Turbine has announced some bonuses for people who pre-order the two upcoming expansion packs for their Asheron's Call games.

The pre-order boxes are available at select retail stores. People who pre-order the Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny expansion get a new in-game item (the Augmentation Gem), a detailed printed map of the game's world of Dereth, and a bonus DVD featuring the game's opening cinematic. People who pre-order the Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings expansion get early access to the new Drudge playable race along with a CD-ROM containing the game's soundtrack, screenshots and other artwork and a set of six collectible Tarot-style cards. Both expansions will also have a $50 rebate coupon for Alienware products. Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny ships to stores May 11 while Asheron's Call 2: Legions ships to stores on May 4.