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Steam gets Dragon Age: Origins pre-order bonus

It was recently announced that Valve’s digital distribution service, Steam, will be getting its own exclusive pre-order bonus for Dragon Age: Origins. Said pre-order bonus will be the in-game item called the Wicked Oath ring which will boost your character’s combat and damage abilities.

Make note that this ring is in addition to the Memory Band in-game item that all retailers will be giving out to pre-orders of Dragon Age: Origins.

BioWare’s Dragon Age: Origins will be out for the Xbox 360 and PC on November 3rd and for the PS3 on November 17th.

DJ Hero pre-order bonuses announced

DJ Hero’s October 27th release date is quickly approaching so it would only make sense that Activision would let us in on the various pre-order bonuses you will recieve while purchasing the game at various retailers.

Below is the full list of pre-order bonuses you will recieve courtesy of Destructoid:

• Amazon.com – Pre-order DJ Hero and DJ Hero Renegade Edition from Amazon.com and get a $5 credit towards the music tracks that inspired the music for the game
• Best Buy – Pre-order DJ Hero from Best Buy and receive a free code that unlocks a Daft Punk level
• GameStop – Pre-order DJ Hero and DJ Hero Renegade Edition and receive two free playable song downloads
• Guitar Hero Store – Pre-order DJ Hero and DJ Hero Renegade Edition and receive free two-day shipping
• Hollywood/GameCrazy – Pre-order DJ Hero and receive an exclusive turntable slipmat
• Walmart.com – Pre-order DJ Hero at Wal-Mart.com and receive a $10 electronic gift card

Honestly? I think I’d go with the Guitar Hero Store and get free 2 day shipping because everything else seems, well, not exciting whatsoever. I mean honestly, a turntable slipmat from GameCrazy? What were they thinking?

Tekken 6 Limited Edition with fightstick up for pre-order

Amazon has recently thrown the the limited edition of Tekken 6, which includes a wireless fight stick and art book, up for pre-order at $149.99 for both the Xbox 360 and PS3. If Amazon isn’t your favorite retailer don’t fret as companies such as GameStop have also put the $149.99 bundle up for pre-order.

Tekken 6 will be the franchise’s first major title for the current generation consoles and includes a rather large roster of characters at 42. As for a release date, well, you’ll be seeing both the standalone Tekken 6 along with the above mentioned bundle hit store shelves for the PS3 and 360 on October 27th, 2009.

Left 4 Dead 2 pre-order weapon detailed; baseball bat

Valve has announced that the pre-order exclusive for their upcoming zombie shooter Left 4 Dead 2 will be the American baseball bat. The weapon has its own unique characteristics, and is a standalone weapon.

The way that it will work is if you are in a server with someone who pre-ordered the game, the entire server will have access to the baseball bat.

The weapon will be available on both the Xbox 360 and the PC. Left 4 Dead 2 will be arriving in North America on November 17th.

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time dated

Sony has today been kind enough to let us know that the highly anticipated title, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time will be hitting store shelves exclusively for the Playstation 3 on October 27th, 2009.

Furthermore, Sony has also announced that those who pre-order the game at participating retailers will be rewarded with the below goodies:

‘Discovery Package’ – Explore the Insomniac Moon with a special level that resembles the layout of Insomniac Games’ studio offices. A fan favorite, the Moon is filled with content that didn’t quite make the final game, sort of like deleted scenes on DVDs. You can earn this unlockable on your own, but Insomniac certainly won’t make it easy for ya!

‘Power Package’ – Up your arsenal with an exclusive weapon skin for one of Ratchet’s weapons along with extra hit points and Ratchet’s brand new Cryo Mine Glove.

‘Bolt Package’ – Bolster your bolt count with 5,000 free bolts care of Ratchet’s most bolt-centric power-ups, the Bolt Magnetizer and Box Basher.

‘Space Package’ – Drift off into space with an exclusive hot rod skin for Ratchet’s ship, the Aphelion, along with 5,000 free bolts and an exclusive Ratchet & Clank PlayStation Home Avatar skin

GameStop Tony Hawk Ride pre-order bonus includes extra level

It was recently announced that those who preorder Tony Hawk Ride at GameStop will be rewarded with the ‘Quiksilver All ’80s All Day Level’ for use with the game.

According to the press release this level mimicks a Quiksilver event help in December 2008 where Mr. Hawk himself took gold. Furthermore, it allows players to “skate on a full 80’s style vert ramp, dressed in an authentic Quiksilver retro wardrobe, executing a special, vintage trick list” along with come face to face with an “’80s version of Tony Hawk”.

Will this help spurr Tony Hawk Ride sales? Maybe, but not as much as top notch game play would. Will it deliver? We’ll have to wait until November 17th to find out.

via gonintendo

Uncharted 2 dated, boxart revealed, pre-order bonuses

Sony has spilled the beans on all of the information for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. The game will be hitting North America on October 13th. The European release date is, unfortunately, still unknown at this time. Sony has also revealed the boxart of the game, which features Nathan Drake hanging on a ledge of some kind.

The publisher also layed out the pre-order exclusives, which differ from retailer to retailer. If you decide to pre-order from Best Buy, you will receive an in-game golden baretta and AK-47. Players who order from Amazon, GameCrazy, or GameStop will receive other unique features:

• Amazon.com – Exclusive UNCHARTED 2 Treasure Map
  The exclusive UNCHARTED 2 Treasure Map allows players to discover hidden treasures throughout the game.
• Game Crazy – Exclusive Currency Multiplier for multiplayer online use
  The UNCHARTED 2 Currency Multiplier allows gamers to gain in-game currency and unlock bonuses faster than their opponents for a limited period.
• GameStop – Exclusive first access to the Multiplayer Demo and the downloadable Revenge Attribute
  The Revenge Attribute is one of the last boosters that you can unlock in the multiplayer campaign. This bonus allows you to unlock the “Revenge” booster right from the start of your multiplayer campaign.

The multiplayer demo from GameStop will run from September 9th to 29th.

Splinter Cell: Conviction pre-order exclusive revealed

Players who are planning on reserving Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction from GameStop will be receiving an exclusive in-game semi-automatic shotgun. The website reads, “If you prefer the rugged sophistication of a manual shotgun, but also enjoy the convenience of an automatic, then this is the shotgun for you! Available for online and in-store customers while supplies last.”

Online customers will receive an e-mail with a code to input into the game, while store customers will receive a game card. Either way, it’s still the same code. You can pre-order the game at GameStop. Splinter Cell: Conviction comes out this October for the Xbox 360 and PC.

Sega reveals Alpha Protocol pre-order specials

Sega loves offering pre-order incentives with some of their top titles, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that they would do the same for their upcoming action RPG Alpha Protocol. GameStop and GameCrazy will have their own unique pre-order packages, including in-game weapons and ammunitions.

Gamecrazy’s Stealth Pack

• Hamilton Marksman (High Accuracy Pistol: 7 accuracy, 5’s in other stats)
• Pistol Custom Upgrade Kit (+1’s all over)
• Samael Typhoon (High Recoil Control SMG: 7 recoil control, 5’s in other stats)
• SMG Custom Upgrade Kit (+1’s all over)
• 30 Tranquilizer Rounds
• 100 Hollow Point Rounds
• 20 Remote Mines
• 10 Radio Mimics

In addition, you will gain exclusive access to highly modified weaponry that can be purchased later in-game:

• Rittergroupen Rapier (Permanently Silenced Pistol, silenced without need for silencer)
  • Price: $450,000
• UC Purgatory (Giant Ammo Capacity SMGs , Ammunition 10)
  • Price: $450,000

Hit the jump for the GameStop pre-order details.

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Japan pre-orders Dragon Quest IX 2 million times

Japanese gamers really are all about their RPGS — Square Enix has recently announced that Dragon Quest IX, follow up to the popular Playstation 2 title, has been pre-ordered in Japan over 2 million times.

Kotaku reports that the game is sure to be a hit considering the 26 million+ Nintendo DS consoles sold in Japan thus far and the generally well reception of Dragon Quest VIII.

BlizzCon 2009 Live Stream available for pre-order

Didn’t get a ticket to BlizzCon? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Luckily, Blizzard, RayV and DirecTV are offering over 16 hours of the event live for $39.95.

Below is what will be included during the live stream:

Exclusive interviews and commentary

Main stage presentations including opening ceremony

Tournament coverage and team highlights

Additionally, you will be given the exclusive BlizzCon 2009 WoW in-game pet; Grunty the Murloc Marine.

Read (RayV)

Left 4 Dead 2 gets pre-ordered twice as many as Left 4 Dead 1

Some of those supposed Left 4 Dead 2 boycotters must have been lying as Valve recently told Eurogamer that the pre-order numbers for the sequel are twice as much as its predecessor. In the words of Doug Lombardi:

“Our pre-orders are currently double what they were for Left 4 Dead 1 at this point in time away from launch. We’re like 20 weeks out or something like that.”

So what do you guys say? Did you pre-order Left 4 Dead 2? I think I’ll wait until it gets a bit closer to it’s November 17th release date for the PC and Xbox 360.

GameStop offers exclusive Madden NFL 10 demo with pre-order

Mega-game-retailer GameStop has recently announced that those who pre-order Madden NFL 10 for either the Xbox 360 or PS3 will get access to an exclusive demo towards the end of July. Regardless of when you pre-order the game the demo codes won’t be made available until July 15th. Said demo will feature 4 5-minute quarters with the Pittsburg Steelers and Arizona Cardinals as the playable teams.

Considering the loyal following of the Madden NFL series, this promotion probably wasn’t necessary but is a welcome one. For those of you who don’t know the latest rendition of the game, Madden NFL 10, will be out for the Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Xbox 360, PSP, iPhone/iPod Touch, Wii and Nintendo DS on August 14th.

Activision announces Prototype pre-order rewards

What would a game be now-a-days if pre-orderers didn’t get some sort of bonus? It would probably be fine, but Activision evidentally didn’t want to take the chance.

It was recently announced that those who pre-order Prototype from GameStop will recieve Alex Mercer (the game’s main character) in action figure form and a map/poster.

Those who pre-order it from GameGrazy will recieve a hardcover book that includes different illustrations based on ingame characters, enemies, and locations.

And finally, those who pre-order Prototype from Amazon will receieve an exclusive comic based on the game put together by Wild Storm.

So what are you waiting for? You have three option, choose wisely.

Read (Joystiq)

Beatles Rockband controllers revealed, priced

It was recently announced by both MTV Games and Harmonix that The Beatles: RockBand will in fact be getting two custom made guitar controllers to coincide with the games launch.

Modeled after the RickenBacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet which were played by members of The Beatles, these two controllers will sell for $100 a piece and be available when the game is.

Furthermore, you can pre-order the game now and get access to the “The Beatles: RockBand Pre-Order club” and get access to “breaking news and access to exclusive game elements including art and behind-the-scenes footage prior to the game’s release”.

Read (Joystiq)