posted: Jun 17th 2009 6:25PM JXCGunrunna said
http://forums.infinityward.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=24983&hilit=collector
These are a lot of ideas that we have put together over at IW's site. Nothing there is confirmed but 402 has seen the ideas.
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These are a lot of ideas that we have put together over at IW's site. Nothing there is confirmed but 402 has seen the ideas.
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 7:32PM BoBsS said
So far I've bought only 3 collectors edition games (RE5, Gears 2, and Demigod).
and so far .... I don't feel any happier lol.
Guess I go nuts for cheaply made 6" figures of uber manly Chris and the Rook. Metal game cases are pretty nice to have.
One thing to Activision (that should have been said to Epic) ...
IF YOUR GOING TO RELEASE A SPECIAL HARD BOOK COVER IN CANADA, PLEASE MAKE IT ENGLISH; NOT FRENCH
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and so far .... I don't feel any happier lol.
Guess I go nuts for cheaply made 6" figures of uber manly Chris and the Rook. Metal game cases are pretty nice to have.
One thing to Activision (that should have been said to Epic) ...
IF YOUR GOING TO RELEASE A SPECIAL HARD BOOK COVER IN CANADA, PLEASE MAKE IT ENGLISH; NOT FRENCH
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 8:54PM (Unverified) said
The posting for a collectors edition for about a month.
I feel like such a nerd because I pre-ordered it before I knew of anything in it.
Speaking of ballistic knives, why not include a real one with the collectors edition.
(You know you want it.)
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I feel like such a nerd because I pre-ordered it before I knew of anything in it.
Speaking of ballistic knives, why not include a real one with the collectors edition.
(You know you want it.)
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 9:18PM Dragod said
The biggest thing for me is the size of the stuff that comes with it... I didn't like that the Halo 3 CE was 3x the size of a normal case. The GTA IV lockbox was cool, but it's just kind of in the way now. Fallout 3 CE was pretty large, too.
I think slim aluminum cases are the way to go... The Halo Wars CE is, by far, the most beautiful CE available. It's not larger than a standard plastic case, and it feels like the extra cash went someplace. Halo 2 CE used a slim case, too, but I've never seen one in person, other than on a friend's shelf.
Anyone ever wonder why a collector's edition game needs to be stripped of all of its beauty? Halo 3 CE was the Halo 3 logo on a blue background. Fable 2 was just a grey case with a good/bad character on it... It's very boring. I always love the box art of the standard editions, but the box art never seems to carry over, except in the case of Halo Wars.
-Slim, aluminum case.
-Beautiful artwork on the case.
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I think slim aluminum cases are the way to go... The Halo Wars CE is, by far, the most beautiful CE available. It's not larger than a standard plastic case, and it feels like the extra cash went someplace. Halo 2 CE used a slim case, too, but I've never seen one in person, other than on a friend's shelf.
Anyone ever wonder why a collector's edition game needs to be stripped of all of its beauty? Halo 3 CE was the Halo 3 logo on a blue background. Fable 2 was just a grey case with a good/bad character on it... It's very boring. I always love the box art of the standard editions, but the box art never seems to carry over, except in the case of Halo Wars.
-Slim, aluminum case.
-Beautiful artwork on the case.
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 9:21PM Dragod said
The biggest thing for me is the size of the stuff that comes with it... I didn't like that the Halo 3 CE was 3x the size of a normal case. The GTA IV lockbox was cool, but it's just kind of in the way now. Fallout 3 CE was pretty large, too.
I think slim aluminum cases are the way to go... The Halo Wars CE is, by far, the most beautiful CE available. It's not larger than a standard plastic case, and it feels like the extra cash went someplace. Halo 2 CE used a slim case, too, but I've never seen one in person, other than on a friend's shelf.
Anyone ever wonder why a collector's edition game needs to be stripped of all of its beauty? Halo 3 CE was the Halo 3 logo on a blue background. Fable 2 was just a grey case with a good/bad character on it... It's very boring. I always love the box art of the standard editions, but the box art never seems to carry over, except in the case of Halo Wars.
-Slim, aluminum case.
-Beautiful artwork on the case.
-A cool bonus DLC
-Some sort of figurine/keychain that is small, but feels very cool to have.
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I think slim aluminum cases are the way to go... The Halo Wars CE is, by far, the most beautiful CE available. It's not larger than a standard plastic case, and it feels like the extra cash went someplace. Halo 2 CE used a slim case, too, but I've never seen one in person, other than on a friend's shelf.
Anyone ever wonder why a collector's edition game needs to be stripped of all of its beauty? Halo 3 CE was the Halo 3 logo on a blue background. Fable 2 was just a grey case with a good/bad character on it... It's very boring. I always love the box art of the standard editions, but the box art never seems to carry over, except in the case of Halo Wars.
-Slim, aluminum case.
-Beautiful artwork on the case.
-A cool bonus DLC
-Some sort of figurine/keychain that is small, but feels very cool to have.
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 9:43PM refinedsugar said
Alex, who do you think you are? Some gumshoe in a dime novel?
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Posted: Jun 17th 2009 9:59PM (Unverified) said
Wait. How is this news?
This just in:
Modern Warfare will feature perks!
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This just in:
Modern Warfare will feature perks!
Posted: Jun 18th 2009 9:25AM (Unverified) said
age of empires 3 was the greatest collectors edition of all time. The box is great and the huge artbook is really cool to look at, it cost 10€ more....
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Posted: Jun 18th 2009 1:36PM (Unverified) said
The CE should include code to one free future map pack!!!!!that
would be great!!!
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would be great!!!
Posted: Jun 18th 2009 11:54AM (Unverified) said
...i pre-ordered this last week, i had no idea itd just hit the internet now
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Posted: Jun 18th 2009 2:57PM (Unverified) said
Why in the hell does Gamstop have it named "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2"?
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Posted: Jun 19th 2009 3:29AM (Unverified) said
Just announcing this NOW? Come on Joystiq/X3F, I bought my copy of the collector's edition in full two weeks ago.
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Posted: Jun 19th 2009 5:00PM (Unverified) said
I want action figures an artbook and possibly a replica of a gun in the collector's edition. I just want some sort of memorabilia for one of the coolest games ever!
http://systemfailnews.blogspot.com/
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http://systemfailnews.blogspot.com/
Posted: Jul 13th 2009 1:00PM (Unverified) said
some suggestions: i would say a search and destroy bomb case would be cool, but i think they already have the case designed. for all the fat gamers out there, the design would be simple: just the disc, swimming in a crapload of candy. maybe a keychain at the bottom :P.next, a real suggestion, as heard from one of my friends, a golden gun with silencer, red dot, and noob tube.
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Posted: Jul 14th 2009 2:18PM (Unverified) said
OMG guys this is no joke, yesterday July 13, InfinityWard posted a video of the Collectors ediion box on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMSS12iY1X0
YOU WILL BE AMAZED....not gonna spoil it but do you think this box is the real deal because i would imagine it is like 1000's of dollars!!!!
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YOU WILL BE AMAZED....not gonna spoil it but do you think this box is the real deal because i would imagine it is like 1000's of dollars!!!!
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