Ni No Kuni: Wizards Edition
For those that have been ollowing this beautiful looking game, you may know that Club Namco was the only place to get the Wizard Edition of the game (currently not for sale anymore) and on top of this, Namco promoted a neat feature that more companies should follow.
For the release, Namco started something called a "Ninostarter". The concept was the more people that preordered, the sweeter the Wizards Edition would be (the official website has gone down). Each preorder goal would add an item to the set and give fans a little more for the lowly cost of $99 for this already amazing collectors edition. The goals were to be met before a certain date and only 2 were complete.
The original set comes in a beautiful white box with the game, a 340 page wizards companion which is also used by (the main character) Oliver in the game, a Drippy character plush, and 2 golden familiars for the game. The bonuses for completing the preorder goals were a gold Ni No Kuni coin and 5 really nice art prints. Even though only 2 goals were met, Namco still added one more bonus: a special music selection cd.
Just recently all the photos of these items were posted and I'm here simply to show my excitement for these items. I cannot wait for this game and have also ordered it at Gamestop just for the steelbook case.
And last, the steel book that you get when you pre-order at Gamestop.
For the release, Namco started something called a "Ninostarter". The concept was the more people that preordered, the sweeter the Wizards Edition would be (the official website has gone down). Each preorder goal would add an item to the set and give fans a little more for the lowly cost of $99 for this already amazing collectors edition. The goals were to be met before a certain date and only 2 were complete.
The original set comes in a beautiful white box with the game, a 340 page wizards companion which is also used by (the main character) Oliver in the game, a Drippy character plush, and 2 golden familiars for the game. The bonuses for completing the preorder goals were a gold Ni No Kuni coin and 5 really nice art prints. Even though only 2 goals were met, Namco still added one more bonus: a special music selection cd.
Just recently all the photos of these items were posted and I'm here simply to show my excitement for these items. I cannot wait for this game and have also ordered it at Gamestop just for the steelbook case.
And last, the steel book that you get when you pre-order at Gamestop.
Comments
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/12/ni-no-kuni-trailer-bums-us-out-but-not-because-of-the-english-v/
http://rpgfan.com/news/2012/2168.html
http://rpgfan.com/news/2012/2200.html
Originally posted by: ultimadream
Does anyone know where I can get this in the UK -Amazon is sold out apparently...
ShopTo - £69.85
http://www.shopto.net/ps3/PS3NI09-ni-no-kuni-the-wizards-edition
Game - £69.99
http://www.game.co.uk/en/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-wizards-edition-180778?pageSize=20&searchTerm=ni no kuni
Zavvi - £79.99
http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/ps3/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-wizard-s-edition/10624958.html
Originally posted by: Soera
Ive been following this since the announcement. I have the same two pre-orders you listed. Lamestop also had an issue of one of their magazines that featured this game with Oliver on the front cover and Drippy on the back. PSNetwork has a free downloadable demo. I also have some video links for anyone wanting to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aAs-vZ4rZE
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/12/ni-no-kuni-trailer-bu...
http://rpgfan.com/news/2012/2168.html
http://rpgfan.com/news/2012/2200.html
I was lucky enough to find an extra copy of that Game Informer at a Gamestop and they gave it to me for free. I had got the Beyond 2 Souls before.
Originally posted by: ultimadream
Thank you so much! I swear I checked GAME before and it wasn't on there. Is there a difference between GAME and Zavvi's - I the box is different.
I really like that gold tint! So much easier to make it look clean.
Originally posted by: ultimadream
Thank you so much! I swear I checked GAME before and it wasn't on there. Is there a difference between GAME and Zavvi's - I the box is different.
No you are correct. GAME recently had it listed as sold out when i checked for availability. The only place i could find it still on sale was Shopto which means everybody else has "found" a few more copies.
Originally posted by: Tim81DE
I really think this will be in for running of Game of the Year, along with Beyond 2 Souls and The Last of Us. I was hoping Sly Cooper 4 would make it, but I know games like that never get the hype these other games do.
Game of the Year 2013 will be . . . . . . .
. . .Bioshock Infinite
Luckily I could still pre-order it on bol.com and looking forward to the package at the end of January. Paid 77,49 euro, still had a 2,5 euro discount code.
In the Game Mania stores the pre-orders were already sold out
http://www.game.co.uk/en/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-180061?pageSize=20&searchTerm=NI NO KUNI
We will all get an extra Draggle familiar as compensation.
http://www.playstationpure.be/blog/item/11852/Ni-No-Kuni-wordt-n-week-uitgesteld
*EDIT* just found this
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/385490/ni-no-kuni-delayed-by-a-week-in-europe-and-australasia/?cid=otc-rss&attr=cvg-general-rss&site=uk
It says its only in Europe and Australia the delay. Wonder if that means only those places are getting the free familiar or if everyone is. While I would like it if everyone did, I could see why it could possibly only be the delayed areas.
Article for those losing their CE orders: http://www.ign.com/blogs/mikebrns/2013/01/24/ni-no-kuni-and-the-wrath-of-the-horrible-pr-disaster/
Originally posted by: Tim81DE
Seems a lot of people had their orders pulled... Really crappy. I just got my confirmation so I'm excited, but it still sucks for those who didn't. I'll be posting pictures of the CE, display box, steel case, and guide once it comes in.
Article for those losing their CE orders: http://www.ign.com/blogs/mikebrns/2013/01/24/ni-no-kuni...
What a pain... Still please post pics when you get it, I'd love to see it. I am only getting the game, but I did order from GAME so i will be getting a Japanese copy of the Wizards Book, just have to wait to the UK release date - Luckily I have Xenoblade to keep me company.
Originally posted by: Soera
I already have my steelbook ... my wizard's edition is going to arrive today. If I can find a camera worth a shit, Ill try to post some pics.
Do you have it yet? I have to wait for my EU Wizard Edition! Will be here on Feb. 1, I hope!
Also, I am contemplating buying the guide... but if I do, I won't have any use for the DLC. Anyone interested?
It's US DLC, of course...
The only game I can compare it to is Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King, with a battle system that's mixed with Tales and, to an extent, Pokemon. I love it and can only hope the DS version makes it way over for those who aren't as lucky to own a PS3.