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Assassin's Creed 2 : Black Edition has lots of stuff in it photo

Games really shouldn't have special editions unless they're truly special and/or revered, but that didn't stop the original Assassin's Creed from arrogantly believing it deserved one. Assassin's Creed 2 carries on the tradition (along with seemingly 50% of all games these days) with its own collector's version, crammed to the gills with special goodies.

Assassin's Creed 2: Black Edition (zomg racist) will come shipped in "black packaging," with each copy having its own "unique authentic holographic signature." Also included with the game is a "64-page finely crafted leather style hardcover and parchment-finish" book with concept art, developer interviews and probably more self-indulgence than you can shake a stick at. 

As if that wasn't enough, the Black Edition will also house the game's soundtrack, a toy of main character Ezio and three in-game bonus missions. How about that for something that is not nothing? 

Assassin's Creed 2: Black Edition is currently slated for a UK price point of £69.99, with a North American price yet to be determined. Don't expect it to come cheap though, kids.


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Bulkmailer's Avatar
Bulkmailer at 06/11/2009 13:24
3 bonus missions? Get.
Insanity Warden's Avatar
Insanity Warden at 06/11/2009 13:25
Do want. SO MUCH.
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 06/11/2009 13:25
Looks like Assassin's Creed had a baby with Kingdom Hearts.
pd771's Avatar
pd771 at 06/11/2009 13:25
Whatever you say, that figurine is awesome looking. That alone makes me tempted.
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar
Mr Wrighty 987 at 06/11/2009 13:29
I'll see how this game turns out before i put down £70 for a load of shit that i'll look at once and then dump on a shelf somewhere
ZeroTolo's Avatar
ZeroTolo at 06/11/2009 13:30
My only disappointment with the collector's editions are that the figures are about four inches tall. If I'm going to buy something that comes with a statue, I want it to be at least six inches tall. For example, the Big Daddy figure from Bioshock's Collector's Edition was the perfect size. Big enough to sit on a desk and look cool, but not so small that I could step on it without noticing.
tigerfangred91's Avatar
tigerfangred91 at 06/11/2009 13:32
WANT WANT WANT.

The figure looks pretty cool.
Daxelman's Avatar
Daxelman at 06/11/2009 13:33
Dexter beat me too it.

You sure that's not an adult version of Sora?
Micorku's Avatar
Micorku at 06/11/2009 13:35
@Dexter345: I find nothing wrong with that statement.

I'm somewhat of a collector's edition whore, but I think I'm going to be able to resist this. While I liked Assassin's Creed, I didn't like it nearly enough to make Assassin's Creed 2 a must buy.
Scientist tz's Avatar
Scientist tz at 06/11/2009 13:36
I don't get it. I REALLY don't.

AC1 was a terrible game. Why are people excited for this?
Rogue Trooper's Avatar
Rogue Trooper at 06/11/2009 13:39
@ZeroTolo: Agreed, if they want me to get it, it better be six, seven inches tall at the least.
Bulkmailer's Avatar
Bulkmailer at 06/11/2009 13:41
@Scientist tz

I played AC1 non stop, like without playing any other games at the time. Plus I want to see how Ezio likes it in my asshole.
PrinnyMedic's Avatar
PrinnyMedic at 06/11/2009 13:44
no
Ben PerLee's Avatar
Ben PerLee at 06/11/2009 13:53
You can tell this is Ass Creed 2 cause he now has TWO hidden blades to kill with. I know I know, heavy stuff no?

Also, wtf is with this douchebag getting to keep both of his ring fingers. It's not fair, and I for one am pissed off about it.

Also, excited for this game.
Kraid's Avatar
Kraid at 06/11/2009 13:57
I love the ass of the creed of the ssassin but the price is waaaayy too high for what they're offering.

No.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar
Josh Tolentino at 06/11/2009 13:58
I have to say, that's not a bad package compared to other games' collector's editions, and that figurine doesn't look half bad.
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Jawmuncher at 06/11/2009 14:02
How big is the figure?
Since im done with CE that come with a figure since there always small as shit.

Seriously bioshock was the only one who got the figure thing right (aside from broken big daddys and what not)
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Sir playedallot at 06/11/2009 14:04
I hate all those special editions and pre order extra stuff. We ALL pay allot for games! So why we have to pay even more to get the 100% we thought we will get by buying it?
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Arttemis at 06/11/2009 14:05
Ezio in that picture reminds me of Starkiller from SW:TFU, which I think is awesome. I'm bound to be in an incredibly small minority for actually loving both Assassin's Creed and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

I didn't hesitate to buy the special edition of the first game, because I had been anticipating it since it's very initial reveal as a then-PS3 exclusive. Hopefully the figurine is more impressive this time around.
tigerfangred91's Avatar
tigerfangred91 at 06/11/2009 14:14
@Arttemis
Don't worry. I loved the shit out of both Assassin's Creed and SW:TFU.
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bluemeep at 06/11/2009 14:18
Not bad, not bad. I still haven't played the original, but he setting interests me. Any word on a PC version?
SephirothX's Avatar
SephirothX at 06/11/2009 14:24
Now if this gave you a black-clad Altair for AC2, I might be a little more interested. But meh, I was let down by the first game so I'm definitely not shelling out anything more than standard price for a CE.
AngryJoeShow's Avatar
AngryJoeShow at 06/11/2009 14:32
Thats what? About $103.71 US?

Are you serious? No way.

Funny ass entertaining article though. LoL Zomg Racist!
Dragonzigg's Avatar
Dragonzigg at 06/11/2009 14:38
@Dexter345 I also highly approve of this statement

I loved the first game, but that's a lot of money, let's see exactly how substantial the bonuses are first.
Black Nexus's Avatar
Black Nexus at 06/11/2009 14:56
looks good for a collectors edition.
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Necros at 06/11/2009 15:52
That looks like a much better figure than the one you got with AC1. The piece of shit would barely stand on its own, and within a few days it had fallen off my desk and cracked its cape on the way down. Ubisoft was nice enough to issue me a replacement, which I kept in its case to prevent damage, negating the point of having a figurine to show off. Any wobbly figurine should have a stand like this one. Wasn't even that nice of a figurine either.

@ SephirothX

They've said that you get that cloak later in the game, according to some random message board I read.
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 06/11/2009 16:28
Christ, 70 pounds? I didn't even think AC1 was worth 15 on sale... /skip
HiddenAHB's Avatar
HiddenAHB at 06/11/2009 16:29
Need. This. ASAP.

@Dexter
That's why it's awesome.
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wanderingpixel at 06/11/2009 16:44
DO WANT! I am a complete sucker for SE. I hate myself so much for it.
DaedHead8's Avatar
DaedHead8 at 06/11/2009 18:10
I got the regular edition of AC1 and I feel that I can safely skip this collectors edition as well.
Wedge's Avatar
Wedge at 06/11/2009 18:15
Oh nice, the main character is a Kingdom Hearts assasin now.
Corak's Avatar
Corak at 06/11/2009 22:35
Figure does look cool, if its over $99...no dice.
agunzi's Avatar
agunzi at 07/21/2009 23:21
Pull your head in Jim,if you dont want the CE then dont get it,but who are you to tell them what games should/shouldn't have them? Obviously people want them or they wouldn't keep making them.But......everyone is entitled to their view (like me:) ) and i just dont agree with yours :)
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