In on Aion
Well, I’ve taken the plunge and headed into EB Games and preordered my Collector’s Edition of Aion – The Tower of Eternity. Here’s what the CE gives me.
Exclusive items:
- 6.5″ hand-painted figurine of Aiva
- Two dual-sided, full color posters
- Full color tri-fold quick reference card
- Two game DVDs
- Game Manual
- 30 days of gameplay included
- Official Aion Soundtrack CD
- 20 page concept art booklet
Exclusive in-game items:
- Black Cloud Wings (gives you 40 seconds of additional flight time)
- Black Cloud Earring (gives a HP and MP boost)
- Special character tile with stat boost
- Color dye to tint one in-game item
- Two character emotes
Generally I find CE’s to be a waste of money, but it’s nice to have some of the extras such as the concept art book and the soundtrack CD. Preordering gives me some bonuses also.
- Access to all Aion beta weekend events
- Access to Aion server and character pre selection
- Access to live 48hr headstart
- In game item: Spirit ring, Stat-boosting hat and XP talisman
Of course, that’s not entirely true. I’ve already missed some beta weekend events, but that’s no one’s fault but my own, but EB Games, while offering the pre order and all its encompassing benefits, does not actually have any beta keys and are not expecting them until “some time in July”. The next beta weekend event is scheduled for July 2nd, so it looks as though I’m going to miss that one also. I shall cross my fingers that I get a beta key before then.
We also have an official release date now for both North America and Europe.
Your adventures in Aion begin this September! NCsoft is proud to announce that Aion launches in North America on September 22, 2009 and makes its official debut in Europe starting September 25, 2009.
That’s only three months away. The countdown begins.
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Comments
Comment from Keen
Time: June 24, 2009, 9:05 pm
Welcome to the Aion club. It looks to be an interesting take on what we already know and should provide some fun entertainment. The Abyss will really be the key to whether or not the game has lasting appeal for me.
I pre-ordered from Gamestop (at the store) and put $5 down. It gets me into all the betas and if I end up deciding not to buy the game then I can transfer that $5 to another pre-order and be out absolutely nothing. It’s not a bad deal at all.
Comment from caliga
Time: June 24, 2009, 10:39 pm
@Crimson Starfire: Don’t ask me why I keep going back there. I guess I like the shiny boxes and in Oz there’s not a lot of competition. I ordered the Collector’s Edition which means I need the shiny box full of goodies. Otherwise, Steam would’ve been the better alternative.
@Keen: Thanks mate. I first reviewed Aion back in April 08, and learned of it long before then. I’d lost some interest in it, but I have to say that your posts and videos, along with some other bloggers, got me hyped again. Great stuff and keep ‘em coming.
I’m not looking for innovation, I just want quality and quantity. Give me enough to do so that I’m not bored, load me up with more fluff than I know what to do with, and put it in a shiny package that works. That’s not much to ask is it?
caliga
Comment from Crimson Starfire
Time: June 24, 2009, 7:57 pm
Dude, you went to EB games? What were you thinking??
Aion will be available for purchase via Steam or other digital download distributors. Although I have no idea if the collectors edition version will be available this way (if that’s what your after).
EB games will only rip you off, provide bad service and try and sell you a copy WotLK with your purchase… I will never buy from them again!