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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
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

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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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[quote name='shrike4242']Cheapest price camelcamelcamel.com has seen for it was $25.85.

That may be some promotional credit that was on your account at the time of the order. It's not tied to anything I can think of for a guide purchase.[/QUOTE]

It seems that they're classifying my gift cards as promotions on that order. I just redeemed a $50 gift card, and used it to pay the balance on this order, and now my Promotions Applied section says $25.85. Must have had $5something in GC before.
 
Ni no Kuni's guide dropped to $23.99 on Amazon! My invoice still says $25.85, but hopefully that gets updated soon.

Also looks like Bioshock Infinite had a minor drop as well. New price is $23.66.
 
Tomb Raider LE guide dropped to $23.18. I thought Bioshock's had dropped but it actually went up a few cents to $23.89.

I'm sure these will drop ridiculously close to $20 or sub $20 before launch in March.
 
Considering there's only one listing on Amazon for a Gears of War: Judgment guide and it has the CE cover image...do any of you think we could get it for $12.99, or would we end up with the standard guide?
 
[quote name='Vigilante']Considering there's only one listing on Amazon for a Gears of War: Judgment guide and it has the CE cover image...do any of you think we could get it for $12.99, or would we end up with the standard guide?[/QUOTE]

You will end up with the standard paperback guide. But you could probably sell the included code for "exclusive weapon skin" for $10 on ebay, and essentially get the paperback guide for just a few bucks.
 
Was just gonna pop in to say the MG Rising guide had a cover update, I see I'm late!

It looks mediocre to me, not very typical for a metal gear guide, I prefer the more plain, "artsy" looking ones. Still in for 1 though!
 
Looks like Tomb Raider has its final cover art:

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Also, it appears that the Bioshock Infinite CE guide will come with some physical item...though what exactly it is, I'm not sure:

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A key of some sort?
 
[quote name='Vigilante']Looks like Tomb Raider has its final cover art:

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Also, it appears that the Bioshock Infinite CE guide will come with some physical item...though what exactly it is, I'm not sure:

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A key of some sort?[/QUOTE]

I think Tomb Raider's is going to be a jade necklace or pendant. I remember seeing it on Facebook.

That key looks like the one seen in one of the trailers that Booker gives to Elizabeth to unlock the room she's been trapped in to start escaping.
 
Great price on the SC2 guide. I'd pick it up now if you want it because last one was 21-26 at amazon and it sold out everywhere before release and was intermittently available afterwards. Even hit $50-$55 at one point.
 
[quote name='proKoyeon']MGRR and SC2 covers are pretty sweet[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I've never cared for guides since to me they just sit there looking pretty in a corner. But that MGR one looks very nice.. tempted to buy it.
 


I'm not sure if the necklace replica is exclusive to Gamestop or available everywhere. Their FB page only mentioned "preorder via Gamestop."

edit: The Amazon listing mentions having it as well, but no pics on their website.
 
I stopped by a Gamestop yesterday (Sunday) to pick up a game and noticed the CE guide for Dead Space 3 already on display with the other guides. It was shrink-wrapped, so I couldn't get a good look at the bonuses, but...uh...

It was pretty thin--thinner than I expected. If there's really 320 pages in there, color me impressed; it looked more like half of that to me. :\
 
[quote name='Ionotropic']I'm not sure if the necklace replica is exclusive to Gamestop or available everywhere. Their FB page only mentioned "preorder via Gamestop."

edit: The Amazon listing mentions having it as well, but no pics on their website.[/QUOTE]

Amazon has the picture of it now.
 
[quote name='Jodou']Do people actually wear silly things like that? Seems like a waste.[/QUOTE]

I've been known to take out Lucia's Pendant and wear it a time or two. Sometimes it makes an interesting conversation starter. Depending if they made the string long enough, I might wear the one coming with the guide. It looks kinda nifty.
 
My wife wears the watch from Virtue's Last Reward all the time, and its amazing how many compliments she gets for it. Of course we stopped telling people it's from a game a while back due to it being too hard for most to comprehend.
 
If I wore a Virtue's Last Reward watch, I don't know of anyone I associate with who would even know what it is. They'd think I wore some cheap ass thrift store watch, and man that thing is flimsy.

Now if there was some type of really top end watch based off a video game like a Breitling or something, then that would be awesome.
 
[quote name='rieper']Can somebody put in order the quality of the guide publishers from best to worst?

For example, Prima http://www.amazon.com/Mortal-Kombat-Kollectors-Edition-Offical/dp/030789097X/, is clearly the worst (cheap newspaper-quality thin paper) and horrible writing and poor design layout, so naturally they would go at the bottom.

Thanks![/QUOTE]

From personal experience, I'd rank them:

Future Press (Dark Souls, Portal 2, Deus Ex, etc)
Piggyback (Assassin's Creed series)
Brady Games
Prima

There are probably other publishers, but those are the four I can remember off the top of my head.
 
[quote name='Ionotropic']This was listed at $12.99 previously, which means Amazon had the paperback confused with the hardback (probably) as we suspected.[/QUOTE]...Not to sound like a jerk, but when I suggested preordering that guide in the hopes of actually getting the CE guide, didn't you say that we would get the paperback, not the CE?

Now I wish I had just preordered it at $12.99...
 
[quote name='WingsDJY']From personal experience, I'd rank them:

Future Press (Dark Souls, Portal 2, Deus Ex, etc)
Piggyback (Assassin's Creed series)
Brady Games
Prima

There are probably other publishers, but those are the four I can remember off the top of my head.[/QUOTE]

Agreed, but I'd switch future press with piggyback. I think piggy back is the best, I love the artwork they include and the detailed vibrant pages. Like the uncharted 3 hardback, that was amazing to look at. I only have dark souls and Soul Calibur from future press and they are great books, but overall boring to look at haha.

I'm very much anticipating the MGR guide from piggyback.
 
[quote name='TPerryoo7']Agreed, but I'd switch future press with piggyback.[/QUOTE]
I've been unimpressed with Future as well, but only because the walkthroughs they write are a mess. Dark Souls was a prime example how not to do a guide because it read like a choose your own adventure book, constantly flipping pages to get all the info on a single area. Less encyclopedia, more walkthrough Future. . .
 
[quote name='TPerryoo7']Agreed, but I'd switch future press with piggyback. I think piggy back is the best, I love the artwork they include and the detailed vibrant pages. Like the uncharted 3 hardback, that was amazing to look at. I only have dark souls and Soul Calibur from future press and they are great books, but overall boring to look at haha.

I'm very much anticipating the MGR guide from piggyback.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I went back and forth on Future Press and Piggyback. At the end of the day, they're both top notch because they do an excellent job with extra content (developer interviews, concept art, story discussions, etc). And they don't skimp on paper quality.

Speaking of Future Press, are they still in business? They haven't done anything since Kingdoms of Amalur. Seems like we would've heard about new titles by now.
 
I'll be the third person to say that Piggyback is better than Future Press. So the list should go like this

Piggyback
Future Press
Brady/Prima
 
[quote name='Ionotropic']yeah i got mine today, confirmed skinny[/QUOTE]
From all the reviews, sounds like the game is lacking meat too.

HIYO!
 
Prima guides are usually poorly done...unless they're written by David S J Hodgson.
His books are head and shoulders above ANY other guides that I own.
 
[quote name='DanteWarrior']Amazon listing says it has 320 pages. Is that correct?[/QUOTE]
No, I didn't pop mine open yet, but I think it's 240.
 
[quote name='Flacksguy']Prima guides are usually poorly done...unless they're written by David S J Hodgson.
His books are head and shoulders above ANY other guides that I own.[/QUOTE]

That's the guy who did the Fallout guides, right? Those are excellent.
 
[quote name='WingsDJY']That's the guy who did the Fallout guides, right? Those are excellent.[/QUOTE]

Correct.
The Fallout guides, Skyrim, KOTOR, Twilight Princess, Halo Wars & ODST, The Orange Box, the first Assassin's Creed.
...and one of my favorites that he's done, the Alan Wake guide.
 
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