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Amazon lists Team ICO Collection for 2011 photo

Remember those rumors about a Team ICO Collection? Yeah, apparently Amazon France seems to think it's a sure thing, since the compilation has been listed for a June 2011 release. 

Featuring ICO and Shadow of the Colossus with spangly new HD visuals, the collection is priced at €69.95. This listing follows the recent speculation that The Sly Collection is set to herald an "HD Classics" series, and there is little doubt that Team ICO's games would be perfect for such an endeavor. 

Until there's an official announcement, this is mere gossip, but with so much evidence mounting up, it seems that Sony ought to just hold its hands up and confirm the bloody thing. There will be no shortage of fans who'll cream their jeans at the news. 

Amazon France lists Team ICO Collection [VG247]








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BiggyP's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:42
BiggyP
Fuck. Yes.
ralphster's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:43
ralphster
69.95...fuck no
linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:43
linuxguy
€70? I will get it but I think that's too much
Budogenkai's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:45
Budogenkai
First off, YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Secondly, nice new icon Jim.
Jackson Starburst's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:46
Jackson Starburst
That seems a bit expensive. It probably won't be that much when it's out.
bentetris's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:47
bentetris
I'm down for whatever price, really. It's two full games, neither of which I've ever played. And I know for a fact I will adore SotC, so even if I somehow hate Ico I'll still feel like it was worth it.
Matthew Razak's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:47
Matthew Razak
Sold. Haven't played either fully so this a day one purchase for me.
VGFreak1225's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:50
VGFreak1225
Day one. Been wanting to play these games for ages.
MidnightOwl's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:50
MidnightOwl
Well yay! and, poo! I guess this means The Last Guardian is coming out Christmas 2011 and not...tomorrow :(
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:52
Daxelman
That's 85 Bucks US. That can't be right.
Sacchiuy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:53
Sacchiuy
Fuck it, they could be like Activision and charge 100 euros for this, and we would still all buy it. You know it.
Forsakeneyes's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:53
Forsakeneyes
Sounds totally awesome! Many times have I thought about purchasing a PS2 just to be able to play these classic games. Looking foward to playing both on my PS3 in super sparkly HD happy time!
Forsakeneyes's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:54
Forsakeneyes
@Daxelman: Well, 60 EuroBucks usually equals 60 Dollars in The States and the other way around so don't worry.
NapalmMcT DDS's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:59
NapalmMcT DDS
No, the Activision model doesn't work here.

You can sell CoD games for $150 and people would buy them, because it's the ONLY game a lot if the mire casual crowd plays. Whereas SotC and Ico are only enjoyed by a very select few (though incredibly vocal in gaming blogs).

At $150, there's no way any of the less casual would buy it. Even at $90 only a few "hardcore gamers" would pick it up.
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 10:59
Daxelman
What? So Europe ends up paying more?

That sucks. Keep prices universal, guys.
NickCull's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:04
NickCull
And people wonder why Sony took away backwards comparability with PS2 games. Why give people the ability to play their old games for free when you can just charge 70 bucks to buy them again! Excelsior, capitalism!
HEL105's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:04
HEL105
I usually don't give a rat's balls if a game is in HD or not, but Ico in HD will be godly. I'll gladly buy another copy of that.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:06
Takeshi
Daxelman for president.
Forsakeneyes's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:06
Forsakeneyes
@Daxelman: Yeah thats usually how it goes. For a lot of stuff USD = EURO. But it's not so bad because it's not like our wages are generally lower or that we have a lot less purchasing power or anything like that. Well at least not here in Holland.
Forsakeneyes's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:09
Forsakeneyes
And by the way, the awesome internets offers many oppertunities to get my games for much less than that anyway! ;)
kidplus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:11
kidplus
That's a bit pricey for a couple of PS2 games. I can't see them actually costing that much since the GoW collection was only like $40. I only really want SotC but I wouldn't mind finally giving Ico a try.
ViciousBoston's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:14
ViciousBoston
Sony Boardmeeting: "So all our games have been amazing lately, how do we capitalize on our success?" "Lets release a Team ICO Collection in HD! Fans will eat it up." "Ok lets do that, cha ching! *high fives all around*" "meeting ajourned!"

I will do everything in my power to make sure this sells!

Also, thanks for featuring me in an article, you rock Mr. Sterling!
Budogenkai's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:15
Budogenkai
Ico easily sells gangbusters, plus these are most likely going to be in HD, I think it's well worth it, but I doubt it will be more then the $59.99 price tag.
gatotsu911's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:20
gatotsu911
I sure hope this is true, because I've been holding off on both of those games for ages in anticipation of PS3 re-releases. Also, Sony would have to be completely retarded not to do this.
Verision's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:20
Verision
Confirmed: Jeans=creamed
waypoetic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:24
waypoetic
Haven't we learned about this sort of stuff and these kind of listings? They're guessing as much as we do.
eskimo bob's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:25
eskimo bob
if this is happening I am buying a PS3. not even joking.
Keres's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:26
Keres
Will buy, regardless of price.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:27
Xzyliac
lolEurope
Forsakeneyes's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:37
Forsakeneyes
@Xzyliac: Well as long as you shop smart you can generally get games for much cheaper over here, but 70 just seems too steep.
sprldr's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:39
sprldr
I hope the European version of Ico is still going to be the superior one.

Come on, Americans. Give us a break. We're even paying extra, for fuck's sake.
runtheplacered's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:44
runtheplacered
@sprldr,

Why does any version need to be superior?
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 11:58
Xzyliac
@Forsakeneyes
Like Dax already said anything over $60 is already too much. I mean I already feel like I'm getting ripped off at $60. $70 or $80 is ridiculous.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 12:09
Black Nexus
Awesome.
Chaos Mage's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 12:11
Chaos Mage
IMO it should be priced close to the GoW collection at $40, $50 max, any more then that is ridiculous.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 12:17
pedrovay2003
HOLY SHIT YES.

I just crapped out my breakfast.
amtalx's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 12:19
amtalx
I'm glad this is getting upgraded. It's a shame that a game as beautiful as SotC was crowbarred into the PS2's graphic capabilities. It would be so much better served on a PS3.
hanowyoucantseeme's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 12:20
hanowyoucantseeme
I'd buy this at almost any price for shadow alone. I love these games!!
EdgyDude's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 12:20
EdgyDude
Wait 70 euros? if it's Ico and SotC no way, if it includes the Last Guardian then... maybe.
X V1's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 12:42
X V1
FUCK YES.
SlyKill's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 12:42
SlyKill
Wow, I was really hoping for a 2010 release, which I thought would be to hold us over for a 2011 release for Last Guardian. Worth the wait; take your time.
yenner's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 12:44
yenner
I really think if the collection is priced anymore than $60 then it will not sell well, probably very poorly actually. Let's face it: unlike GoW, ICO and SotC weren't popular to begin with. The majority of the consumer base today probably never even heard of it. A higher than normal pricepoint will only scare potential buyers away. But maybe they already know that regardless the price, the people who will buy it will and people who won't, won't. So might as well go for a higher profit margin. And honestly, that's fine by me. Considering the games' greatness and the relatively low revenue they generated, I'm willing to give them more money. I'm getting this game for all my friends and family for whatever occasion, and I don't care if they don't have a ps3
Drakengard's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 13:06
Drakengard
I think the price higher just because of the rarity of Ico. Doesn't that game sell copies at rather high prices due to small printings.

Anyway, I never played them on the PS2 - to which I regret - so I'll be picking this up for certain. This is really the only HD Classic that I'm honestly hoping for 100% confirmation anyway.
pneuma08's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 13:06
pneuma08
I may have to finally get a PS3.
Iamagirlelfsexshop's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 13:11
Iamagirlelfsexshop
:DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
KingSigy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 13:13
KingSigy
I'm not sure if I will buy this as I already own them. I don't see why either game needs HD for people to enjoy it, but these two are definitely classic games.
Sæglópur's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 13:14
Sæglópur
It won't be more than $60. Sony isn't making PS3 games more expensive with PS2 ports. GoW: Collection was $39.99 and this will be the same. Sly should also be $39.99 since you can pick up the PS2 versions insanely cheap these days, but there are 3 in that collection, so I could see them trying for $59.99 for the Sly collection.
bricewgilbert's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 13:23
bricewgilbert
So will they update these games? Because sotc had a pretty bad framerate. It's still one of my favorite games of all time, but rebuying it would seem weird if it it's only because it's now in 1080p.
HoodedMiracle's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 13:28
HoodedMiracle
Wonder if America will get the Euro/Japanese version, because ours was gimped. ;/
Zeik56's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2010 14:18
Zeik56
Shadow of the Colossus is fairly overhyped, (it is not the most amazing life changing experience ever), but all the Colossus fights are pretty awesome. No way is it as overhyped as FF7 though. Demon's Souls is also pretty overhyped, though still pretty good.
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