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Review code for Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain hit my doorstep today, and of course Sony couldn't just send along a disc -- it had to send along an entire box. 

What's in the box? Oh, you know. Some stuff. A mock newspaper, an origami swan thing, and cards featuring images of the game's four playable characters -- Ethan Mars, Norman Jayden, what's her face, and that other dude. 

Hit the video for a more detailed look at what's in the box, where I also reveal when you can expect our Heavy Rain review to hit. Oh, and if you're looking to make your own Origami Killer swan, we've already got you covered.

[Update: Despite what the letter that came with the box said, the embargo for our review is February 10, not the 19 as stated in the video. Change your calendars accordingly.]

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Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 17:23
Occams electric toothbrush
Yeeeeah...if you ever need to clear up some space and want to get rid of that, I'd be happy to take that off your hands. /justsaying
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 17:27
PappaDukes
I thought you said his name was "Nahman Jayden". Until I saw the back of the postcard, I was thinking, "Wow, what a retarded name for a character."

You wacky east-coasters and your zany accents.
Uther's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 17:27
Uther
Aw man, I was about to make a Seven reference, but the box is too small.
bluexy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 17:33
bluexy
I miss Nick Chester reviewing games.
Mark Griffiths's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 17:37
Mark Griffiths
@PappaDukes: I also thought he said "Nahman", I was thinking similar things to you sir.

I wish I got mail like this, instead of just bills.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 17:43
Nick Chester
@PappaDukes:

I did say "Nahman Jayden." It's a nod to the character's accent; that's not how I speak. :)
TOEmastro's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 18:04
TOEmastro
Also, cocks
Drakengard's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 18:19
Drakengard
Can't wait to here Jim's verdict. Especially can't wait to hear his verdict on virtual stripping scenarios and sex scenes.

Should be entertaining to read and hopefully about how the game is incredibly fun and engaging to play rather than another Indigo Prophecy which despite how I liked it just fell a part, in hilarious fashion I might add.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 18:30
Nick Chester
Yeah, my toes are the Origami Killer.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 18:31
DaedHead8
I hope this game lives up to all the hype.
KingSigy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 18:37
KingSigy
That paraphernalia is cool, but really pointless. I'm not sure why a video game journalist would need any of that as it seems more like collector's material instead of insightful reading into what the game is about.
Thornesz's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 18:46
Thornesz
The paper did contain a little spoiler, Ethan's Bridge Collapses, which probably explains the transition form happy family to gloomy rain maker. Review on the 10th, class, that's one day before the demo.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 19:03
Xzyliac
@bluexy
Pfft, Nick "Fun Killer" Chester needs to stay in his corner and think about what he did when he gave Brutal Legend that non-10 review score what which I don't remember what it was at the moment.
BerserkerX's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 19:47
BerserkerX
screw the game I want the box!
Uber Mashu's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 19:48
Uber Mashu
Nice review of the box Mr C. It's a shame the game itself came in such a nasty plastic case. With all the effort they put into crafting that bloody thing, you'd think they'd have sent you a dummy case and sleeve for the disc to sit in!
DrEvil's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 19:50
DrEvil
Jim is gonna review the game?...guess we have to wait for other reviews on other sites
skittlesareyum47's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 19:50
skittlesareyum47
dude ur so lucky!! why cant i get this shit! - o yea im not a video game reporter guy thing.
Johnny Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 21:37
Johnny Justice
What? No cat?
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:50
PappaDukes
@Nick Chester - Hahaha, sorry, that didn't even cross my mind. I do remember now from some of the gameplay footage that his Bawston [sic] accent was quite thick.
lislislis's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 12:07
lislislis
I. NEED. THIS. NOW.
OMG I'm so hyped for this game right now... I mean, really.
Anna Hannah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2011 03:33
Anna Hannah
On topic, as much as I'd love to see something like this, Square has too much money resting on the FF franchise. As long as these trends continue to stay the same, Square will always go the safe route for the main FF's artstyle. They seem to reserve quirky or unique artstyles for games like TWEWY where they're intentionally doing something different.
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