Title the "Divine Edition," any one that is getting this game on the PS3 will be getting a version that has the game sound track, a digital art book, the complete Longfellow translation of the original story, and all those developer commentaries we've been getting every month. All for the same price the XBox users will be paying, $59.99. But there is something odd about this exclusive, why only for one of Sony's platforms? Why not both?
I completely understand the choice made here. As it is obvious one of EA's other developers, Valve, has made it know that the PS3 can "fuck right off." It only seems right that one of their others would look at the XBox and say, "Yea, well we are giving the PS3 owners something you XBox fan boys will be drooling over." That I get. But why not a scaled back version of something like this on the PSP. Like it comes with extra downloadable content or an extra UMD with all of the above mentioned goodies. That would just make sense I guess.
In any instance, here is a shot of what the PS3 box of Divine goodness will look like.
Oh, and I almost forgot, as of today (12/10/09) PS3 owners can download the Gates of Hell demo for Dante's Inferno. While the XBox fan boys are going to have to wait until Christmas Eve, the 24th for you non-Christians or you retardababies out there. For more, read the presser below.
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Visceral Games Opens the Gates of Hell With Dante’s Inferno “Divine Edition” Exclusive on PlayStation 3 Free Downloadable Demo Now Live on PlayStation Network REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visceral Games, an Electronics Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio today announced Dante’s Inferno™ “Divine Edition” exclusive for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. In addition to the game, all those who purchase Dante’s Inferno on the PlayStation 3 will receive this special edition which includes developer commentaries, a Wayne Barlowe digital art book, the soundtrack to the game and a digital version of the complete Longfellow translation of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno all for the standard retail price of $59.99. The studio also announced that a Dante’s Inferno™ downloadable demo for PlayStation® 3 is available for free on the PlayStation Network today. The demo allows fans to get a preview of Dante’s journey through hell. The demo will also be available on Xbox LIVE® on Thursday, December 24, 2009. “We are thrilled to offer an exclusive game pack for PlayStation 3 gamers,” said Jonathan Knight, Executive Producer for Dante’s Inferno. “The PlayStation platform has a long history of delivering AAA action/adventure games. Adding Dante’s Inferno to that rich catalogue is very exciting for the team. And with the demo now available on the PlayStation Network, players can finally get a taste of what awaits them in the full game on Feb 9th.” In the Dante’s Inferno “Gates of Hell” demo, gamers will experience Dante Alighieri’s re-imagined past, as a crusader who returns home to Florence to discover his true love, Beatrice, murdered. Sworn to her rescue, Dante must journey to the Gates of Hell and beyond to battle undead monstrosities, unholy boss demons, and Death himself. Offering a glimpse into the vast world of Dante’s Inferno, the demo serves as a prelude to the player’s perilous journey through the nine circles of hell. EA’s Dante’s Inferno is an epic descent through Dante Alighieri’s nine circles of hell – limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery. At a blazing-fast 60 frames per second, each circle features unique environments, all new creatures, terrifying demons, story elements and are scored distinctly to set a tone that fits each circle of sinners. Dante’s Inferno will be released for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and Sony PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) on February 9, 2010 in North America and is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information on Dante’s Inferno, please follow the Dante’s Inferno team at Visceral Games on Twitter at www.twitter.com/danteteam and visit the game’s official web site at www.dantesinferno.com. |
