Prototype 2 Blackwatch Collector's Edition

If you're going to collect Prototype 2 on PlayStation 3, the Blackwatch Collector's Edition is the one that actually feels like a collector's edition. Named after the military black ops unit at the center of the franchise's conspiracy, this PS3 package trades digital bonuses for tangible, display-worthy pieces.

The exclusive illustrated art book showcases the design work behind New York Zero's mutated hellscape, and it's the kind of book you leave open on a shelf rather than tucked behind the case. The Prototype 2 soundtrack CD gives Christopher Drake's score a physical home. Dark Horse Comics' "The Labyrinth" digital comic code extends the lore, while the Colossal Mayhem DLC code ensures you're armed to the teeth from the start.

Then there's the 20% discount voucher for the Prototype merchandise store, which is a fascinating artifact in itself now that the store is long gone. It's a snapshot of a moment when Activision believed Prototype could be a merchandise-driven franchise.

The Blackwatch Collector's Edition is the premium tier of a game that deserved more attention during the PS3's crowded middle years. The art book and soundtrack alone justify its place on a collector's shelf. Everything else is a bonus that reminds us Radical Entertainment was building a universe, not just a game.