Most Collector’s Editions suck these days. There, I said it. It may be harsh, but it’s true. Downloadable content bonuses, cheap poster maps and so called art books that are typically glorified pamphlets don’t really say “Collector’s Edition” quality to me, but nowadays that’s generally what we get. X-Blades, however, will be a rare exception thanks to TopWare Entertainment’s continued efforts to put the “Special” back in Special Edition game packages.
Today TopWare pulled the curtain back on the X-Blades “Royal Bundle,” one of the most extravagant special edition game bundles you’ll ever see. The Royal Bundle will be available for all three platforms (PC, PS3 and Xbox 360) when the game hits Europe on January 14th and include the following: a 22 cm. hand-painted statue of the game’s heroine Ayumi, a “top-class” art book (the art book that will showcase winning pieces from the recent fan art contest), the game’s soundtrack on CD, a strategy guide and a “double-theme” poster. PC gamers will also be treated to a spiffy mouse pad as an exclusive bonus.
Pricing has not yet been announced, nor has any indication been given as to whether or not SouthPeak will offer this bundle when the game comes out in the US. I certainly hope so!
While I’m here and talking about X-Blades, I’d be remissed if I didn’t go ahead post up another round of screenshots SouthPeak recently passed along as well. Eight new pics in all showing off Ayumi’s Fireball and Fire Blades spells and the Dark and Ice Elemental enemies she’ll confront on her journey.
Matt Litten is the full-time editor and owner of VGBlogger.com. He is responsible for maintaining the day to day operation of the site, editing all staff content before it is published, and contributing regular news, reviews, previews and other articles.
Matt landed his first gig in the video game review business writing for the now-defunct website BonusStage.com. After the sad and untimely close of BonusStage, the former staff went on to found VGBlogger.com. After a short stint as US Site Manager for AceGamez, Matt assumed full ownership over VGBlogger, and to this day he is dedicated to making it one of the top video game blogs in all the blogosphere.
Matt is a fair-minded reviewer and lover of games of all platforms and types, big or small, hyped or niche, big-budget or indie. But that doesn't mean he will let poor games slide without a good thrashing when necessary! 
