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Alone in the Dark special edition looks fantastic photo

Edward Carnby may be Alone in the Dark, but he's certainly not alone in the box if the above image is anything to go by. Eden's fire-fueled survival horror sequel is looking amazing and it seems to have carried over into the special edition of the game -- just look at all that stuff.

Hardcore Alone in the Dark fans, will have everything they could ever want with this set -- an Edward figure, a sixty page art book, an audio CD and a DVD all in a kickass box. I also heard there's a videogame in there somewhere. 

While special editions are often, quite rightly, regarded with cynicism, I'd be lying if I said the occasional one didn't rouse my interest, and this is definitely the case here. I just hope the game matches the quality of the package it comes in, though what I've seen thus far does little to damage such high hopes. Really looking forward to this.


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weedgan's Avatar
weedgan at 03/03/2008 08:43
Dear Jim,

Most of the front page is full of you're post.
TheRemedy's Avatar
TheRemedy at 03/03/2008 08:44
Does it also make julian fries?
DOOM's Avatar
DOOM at 03/03/2008 08:46
Looks AwEsoME! Buuuttt, how much???
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Spykron at 03/03/2008 08:50
this will probably be the first survival/horror game i take the time to play. i just keep putting them off in favor of shorter games and rpgs/strategy.
Chocobo Knight's Avatar
Chocobo Knight at 03/03/2008 08:51
Pretty snazz.
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Tamz at 03/03/2008 08:57
Very, very nice indeed.
Atari aren't exactly in great shape financially, their future hinges on the success of Alone in the Dark, I would hate to see them stick a ridiculously high price tag on this in the hope that they could use the money to get the company back on stable ground.
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hollywooda at 03/03/2008 08:58
Release date???!!!????!!!.....
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HarassmentPanda at 03/03/2008 08:58
That is a nice set! I just hope the game can live up to the movie.
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KamikazeTutor at 03/03/2008 08:58
Wii version?
Tamz's Avatar
Tamz at 03/03/2008 08:59
@hollywooda

May
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Cowboy TTop at 03/03/2008 09:08
That's a cool limited pack. Best one I've seen yet.

I actually did a blog post on limited edition game deals, but it seems few read it. Feel free to check it out if you like what you see.
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bipolar beers at 03/03/2008 09:11
id be content jus playing the game. although id like to see what the 60 page artbook is like. anyway seems like a good deal.
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russtolium at 03/03/2008 09:20
You know, as comprehensive as it looks, it seems like these special editions are just finding more and more ways of using needlessly excessive amounts of packaging to make it seem bigger and better. Bioshock was a good example of a special edition done right. Sure the initial box was bulky, but the game, DVD, and CD were all bundled neatly together inside a standard clamshell case (and the discs weren't loose!).

Sure the case wasn't some fancy metal dealie, but honestly although I enjoy extras they've become far too space taking and once you've partaken in a few pack in figures and meagerly sized artbooks, I think it loses it's appeal. Who am I to complain though really? I honestly can't think of something that would be more of interest as a pack and it's completely optional. Maybe if they bundled it with some of that double sided tape......
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LeonSK at 03/03/2008 09:29
Do Want! Do want really bad!
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electristan at 03/03/2008 09:30
Jebus that looks sweet. SO NUCH NERDNESS! *head explodes* I'm a sucker for good CE.
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CaffeinePowered at 03/03/2008 09:36
Hmmm...its on the Wii? I just might have to look at this if its not on PCs.

I remember playing the original one way way back in the day, never played any of the ones in between though.
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Professor Pew at 03/03/2008 09:38
@HarassmentPanda: damn you beat me to it ;)
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 03/03/2008 09:43
That's what I do Prof. Pew: I beat children and you to comments.
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Necros at 03/03/2008 09:45
Looking at that set, I'm almost disappointed that they didn't toss in Uwe Boll's movie for kicks.

Regardless, looks like I've got another special edition to buy...
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Cheeburga at 03/03/2008 10:08
Now that is a fucking special edition.
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AngelsDontBurn at 03/03/2008 10:44
HOLY GOD! Now THAT'S a special edition! THEY ALL NEED TO LOOK LIKE THAT!
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monosylabik at 03/03/2008 11:23
hey everyone wave!

thats the last of atari's money going into this set.
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king3vbo at 03/03/2008 11:59
This is a REAL special edition, one worth paying for.

Im getting it FO SHO
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mix at 03/03/2008 12:07
Looks snazzy!

The only thing I've found is usually the more "special" content you get the more cash you have to throw down. They should make special editions for people who pre-order or something to make it more rare and not kill peoples wallet for a damn booklet and figure.

I don't know how many special editions there are of Devil May Cry sitting on the shelf but I know damn well I'm dishing out $79.99 for it.
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bleep at 03/03/2008 12:18
looks...blurry?
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xper at 03/03/2008 13:21
@ caffeine powered

it's on the pc, don't worry! and i'll join you in your purchase of the pc version. do want that high-res.
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Gameboi at 03/03/2008 13:42
Impressive!
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twincannon at 03/03/2008 13:48
Does it come with a gold encrusted pause button?
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Visc at 03/03/2008 16:22
All of that *and* setting chairs on fire and then waving them around my head? Count me in!
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Crumpet Lips at 03/03/2008 16:31
Oh nice! This game looks really neat and I will definitely be buying this little gem
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Eschatos at 03/03/2008 16:37
Do want, can't buy.
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Wedge at 03/03/2008 19:01
When this game bombs (regardless of if it's any good) and Atari folds, I'll pick it up for $20.
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ZeroTolo at 03/03/2008 20:40
I'm not quite sure if I want this or not. Sure, the game looks great, but such an absurd package is give or take.

The soundtrack is tempting though.
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RoMeRtHeGaMe at 03/04/2008 14:40
Oh snap! That looks awesome, I wonder if I can reserve that yet??
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