Red Faction: Armageddon Pre-order Bonuses

Red Faction: Armageddon Pre-order Bonuses

They're retailer specific unfortunately

Written by punkyliar on 01 April 11 at 21:01

THQ has announced the pre-order bonuses for Red Faction: Armageddon, their upcoming sequel to Red Faction: Guerrilla. Unfortunately, the pre-order bonuses vary between retailers. As some retailers are offering different combinations of bonuses, I'm going to list the bonuses first, followed by a list of the retailers and the content that they are offering.

Commando Pack
This pack adds the Commando uniform and two new weapons to your arsenal. Players can "spray an unforgiving stream of destruction" using the Plasma Thrower, or "slice and dice the infestation" using the dual Laser Pistols.

Recon Pack
This pack adds the "clandestine" Recon uniform, programmed specifically for snipers and spies, and two new weapons. Players can immobilize and electrocute clusters of enemies using the Arc Welder, or launch "devastating Nanite-filled projectiles that seek out targets and dissolve them" using the XNG-5000.

This pre-order advert shows the contents of the two packs:
Pre-order poster


Other retailers are offering codes for a free copy of the upcoming XBLA game Red Faction Battlegrounds. More details about this game can be found here.

Another pre-order bonus is a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt:
T-shirt


The final pre-order bonus is a limited edition Red Faction 24-page illustrated comic book. The comic book "follows Darius Mason as he chases down a gang of murderous bandits in a tale that takes place just before the events of Red Faction: Armageddon." Included in the comic is a mini-strategy guide from Prima Games for use with Red Faction: Armageddon.

Here is the bit that you've all been waiting for, a list of retailers and the bonuses that will be available:

US
GameStop - $59.99 - The Commando Pack and code for Red Faction Battlegrounds
Best Buy - $59.99 - The Recon Pack
Amazon.com - $57.99 - Code for Red Faction Battlegrounds and $10 off a future THQ video game purchase
Walmart - $59.82 - Limited edition comic book
THQ - $59.99 - T-shirt

UK
Play.com - £39.99 - The Commando and Recon Packs
Zavvi.com - £39.85 - The Commando and Recon Packs
The Hut.com - £39.85 - The Commando and Recon Packs

Australia
EB Games - $108.00 - The Commando Pack, the Recon Pack, a code for Red Faction Battlegrounds, and an A3 poster.

Pre-order bonuses for other European countries are yet to be confirmed. We will update this article when more information becomes available.

Red Faction: Armageddon is due to be released on May 31st in North America, and June 3rd worldwide.
AuthorMessage
lumiester
29,264
lumiester - Forza 3 your Next!
29,264  TrueAchievements points20 posts
Last post: 04 Jun 11 at 05:34
Posted on 29 March 11 at 13:55
Gamestop it is then LOL!
THEeskEMO
206,372
THEeskEMO - So, I decided...screw farming achievements. Just gonna play games for fun/to see the story. Enjoying non-video game life
TrueAchievement Site Rank: 6,048 out of 206,198133 completed games(Includes owned DLC)268 posts
Last post: 19 Feb at 08:35
Posted on 29 March 11 at 13:56
I'd go for the XBLA game, personally...always love free games with pre-orders!
GloryHunter82
285,139
GloryHunter82 - Finishing up on MP chevos before going solo!
Achievement Completion Percentage: 63.91% (Includes owned DLC) - 14 more achievements required to reach 64%TrueAchievement Site Rank: 2,260 out of 206,198357 posts
Last post: 26 Apr at 19:08
Posted on 29 March 11 at 14:08
are GAME not doing a bonus in the UK??
zxgrey
111,587
zxgrey
111,587  TrueAchievements points182 posts
Last post: Yesterday at 13:43
Posted on 29 March 11 at 14:08
whats up with up with that shit man i can't get all those DLC & im sick of tied of getting all why can't we just buy them at the xbox live market or PSN store why why do i have to order 6 games to get 6 DLC why is it so executive to thoes who order but the rest to don't get shit
ShadowMonkey987 - kOA: Reckoning, ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD and Demon’s Souls will be PS Plus titles in June for EU..
52 completed games(Includes owned DLC)165,342  TrueAchievements points862 posts
Last post: 03 May at 13:48
Posted on 29 March 11 at 14:09
Looks like Australia gets the best deal.. Along with the UK in second place..
Nuffzx
275,450
Nuffzx
10,202 comments159 completed games(Includes owned DLC)2,964 posts
Last post: 02 May 12 at 18:26
Posted on 29 March 11 at 14:28
Maybe you should add muti-player back warning
grfdgfd
Reborn Insanity - I may have been convinced to purchase or atleast try Star Ocean...
Site HelperTrueAchievements site super-promoter4,177 posts
Last post: Today at 04:51
Posted on 29 March 11 at 14:52
Still haven't played Guerrilla yet.
Reborn Insanity - "The last thing you never see."
ziplobthud
76,481
ziplobthud - add me to boost pin wins on tiger 12
76,481  TrueAchievements pointsTrueAchievement Ratio: 1.631174 posts
Last post: 27 Apr at 11:37
Posted on 29 March 11 at 16:05
guerilla was a great game, with a great storyline, just this one seems so different the way there going, taking on aliens instead of people.gunna wait for a demo or feedback on this one
its only a game :-)
JJ BOMBAY
166,533
JJ BOMBAY - Wolfman's got nards!
166,533  TrueAchievements points549 posts
Last post: 16 May at 11:59
Posted on 29 March 11 at 16:12
I got a really cool mech action figure for the Red Faction Guerrilla from Best Buy a couple of years ago. I don't know how I qualified for it, but it was mailed to my house maybe 2 weeks after I bought it. The detail was very impressive and high quality, which makes me wonder what the F EA was doing with such a lame gun in the DeadSpace 2 CE.
Tulisas Thong
112,645
Tulisas Thong - Stoke City FC
112,645  TrueAchievements points585 posts
Last post: 24 Jan at 19:28
Posted on 29 March 11 at 16:15
glow in the dark t-ee looks sweet
FinderKeeper
73,492
FinderKeeper - So much backlog, so little time (and TA doesn't like the "greater than" sign)
73,492  TrueAchievements pointsTrueAchievement Site Rank: 50,253 out of 206,198964 posts
Last post: 17 May at 04:34
Posted on 29 March 11 at 16:36, Edited on 29 March 11 at 16:38 by FinderKeeper
zxgrey said:whats up with up with that shit man i can't get all those DLC & im sick of tied of getting all why can't we just buy them at the xbox live market or PSN store why why do i have to order 6 games to get 6 DLC why is it so executive to thoes who order but the rest to don't get shitChances are that the "exclusive pre-order DLC" will be available for purchase later on XBLA and PSN. The stores offer the DLC for free with pre-orders to increase pre-orders and thus first-day sales. Big surprise there. roll

So, if I pre-order at GameStop, I could likely purchase the Recon armor and weapons in a few months if I wanted them. Likewise, if I pre-ordered at Best Buy, I could purchase the Commando armor and weapons later. Or if I wanted the glow in the dark T-shirt now and the DLC later, I would order directly from THQ.

Since the GameStop pre-order includes a free arcade game (Red Faction Battlegrounds) as well as the "exclusive" DLC, I'll likely pre-order there. No doubt GameStop threw its weight around to secure that "double bonus".

Executive summary (in ascending order of patience/frugality): if you want all the DLC, you can
(1) buy several new games on release day
(2) buy the "exclusive DLC" as it becomes available within a few months
(3) wait for the inevitable sale prices on both game and DLC
(4) wait until the "Complete" or "Platinum" Edition comes out at a lower price than the original and with DLC included.

dance
"That was such uber-pwnage." (Kyle Broflovski, "Make Love Not Warcraft")
Toaster Ham
158,977
Toaster Ham - never forget John Madden and his four forms of diabetes.
Achievement Completion Percentage: 81.91% (Includes owned DLC) - 6 more achievements required to reach 82%TrueAchievement Ratio: 1.614886 posts
Last post: 30 Nov 12 at 23:47
Posted on 29 March 11 at 16:59
I'm still cranky that they are basically making Dead Space on Mars from all the previews I've seen. Guerilla was such a novel concept, a fairly straight forward third person augmented by the very fun destruction physics and gameplay that really did make you feel like a rebel or guerilla fighter most of the time. I don't see why we need another horror shooter.
punkyliar
62,067
punkyliar - Sorry but I don't accept random friend requests. My friends list is kept to people who I know.
TrueAchievements News ManagerTA Pro user12,473 posts
Last post: Yesterday at 09:08
Posted on 29 March 11 at 17:29
GloryHunter82 said:are GAME not doing a bonus in the UK??Nothing is listed yet on the Red Faction: Armageddon website, neither is anything listed on either GAME or Gamestation.
blkalleykat
5,624 posts
Last post: 11 Jun 12 at 12:11
Posted on 29 March 11 at 17:42, Edited on 29 March 11 at 17:44 by blkalleykat
The gamestop and amazon pre order seems to be the best offers since your getting the arcade title for free
xLILESx
109,235
xLILESx
Achievement Completion Percentage: 82.97% (Includes owned DLC) - 1 more achievement required to reach 83%Donated to TrueAchievements.com68 posts
Last post: 05 May 12 at 12:43
Posted on 29 March 11 at 19:30
Can't wait!
N0RVY
209,428
N0RVY
TA Pro user7,837 posts
Last post: 07 Aug 12 at 00:11
Posted on 29 March 11 at 20:00
Per Amazon:
Pre-order Red Faction Armageddon, for PS3 or Xbox 360, and get $10 off a future THQ video game purchase, as well as a digital download of the Red Faction Battlegrounds game.$10 off Saints Row 3, anyone?
L0TS OF PIE
179,572
L0TS OF PIE - Wish I had free time!
179,572  TrueAchievements points122 posts
Last post: 10 Feb 12 at 06:21
Posted on 29 March 11 at 23:06
was tempted between THQ and Amazon think i want the shirt but i might have a $20 credit to use from portal 2...
Flowin 92
TrueAchievements site super-promoter203 posts
Last post: 03 Apr 11 at 18:50
Posted on 30 March 11 at 00:21
Just noticed the game cover at Gamestop today and it looks great. I like the first one so I plan on buying this, no pre-order though.
Add me on TA. I love people spamming my friend feed.
ERIKDOTCOM
74,448
ERIKDOTCOM - Whoa, pretty new site!
2,038 votes5,129 comments4,534 posts
Last post: 16 Apr at 04:57
Posted on 30 March 11 at 13:39
As usual, Gamestop has the best bonus; a free game and the Commando Pack.