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God Of War’s Laufey Collector’s Edition Leaves One Important Thing Out: The Game

The God of War Laufey Collector's Edition has been revealed, but unlike the standard and digital deluxe editions that went up for preorder last month, this is purely a box of merch. The main attraction of this collector's edition is an eight-inch statue of Faye, Phranque the Cube, and Rue fighting against Begtse’s soldiers. Phranque will light up when connected to a USB power source. The set also includes a deck of 51 illustrated oracle cards and a mini art book depicting the characters, creatures, and environments of God of War Laufey, all housed in collector's edition-packaging. As noted in the image, God of War Laufey is sold separately, and this edition costs $150. You'll need to shell out another $70 for a physical edition of the game to complete it. Preorders are now live on the PlayStation Direct Store ahead of the game's February 2027 release. Sony has released several collector's editions in the past that bundled a digital download key for a game. A merchandise-only box set isn't uncommon, as just a few weeks ago, Rockstar Games revealed the $400 GTA 6 collector's edition that comes with plenty of stuff. So what's the thinking behind one of these boxes? These boxes typically target dedicated, high-spending superfans who can afford to shell out extra for bonus physical content like this, acting as high-margin merchandise. At the same time, publishers can save some cash by not including the game, streamlining their supply chains and lowering production overhead in the process. Essentially, a bigger slice of the pie for companies, while consumers with deep pockets get limited-edition swag to display. In other God of War news, the next game in the series will see Kratos return to the spotlight, and it'll pick up directly after the end of God of War Laufey. A live-action God of War TV series is also in development for Prime Video, and its new leading man, Dave Bautista, is already working to get shredded for the role after the original Kratos actor, Ryan Hurst,

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God Of War’s Laufey Collector’s Edition Leaves One Important Thing Out: The Game

Xbox CEO: We Must Rely On The Past, But We Cannot Rely On The Past

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has once again discussed the new direction for Microsoft's gaming division and how it'll continue to focus heavily on its biggest franchises, while also calling on its studios to create new IP. According to Sharma, relying solely on established franchises can only take Xbox so far, and without an injection of fresh IP blood, Xbox will not survive. "We're backing our strongest franchises. I want our great games to become great global billion-dollar franchises," Sharma said in a town hall meeting shared with Windows Central. "I would also like to see us continue to create enduring new IP. We will not survive if we only revive on the past. We have to find new ways, and courage, to have invention on new IP that reaches new sets of audiences." This year has focused primarily on several of Xbox's biggest franchises, like Forza Horizon, Halo, and Gears of War, ahead of the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 later this month. Next year will see the launch of a new Fable and InXile Entertainment's Clockwork Revolution, and Xbox has signed deals with Hideo Kojima to get his next two projects, OD and Physint, over the finish line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teClq4qYyzQ The irony of this call for more original content is that Xbox has parted ways with several studios known for creating unique games. Compulsion Games, Undead Labs, and Double Fine all have a legacy of producing weird, story-rich games. While some of them may not have been massive commercial hits, they helped position Xbox as a home for unique experiences. At the same time, AAA games are taking longer to make and costing more to produce. Blizzard's next big games, like StarCraft and Diablo 5, are several years away, and smaller releases sandwiched between them are a solid way to keep users engaged. Call of Duty is the exception, as Activision invested heavily in a multi-studio system to release a new game every year, creating an annual blockbuster franchise. But right now, the gami

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