Official CAG Collector's Guide Pre-Order Thread

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Welcome to the Official CAG Collector's Guide Pre-Order Thread

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gears of War 3 [img-R=7785]24878[/IMG-R]

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

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
[img-R=7812]26308[/IMG-R]

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

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
[img-R=7785]25712[/IMG-R]

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
[img-R=7785]25392[/IMG-R]

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

[img-R=7812]26309[/IMG-R]

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


Star Wars: The Old Republic Explorer's Guide

[img-R=7785]25850[/IMG-R]

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
[/CUSTOMSPOILER]


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)

 

[Ionotropic]

bump for WoW Mists of Pandaria - thanks outerfox

 

[Ionotropic]

also added RE 6 to OP, sorry no pics yet

 

[WingsDJY]

How does one add the small thumbnail images of the guides to the right-side of the OP? And also make it so it can be enlarged?

 

[Ionotropic]

i wish i knew. ssjmichael and jodou haven't been around lately to help me out with putting the pics in the OP.

 

[Jodou]

Problem is all the artwork is either not final or missing from Amazon, so there wasn't much reason to update it. I put up Pandaria though.

 

[Ionotropic]

bump for Halo 4

 

[Ionotropic]

ACIII Cover

 

[Jodou]

Added.

 

[Ionotropic]

 

[Ionotropic]

 

[Vigilante]

[quote name='Ionotropic'][/QUOTE]
O______________________________________O

...I might actually have to get that now. (That's the art I wish they had chosen for the game cover.)

 

[merchie89]

really torn about getting the borderlands guide, sure it wont be as rare as the first one but I fell like I gotta buy it since i am getting the loot chest

 

[Ionotropic]

Here's the three patches that come with the RE6 guide.

 

[Kazaganthi]

[quote name='Ionotropic']

Here's the three patches that come with the RE6 guide.[/QUOTE]

Oh no! First PC games get patches, then console games follow with patch fixes, now even guides get patches?!

 

[Ionotropic]

[quote name='Kazaganthi']Oh no! First PC games get patches, then console games follow with patch fixes, now even guides get patches?![/QUOTE]
Lol, it would be awesome if guides could get patched instead of just getting errata.

 

[MSUHitman]

So since the Borderlands 2 CE Guide is coming out now vs. having a hard cover GotY Edition guide, what does everyone think the value of this will be later on? Currently the Borderlands 1 GotY Edition Hardback guide goes for $55 used and $90 new on Amazon.

 

[Vigilante]

[quote name='MSUHitman']So since the Borderlands 2 CE Guide is coming out now vs. having a hard cover GotY Edition guide, what does everyone think the value of this will be later on? Currently the Borderlands 1 GotY Edition Hardback guide goes for $55 used and $90 new on Amazon.[/QUOTE]Honestly, I have no clue. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they produced another hardcover "GotY" CE after Gearbox releases a few pieces of DLC, but I'm not really considering getting the guide for Borderlands 2 in the first place since I think I'll have more fun discovering things all on my own.

 

[panda911]

[quote name='MSUHitman']So since the Borderlands 2 CE Guide is coming out now vs. having a hard cover GotY Edition guide, what does everyone think the value of this will be later on? Currently the Borderlands 1 GotY Edition Hardback guide goes for $55 used and $90 new on Amazon.[/QUOTE]

What? Are these prices inflated because of BL2 or was this guide always this high? I remember seeing these in multiple Gamestops during a 50% off all guides sale a while back. They didn't seem particularly rare or necessary as Borderlands is pretty straightforward. The Skyrim CE guide didn't even hold its value.

 

[GBAstar]

[quote name='panda911']What? Are these prices inflated because of BL2 or was this guide always this high? I remember seeing these in multiple Gamestops during a 50% off all guides sale a while back. They didn't seem particularly rare or necessary as Borderlands is pretty straightforward. The Skyrim CE guide didn't even hold its value.[/QUOTE]


The skyrim CE guide still goes for 2 to 3x face value. You have to keep in mind nearly all the listings on eBay are for the 2nd edition.

 

[merchie89]

[quote name='MSUHitman']So since the Borderlands 2 CE Guide is coming out now vs. having a hard cover GotY Edition guide, what does everyone think the value of this will be later on? Currently the Borderlands 1 GotY Edition Hardback guide goes for $55 used and $90 new on Amazon.[/QUOTE]

i aint trying to yell or anything but I always put a personal value on stuff I might want.

If you want it, get it. Dont worry about possibly reselling it later

 

[merchie89]

[quote name='GBAstar']The skyrim CE guide still goes for 2 to 3x face value. You have to keep in mind nearly all the listings on eBay are for the 2nd edition.[/QUOTE]

Got skyrim guide at launch, played game for less than 10 hours then left guide in buddys game room for about a year.....good investment

 

[panda911]

[quote name='GBAstar']The skyrim CE guide still goes for 2 to 3x face value. You have to keep in mind nearly all the listings on eBay are for the 2nd edition.[/QUOTE]

I was going off Amazon listings. They have one at launch and another dated a month later, which I assume is the second edition. However, what you're saying is what I would be expecting.

 

[proKoyeon]

**edit** found out myself...second edition is labeled on the front of the guide...nvm

 

[Kaiser499]

Zone of the Enders HD Collectors Edition announced for Japan, can someone check if they work at Gamestop to see if the US is getting one as well? Some dude says they are but I don't believe it since it isn't on the website.

 

[Romeo]

[quote name='MSUHitman']So since the Borderlands 2 CE Guide is coming out now vs. having a hard cover GotY Edition guide, what does everyone think the value of this will be later on? Currently the Borderlands 1 GotY Edition Hardback guide goes for $55 used and $90 new on Amazon.[/QUOTE]



I still see this guide in stores brand new as of yesterday.

 

[Vigilante]

[quote name='Kaiser499']Zone of the Enders HD Collectors Edition announced for Japan, can someone check if they work at Gamestop to see if the US is getting one as well? Some dude says they are but I don't believe it since it isn't on the website.[/QUOTE]Sorry to sound jerkish, but what does this have to do with Collector's Edition guides? :???:

 

[Kaiser499]

Whoops, I was looking for the CE game thread.

 

[Ionotropic]

 

[Desousa93]

Oh guides.. I thought there was a special edition b&w2

 

[shrike4242]

Amazon has the Black Ops 2 LE guide up for pre-order @ $23.09 (lists it as paperback, though it's the LE/hardcover guide, since it MSRPs at $34.99):

http://www.amazon.com/Call-Duty-Limited-Edition-Strategy/dp/0744014328/

Added it to the OP.

 

[Ionotropic]

 

[ithebigc]

Here's the next 2 Collector's Edition guides that have been announced

First, Dead Space 3

http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Space-Co...r_1_18?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351033252&sr=1-18

• Numbered, collector's edition hardcover containing concept art, development team interviews and more
• Detailed Maps –Maps of every level
• Expert Tactics –Winning strategies for single-player and for the all new Co-Op mode
• Know where everything is at – Locations for power nodes, schematics and every other item in the game
• Learn from the best –Tips for building the very best weapons to take down the Necromorph plague

and a really, really pleasant surprise, Ni no Kuni

http://www.amazon.com/Ni-No-Kuni-Wr...r_1_21?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351033252&sr=1-21

• Detailed spoiler-free walkthrough for the entire game, including all errands and bounty hunts
• Complete charts showing all information and metamorphous of each familiar
• Breakdown for all spells, alchemy formulas, and items
• Solve every puzzle, defeat every boss, and find all hidden treasures
• Features a hard cover with unique treatments for collectability.

No pictures yet, but both come from Prima, so quality wise....hopefully they'll be good.

I wish Piggyback would get more active, all they've done this year is FFXIII-2 and the upcoming Assassin's Creed III, that's unacceptable for a guide maker. They make the best guides, but so little...

 

[Vigilante]

[quote name='ithebigc']Here's the next 2 Collector's Edition guides that have been announced

First, Dead Space 3

http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Space-Co...r_1_18?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351033252&sr=1-18

• Numbered, collector's edition hardcover containing concept art, development team interviews and more
• Detailed Maps –Maps of every level
• Expert Tactics –Winning strategies for single-player and for the all new Co-Op mode
• Know where everything is at – Locations for power nodes, schematics and every other item in the game
• Learn from the best –Tips for building the very best weapons to take down the Necromorph plague

and a really, really pleasant surprise, Ni no Kuni

http://www.amazon.com/Ni-No-Kuni-Wr...r_1_21?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351033252&sr=1-21

• Detailed spoiler-free walkthrough for the entire game, including all errands and bounty hunts
• Complete charts showing all information and metamorphous of each familiar
• Breakdown for all spells, alchemy formulas, and items
• Solve every puzzle, defeat every boss, and find all hidden treasures
• Features a hard cover with unique treatments for collectability.

No pictures yet, but both come from Prima, so quality wise....hopefully they'll be good.

I wish Piggyback would get more active, all they've done this year is FFXIII-2 and the upcoming Assassin's Creed III, that's unacceptable for a guide maker. They make the best guides, but so little...[/QUOTE]YES THAT NI NO KUNI GUIDE WILL BE MIIIINE...

*ahem*

I agree that Piggyback should be more active, and I'll add that I would really like to know FuturePress's next project (their last guide was Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, IIRC, and they haven't said what their next guide is since).

 

[outerfox]

Just pre-ordered the Ni no Kuni guide. I hope it does get the usual LE Guide price drop before release!

 

[Jodou]

Yeah, call me when it's $20 or better. Way too much for a guide.

 

[shrike4242]

[quote name='Jodou']Yeah, call me when it's $20 or better. Way too much for a guide.[/QUOTE]Set up a camelcamelcamel.com price watch on it. As soon as they adjust it for Amazon "normal" pricing of $23.99 - $26.99, you'll know.

 

[outerfox]

Ni no Kuni's guide price dropped to $27.57 on Amazon!

 

[Vigilante]

[quote name='shrike4242']Set up a camelcamelcamel.com price watch on it. As soon as they adjust it for Amazon "normal" pricing of $23.99 - $26.99, you'll know.[/QUOTE]Not quite in that range, but it dropped to $27.57, an Amazon-typical 31% discount. Time will tell if it'll drop further.

 

[Vigilante]

Nothing new to report, but I figured it was worth pointing out that the ACIII LE guide dropped to $20.99 for preorder (40% off!).

 

[Virtua]

its showing $23 now

 

[Ionotropic]

updated the OP, thanks ithebigc for the new guides

 

[mrspicytacoman]

halo 4 guide is pretty hot, i think prima is stepping up their game.

 

[WingsDJY]

[quote name='mrspicytacoman']halo 4 guide is pretty hot, i think prima is stepping up their game.[/QUOTE]

Yes and no. For achievement hunters, the walkthrough provides zero guidance/alerts for when to try for an achievement. Bit of a disappointment in that regard.

 

[Blaster man]

Will the no no kuni guide be worth much in the future?

 

[Blumpkin]

As a heads up to anybody that waned the MadCatz Halo 4 Trigger headset but hasn't pulled the trigger, BUY ONE NOW!

I asked for it as a Christmas gift but when browsing for it I found that most retailers are out of stock. Knowing that my wife hadn't picked one up for me yet I franticly started searching for them. They are now in the $100 range on eBay.

GameStop has limited quantities spread around at full price of $59.99
Best Buy has them listed on their website for just $49.99 +free shipping
GameShark store has a few left, down to single digits.

I pulled the trigger at BestBuy.com, but noticed many other sites have pulled the listing, are are far above MSRP.

Amazon
Walmart
Target
Buy.com
Newegg.com

I realize this isn't a "deal". But given how much these things are going to cost on the secondary market, I'd consider it a steal.

 

[outerfox]

[quote name='Blumpkin']As a heads up to anybody that waned the MadCatz Halo 4 Trigger headset but hasn't pulled the trigger, BUY ONE NOW!

I asked for it as a Christmas gift but when browsing for it I found that most retailers are out of stock. Knowing that my wife hadn't picked one up for me yet I franticly started searching for them. They are now in the $100 range on eBay.

GameStop has limited quantities spread around at full price of $59.99
Best Buy has them listed on their website for just $49.99 +free shipping
GameShark store has a few left, down to single digits.

I pulled the trigger at BestBuy.com, but noticed many other sites have pulled the listing, are are far above MSRP.

Amazon
Walmart
Target
Buy.com
Newegg.com

I realize this isn't a "deal". But given how much these things are going to cost on the secondary market, I'd consider it a steal.[/QUOTE]

Ermm... wrong thread? This is for the CE guides.

Just a little bumperoo: The Ni no Kuni guide is now $25.85 at Amazon. I think it had dropped to $23-24 a little while earlier. A little part of me hopes it goes just a bit lower, but at under $30 shipped (I'm not going to put myself in that FSSS bs I was in with FF13-2 CE again), it's more than a fair price for this hefty book. Plus I like the fact that it's a spoiler-free walkthrough.

 

[Blumpkin]

[quote name='Kaiser499']Whoops, I was looking for the CE game thread.[/QUOTE]

Me too. lol. My bad.

 

[jimijumper]

Yeah I pre-orered the Ni No Kuni CE guide...I wish I hadn't missed out on the Wizard Edition from NamcoBandai..

 

[Ionotropic]

 

[outerfox]

Love the fact it's plain. While I'd wish there were some characters on the cover, I think that looks better.