Tech Shout!

An exclusive Age of Conan Collectors Edition will be launched when the much awaited MMO releases in March, announced Funcom and Eidos. The limited edition box set includes a number of special assets, and promises to be the ultimate Age of Conan version. Furthermore, a striking art book, the original soundtrack, a bonus DVD, a faux leather map of Hyboria and additional gamekeys come bundled in the box, which can be given to MMO friends.

It’s important to note that the Collectors edition is indeed extremely “limited” indeed, as it will be printed in one batch only. So it would be a “now or never” situation as and when it is launched.

Robert Lindsey, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Eidos Inc. said, “We are very proud to present such a striking and distinctive Collectors Edition for the countless Conan and MMO fans.” Adding, “Those fortunate enough to secure this limited edition pack will find many authentically crafted Conan mementos to treasure for years to come.”

“At Funcom we are all gamers, and we know how much gaming fans treasure unique editions,” stated Morten Larssen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Funcom. “Together with Eidos we have therefore put a substantial amount of work into this Collectors Edition, ensuring that every single piece is of the highest possible quality. This is surely the be-all, end- all edition of Age of Conan, and we hope that our players will cherish what we have created for them.”

The Age of Conan Collectors Edition includes the following as well:

Metal Embossed Cover

Actual Poem Written by Robert E. Howard

128-page Art Book

The Conan Soundtrack

Professionally Crafted Leather Map of Hyboria

Bonus DVD with Various Footage

Five Buddy Keys

In-Game Item - “Ring of Asheron” – with special XP and stamina enhancements

In-Game Item - “The Drinking Cape” - access to free drinks in all the taverns of Hyboria

Contents for the North American Collectors Edition may vary from the European editions.

The exclusive Age of Conan Collectors Edition will be priced at $89.95 in North America, and will be available at retail and online stores on March 25, 2008. Details about its European launch will be revealed soon.