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Assassin's Creed Unity (Initiate Edition)
Publisher: Prima (October 28, 2014)
Page Count: 320

Amazon $83.93
Special Features: Outer box, hardback, eGuide access, chalice, scroll, map poster

Battlefield Hardline
Publisher: Prima (October 21, 2014)
Page Count: 368

Amazon $29.66
Special Features: Hardback, eGuide access

Bayonetta 2
Publisher: Prima (December 31, 2014)

Author: Geson Hatchett
Page Count: 288

Amazon $29.49
Special Features: Hardback

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Publisher: BradyGames (November 4, 2014)
Page Count: ?

Gamestop $36.99
Special Features: Hardback

Dragon Age Inquisition
Publisher: Prima (October 7, 2014)

Author: David Knight
Page Count: 368

Amazon $30.39
Special Features: Hardback, eGuide access

Dragon Age Inquisition (Inquisitor Edition)
Publisher: Prima (November 18, 2014)

Author: David Knight
Page Count: 368

Amazon $105.84
Special Features: Box, hardback, eGuide access, four faux leather bookmarks, pen, in-game content



 
 
Far Cry 4
Publisher: Prima (October 7, 2014)
Page Count: 272

Amazon $35.27
Special Features: Hardback, poster map, eGuide access


Hyrule Warriors
Publisher: Prima (September 26, 2014)
Page Count: 288

Amazon $28.06
Special Features: Hardback, eGuide access

 
 
The Sims 4
Publisher: Prima (Dec 31, 2014)
Page Count: 400

Amazon $29.33
Special Features: Hardcover
 
 

Skylanders Trap Team
Publisher: BradyGames (October 5, 2014)
Page Count: ?

Gamestop $34.99
Special Features: Hardcover

 




Tales of Xillia 2
Publisher: Prima (August 19, 2014)

Author: Howard Grossman
Page Count: 400
Amazon $29.86
Special Features: Hardback, exclusive DLC
 

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Publisher: Prima (Feb 24, 2015)

Author: David S. J. Hodgson
Page Count: 448

Amazon $30.41
Special Features: Hardcover, eGuide access

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Watch Dogs
Publisher: Prima (November 19, 2013)
Page Count: 384
Amazon $24.25
Special Features: Hardcover, access to web-based maps and videos

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Titanfall
Publisher: Prima (March 11, 2014)
Page Count: 368
Amazon $30.23
Special Features: Hardcover, eGuide access




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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Publisher: Piggyback (October 29, 2013)
Page Count: 288
Amazon $23.52
Gamestop $34.99
Special Features: Hardback, 2-sided map poster

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Batman Arkham Origins
Publisher: BradyGames (October 25, 2013)
Page Count: 288
Amazon $26.16
Special Features: Hardback




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Battlefield 4
Publisher: Prima (October 29, 2013)
Page Count: 416
Amazon $24.99
Special Features: Hardback, DLC bonus in-game item, eGuide access

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Borderlands 2 GOTY Edition
Publisher: BradyGames (October 8, 2013)
Page Count: 496
Amazon $21.32
Special Features: Hardback




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Call of Duty: Ghosts
Publisher: BradyGames (November 5, 2013)
Page Count: 352
Amazon $25.26
Gamestop $34.99
Special Features: Hardback, two fabric patches (Ghosts and Federation)

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Dark Souls II
Publisher: FuturePress (March 11, 2014)
Page Count: 400
Amazon $33
Special Features: Hardback





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Diablo III Console Edition
Publisher: BradyGames (September 3, 2013)
Page Count: 400
Amazon $26.04
Special Features: Hardback, metal bookmark




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Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness
Publisher: Prima (October 8, 2013)
Page Count: 356
Amazon $25.88
Special Features: Hardback, DLC for exclusive playable character Raspberyl, exclusive lithograph (1 of 3 types)

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Fable Anniversary
Publisher: Prima (December 31, 2013)
Page Count: 320
Amazon $27.47
Special Features: Hardback, foil treatment, gilded pages, bonus content via Smartglass




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Grand Theft Auto V
Publisher: BradyGames (September 17, 2013)
Page Count: 400
Amazon $22.19 (includes lithograph)
Gamestop $36.99 (includes lithograph)
Special Features: Hardback




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Killer Instinct
Publisher: Prima (November 22, 2013)
Page Count: 240
Amazon $24.79
Special Features: Hardback, 16-page pull out Jago strategy guide, access to online guide




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Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix
Publisher: Prima (September 13, 2013)
Page Count: 488
Amazon $25.41
Special Features: Hardback




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The Legend of Zelda Box Set
Publisher: Prima (November 26, 2013)
Page Count: 2,128
Amazon $107.99 + FSSS / Prime Eligible
Special Features: Hardback, treasure chest box, gold-edge gilded pages, metal bookmark, individually numbered certificate of authenticity; does not include cloth maps included with original books. Skyward Sword guide has 100 new pages. Ocarina of Time 3D guide is available for first time in hardback in this set.

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Publisher: Prima (October 12, 2013)
Page Count: 336
Amazon $30.85
Special Features: Hardback, gold gilded pages, bonus framed lithograph with gold foil Hyrule crest, free mobile device version




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The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker Wii U
Publisher: Prima (December 31, 2013)
Page Count: 352
Amazon $31.78
Gamestop $39.99
Special Features: Hardcover, gold gilded pages, cloth map of Great Sea




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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII-3
Publisher: Piggyback (February 11, 2014)
Page Count: 416
Amazon $23.99
Special Features: Hardback, limited edition run, extra 32-page section


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Pokemon X & Y
Publisher: Prima (October 12, 2013)
Page Count: 256
Amazon $13.37 $12.50
Special Features: Hardback, Pokemon fiber screen cleaner, dust jacket w/ map on inside




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Skylanders SWAP Force
Publisher: BradyGames (October 13, 2013)
Page Count: 288
Amazon $24.90
Special Features: Hardback, foil character card, papercraft




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Super Mario 3D World
Publisher: Prima (November 22, 2013)
Page Count: 288
Amazon $16.66
Special Features: Hardcover, 13-month calendar




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Assassin's Creed Revelations [img-R=7785]24879[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Piggyback (November 15, 2011)
Page Count: 240
Amazon: $21.71
Special Features: Hardcover

Assassin's Creed III [img-R=7785]28176[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Piggyback (October 30, 2012)
Page Count: 272
Amazon $23.09
Special Features: Hardback

(Thanks Vigilante)


Batman: Arkham City [img-R=7785]25284[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Brady Games (October 18, 2011)
Page Count: 352
Amazon: $20.58
Special Features: Hardcover, different Pearlescent Collectible Covers, numbered lithographs featuring exclusive artwork, centerfold featuring Harley Quinn and Catwoman!


Battlefield 3 [img-R=7785]25322[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Prima (October 25, 2011)
Page Count: 384
Amazon: $23.09
Special Features: Hardcover, the Collector’s Edition will include strategy for the Back to Karkand Map Pack, a mini- art/concept art section, and a novel excerpt from Battlefield 3: The Russian, penned by ex-SAS operator and author Andy McNab.


Bioshock Infinite
Publisher: Bradygames (March 26, 2013)
Page Count: 352
Amazon $22.63
GameStop $36.99 - Includes Bonus Songbird Lithograph
Special Features: Key Replica, Hardback, exclusive board game card



Borderlands 2

Publisher: Bradygames (September 18, 2012)
Page Count: 432
Amazon $24.41
Gamestop $34.99 - Exclusive bonus 15 month calendar
Special Features: Hardback, Claptrap Paper Model, includes 32 page Pandora travel guide


Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

Publisher: Bradygames (November 13, 2012)
Page Count: 356
Gamestop $34.99
Amazon $23.09
Special Features: Hardback


Dark Souls [img-R=7785]24881[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Futurepress (October 4, 2011)
Page Count: 384
Amazon: $13.74
Special Features: Hardcover

Link to official thread: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301978


Dead Space 3

Publisher: Prima (Feb 5, 2013)
Page Count: 240
Amazon $22.13
Special Features: Hardback, numbered




Diablo III

Publisher: BradyGames (May 15, 2012)
Page Count: 400
Amazon
$22.63
Special Features: Listed as paperback, but is actually hardcover, as seen on Gamestop.
Metal bookmark


Disney Universe [img-R=7785]24938[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Prima (October 25, 2011)
Page Count: 224
Amazon: $22.39
Special Features: Hardcover with special treatment, behind the scenes content, bonus item (TBA?)




Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [img-R=7785]24939[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Prima (November 11, 2011)
Page Count: 656
Amazon: $23.52 (thanks ssjmichael)
Special Features: Hardcover, includes a gatefold map of Skyrim and bound-in ribbon bookmarks so you can always find your way through this massive tome! Free access to Prima's digital Skyrim map tool (a $15 value!). Featuring interactive, fully-searchable maps of Skyrim and all major locations so you can instantly find what you're looking for!

Link to official thread: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303359


The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Legendary Edition
Publisher: Prima (June 4, 2013)
Page Count: 1,120
Amazon $32.49 + Free Super Saver shipping
Gamestop $49.99 or $44.99 w/ 10POWERUP (Power up reward card required) + free shipping w/ SAVER
Special Features: Hardback, ribbon bookmarks, exclusive Alduin's wall/signatures poster, two-sided map poster

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Epic Mickey 2 [img-R=7785]28529[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Prima (November 18, 2012)
Page Count: 288
Amazon $25.53
Gamestop $34.99
Special Features: Hardback

Exclusive to the Collector's Edition:
• Developer content such as a behind-the-scenes section of Junction Point Studios and an interview with Warren Spector.
• Limited edition art piece that is a reproduction cell of artwork inspired by the world of Epic Mickey 2.


Final Fantasy XIII-2 [img-R=7812]26042[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Piggyback (January 31, 2012)
Page Count: 320
Amazon $20.99
Special Features: Hardcover

  • Exclusive coffee table book printed on highest-quality paper and bound in a padded hard cover.
  • Limited print run, includes two ribbon bookmarks.
  • Includes a 16-page bonus section exclusive to this edition.
  • Every secret, every unlockable, every side-quest, every mini-game, every Achievement and every Trophy revealed and explained in a dedicated Extras chapter. We've also added a story recap and an artwork gallery.
  • The dedicated Walkthrough charts the critical path through the main narrative. It also provides regular prompts and tips to direct players to side quests and other optional features within the game world.
  • The Tour Guide chapter includes one section per game location in each time period. This complements the Walkthrough by examining all optional activities offered in the game (side quests, mini-games, puzzles and power-leveling spots).
  • The Completion Timeline chapter offers a visual and streamlined guide to 100% completion.
  • The Strategy & Analysis section gives an advanced analysis of the game's key systems and features. This also covers the most complex topics such as character development in a thorough, yet user-friendly way.
  • All-encompassing Inventory and Bestiary chapters feature exhaustive lists and tables covering all enemies, weapons, accessories, items and shops.
  • The 100% complete guide to Final Fantasy XIII-2.
  • Carefully designed to avoid unnecessary story spoilers
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Publisher: Brady Games (September 20, 2011)
Page Count: 352
Amazon: $20.58
Special Features: Hardcover, [CUSTOMSPOILER=And More. . .]
THE FINAL CHAPTER

This Limited Edition guide to Gears of War 3 is a must-have for every fan. Each page is filled with proven strategies and highlighted with stunning artwork, making it a true collector’s piece. Topped off with some cool extras, this guide is the true companion to the game.

FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS! Get FREE, DOWNLOADABLE PDFs of the original Gears of War and Gears of War 2 Official Strategy Guides! Just enter the codes printed in this book at www.bradygames.com.
SOUNDTRACK SAMPLER! Enjoy a VARIETY OF TRACKS from the official Gears of War 3 soundtrack. Each track will help you relive countless confrontations from your Campaign experience.
EXCLUSIVE GEARS COMIC BOOK CONTENT! Get a first-hand look at the next installment of the Gears of War comic book series. This preview contains 12 pages from the upcoming comic!
FREE XBL MARKETPLACE STRATEGY VIDEO! Download a FREE STRATEGY VIDEO from XBOX Live Marketplace! Redeem the code found in this book and learn how to find all the hidden collectibles in Act I, courtesy of the BradyGames Strategy Feed.[/CUSTOMSPOILER]


Gears of War Judgment

Publisher: BradyGames (March 12, 2013)
Page Count: ???
Amazon $19.49
Gamestop $29.99
Special Features: Hardback, Exclusive Big Game weapon skin






Guild Wars 2 [img-R=7785]27987[/IMG-R]

Publisher: BradyGames (August 28, 2012)
Page Count: 528
Amazon $24.88
Special Features: Hardback, freestanding map easel, free access to flash version of guide



Halo 4 [img-R=7785]28468[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Prima (November 6, 2012)
Page Count: 400
Amazon $26.39
Special Features: Hardback, Limited Edition Numbering, Online Spartan Ops Coverage Code


Hitman Absolution [img-R=7785]27988[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Prima (November 20, 2012)
Page Count: 240
Amazon $21.40
Gamestop $34.99
Special Features: Hardback


Injustice: Gods Among Us
Publisher: Prima (April 16, 2013)
Page Count: 304
Gamestop $34.99
Amazon $21.40
Special Features: Hardback, comic book chapter, art section, dust jacket

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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
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Publisher: Futurepress (February 10, 2012)
Page Count: 500
Amazon $26.99
Barnes and Noble.com $16.51 + $4 shipping $26.99
Special Features: Hardcover
(Thanks Vigilante)

The Last of Us
Publisher: Bradygames (June 14, 2013)
Page Count: 256
GameStop $36.99
Amazon $22.28
Special Features: Hardback, keychain

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword [img-R=7785]25323[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Prima (November 20, 2011)
Page Count: TBA
Barnes & Noble: $23.42 (DKRobbie)
GameStop: $39.99 (thanks DKRobbie)
Special Features: Hardcover collector's edition includes bonus cloth map of the surface world!


Mass Effect 3
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Publisher: Prima (March 6, 2012)
Page Count: 352
Amazon: $26.38
Special Features: Hardcover


Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Publisher: Piggyback (Feb 19, 2013)
Page Count: 240
Amazon $20.58
Special Features: Hardback, sequentially numbered lithograph (created by Yoji Shinkawa on high-quality, textured paper), 16-page character gallery with background from the development team presenting the artistic choices they made in creating each game character.




Modern Warfare 3
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Publisher: BradyGames (November 8, 2011)
Page Count: 352
Amazon: $22.74
Special Features: Hardcover book with unique art and printing treatments. A-frame map stand displays exclusive illustrations of multiplayer maps, for easy use during gameplay. Includes access to a free strategy video download for Modern Warfare 3.


Ni No Kuni

Publisher: Prima (Jan 22, 2013)
Page Count: 384
Amazon $26.39
Barnes and Noble $23.52 (free shipping if you add filler to make $25)
Book Depository $29.99 (free shipping)
Special Features: Hardback

Pokemon Black ver 2 & Pokemon White ver 2

Publisher: Prima (October 7, 2012)
Page Count: 512
Amazon $26.60
Special Features: Hardback, individually numbered, removable lenticular


Red Dead Redemption GOTY [img-R=7785]25287[/IMG-R]

Publisher: BradyGames (October 10, 2011)
Page Count: 448
Amazon: $17.64
Special Features: Hardcover


Resident Evil 6 [img-R=7785]28367[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Bradygames (October 2, 2012)
Page Count: 336
Amazon $25.70
Special Features: Hardback, three embroidered patches


Saint's Row The Third [img-R=7785]24880[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Prima (November 15, 2011)
Page Count: 320
Amazon: Currently Unavailable
Special Features: Hardcover


Soul Calibur V

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Publisher: Futurepress (February 3, 2012)
Page Count: 400
Amazon $24.99
Special Features: Hardcover
(Thanks Vigilante)


Star Wars: The Old Republic Explorer's Guide

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Publisher: Prima (December 20, 2011)
Page Count: 264
Amazon: $15.61
Special Features: Hardcover [CUSTOMSPOILER=And More. . .]
• Find the location of every hidden Datacron to augment your stats
• Hundreds of maps packed with critical information to guide you through your adventure
• Custom-made world maps includie every taxi, bind point, vendor, and more
• Tactical readouts on enemy locations, from Korriban’s deserts to Ilum’s icy plains
• Planetary survival guides for all 8 classes: Jedi Consular, Jedi Knight, Smuggler, Trooper, Bounty Hunter, Imperial Agent, Sith Inquisitor, and Sith Warrior
• Comprehensive atlases for all planets: Alderaan, Coruscant, Hoth, Tatooine, and more
• Page through tons of exclusive concept art
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Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm

Publisher: BradyGames (March 12, 2013)
Page Count: 400
Amazon $19.79
Special Features: Hardback




Tomb Raider

Publisher: BradyGames (March 5, 2013)
Page Count: 256
Amazon $22.63
Special Features: Hardback, Lara's Necklace replica




Uncharted 3 [img-R=7785]25054[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Piggyback (November 1, 2011)
Page Count: 272
Amazon: $19.79
Special Features: Hardcover, includes an exclusive audio CD with 10 remixes from the Uncharted 3 game soundtrack, a guide code reveals an exclusive Multiplayer Emblem, which can then be used and edited by the player.


World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria [img-R=7785]28165[/IMG-R]

Publisher: Bradygames (September 25, 2012)
Page Count: 432
Amazon $25.42
Special Features: Hardback, pair of chopsticks included, in-depth art section

(Thanks outerfox)

 
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Zaku77 said:
While this can't really be said for Xillia, as that game's non-essential content was horribly dummed down, Tales games are usually far too complex, precise, and finicky for the guides to be worth anything. The one for Symphonia, for instance, is beyond useless. Hopefully it looks nice, though, as I always find value in these CE guides having high quality presentation.
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It's apparently written by the author of the Ni no Kuni guide (Howard Grossman), so maybe it'll be good...?

 
Ionotropic said:
Ionotropic, on 09 Jun 2014 - 02:07 AM, said:
Bump for Tales of Xillia 2. No real cover art, yet.
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62t said:
62t, on 09 Jun 2014 - 02:18 AM, said:
Great news. Glad to see they are them making one after not getting anything for Xilla 1 or Graces
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yah its pretty crappy that they usually only hook the Japanese up with guides but here its usually to much trouble, just preordered but since I have no interest in the games CE, unless they announce a limited edition, will wait for the soon after price drop plus since I usually beat the game soon after release, I miss out on some of the good dlc costumes and if they are 3 dollars again, will wait till the 20 price hits, when companies release costumes months after release, its pretty pathetic, most people have played it once or twice so why bother paying for dlc you wont use, unless its extra level or something meaty, late in the game costume dlc is just bad business.

 
WingsDJY said:
Your comment confused me. Are you saying Prima is the worst? Or Brady?

Not that it matters, they're both pretty terrible (unless David Hodgson is the author).
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Lately, Prima has been publishing better guides than Brady, so I interpreted his comment as such.

And as I posted, the ToX2 guide is by Howard Grossman, who wrote the Ni no Kuni guide (also published by Prima); wasn't that guide pretty good?

 
Vigilante said:
Lately, Prima has been publishing better guides than Brady, so I interpreted his comment as such.

And as I posted, the ToX2 guide is by Howard Grossman, who wrote the Ni no Kuni guide (also published by Prima); wasn't that guide pretty good?
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Yes the Ni No Kuni guide was great (especially since I got it for a penny at Gamestop :p ).

 
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Added to the OP (thanks for the heads up, ithebigc)

  • Battlefield Hardline
  • Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
  • Dragon Age Inquisition
  • The Sims 4
  • Skylanders Trap Team
  • Tales of Xillia 2
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Removed all the old crap in the OP and put it into the archive.

I cannot seem to drag the book cover pictures from Amazon to the post.  CAG has some kind of new programming that is prohibiting that.

Hopefully @tiredjohn can look into it.

 
Anyone know why AZ's prices have gone up $5-$7 on these? Now it's almost the same price as buying the game plus guide offers that BB & GS have.
 
I don't think I can get that Bayonetta 2 guide if it's by anyone other than FuturePress. It can never match up. I'd feel better if it had 400+ pages but at only 288 there's no way they'll be able to cram all the info that the FuturePress guide had on the first game.

 
Hopefully Best Buy carries it, we tend to get a good employee discount on the game guides. No way I'd pay close to MSRP for that (despite how nice it looks).
 
Wow, that Inquisition guide is super expensive. Looks quite nice, though. High quality...
 
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Yeahhhhhhhh.........no. No way I'm buying guides for $80+. It's already bad enough that Prima took over doing the Dragon Age and Assassin's Creed guide from Piggyback, who released the best guides and previously handled the guides for both series. Now they're trying to make CE of CE guides themselves by including trinkets that wouldn't look out of place in the actual CE of the game. Who has money to spare on guides that are more expensive than the standard edition of the game itself?

 
If Xillia 2 is similar to the first, then that guide may actually suffice. If it was more like the more complex *cough much fucking better* Tales games of old (say Symphonia - Vesperia) then that guide would be a glorified artbook at best lol.
 
Xillia 2 apparently has a lot more sidequests and hidden stuff than the first. From everything I've heard, it's back to the Vesperia and/or Graces level again. Xillia really took it easy in that department. Hardly and missables.

 
Thanks for the updates, everyone.  I have added Dragon Age Inquisitor edition and Assassin's Creed Unity Initiate edition to the OP.  Also added Hyrule Warriors.

 
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Do you guys tend to get much value out of strategy guides?

I mostly play my games blind although I have resorted to online walkthroughs for things like the Final Fantasy remake on PSP. Newer games seem to have easier learning curves/more obvious objectives.

It's never occurred to me to spend $ on a guide although I can sort of see the appeal of having a hardcover book based on one of your favorite games (I picked up the physical Hyrule Historia) as a collectible. Are most guides now a combination walkthrough/reference plus art book?

This trend of Collector's Editions of guides that come with physical bonuses is interesting but now it's getting to a point where you can spend $150 on the CE of a game and another $80 on the CE of its guide.. kind of crazy.

 
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Yeah, was thinking the same thing - the actual MSRP of these new guides is $120.  That's nearly the same price for the game & whatever CE stuff comes with it.  I usually pick up the CE guides when they are a few bucks because I like having them in the collection for games I like and the extra little lithographs and stuff are pretty sweet, but for $120 and taking up as much space on a shelf as the actual CE - nah, not likely going to happen.

 
I always wait for it to penny out.  I always veiwed the guides as art books now a days anyways since the artbook in CE editions suck and no manuals of any kind and anything on the internet are better with guides. 

Just check out the CE guides for Ass Creed 2.  Its practically an architecture book of Europe and I think thats what made the early Ass creed 2 and brother hood games great too.

 
Amazon's listing for the ToX2 CE guide has updated with what exactly the "exclusive DLC" is: an "exclusive PS3 Dynamic Theme".

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Looks sweet, but will a guide even be needed for this game? Isn't it a hack and slash?

Might get it for the collection if I can get it cheap enough.
 
Anyone else get their order for Xillia 2 CE guide delayed today that ordered from Amazon? Just got a email asking for me to approve the delay on it =/
 
Sion said:
Anyone else get their order for Xillia 2 CE guide delayed today that ordered from Amazon? Just got a email asking for me to approve the delay on it =/
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Yeah, which is really dumb as they kept advertising it as "guaranteed delivery August 19" forever. Epic fail. At least complaining got me another month of Prime plus $10 credit.

 
 
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WinterAvenger said:
Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS: Prima Official Game Guide (Hardcover)

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Smash-Bros-Wii-3DS/dp/0804163596/ref=pd_sim_b_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1SVAKYCG5QSECC4YQB1R

Standard Wii U AND 3DS listing (paperback, 18 less pages)

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Smash-Bros-Wii-3DS/dp/0804163561/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409441501&sr=1-4&keywords=Super+Smash+Bros

There's WAS a separate listing for a 3DS standard guide.

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Smash-Bros-Nintendo-3DS/dp/0804163472/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409441501&sr=1-3&keywords=Super+Smash+Bros
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Ah, I was wondering what happened to that 3DS guide listing.....I guess it makes sense to do one giant guide.
I locked in a pre-order for the Hardcover late last week - ~$22 is a great price! :D

Any word on a Hardcover guide for the new Pokemon games?
Here's hoping it's standard sized, if there is one (unlike that stupid X/Y mini-guide).

 
Late addition, but Destiny does have a CE guide.

Destiny Limited Edition
Publisher: BradyGames (September 9, 2014)
Page Count: 400

Amazon $22.19
Special Features: Premium double-sided dust jacket, 1 of 3 collectible covers, 2 exclusive lithographs, copy of digital version

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I just checked my order on the Dragon Age Inquisition Inquisitor's Guide and it said it required attention. I believe I confirmed that I am willing to wait a little longer for it. It did list a date of December 14. Did anyone else get this? I flew through it so fast that I didn't even pay attention to what the heck I was doing, and I can't go back to check, sadly. I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, it's a good thing because I have bought Lords of the Fallen CE, Assassin's Creed Unity CE, and on Tuesday 18th, I will have also purchased Dragon Age Inquisitor Edition (which I had to pay $270 for because of damn resellers), Far Cry 4 CE, and WWE 2K15 Hulkamania Edition. So it's kind of a good thing that I don't have to buy this guide immediately. The bad thing is that it's a guide. What the heck is the point of buying it a month after it comes out?

 
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EZgamer85 said:
I just checked my order on the Dragon Age Inquisition Collector Guide and it said it required attention. I believe I confirmed that I am willing to wait a little longer for it. It did list a date of December 14. Did anyone else get this? I flew through it so fast that I didn't even pay attention to what the heck I was doing, and I can't go back to check, sadly. I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, it's a good thing because I have bought Lords of the Fallen CE, Assassin's Creed Unity CE, and on Tuesday 18th, I will have also purchased Dragon Age Inquisitor Edition (which I had to pay $270 for because of damn resellers), Far Cry 4 CE, and WWE 2K15 Hulkamania Edition. So it's kind of a good thing that I don't have to buy this guide immediately. The bad thing is that it's a guide. What the heck is the point of buying it a month after it comes out?
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Probably too late now, but GS has the Inquisitor's Edition w/standard CE guide for $210 online right now for PS4 & XB1.
 
MSUHitman said:
Probably too late now, but GS has the Inquisitor's Edition w/standard CE guide for $210 online right now for PS4 & XB1.
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Thanks for the heads up. I actually saw that this morning and placed an order for one. It came out to $240 after tax and shipping. I am in the process of trying to get a refund on ebay. The seller at the time had 45 feedback and 1 negative. Now they have 61 and 3 negative, one for WWE 2K15 Hulkamania where the person said it was shipped to wrong address and one guy who paid $950 for an iphone, but was sent a CD. This person reeks of a scammer. I also noticed that my item was marked as delivered on 11/12, which isn't possible. Tracking shows it went to the post office in Tennessee, which is weird because the item location was supposed to be Beverly Hills. I am hoping to get my $270 back so I can save $30 and have a guide on top.

By the way, I was referring to the Inquisitor's Guide with the bookmarks and pen in my post above.

 
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EZgamer85 said:
I just checked my order on the Dragon Age Inquisition Inquisitor's Guide and it said it required attention. I believe I confirmed that I am willing to wait a little longer for it. It did list a date of December 14. Did anyone else get this? I flew through it so fast that I didn't even pay attention to what the heck I was doing, and I can't go back to check, sadly. I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, it's a good thing because I have bought Lords of the Fallen CE, Assassin's Creed Unity CE, and on Tuesday 18th, I will have also purchased Dragon Age Inquisitor Edition (which I had to pay $270 for because of damn resellers), Far Cry 4 CE, and WWE 2K15 Hulkamania Edition. So it's kind of a good thing that I don't have to buy this guide immediately. The bad thing is that it's a guide. What the heck is the point of buying it a month after it comes out?
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I got the same email from Amazon about the DA:I guide too, Dec 14th, on the plus side it is a nice reprieve for my wallet. They did this before with the release of the Tales of Xillia 2 hard cover guide. It was delayed a week past the initial date and I ended up buying my copy from bestbuy for about amazon's price and got it 4 days before amazon was going to be able to ship it.

 
Are there any pictures of the chalice from the 

Assassin's Creed Unity: Prima Official Initiate Edition
anywhere, I can't find a video or anything.  

 
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