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Heavy Rain Collector's Edition will not be sold in the US

VG247: Looks like Americans hoping to get their hands on the nice-looking Heavy Rain Collector's Edition will have to import it.

"We will not be carrying this in the US," a SCEA rep confirmed to VG247 today.

remanutd555214d ago

oh well , just give me a released date sony , i really want to play the game

KingTavy5214d ago

I would've dropped the cash for it. Release date is needed also

SnuggleBandit5214d ago

wtf!!!!!!!! this is gay!!!!!!!!

no uncharted special edition, no god of war trilogy, now no heavy rain collector's!???

im officially ticked off...

Tony P5214d ago

Sucks, but whatever.

Europe almost never gets better than America in gaming. Enjoy some preferential treatment for a change.

Raf1k15214d ago (Edited 5214d ago )

At least you guys get Demon's Souls and other games that Atlus does for the US.

It's silly that the US doesn't get Heavy Rain Collector's edition but Europe misses out on quite a bit too.

edit: Anyone know what the collector's edition will include? For all I know the Americans might not be missing out on much.

shadowwizard5214d ago

Dynamic Theme
First DLC for free
Soundtrack
"Rain-effect" slipcase

znu5214d ago

aside from final fantasy 13 versus and kingdom hearts 3

this is the only game im reallly looking forward to =D

chewmandinga5213d ago

Finally some Euro exclusive stuff.

Sort of makes up for Demon's Souls, God of War Collection, Redi Evil 2 & 3, Abe's Oddysee / Exodus...

Not that i'm bitter about not having them yet...the option to import is always there.

It's the same price as the regular edition on HMV's website, so i'm definately upgrading.

FarEastOrient5213d ago

So where can I import this thing?

tomsau5213d ago

They don't miss out on much... They get the same 1st downloadable episode free as a pre order gift
The soundtrack is digital anyway
The theme will most likeley be released in a different way there, eg as premium content or in qore
The only thing they're missing out on is the cool cover, and there's always a chance that it'll be another preorder gift or something :P

And also, we (the EU) don't miss out on the god of war trilogy
it's already been confirmed on the EU ps blog that we're getting the pandoras box edition at the very least, so even if we don't get the collection as a standalone game, we can atleast still get it through the pandoras special edition

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Somnipotent5214d ago

meh, whatever. i'm more interested in the GoW3 and GT5 special editions anyway.

maverick11915214d ago

on play.com it says 26th feb but game.co.uk say march 26th ive ordered it off play anyway

negative_05214d ago

Would play.com accept US currency? If not, are there any other sites like playasia? I'd really like to get the collector's edition.

tomsau5213d ago

Incase you didn't read the article, or just overlooked it

It's actually a HMV exclusive
and they will ship internationally
you can find shipping information here;
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navig...

Myst5214d ago

*falls on knees with arms by his side and tears streaming down his face*

Doshite....dooshite!?! ( why? Why!?! )

I was asking my friends who worked at Gamestop to tell me when it comes in their system not it looks like I won't be able to get that soundtrack.

Tetsuryu5214d ago (Edited 5214d ago )

That is a shame, I was also looking forward to the soundtrack. To be honest, I was hoping Angelo Badalamenti would return for this title, but that doesn't appear to be the case. I'm sure it'll turn up on torrent; just saying. :D

Myst5214d ago

Yeah sadly I'll probably have to resort to that as well :/ unless someone I know gets it and sends it to me.

RememberThe3575214d ago

Suck it SCEA! I know you got us the God of War Collection, but that doesn't matter now!

These guys won't even get up different colored PS3s.

lol I probably wouldn't have bought it anyway :)

bjornbear5214d ago

yeah but europe didn't get Demon Souls and GOW collection, two of the best releases in 2009! =(

talk about unfair eh =(

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Please stop comparing video games to movies

"Many video games catch not only great commercial attention but remarkable critical attention as well. We have seen games like Heavy Rain, The Last of Us Part II, and even entries in the Metal Gear series described as fantastic interactive experiences, even heralded in the same way as Hollywood's greatest films.

I would suggest that not only is this an unfair comparison but also a harmful one. Video games, by their very nature, are an intricately different medium and should be weighed against one another rather than another form of media," Phillip writes for GF365.

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Fist4achin1248d ago

Yes, please stop. They're better than most hollywood drivel nowadays.

BLAKHOODe1248d ago

I think Hollywood films will becoming increasingly more like video games in the future, especially as the world embraces the "new normal" from the pandemic. It makes sense, as games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales showcase just how realistically we're reaching in graphical capabilities, as well as showcase extreme action sequences in spectacular ways. And as time goes by, it'll get easier and cheaper to produce such "art", as well as create new star "actors" that never age, never die, never complain, never gets involved in scandals, etc. Technology is amazing and we're only just getting a taste of what it'll eventually be.

sourOG1248d ago

No. Some games are like movies.

medman1247d ago (Edited 1247d ago )

No. For the money spent, a quality game provides far more entertainment value than a quality movie. Especially when looking at what is going on in the world, and how a studio can attempt to pilfer from consumers by charging 30 dollars for Mulan via streaming. Ridiculous. There is no comparison....games all day.

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Quantic Dream Celebrates Heavy Rain's 10 Year Anniversary With New Video Series

Quantic Dream has announced a new video series to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Heavy Rain. Check out the first part here.

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ClayRules20121405d ago (Edited 1405d ago )

Have you played Detroit? While it’s my personal favorite, I fully understand many preferring Heavy Rain more. I’m glad you enjoyed Heavy Rain too.

bouzebbal1405d ago

def. one of my top 3 best experiences on PS3

ClayRules20121405d ago

bouzebbal

That’s awesome to hear! What’re the other 2 best experiences?

akaFullMetal1405d ago

Great game, need to get started on Detroit soon.

ClayRules20121405d ago

Glad you enjoyed the game! Yes, Detroit is a masterpiece of a game, and their best work to date “in my opinion”

ClayRules20121405d ago

Wow, 10 years...and yet, still one of the best/most emotional/thrilling gaming experiences I’ve ever had.

So grateful to Sony for believing in Quantic Dream’s vision for this game, and giving them a chance. I’ll never forget David Cage saying “We want to challenge the player, but not with the controller, but mentally, with their decisions of “How far would you go to save someone you love” Well, they broke my emotional gamer heart lol.

My teenage son refuses to play this game, because I’ve told him in little detail the emotional impact it had on me all those years ago. Maybe one day he will.

Z5011405d ago

Still have my origami crane they teach you how to make when you're installing for the first time.

C-H-E-F1405d ago

it's been 10 years? wow, that was so fast, I feel like this console gen went fast as well although it hasn't. I really look forward to the PS5 this holiday season though.