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Limited Run Seemingly Throws Old Guard Under The Bus, Promising No Future Delays
Limited Run has been no stranger to online controversy. Between allegations of using cheap recordable media in place of pressed CDs for certain games, a lawsuit for alleged violations of privacy, and severely delayed collectors' editions arriving with questionable quality control, things have been messy for the Embracer-Group-owned boutique physical games publisher for quite some time. However, with the recent departure of former CEO Josh Fairhurst, it appears that the new management is scrambling to make amends with customers--and subtly trashing the old management in the process.
One of the most common complaints around Limited Run Games involves delays--buyers have come to expect delays of months, if not years on many projects, though many still grumble online whenever the dreaded release-date-change email from LRG hits their inbox. On Friday, many customers with outstanding preorders from LRG received a mass email from the company.
After notifying the customers that their LRG preorder has been delayed--and notably, not naming specific products--the email continues by saying that they will be working to provide more accurate release dates going forward. "As we continue this transition of growth and transparency here at LRG, our new leadership has taken a hard look at our in-progress releases, and it’s clear: We’ve set some delivery dates that were too aggressive," the email states. "We were overly optimistic--and we’ve disappointed you in the form of delays and uncertainty."
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The First-Ever Fight Club 4K Blu-Ray Release Comes With A Soapy Steelbook Cover
Fight Club Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)
Preorder at Amazon Preorder at WalmartWe're about to break the first rule of Fight Club and tell you about it, as a new 4K steelbook edition of the cult-classic movie is now available to preorder through Amazon and Walmart. Priced at $40 and shipping starting May 12, fans of David Fincher's 1999 movie about mischief, mayhem, and soap can look forward to a feature-packed release.
Fight Club Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $40 | Releases May 12The steelbook cover for Fight Club keeps things simple with a clean bar of soap--don't ask where the fatty ingredients came from to produce it--and the inside jacket features a screenshot from the movie's finale. This version includes a 4K restoration approved by Fincher, HDR10 support, and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track.
The special features include plenty of archival materials to explore in this two-disc set. Highlights are several commentary tracks with Fincher, the primary cast, and crew members. It also includes a digital streaming key to watch online.
You can also check out several featurettes, including a memorable documentary on capturing the right sound of hitting someone in the ear. There are deleted scenes, art galleries, promotional materials, and much more.
Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Fight Club special features
- Audio commentary featuring director David Fincher
- Group commentary with David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter
- Screenwriting discussion track with Chuck Palahniuk and Jim Uhls
- Technical deep-dive commentary by Alex McDowell, Jeff Cronenweth, Michael Kaplan, and Kevin Haug
- Featurette: A Hit in the Ear – Exploring Ren Klyce’s sound design work
- Flogging Fight Club behind-the-scenes feature
- Interactive "Insomniac Mode: I Am Jack's Search Index"
- Multi-angle production vignettes with optional commentary
- Collection of deleted and alternate scenes
- Promotional materials, including trailers, TV ads, and online spots
- Public service announcements
- Official music video
- Image collections featuring promotional stills
- Art galleries showcasing production design
Considered one of Fincher's best movies, Fight Club is based on the book of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The movie follows a narrator known only as "Jack" who is jaded by life, materialism, and stricken with insomnia. In his quest to get a good night's sleep, Jack meets Tyler Durden, a mysterious individual who draws him into underground fighting and anarchy. Things take an extreme turn, and the film's twist remains one of the greatest surprises in cinema.
If you don't want to wait until May, you can grab Fight Club on standard Blu-ray for $17.38 from Amazon. This standout 1080p version is equipped with a high-quality DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track, and includes all the special features listed above for the 4K release.
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