It seems games this generation just keep trying to one-up each other with outrageous special editions. The movement seems to have started with the Halo 3 special edition that came with a replica Master Chief helmet and has grown each year with Activision putting out bigger and bigger special editions of Call of Duty coming with things like night vision goggles and R/C cars.
There is also a downside to these editions as proven by Dead Silver and Techland’s recent announcement of the Dead Island Riptide special edition that came with a woman’s severed torso. Not exactly the smartest promotion and Deep Silver has since pulled the edition back for “review”.
That all being said the Splinter Cell: Blacklist Collector’s Edition doesn’t look all that bad, if you like remote control things. You get a remote control bomber, 88 page graphic novel, DLC maps and items and a poster for your $169.99. A bit pricey, but if you are into R/C planes it may be a deal for you!
JEFFREY (CJ) STRIKE aka DEADLY CYCLONE is COIN-OP TV’s Social Media Manager and contributor. CJ is a resident Cyclone in the state of Iowa where he works in IT. Along with duties for COIN-OP TV CJ works for THQ doing community administration and moderation for franchises like Saints Row, Homefront and Metro. He has also been an official moderator for Microsoft on Xbox.com, and writes about games here and there when he’s not so insanely busy.
