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The Best Deluxe Edition MangaThere's a good chance that if you've picked up a manga graphic novel, it was a paperback version. After all, they're very affordable, and their pocket-friendly design makes them easy to carry around. But recently, we've also seen various manga publishers offer deluxe editions of some of the biggest manga properties around. Typically, these deluxe editions follow a similar format of reprinting each manga on an oversized page format and binding them inside a faux leather hardcover package alongside a selection of exclusive extra content. So far, only a handful of manga series have been adapted into this format by the likes of Kodansha and Dark Horse Comics, but we've rounded up those that are available in the list below. We'll also update this list as more manga titles get the deluxe edition treatment. Berserk Deluxe Edition Regarded as one of the greatest manga series of all time, Berserk is a dark fantasy saga that pulls no punches. Created by the late Kentaro Miura, the series follows Guts on his revenge-fueled quest against Griffith, his former brother-in-arms who betrayed the swordsman and his fellow mercenaries so that he could ascend to godhood. Beautifully illustrated and written, Berserk has been cited as an inspiration to other famous comic books and video games, notably FromSoftware and its Souls series. The series is available in a 14-volume Deluxe Edition series. Berserk Deluxe Vol. 1 -- $38 ( $ 50 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 2 -- $28.59 ( $ 50 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 3 -- $37.10 ( $ 50 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 4 -- $40 ($ 50 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 5 -- $33.81 ( $50 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 6 -- $40 ( $5 0 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 7 -- $42 ( $5 0 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 8 -- $40 ( $5 0 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 9 -- $28.88 ( $5 0 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 10 -- $33.88 ( $5 0 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 11 -- $43.73 ( $5 0 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 12 -- $28.71 ( $5 0 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 13 -- $39.11 ( $5 0 ) Berserk Deluxe Vol. 14 -- $28.88 ( $5 0 ) See all volumes at Amazon Vagabond Definitive Edition $27.50 (was $55) Vagabond examines how one of Japan's most famous historical figures, Miyamoto Musashi, became the patron saint of swordsmen. The series explores the man behind the myth back when he was still known as Shinmen Takezou. Vagabond: Definitive Edition Vol. 1 -- $27.50 ( $55 ) Vagabond: Definitive Edition Vol. 2 -- $27.50 ( $55 ) Vagabond: Definitive Edition Vol. 3 -- $44 ( $55 ) Vagabond: Definitive Edition Vol. 4 -- $ ( $55 ) Vagabond: Definitive Edition Vol. 5 -- $51.26 ( $55 ) | April 21 Vagabond: Definitive Edition Vol. 6 -- $51.26 ( $55 ) | July 21 See all volumes at Amazon Trigun Deluxe Edition Yasuhiro Nightow's cult-classic Trigun manga series follows Vash the Stampede, a pacifistic gunslinger with a billion-dollar bounty on his head--as he tries to avert the disasters that follow in his wake across an alien planet where humanity is barely hanging on. The original manga series is available in the Trigun Deluxe Edition, which collects Trigun Volumes 1 and 2 in one stunning hardcover that clocks in at almost 700 pages. The sequel series, Trigun Maximum, also received the Deluxe Edition treatment. Volumes 1-4 are available now, while Volume 5 is available to preorder ahead of its June 17 release. Trigun Deluxe Edition -- $25 ( $50 ) Trigun Maximum Deluxe Editions Volume 1 -- $20.17 ( $50 ) Volume 2 -- $25 ( $50 ) Volume 3 -- $17 ( $50 ) Volume 4 -- $22.70 ( $50 ) Volume 5 -- $25 ( $50 ) Hellsing Deluxe Edition How do you fight back against Nazi vampires and other supernatural menaces lurking in the dark? By unleashing an even bigger monster to brutally exterminate them, that's how. Hellsing remains a firm favorite with fans of dark supernatural stories, and the original manga is a masterclass in violence thanks to its lead character. Imaginatively illustrated and featuring a protagonist who's harder to kill than an atomic-powered honey badger, Hellsing is a bloody amount of fun. The full series is available in three Deluxe Edition volumes. Hellsing Deluxe Edition: Volume 1 -- $32.36 ( $50 ) Hellsing Deluxe Edition: Volume 2 -- $30.40 ( $50 ) Hellsing Deluxe Edition: Volume 3 -- $31.49 ( $50 ) Vinland Saga Deluxe Edition Vinland Saga is an epic tale of war, revenge, and the tragedy accompanying a life of constant bloodshed. The anime adaptation of it has been very well-received, but the manga is still an incredible work of art that should be essential reading for any fan of the medium. While the story is a fictionalized account of Thorfinn Karlsefni and his expedition to find Vinland, it does feature a high level of historical accuracy that makes for fascinating reading. The series is still ongoing, and so far has seen six Deluxe Edition volumes release, with Deluxe Edition Volumes 7 and 8 launching later this year and available to preorder. Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 1 -- $42.34 ( $55 ) Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 2 -- $46.74 ( $55 ) Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 3 -- $38.89 ( $55 ) Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 4 -- $31.88 ( $55 ) Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 5 -- $32 ( $55 ) Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 6 -- $33.62 ( $55 ) Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 7 -- $32.51 ( $55 ) Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 8 -- $44 ( $55 ) See all volumes at Amazon Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition You've probably read your fair share of samurai stories, but nothing compares to Blade of the Immortal. Featuring a nigh-unkillable protagonist, the series has earned acclaim for its fusion of period samurai action and modern ideas--and brutal violence. Mangaka Hiroaki Samura's entire saga has been collected into 10 Deluxe Edition, starting from the original volumes and leading through to the bloody finale. Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 1 -- $27.25 ( $50 ) Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 2 -- $27.49 ( $50 ) Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 3 -- $31.42 ( $50 ) Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 4 -- $27.49 ( $50 ) Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 5 -- $30 ( $50 ) Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 6 -- $39.23 ( $50 ) Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 7 -- $30 ( $50 ) Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 8 -- $36.85 ( $50 ) Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 9 -- $40 ( $50 ) Blade of the Immortal: Deluxe Edition Volume 10 -- $41.67 ( $50 ) See all volumes at Amazon Battle Angel Alita Deluxe Complete Series Box Set $80 (was $180) One of the best manga series of the early '90s, Battle Angel Alita is regarded as a cult classic in the cyberpunk genre. The Battle Angel Alita hardcover edition does justice to the story, as it contains the complete manga run, a collection of short stories that were previously only available in Japanese, three art cards, multiple interviews with creator Yukito Kishiro, and an alternate ending to the original series. See at Amazon Ghost in the Shell: Fully Compiled - Hardcover Collection $31.71 (was $55) Arguably the gold standard in the cyberpunk genre, Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell was a groundbreaking piece of work when it was first published. Ghost in the Shell: Fully Compiled is an 832-page hardcover reprinting of the original Ghost in the Shell manga that ran from 1989 through 1990. It also includes notes on the series, all of the original cover pages, and a brand-new cover by Shirow. See at Amazon Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set $161.60 (was $220) You're probably familiar with Akira through its landmark animated film, but the movie was only a slice of the full story. Anyone looking to experience the complete work will want to check out the manga, and this 35th Anniversary Box Set is the best way to do so, as this version features an all-new English translation that restores the original right-to-left reading format and creator Katsuhiro Otomo's original hand-drawn sound effects. The set includes the full Akira manga series across six hardcover volumes, plus an art book, an exclusive pill patch, and a display box. See at Amazon Akira: Hardcover Collection Like the 35th Anniversary edition, the hardcovers use the updated translation and lettering of the 35th Anniversary Edition box set. Each book is a large-sized 7" x 10" collectible and the original Japanese-language hand-drawn sound effects from the manga have been restored. Akira Hardcover Collection 1 -- $26.61 ( $35 ) Akira Hardcover Collection 2 -- $26.61 ( $35 ) Akira Hardcover Collection 3 -- $24 ( $30 ) Akira Hardcover Collection 4 -- $27.61 ( $35 ) Akira Hardcover Collection 5 -- $29.80 ( $36 ) Akira Hardcover Collection 6 -- $40 | January 27 See all volumes at Amazon Sailor Moon - Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set $59.46 (was $78) The Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection Box Set includes hardcover editions of the first six volumes of the original manga series, plus an exclusive set of 16 art cards and a holographic display box decorated with metallic silver ink. See at Amazon Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Hardcover Box Set $59.67 (was $80) Studio Ghibli's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind was originally adapted from studio co-founder Hayao Miyazaki's 1982 manga, and while the film version is a masterpiece, it only adapts one part of Miyazaki's original epic. So if you've ever wanted to see more of Nausicaa's engrossing post-post-apocalyptic world, you'll want to pick up the Hardcover Box Set, which contains the entire run across two hardcover books, each of which clocking in at over 500 pages. The set also includes an ornate display box featuring art from the manga and a bonus poster. See at Amazon The Ghost in the Shell: Legacy Edition $119 (was $140) | Releases Februrary 17 The new Legacy Edition is a deluxe reprint of the original manga, and it includes censored content that Shirow originally removed for western release of the manga. The box set also includes bonus materials, such as limited-edition prints, a set of multicolored Fuchikoma robot stickers, a double-sided poster, and a premium slipcase featuring brand-new illustrations by Shirow. Preorder at Amazon Junji Ito Several manga series from the master of horror, Junji Ito, have been collected into deluxe editions. These include his unsettling masterpiece Uzumaki, the stomach-churning apocalyptic tale of Gyo, and the anthology series Tomie. Each hardcover edition includes the full series, as well as several bonus materials that go behind the scenes on the development of their frightening tales. Junji Ito deluxe edition manga Uzumaki -- $20 ( $35 ) Gyo -- $18.23 ( $35 ) Tomie -- $19 ( $35 ) No Longer Human -- $28 ( $35 ) Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection -- $18.75 ( $25 ) The Art of Junji Ito: Twisted Visions (Hardcover) -- $18 ( $35 ) Oldboy The original Oldboy manga from the '90s is still a gripping tale of revenge and mystery, and these were recently collected into a pair of deluxe hardcover editions. Both volumes feature metallic silver foil paper on their covers, a ribbon bookmark, and a 7" x 10" page size, which is larger than the standard manga format. They also feature brand-new English translations and updated lettering. Oldboy Deluxe Edition: Book One -- $63.46 ( $70 ) | January 26 Oldboy Deluxe Edition: Book Two -- $70 | March 26 Lone Wolf and Cub Lone Wolf and Cub originally ran for 28 volumes from 1970 through 1976, and the legendary series is getting a brand-new reprint. Both editions are printed in an oversized 7" x 10" format, with covers that feature a grainy texture, burnishing, and foil-stamped lettering. Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 -- $42.73 ( $55 ) Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition Vol. 2 -- $44 ( $55 ) | March 24 Appleseed $70 | Releases August 11 Before there was Ghost in the Shell, there was Appleseed. Masamune Shirow's cult-classic sci-fi cyberpunk series is getting upgraded for its deluxe edition, featuring wraparound cover art, full-color end sheets, a ribbon bookmark, and gilded edges. Preorder at Amazon Planetes The debut manga series by Vinland Saga creator Makoto Yukimura, Planetes is a thought-provoking and surprisingly grounded look at interstellar travel. Published from 2015 through 2016, these hardcover books feature copper gilding on their edges, raised lettering on the covers, and are printed on high-quality 7 x 10-inch paper. Each book also comes with dozens of pages of full-color art. Planetes Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 -- $27.76 ( $50 ) Planetes Deluxe Edition Vol. 2 -- $31.41 ( $50 ) The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope - The Manga Vol. 1 Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Hisao Tamaki's adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope is getting a unique reprint. This version collects high-resolution scans of Tamaki's original art boards for the first volume, and the manga art is presented alongside an all-new translation of the original Japanese lettering. This means that all the blemishes and production touches that are normally edited out before print--such as ink bleeds between panels, handwritten notes, and other elements from the illustration process--have all been retained for this release. The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope - The Manga Vol. 1 -- $46.59 ( $50 ) | June 16 The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope - The Manga Vol. 2 -- $50 | August 18 Battle Royale: Deluxe Edition $44 | Releases January 27 The cult-classic manga that inspired a genre-defining movie is back, as writer Koushun Takami and artist Masayuki Taguchi's seminal work is getting the deluxe edition treatment. Details on what you can expect from this reprint are light, but in case you missed it the first time it was printed, Battle Royale is adapted from the 2000 novel of the same name, and it tells the story of 42 high school students forced to fight each to the death until only a single survivor remains. Preorder at Amazon

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All Evolution in FC 26 Season 4 Pass: Upgrades & Best PlayersComplete guide to FC 26 Season 4 Evolutions. Find the best players for Technical+, Ball on a String, Finesse Shot+, and more from the reward tracks.

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All Upcoming PS5 Games With Wishlist PagesFind out what PS5 games have Wishlist pages on the PS Store. Read our list of all upcoming PS5 games with Wishlist pages here. The post All Upcoming PS5 Games With Wishlist Pages appeared first on PlayStation Universe .

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Beyond games: Why transmedia has reached an inflection pointTransmedia has boomed over the past few years and the industry has seen more video game film and TV adaptations than ever before, driven by a variety of goals, from expanding IP universes to engaging audiences across multiple formats and attracting entirely new audiences. What was once a rarity has become a strategic investment for many studios to increase community engagement with their top franchises. It’s not just film and TV, it’s books, comics, merchandise. And it’s not just in front of the camera, it's behind the scenes too, with game engines like Unreal Engine used in film. ... [ MORE ]

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2026 games industry predictions and trends | Week in Mobile Games podcastPocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, news editor Aaron Astle, and deputy editor Paige Cook talk through the latest games industry news on the 78th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast. On this week’s show we take a look what 2026 has in store for the games industry, covering: ... [ MORE ]

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The big games industry trends and stories to watch in 2026Happy New Year! (Can we still say that on January 9th?) We’ve wrapped up another year, this time a mixed bag for the industry. The sector is back to growth, arguably favouring the top publishers, with the investment scene still proving a challenging one for many smaller developers - but not impossible (I wrote about some stories from the ground at RovioCon and Slush here). ... [ MORE ]

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Every GameCube Game Coming To Switch 2's Switch Online LibraryAfter years of clamoring for the GameCube library to come to Nintendo Switch Online, the Nintendo Switch 2 adds the console and a few games to the Nintendo Classics collection. The GameCube library is now available as part of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. The supported games feature a higher resolution than the original releases, and players can customize the controls as well. There is also a wireless controller designed after the original GameCube controller that offers a C button, and can also be used for non-GameCube games. There's a fun GameCube Easter egg when you start up the app that will be of interest to original GameCube owners. These GameCube games are only available to play for subscribers to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier. You can purchase that for $80 per year. Let's take a look at all of the games confirmed for Switch Online, including both those that are available now and those coming at some point in the future. As with Nintendo Switch Online’s other classic libraries, games will be added periodically and are subject to change. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Out now? Yes Initially released in 2002, Wind Waker's cartoonish style and gameplay won over fans and spawned sequels and spin-offs with 3DS titles like Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. F-Zero GX Out now? Yes The 2003 racing video game was a collaboration between Nintendo and Sega. It's the successor to F-Zero X, and continued the series' difficult, high-speed racing style, while keeping the basic gameplay and control system from the Nintendo 64 game. GX introduced a "story mode" element, a series first, where the player assumes the role of F-Zero pilot Captain Falcon through nine chapters while completing various missions. Players will be able to join three other friends in four-person races online or locally. Soulcalibur 2 Out now? Yes Soulcalibur II is considered to be one of the greatest fighting games ever made. It had improved graphics compared to its predecessor and introduced several new and guest characters, including Link (with four costumes) for the GameCube version. Super Mario Strikers Out now? Yes For some soccer fun, you can look forward to Super Mario Strikers on the Switch 2. First released for the GameCube in 2005--and the last Mario game published for that system--the game featured the plumber and his pals in five-a-side soccer matches. Each game could also become very unpredictable thanks to the power-ups on the field, making for some very exciting matches as the momentum shifted between teams. Two sequels would be developed over the years, starting with 2007's Mario Strikers Charged on the Wii and Mario Strikers Battle League for the Switch in 2022. Chibi-Robo Out now? No, but it will be available starting August 21 Chibi-Robo follows a series of tiny robots, who are programmed to spread happiness. The game has the player cleaning Chibi-Robo's nearby environment, trying to collect "Happy Points." All the while, making sure your battery doesn't die. The original game was released in 2005, with a sequel for the Nintendo 3DS entitled Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder. The original Chibi-Robo had a Japanese re-release in 2009 for the Wii and the final entry for the series, Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash, also for the 3DS released back in 2015. Super Mario Sunshine Out now? No Taking Mario on vacation to the tropical Isle Delfino, where he, Toadsworth, Princess Peach, and five Toads are trying to soak up some sun. Too bad a villain known as Shadow Mario is vandalizing the island with graffiti, with Mario getting wrongfully convicted for the mess. As punishment, Mario is ordered to clean up Isle Delfino, using a device called the Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device (F.L.U.D.D.), all the while saving Princess Peach from Shadow Mario. The game was re-released alongside Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection on Nintendo Switch in September 2020. Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Out now? Yes Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is the ninth main installment in the Fire Emblem series, but the third to be released in the West in 2005. A direct sequel for the Wii, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, was released in 2007 in North America and Japan, and later in 2008 for Europe and Australia. It was a rare example of cross-platform play, as players with save data from the Game Boy Advance Fire Emblem games were able to connect with Path of Radiance and access concept art and special maps revolving around characters from those games. Wario World Out now? Yes Wario's wonderfully weird 2003 game is now available to play. If you never jumped into the garlic-fueled oddity when it was first released, then you missed out on a fun adventure featuring Mario's bizarro counterpart as he faced off against a mysterious black jewel that had stolen his castle and loot. Luigi’s Mansion Out now? Yes Mario's little brother's first solo outing broke away from the mold, and for the first time, a Nintendo console launched with a Luigi-centric title. Luigi's Mansion put the green-hat hero in the spotlight as he busted ghosts and solved puzzles to rescue his brother and friends. The game was re-released for the 3DS and had two sequels, the latest being a Nintendo Switch launch title back in 2019. Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness Out now? No Pokemon XD was the successor to the GameCube title Pokemon Colosseum and also takes place in Orre, the setting of Colosseum's adventure mode. The game was first announced in March 2005 as a new GameCube game, but not as a sequel to Colosseum--later developments, as well as two promotional demo versions, confirmed the game would be very similar. Shadow Pokemon, first introduced in Colosseum, were a major gameplay element, with a Shadow Lugia being featured on the game's box art. While most of the gameplay recycled a lot of material from Colosseum, Pokemon XD became a fan favorite. Pokemon Colosseum Out now? No The GameCube Online library will also feature Pokemon XD's predecessor, Pokemon Colosseum. The game featured creature models ported from both Pokemon Stadium games. Pokemon Colosseum was a critical and commercial success, with lots of praise for its graphics and music.

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Magic: The Gathering Full Release Schedule for 2026We now know all of Magic: The Gathering's 2026 sets. From Marvel to Star Trek, here's the full schedule so far, and what you can preorder already.

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