Assassin's Creed Gamestop Preorder bonuses

As mentioned earlier, there's a great deal on the preorder for AC at Amazon: link to previous thread

Thought I'd mention a couple of deals at GameStop for gamers interested in extra levels. The cost of the game at GS is 59.99 for the regular version (so more than Amazon, as listed in the above linked thread), and 79.99 for the Master Assassin's edition.

Ordering the standard version from GameStop will get you an exclusive level of gameplay, the Palazzo Medici

Ordering the Master Assassin's edition will get you that level, plus a second level (as well as some collector's stuff)

From the GameStop.com site:

Reserve Assassin's Creed 2 and receive a GameStop exclusive code to unlock one of the Renaissance's most prestigious monuments, the Palazzo Medici. You will receive exclusive access to this majestic building, and the freedom to discover the treasure hidden within it's ancient walls. Available for online and in-store customers while supplies last.

Online Customers: Code and download instructions will be emailed to you when the game ships.

Online / In-Store Pickup Customers: A rave card containing a code and download instructions will be available at time of game pick-up.

The Assassin’s Creed II: The Master Assassin’s Edition GameStop Exclusive comes with:

* 8.5 inch Collectible Ezio Statue
* Artbook: The Art of Assassins Creed
* Premium Collectible Metal Case
* Two Exclusive, in-game maps:
o Palazzo Medici
o Santa Maria Dei Frari
* Additional content DVD:
o Behind the scenes of Assassin's Creed
o Assassin's Creed II Soundtrack

Also, if you decide to trade in your game (standard version only) by Dec. 20, you get a guaranteed $40 trade-in credit:

Pre-order Assassin's Creed 2 online and get a guaranteed $40 trade credit if you trade in the game at a GameStop store by December 20, 2009. Offer valid for online purchases only. Offer valid for a limited time only and will be extended to all existing pre-orders. GameStop reserves the right to end this promotion at any time. Coupon for $40 trade credit will be e-mailed November 23, 2009 to the e-mail address used to place the order. Xbox 360 and PS3 versions only.

Cool. I'll check into this.

Master Assassin edition sold out at GameStop now.