Eurogamer is reporting that a special edition of
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core might be on the way to Europe, or at least to the UK. Although Square Enix has yet to officially confirm it, UK retailers such as
Gamestation have already begun hosting details about the special ed on their websites. Called the "Special Pre-order Edition," it will come in nice slipcase packaging, and will also included a 48-page hardbound art book. The special ed is available only when the game is pre-ordered at regular price; so there's no multiple pricing schemes going on -- just reservations.
If this does indeed prove to be true, it seems like an enticing little incentive for Europeans not to purchase the North American version soon to release in less than two weeks. Especially since NA has a fixed date and Europe has a vague
spring release, we suppose Square Enix needs something extra to keep crafty Euros from importing. Well, an art book and slipcase sure do beat our
UMD cases.
[
Update: You can now see the special edition on the official
Crisis Core website. Nice.]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-14-2008 @ 3:40PM
matt said...
They really need to start standardizing the free stuff. I am tired of hearing better packages and free stuff for other countries.
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3-14-2008 @ 4:21PM
insane257 said...
Matt is 100% correct. I mean, i live in the UK so its kinda funny that we actually (for once) get something better than the people in the US. But on a serious note, i imported the limited FF7 PSP for £220 ($440) and felt ripped off but my fanboyism ment i HAD to buy it. And now i have the Japanese version of Crisis Core, i WANT the US version for the UMD case, and i've got the English version of Crisis Core on pre-order. I'm not going to order the US version, but it really is very obvious Sqaure-Enix is all for the money. They're doing special editions in each country so importers are paying 3x + the amount to buy each continents special package. It's getting ridiculous...
So as i say, Matt is right. They need to just release one big bundle the same everywhere, plus they should start releasing games at the same time worldwide. I know the European continent has so many languages and it takes ages to change the dialogue on the game, but still...
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3-14-2008 @ 6:01PM
Marco Cano Jr said...
la la la la la laaa I can't hear you! Special edition what special edition?
3-14-2008 @ 4:43PM
Mills and Boom said...
Well I just preordered it. Can't ruddy wait! I don't even know much about it other than it's an RPG and it's a bit awesome.
FF7 is the only FF I like too. Good to see a worthy sequel to such a stellar RPG.
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3-14-2008 @ 4:56PM
mathab said...
Um, it's a prequel!
3-14-2008 @ 5:16PM
Mills and Boom said...
You know what I mean! Another game in the FF7 "franchise".
I'm confused now though. I've just preordered it but its only a rumour?
3-14-2008 @ 5:19PM
mathab said...
Chances are it's real, but to keep on the safe side, it's always best to wait to hear it directly from the horse's mouth.
3-14-2008 @ 8:22PM
Mills and Boom said...
It's been on the official site for some time now and it's still a rumour?! They even have links where you can preorder it!
3-14-2008 @ 6:48PM
maroofh said...
Gamestation says its being released in June 2008. I don't know whether to get God of War or Final Fantasy aaarrrgggghhh!
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3-14-2008 @ 8:24PM
Mills and Boom said...
I like preordering cheap things, forgetting all about them and then they arrive one morning. It's like putting a fiver in a coat pocket and just forgetting about. You don't lose any money but when you find it you're a fiver happier!
3-15-2008 @ 10:35AM
Phizzy said...
I just found €55 hidden in my wallet, I was so happy. :-)
3-15-2008 @ 9:23AM
Alien said...
insane257 : than you have no idea how bad things are in East Europe ... in Romania for example , an avarege monthly payment is ~ 400 Euro , while a new game retailes at 50 and may cost as much as 70 ...
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3-15-2008 @ 7:50PM
insane257 said...
Alien: That's normal. Your country is no different to mine... It just depends on how much you earn. I earn £320 a month and games cost £40 a game here.. So it's the same thing. Of course i understand how much games cost. It's ridiculous. Thats why i dont buy many games unless they're £20 ($40) or less.
3-17-2008 @ 8:44AM
Mills and Boom said...
Mine varies since I work freelance, but normally I won't buy a game more than £25 unless it's Brawl or something.
With the average wage in the UK being £300 a week it's not hard to buy a £30 game. But theres just so many other things like bills and taxes siphoning it away.
3-15-2008 @ 9:16PM
bryansurvive said...
the website sucks but i do like the intro. i only say it sucks cus i cant do any better. but im just very mad at the fact that we dont get the special edition. i no longer want my copy till that one comes out.
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3-18-2008 @ 11:13PM
NukeAssault said...
Anyone know where i can order this be shipped to the US? amazon.co.uk wont ship it here for some reason.
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3-29-2008 @ 11:33AM
projectbleu said...
I wouldn't expect amazon.co.uk to ship to USA.
You'll most likely have to do it from ebay or something.
Im glad that UK finally gets something for waiting for so long.
I can actually put my PSP to good use instead of gathering dust in my drawer.
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