Bloodborne is currently this author's Game of the Year, and unless the final episode of Life Is Strange is something truly special, it's unlikely to be bettered in your humble host's eyes. Still, we can't help but feel that Sony is being the teeniest bit presumptuous with Bloodborne: Game of the Year Edition – namely because it hasn't actually won anything yet.
Regardless, that's the title that the platform holder's settled upon for its repackaged release of the hit action role-playing game. The set – which is due out on 25th November in Europe – will include the base game in addition to its upcoming The Old Hunters expansion pack. There's no word on a price or a North American release just yet, but we expect both to be detailed in due time.
With lots of people expected to pick up a PlayStation 4 this Christmas, we reckon that this Ultimate Edition could snag plenty of sales over the holidays – after all, From Software's dark fantasy is still the highest rated exclusive available on Sony's new-gen machine. Plus, let's be honest, that box art is pretty bad ass.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com]
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Well unless they charge $99.99 I'm OK with it, smart move, actual awards or not.
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Bloodborne is still my GOTY but I'm just going to get the DLC. No use getting the game twice.
@rjejr My guess is this will be $59.99, but it'd be cool if they dropped it to $49.99. That Smash Bros story is crazy!
If it has a "budget" price, it's gonna be mine ^_^
It is amusing that about four games every year seem to have GotY editions. Cynicism aside, I didn't purchase Arkham Knight because they will likely do the same.
Excellent way to make a game feel fresh for people who are in the market for a console right now. I hope the price will indeed be somewhere around the $50, but I doubt it. But with $50 you could get this game in the hands of as many PS4 gamers as possible, something the game truly deserves.
Definitely up there IMO amongst the best games of this year. To early to call though, with Fallout 4 on the horizon, Halo 5 very soon, possibly NMS, and other contenders like Witcher 3. I feel like most gaming sites will give it to Witcher because it is the feel good story, from a smallish developer producing a huge AAA experience cheaper than most. I don't personally believe Witcher is GOTY, as I am sure it will be Fallout for me. UGGHHHH one more month......the wait is brutal...
I would say right now, excluding future releases this year, that the Nathan Drake collection is right up there as GOTY status. I know it is technically 3 games but they feel like they just flow together into one continuous experience. Having never played them they are an absolute delight for me, and some of the best fun I have had all year gaming.
@SonyInfinity Glad you're enjoying them. Must be absolutely amazing playing the trilogy for the first time!
This reminds me of the Destiny ads. Play this years must have Game of the Year.
Didn't win Game of the Year. Oops.
@get2sammyb It really is, and they look gorgeous in 1080p 60frames. Part 3 especially could pass for a current ps4 game, it looks that good. The 60 frames really help make the gunplay smooth and fulfilling.
This game has got me hooked. I'll start playing something else...but always end up back on Bloodborne. It's so perfectly paced. >_> I'm stoked for the DLC.
Game of the Year edition with the first DLC ? like really ? what, so if they release a new DLC they will do the Bloodborne Game of the Year, Game of the Year Edition ?
Glad for new buyers but way to milk the franchise
@Faruko There's only going to be one expansion.
Great decision as there's going to be a bucket load of ps4's being sold this Christmas, make it a budget release at around £30- £40 and it'll do well.
I got Bloodborne along with my PS4 but haven't gotten around to it yet. This may just have inspired me to do so tonight.
I am new to Bloodborne and the Soul games so I would pay $40 for this. As with MH, I don't think I have the patience or the masochism to stand it.
@get2sammyb oh well, that explains it
but its actually weird to do a "bundle" considering it will only have 1 DLC
Fallout 4.
Rocket League GOTY
I'm OK with it.
oh, you actually have to win awards to be GOTY? I thought it was just a way to bundle a game with all of the dlc to get you to buy it again at full retail price. lol.
Jk, Jk, but it sometimes feels that way. lol.
But all kidding aside, I would be really surprised if Bloodborne doesn't get any awards.
Lords of the Fallen has a GOTY edition, as does Dead Island, so I'm not sure winning an award is actually a prerequisite. That said, I don't feel personally that there's much this year that can contend with Bloodborne for that honour. I mean, I'm a big fan of lots of games that came out this year, but Bloodborne is head and shoulders above everything else in my book, with the exception of Dark Souls II: SOTFS, and I don't think remasters should really be eligible for GOTY.
Then again, November is rapidly approaching, and with it... Fallout. So we'll see about that Game of the Year award then
Enjoying Bloodborne right now. I'm terrible at it, but it's fun. Looking forward to playing Uncharted, never played them before.
@Unashamed_116 Lords of the Fallen's GOTY Edition is still not available in North America though.
I hope the same doesn't bode true for Bloodborne.
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