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7:40 PM on 09.16.2009, Colette Bennett

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Demon's Souls Deluxe edition is pretty incredible photo

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Well, let's see, what do we know about Demon's Souls so far: Atlus game, hard as hell (this should be a given from the first thing I listed), packed with extra goodies if you preorder it (also a given). Add to that list that if you order the Deluxe Edition, you apparently get even more: along with the embossed slipcase version of the game, a strategy game, an art book, and the soundtrack. Wow!

This edition goes for $69.99, which is not too bad considering it's ten bucks more than the regular edition and comes with a ton of stuff. It comes out on October 6th, so not too much longer to wait. I haven't decided on this one yet, as I've deeply backlogged with games I want to play right now. Are you picking it up, or does it sound too punishing for your tastes?

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Exquisitor

Cost to publisher: about $5.

Cost to consumer: YOUR SOUL!

Profit?

pedrovay2003

I've had this reserved for months already. I can't wait. :D

MrSadistic

I think the regular edition also comes with an art book and soundtrack if you pre-order. At any rate I still have to pre-order this sucker, as this game only caught my interest a few weeks ago.

Los255

I would just want the strategy guide.

CaptainApocalypse

Do want. I'd like to use the strategy guide to get the most out of it. Looks like my October gaming is covered.

Josh Tolentino

DO IT COLETTE DO IT DO IT DO IT

PS3 GotY, easy.

countingdown7

I hate myself, therefore I will buy this as punishment for past transgressions!

Ckarasu

Well, I believe that you get the soundtrack and artbook just for preordering the normal edition. The Deluxe edition just adds a strategy guide. Am I wrong?

Xzyliac

I'm with unangbangkay.

I don't even know anything about this game but all of that for $10 more? That's incredible.

Revolution

^ Deluxe edition also adds a slipcase. Wish it was a metal tin.

Crabman

GAH so undecided with this game! I want to get it, and can probably afford it, but I get random bouts where I almost cancel my pre-order. I don't really know why, either.

CBunn

Any idea if the asia/jp version will be compatible with the NA version? I can get one for around 48 bucks, while the NA will be 60

viralhunter

Which "strategy game" does it come with :P

I'm hoping some oldschool warcraft.

Also, sorry for being "that guy."

Y0j1mb0

Sadistic is correct. You can get the art book & CD soundtrack if you pre-order the regular edition as well.

Ckarasu

@CBunn: No, it won't be compatible.

kaibigan

Buying it again because it's a collector's edition.

IRHari

someone explain to me why they thought it was a good idea to release it after ninja gaiden sigma 2 and before uncharted 2. i mean between arkham asylum and sigma 2, there is a drought of games.

Trebz

Dear God. I'm really starting to want this game simply based on how much good press it's getting and the amount of stuff you can get for $70 bucks but I don't know. I think I might just have to go for it.

ikiryou

I'm biting, though it'll be competing with Borderlands for the soul of my PS3 come Oct. 20th.

Magnalon

Like Unang said, it's EASILY the PS3 game of the year contender, and possibly overall game of the year for myself.

For all those who are confused: you're paying $10 for a $20 strategy guide in the deluxe edition and a small slipcase. That's the only difference.

Pure Poison 1

I preordered both the Deluxe and Standard edition as soon as I could. Hopefully the game isn't too difficult because I'm really looking forward to it.

Necros

I suppose I'll grab this, though my checkbook is going to hate me for it.

lem

I'll be getting this, although I'd better get off my arse and raise some ollars for this before it's release so i get all the pre order goodness. Still find it amusing this is the whole "stop importing" thing even though I'm in Australia so technically I'm still importing

Kalakaua

I'm getting the deluxe version. I own the Asia version but I want to support this game as it's fantastic.

Kalakaua

Just ordered it from Amazon. Amazing thing to me is release day delivery is cheaper than 1 business day. AWESOME!

dunderdolt

I've read how difficult it is. I play games to have fun, not to get frustrated. I may pass. Besides, I already have five games pre-ordered for the 360 and two games pre-ordered for the PS3. Add in Gamefly, and my gaming schedule is booked well into next year.

Magnalon

@dunderdolt
Send me a PM, and I'll link you to my review. It's not difficulty in a bad way at all: that's a misconception.

Everything is straight forward, and if you have any sort of strategic acumen, you'll prevail.

Magnalon

not difficult*

TheCleaningGuy

I'll be picking one up for my friend's birthday, at least (barring my financial situation). Hopefully I'll be able to get one for myself, too.

zombielifecoach

@ Magnalon

Stop showing up on these Demon's Souls threads bragging about how much fun you've had! :D We get it, you are one of the luckiest gamers EVAR to have already played it! I bet you are rich, good looking and ALWAYS hit 21 when you play blackjack and your sweat can cure the common cold.

Sheesh!

Just kidding, your hype is only making me want this more! Keep it up.

Magnalon

@zombielifecoach
Haha if you listen to the podcast I'm on, I hype it even more. It's one of the freshest games I've played in my entire life, and definitely worth more than just a niche audience.

If it makes you feel any better, my pre-copy gets completely cut off from all online access at the end of the month. The importers and domestic buyers all get it until the servers shut down. To make matters worse, if I ever do get the US version, I can't transfer my 40+ hour save file!

dwolfwood

This game is gonna be doooooope!

Only reason I don't buy the japanese version that's been out for over half a year is that the multiplayer online is region-locked and I got friends I wanna play with in U.S.

But yea, hella excited. Gonna have it day-1

DemonEyes23

i'm debating whether i should buy this or not. I've heard so much about the difficulty i'm afraid i'd buy it and get my ass kicked and not want to play. But at the same time it just sounds so damn good and the strat guide would probably be a nice edition. Decisions, decisions.

Clayton S Chan

DemonEyes: Don't be a wimp. You going to let a little game silently mock your shortcomings as it renders yet another one of your deaths, or are you going to beat it into submission?

Bluejuan85

The main question is what will be the first thing to kill me at the beginning of the game.

SASUGA RIVAL

My Deluxe is already on preorder via Amazon release date shipping... Oct 6 can't come soon enough...

@Bluejuan85

I'm wondering that too. In this game you'll die alot, but your first time is always special.

DemonEyes23

@Clayton S Chan
sold i'm preordering tonight!

Dan CiTi

I already pre-ordered the deluxe edition off of Amazon, I couldn't be more excited.

MrSinister

Atlus does not disappoint again, they are quickly becoming one of my favorite developer/publisher and I couldn't be more pleased with everything being offered here for a mere $10 more than normal while just about every other company out there would try to at least get $80-$100 out of this package. I've had this pre-ordered for awhile now and I can't wait, from what I've seen of this game it looks great and it has the potential to be a great RPG with some very cool online/co-op features, difficulty level be damned.

hpv

Amazon's got the art book and soundtrack CD with the standard edition pre-orders, as well. I don't know if other retailers have it, but if you don't care about the strategy guide or slip cover that one is $10 cheaper.

TheJesusNinja26

@BlueJuan - the first thing that kills you is a giant boss that you have ZERO chance if beating so you go to the nexus.

@Magnalon - wait I won't be able to play my copy of DS's online after. Oct 6th??? Where did you hear this? I may have to craigslist my Korean copy

TheJesusNinja26

I definitely want the strat guide. I'll buy someone's for $10 if you don't want it. But trust me you probably will. This game is the real Brital Legend of 09

Magnalon

@TheJesusNinja
I have a US, Atlus press copy. Your Korean/International version is perfectly fine, as it's not technically Atlus anyway.

Crimsondramon

Get it. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. It's awesome!

Mr Television

I absolutely can't wait for this game. I'm in England so want to import it. It's the apparent bleakness and toughness of the game that appeals so much.

Gen Eric Gui

The more people who say this game is brutally hard, the less I believe that it actually is. I'm feeling another Megaman 9 coming on.

That said, I'm incredibly excited for this game. I've had the special edition preordered for months.

akathatoneguy

@ Gen Eric Gui-

Uh oh, we have a "hard game is actually not hard" guy on our hands.

akathatoneguy

@ Gen Eric Gui-

Uh oh, we have a "hard game is actually not hard" guy on our hands.

TheJesusNinja26

@Magnalon - Thanks buddy

Gen Eric Gui

@akathatoneguy: Let's just say I have a history of finding "incredibly easy" games very difficult, and games that most people say are incredibly hard a breeze.

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