GDN has been informed that a sepcial bonus item will be awarded when you buy the upcoming Way of the Samurai 3 for Xbox 360 and PS3 from your local Gamestop.

The item, a separate DVD entitled, "The Art and Strategy of the Warring States," is said to be a must have for true fans of the series.

No further information about what it includes has been released. But if you get it when the game releases on October 13th, be sure to drop us a quick email and let us know what it’s all about (in case we don’t manage to get our hands on one).

 WAY OF THE SAMURAI 3 KEY FEATURES:

• The Butterfly Effect - With over 15 different endings, every action you take will cause a change of events to occur, allowing for multiple outcomes and replay-ability. Every action has a reaction and the following consequences open up new paths to explore.
• Weapon Customization and Abilities - Craft your own unique weapons from over 200 different parts and materials, creating the ultimate weapon that suits your taste and fighting style. Create lethal blades, spears, pole axes and more while discovering new abilities and skills with increased use. Become a master of one or of many!
• Reward System and Samurai Rating - Performing different feats will reward a player with Samurai Points and a Title, which in turn will unlock new features and characters within the game. Fight honorably in the way of the samurai, live your life as a bandit or strive to uphold the government. These choices will net different points and values, encouraging multiple play throughs to unlock all features and content.
• The Pen Can Be Mightier Than The Sword - Fight your opposition with force or take the diplomatic route, using subtle gestures like the unsheathing of your sword. With extensive dialogue tree, weapons combo systems and more, this hybrid title delivers on multiple fronts.