Luxurious Gex Trilogy Remaster Package: Splurge for a 3-ft Gex Inflatable and Iconic Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano
Unleashing the Gex Typhoon Again
Brace yourself, folks! The time has come to face the resurgence of Gex, a character who left an indelible mark on our collective memories back in 2023 when the whispers of Gex Trilogy, a remastered collection of his adventures, charged the air. Yesterday, Limited Run Games stoked the flames even higher with the unveiling of the Gex Trilogy Tail Time Edition - an extravagant $200 tribute to our anthropomorphic lizard pal bursting with Gex-loving paraphernalia.
If you're one of those who barely remember the video game rental store sections from the late 90s and early 2000s, allow us to fill you in. Gex is a lizard-slash-secret-agent hybrid with a knack for diving into a television dimension, transforming into cultural icons like Sherlock Holmes or well, whatever.
Gex's first outing was a side-scroller, but his subsequent sojourns cemented his place among the elite pantheon of 3D character platformer protagonists - perhaps not quite on the same hallowed ground as his peers, considering the long, drawn-out wait for a remaster. Voiced by Dana Gould, Gex is very much a child of a simpler era where you could mint three games out of a comedian pretending to be a reptile impersonating pop culture icons.
For those who pined away for Gex's long absence, the time for restitution has come, and with it, an opportunity to splurge on $200 of Gex memorabilia spanning trading cards, pins, a 7-inch Gex statue, and a humungous 3-foot inflatable Gex doll. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, let's pour over the details of the Tail Time Edition:
- Gex Trilogy game
- Custom box showcasing art by Yoshitaka Amano, a master who shaped the visual ethos of Final Fantasy through his concept designs and commissioned illustrations.
- Retro game case inspired by the PlayStation 1 era
- Complete soundtrack of each game
- Steelbook emblazoned with art by Marcos Lopez
- 12" x 16" Double-Sided Poster featuring art by Alex TJ Campbell
- 36" Inflatable Gex Doll
- 7" Gex Statue
- Collector's edition-exclusive pin
- Gex trading cards (not sure about their exchange rate)
- Steam code (for PC version owners)
In case that still doesn't have you salivating, here's the full suite of what you'll receive in the Gex Trilogy Tail Time Edition:
- Gex Trilogy game
- Exclusive collector's edition box with Yoshitaka Amano's art
- Retro game case mimicking the PlayStation 1 style
- Full soundtrack of each game
- Steelbook boasting Marcos Lopez' artwork
- 12" x 16" Double-Sided Poster designed by Alex TJ Campbell
- 36" Inflatable Gex Doll
- 7" Gex Statue
- Limited edition pin
- Gex trading cards (no clue about their trading value)
- Steam code for the trilogy remaster (for PC version buyers)
For those on a budget, Limited Run Games is also offering a $75 Classic Edition with only the game, retro box, and a "soundtrack selection," but without a single physical Gex in sight. Insulting, we'd say, but tastes vary.
The crowning jewel, however, is the lovely artwork Yoshitaka Amano has created for the collector's edition's box. He's even adorned Gex with an ornate sword! If you desire to appreciate Amano's talents but want to pass on the Gex-infused festival, you can grab a $50 poster or a $30 1000-piece puzzle instead.
The Gex Trilogy remaster is set to drop on Steam on June 16, but various physical collections and accessories are expected to arrive much later in 2025 - though exact shipping dates are still up in the air. Given the wait, what's another year for doubly the Gex?
The Insider's LookLongtime PC Gamer writer and college professor impressionist, Lincoln Carpenter, has provide us with these valuable insights:
- Journalism and gaming expertise acquired over an astounding 11-year stint
- Freelancing extensively for sites such as Waypoint, Polygon, and Fanbyte
- A firm believer in the power of World of Warcraft brainworms
- Three years spent contributing to PC Gamer before joining the team full-time in 2024
- Specializes in exploring the nuances of Caves of Qud bird diplomacy, assassinating oppressive kings in Crusader Kings, and hammering dinosaurs to smithereens in Monster Hunter.
- For those who are ready to take on the challenge, they can bet on winning big with the Gex Trilogy Tail Time Edition, which includes a variety of entertainment items like trading cards, pins, and even a gigantic 3-foot inflatable Gex doll.
- Reminiscing about the days of video game rental stores and cultural icons transformed by Gex, some might argue that this season's game release is a welcome return to the innocent entertainments of the past.
- With the Gex Trilogy remaster comes the chance to catch up on virtually forgotten memories, as fans eagerly await the drop on June 16, followed by the arrival of physical collections and accessories in the later part of 2025, hoping the wait will ultimately prove worthwhile.
