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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 - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:43
weedgan
Dear Jim,

Most of the front page is full of you're post.
TheRemedy's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:44
TheRemedy
Does it also make julian fries?
DOOM's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:46
DOOM
Looks AwEsoME! Buuuttt, how much???
Spykron's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:50
Spykron
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 - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:51
Chocobo Knight
Pretty snazz.
Tamz's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:57
Tamz
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.
hollywooda's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:58
hollywooda
Release date???!!!????!!!.....
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:58
HarassmentPanda
That is a nice set! I just hope the game can live up to the movie.
KamikazeTutor's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:58
KamikazeTutor
Wii version?
Tamz's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 08:59
Tamz
@hollywooda

May
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 09:08
Cowboy TTop
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.
bipolar beers's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 09:11
bipolar beers
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.
russtolium's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 09:20
russtolium
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......
LeonSK's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 09:29
LeonSK
Do Want! Do want really bad!
electristan's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 09:30
electristan
Jebus that looks sweet. SO NUCH NERDNESS! *head explodes* I'm a sucker for good CE.
CaffeinePowered's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 09:36
CaffeinePowered
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.
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 09:38
Professor Pew
@HarassmentPanda: damn you beat me to it ;)
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 09:43
HarassmentPanda
That's what I do Prof. Pew: I beat children and you to comments.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 09:45
Necros
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...
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 10:08
Cheeburga
Now that is a fucking special edition.
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 10:44
AngelsDontBurn
HOLY GOD! Now THAT'S a special edition! THEY ALL NEED TO LOOK LIKE THAT!
monosylabik's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 11:23
monosylabik
hey everyone wave!

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

Im getting it FO SHO
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 12:07
mix
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.
bleep's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 12:18
bleep
looks...blurry?
xper's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 13:21
xper
@ 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.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 13:42
Gameboi
Impressive!
twincannon's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 13:48
twincannon
Does it come with a gold encrusted pause button?
Visc's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 16:22
Visc
All of that *and* setting chairs on fire and then waving them around my head? Count me in!
Crumpet Lips's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 16:31
Crumpet Lips
Oh nice! This game looks really neat and I will definitely be buying this little gem
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 16:37
Eschatos
Do want, can't buy.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 19:01
Wedge
When this game bombs (regardless of if it's any good) and Atari folds, I'll pick it up for $20.
ZeroTolo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/03/2008 20:40
ZeroTolo
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.
RoMeRtHeGaMe's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/04/2008 14:40
RoMeRtHeGaMe
Oh snap! That looks awesome, I wonder if I can reserve that yet??
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