From "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" to "Epic Mickey" and "DC Universe Online, " many titles offer special collector's editions brimming with such extras as action figures, bonus DVDs and even remote-controlled toy vehicles.

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As well as the film itself, YouTube said many movies have extras available that include interviews with cast and crew, documentaries, behind-the-scenes clips as well as parodies and remixes.

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Visiting athletes stayed in army camps and schools, and many teams brought their own food to supplement British rations (American "extras" included 5, 000 sirloin steaks).

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