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The pre-order version of [[City of Villains]] was made available two weeks before the game's 3-day Head Start on October 27th, 2005 (in conjunction with the release of [[Issue 6]]. The pre-order boxes themselves contained no version of the game, but did include a pre-order code that granted the player the use of one of four exclusive Arachnos helmets as a costume piece (see below). It also allowed access to the City of Villains closed beta and the 3-day Head Start of the CoV official release (which required the game to be downloaded, as no game disc was included with the pre-order boxes). In addition, the price of the pre-order box was deducted from the purchase of the full version of City of Villains when it was officially released. | The pre-order version of [[City of Villains]] was made available two weeks before the game's 3-day Head Start on October 27th, 2005 (in conjunction with the release of [[Issue 6]]. The pre-order boxes themselves contained no version of the game, but did include a pre-order code that granted the player the use of one of four exclusive Arachnos helmets as a costume piece (see below). It also allowed access to the City of Villains closed beta and the 3-day Head Start of the CoV official release (which required the game to be downloaded, as no game disc was included with the pre-order boxes). In addition, the price of the pre-order box was deducted from the purchase of the full version of City of Villains when it was officially released. | ||
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The code from this box granted the following: | The code from this box granted the following: | ||
*Access to CoV Beta | *Access to CoV Beta | ||
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These boxes retailed for $5 at most stores, and $10 at BestBuy. | These boxes retailed for $5 at most stores, and $10 at BestBuy. | ||
| − | ==Exclusive Helmets== | + | == Exclusive Helmets == |
Only one City of Villains pre-order code can ever be used on any single account. In order to access all four of the Arachnos Helmets on one account, one must earn the [[Veteran Rewards Program#51 Month Rewards|51 Month Veteran Reward]], [[Tried and True Badge|Tried and True]]. | Only one City of Villains pre-order code can ever be used on any single account. In order to access all four of the Arachnos Helmets on one account, one must earn the [[Veteran Rewards Program#51 Month Rewards|51 Month Veteran Reward]], [[Tried and True Badge|Tried and True]]. | ||
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*Applying the Blood Widow Helm code would sometimes also grant the account access to the Wolf Spider Helmet | *Applying the Blood Widow Helm code would sometimes also grant the account access to the Wolf Spider Helmet | ||
| − | *Helmet/Jump Start codes included in the [[Merchandise# | + | *Helmet/Jump Start codes included in the [[Merchandise#CoV Cape|City of Villains Pre-Sales Kits]] for stores would stack with other Pre-Order codes allowing 2 helmets}} |
| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
*[[Issue 6]] | *[[Issue 6]] | ||
| − | ==External Links== | + | == External Links == |
*[http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200508/N05.0815.1242.25177.htm City of Villians Pre-Order Bonuses Announced] | *[http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200508/N05.0815.1242.25177.htm City of Villians Pre-Order Bonuses Announced] | ||
[[Category:Disc Releases]] | [[Category:Disc Releases]] | ||
Revision as of 03:02, 10 June 2009
Overview
The pre-order version of City of Villains was made available two weeks before the game's 3-day Head Start on October 27th, 2005 (in conjunction with the release of Issue 6. The pre-order boxes themselves contained no version of the game, but did include a pre-order code that granted the player the use of one of four exclusive Arachnos helmets as a costume piece (see below). It also allowed access to the City of Villains closed beta and the 3-day Head Start of the CoV official release (which required the game to be downloaded, as no game disc was included with the pre-order boxes). In addition, the price of the pre-order box was deducted from the purchase of the full version of City of Villains when it was officially released.
Contents
The code from this box granted the following:
- Access to CoV Beta
- Access to CoV 3-day Head Start (allowed owners to play CoV (after downloading) 3 days before the official launch)
- A CD-ROM that included City of Villains videos, art, wallpapers, screenshots (but not the game itself)
- An exclusive Lord Recluse versus Statesman poster
- A map of the Rogue Isles (the first one ever printed for City of Villains)
- 1 of 4 in-game Arachnos Helmet pieces (depending on where code was purchased)
- EB Games: Crab Spider Battle Helmet (male)
- Gamestop: Helmet Of The Blood Widows (female)
- Best Buy: Arachnos Mystic Helm (male)
- All other U.S. retailers: Wolf Spider War Helmet (male)
These boxes retailed for $5 at most stores, and $10 at BestBuy.
Exclusive Helmets
Only one City of Villains pre-order code can ever be used on any single account. In order to access all four of the Arachnos Helmets on one account, one must earn the 51 Month Veteran Reward, Tried and True.
Crab Spider Helm
Blood Widow Helm
Mu Mystic Helm
Wolf Spider Helm
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