Developer- and Publisher-specific Articles: Preorder

Pre-order Medal of Honor Warfighter, gain entry to Battlefield 4 beta

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Electronic Arts announced that gamers who pre-order Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition before October 23 will receive a key to access the Battlefield 4 beta. The promo is available for all versions of the game—360, PC, and PS3—and the beta is set to launch in fall 2013. Oh, and Battlefield 4 has been officially announced. Just now.

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Nuketown 2025 announced for Call of Duty: Black Ops II

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Nuketown—Black Ops’ “most popular multiplayer map,” according to Activision—is being reimagined for the upcoming sequel, Black Ops II. The new version, dubbed Nuketown 2025, will be a free download for players who pre-order or purchase one of the launch copies.

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Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch – Wizard’s Edition announced

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Namco Bandai is prepping a limited Wizard’s Edition to launch alongside the standard release of their upcoming adventure Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. The $99.99 Wizard’s Edition will include a 300-plus page hardback Wizard’s Companion, a copy of Oliver’s digital spellbook; a plush doll of Oliver’s guide, Drippy; and two DLC familiars, golden mite and golden drongo.

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PlayStation 3 News

Darksiders II Limited Edition DLC pre-order bonus annouced

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THQ continues to roll out the pre-order bonuses for Darksiders II with new digital extras for the Limited Edition. Gamers who place an order for the LE through shopTHQ will receive two DLC packs, the stat-charged Maker’s Armor and Scythe set, and free shipping.

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Drox Operative beta gets patched to ver. 0.901

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Soldak has released a new beta patch (0.901) for its upcoming action-RPG Drox Operative. The changes include added quick tips, a number of typo corrections, modifications to movement and control, and corrected sound clips. The studio announced last week that gamers who pre-order will have access to the beta, so those already on the job should have a smoother go at things.

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Darksiders II pre-order bonus, Summer of Death promo announced

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A Summer of Death promotion was announced to kick off the upcoming launch of Darksiders II. The first item up for grabs is a t-shirt, on offer to gamers who pre-order a copy for 360, PC, or PS3 and go through the process to redeem on the game’s Facebook page. Additional items will be named in the upcoming weeks but are said to include digital content and prizes for community members.

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Drox Operative pre-order bonus program announced

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Soldak is now taking pre-orders for their upcoming action-RPG Drox Operative. Mac and Windows PC gamers who pre-order will not only receive access to the latest beta build, but they will also be able to grab the game for $14.99 instead of the regular price of $19.99.

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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy shows off Chaos Shrine in new shots

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Oh, what’s that? You’d like to explore the world of Final Fantasy by way of melodies and smooth basslines? Then sit back, kick up your feet, and enjoy these screenshots of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, an upcoming 3DS title that features rhythm-based action. The latest images are of the unlockable Chaos Shrine.

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Hitman: Absolution gets Sniper Challenge, other pre-order extras

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A few new pre-order items have been announced for Square Enix and IO Interactive’s Hitman: Absolution. Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are offering a suit and weapon combo, detailed below, while GameStop has thrown down the gauntlet with a standalone minigame: Sniper Challenge. Developed by IO Interactive, Hitman: Sniper Challenge will be available on May 15 on Live and PSN (August 1 on PC via Steam), months before Absolution’s November 20 launch. As an added bonus, all unlocked items and upgrades in Sniper Challenge will carry over to Absolution.

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Pre-order programs announced for The Amazing Spider-Man

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Webhead fanatics looking forward to Activision’s upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man will want to take note of a number of new pre-order programs announced today. Gamers who put down some cash on a copy before its launch on June 26 will be able to access the Rhino Challenge (GameStop) or a special mission starring a playable Stan Lee (Amazon.com). Both extras are available for a limited time and only for the 360 and PS3 versions.

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