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Epic Games has unravelled the Collector's Edition and Epic Edition of upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3.

The Epic Edition includes a Marcus Fenix statue, "the model you'll be playing in the game," Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna said in a new making of video, below.

The Limited Edition, which costs £59.99, includes:

• An Octus Award Box with Octus Service Medal. "A 1:1 match in size and weight, this zinc-alloy cog-shaped medal replicates the award given to Adam Fenix in recognition of his work on the Hammer of Dawn."
• Exclusive Unlockable Adam Fenix Multiplayer Character – Each Octus Service Medal replica is engraved with a unique Xbox LIVE code that is the only way to unlock Adam Fenix in multiplayer.
• A fabric COG Flag – Proud colors that once flew above the House of Sovereigns.
• The personal effects of Adam Fenix, including his "Last Will and Testament," the initial Hammer of Dawn schematic, and other Fenix family mementos.

The Epic Edition, which costs £99.99 and is exclusive to Game and gamestation, includes:

• A Limited Edition Marcus Fenix Statue – Designed by Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna and expertly crafted by the artisans at Triforce, this fine PVC statue collectible makes the ultimate living room centrepiece for any true "Gears" fan.
• The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell – Through unprecedented access to the Epic Games team, acclaimed author Tom Bissell (Extra Lives) gives readers an incisive behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most celebrated sagas in video game history with 96 pages of interviews, photos, concept artwork and more.

Microsoft said today the Epic Edition is available in very limited quantities and only while supplies last.

Of course they fucking did, they say that shit about everything. Still getting the Epic though.

Honestly, can't anybody just release a video game anymore?  I know I can still buy the standard edition, but with all these different editions, downloadable content, retailer-exclusive downloadable content, one-time-use passcodes to play a game online, constant patching, re-releases with two extra chapters, and sometimes even having to pay to access content that's already on the god damn disc... What exactly is so difficult about putting a finished game in a box, with an instruction manual, shipping it, advertising it, and then starting on a new game?

Sorry, bit of a rant there, and not 100% related to your OP, it's just something that really bugs me.

With extras like that I think I'll stick to the standard edition. I know in the past the Limited Edition gold plated items sold for lots of money on ebay. but I don't see Marcus's father skin selling for much.

BTW Amazon and Wal-Mart are giving $20 promotional credit for the standard games.

So thats only $40 for Gears of War 3 (cause you know your going to buy another game anyways so your paying $40 don't give me that $60 and $20 credit crap).

People wear videogame t shirts?

Cool story bro.

That's the gaming industry these days, money, money, money, money! But, seriously, what industry isn't banking on a high Pay Check with each new advancement?

As much as I enjoyed the Gears beta all just stick with the overpriced $60 one, thank you.