I'VE JOINED THE LIMITED RUN GAMES FAMILY!
I am over the 🌙 excited to announce that I have joined the Limited Run Games family! I wish everyone at Premium Edition the very best and I look forward to continuing to help bring amazing games physically to your favorite consoles. Thanks to everyone in the community for your support.
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ASIA ENGLISH PRE-ORDERS
Below are some new and upcoming Asia English physical releases. I think you're going to really enjoy these! Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP" at Playasia.
PRE-ORDERS & NEW RELEASES
Sunday, April 24th
(LAST CHANCE PRE-ORDER) Alphadia Genesis 1 & 2 ($39.99) distributed through Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders close on Sunday, April 24th at 11:59 PM EST. This is a distributed title and not part of LRG's numbered run.
(LAST CHANCE PRE-ORDER) Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders for both editions close on Sunday, April 24th at 11:59 PM EST.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Physical Copy of Gotta Protectors for Switch- with DLC
Collector's Edition Box
Gotta Protectors Collector's Edition Soundtrack
Gotta Protectors Art Interview Book
Magicadia Classics Trading Cards (12)
8-Bit Sprite Pins
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Zero Tolerance Collection from Strictly Limited Games
Pre-Orders will be offered in two batches: Saturday at 6:00 PM EST and Sunday at 12:00 PM EST. For those unfamiliar, the Zero Tolerance Collection combines Zero Tolerance, the never released sequel Zero Tolerance Underground and an unlockable prototype of Beyond Zero Tolerance to an ultimate compilation of 16-bit shooter action!
The Special Limited Edition includes:
Game for Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4
Special Limited Edition Box
Colourful Game Manual
3 Logo Stickers (7.4cm x 7.4cm / 2.9in x 2.9in)
2 Reversible Posters (DIN A3, 29.7cm x 42cm / 11.7in x 16.5in, folded to DIN A6)
4 Post Cards (DIN A6, 10.5cm x 14.8cm / 4.1in x 5.8in)
Cardboard Standee 12cm / 5in
Original Soundtrack CD in Jewel Case
Game Flyer (DIN A6 / 14.8cm x 10.5cm / 4.1in x 5.8in)
Monday, April 25th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Crisis Wing from VGNYSoft
Pre-Orders open at 10 AM EST. 400 lucky people who reserve their copy of the game within the first 24 hours will receive an exclusive 1.5in Crisis Wing skull enamel pin with their order!
This pin is only a promotional item and will not be sold separately.
The Elite Edition includes:
Physical Cartridge
24 Page Booklet
Certificate of Authenticity
Premium Metallic Effect Cover
Individually Numbered
Tuesday, April 26th
(NEW RELEASE) Zombie Army 4: Dead War ($49.99) Amazon
Thursday, April 28th
(NEW RELEASE) Cricket 22 - The Official Game of Ashes
There are currently no plans for an ESRB physical release.
PEGI Cover
Australia Cover
(NEW RELEASE) Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition ($39.99) from Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP".
This is an Asia English physical release. There are no ESRB/PEGI physical releases planned at this time.
(NEW RELEASE) Food Girls 2: Civil War
This is a JPN physical release with English support. Currently, there are no plans for an ESRB/PEGI physical release.
Standard (¥3,600) Amazon Japan
Standard ($39.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
Limited (¥7,920) Amazon Japan
The Limited Edition includes:
Switch Game: Food Girls 2: Civil War
Special Box
B6-size Artbook
B6-size Changing Clothes Clear File
Mini Acrylic Stand
(This is a JPN physical release with no full English support. However, it is a SHMUP with some English text.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Mayhem Brawler (€34.99) from Red Art Games
Pre-Orders open at 11 AM EST and is limited to 2,900 copies. This will include a double sided poster.
(NEW RELEASE) Oshi no Love yori no Love + Love or Die ($39.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHP"
This is a JPN physical release with English support. Currently, there are no plans for an ESRB/PEGI physical release.
(NEW RELEASE) Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight
This is a JPN physical release with English support. Currently, there are no plans for an ESRB/PEGI physical release.
Friday, April 29th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Contra Anniversary Collection from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders for all four editions begin at 10 AM EST and close on Sunday, June 12th at 11:59 PM EST. This release includes the following games:
Contra (Arcade)
Super Contra
Contra (NA)
Contra (JP)
Super C
Contra III: The Alien Wars
Operation C
Contra Hard Corps
Super Probotector Alien Rebels
Probotector
The Classic Edition includes:
Physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection for Switch with reversible cover art
Classic Konami Silver Box with Art by Tom Dubois
Contra Anniversary Collection Soundtrack CD
Contra Anniversary Collection Reversible 18"x 24" Poster
Retro Style Dust Sleeve
The Hard Corps Edition includes:
Physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection for Switch with reversible cover art
Deluxe Clamshell Case Featuring Art by Tom Dubois
Contra Anniversary Collection Soundtrack CD
Contra Anniversary Collection Reversible 18"x 24" Poster
The Ultimate Edition includes:
Physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection for Switch with reversible cover art
Classic Konami Silver Box with Art by Tom Dubois
Deluxe Clamshell Case Featuring Tom Dubois
Contra Anniversary Collection Soundtrack CD
Contra Anniversary Collection SteelBook
Contra Anniversary Collection Reversible 18"x 24" Poster
Contra Anniversary Collection Alternate Double-sided Game Cover
Retro Style Dust Sleeve
Acrylic Standees
Enamel Pins
Framed Lenticular Art Print
Mini Replica Flying Capsule
The History of Contra Hard Cover Book
Bill and Lance Metal Keychain
(NEW RELEASE) Demon's Tier+ - Midwest Gaming Classic (April 29th - May 1st, 2022) G4G Variant Edition ($49.95) from Premium Edition Games - Limited to 200 Copies at Max
This is a variant of the G4G Variant they previously had available on their website and offered at conventions. For the first time at the Midwest Gaming Classic, they are teaming up with Premium Edition Games to create an MGC-exclusive version of Demon's Tier+! This exclusive version will be extremely limited; the final number will be determined based on pre-orders but will NOT surpass 200. To ensure you can get a copy of this game, pre-order now! This version of the game will ONLY be available for pick-up at the Midwest Gaming Classic during the show and it cannot be shipped. To ensure access, each individual is limited to only purchasing two copies.
The Midwest Gaming Classic G4G Variant Edtion include the following:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game Cartridge
Double-sided Insert
Full-Color Manual
A metal Dog Tag with Exclusive MGC branding
Exclusive Glossy Slipcase with MGC exclusive branding!
(NEW RELEASE) Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro
There are currently no plans for an ESRB physical release.
PEGI Retail (£24.99) Amazon UK
PEGI Pixelheart Cover (29,99€) Pixelheart - Limited to 1,000 Copies
PEGI Retail Cover
PEGI Pixelheart Cover
There are currently no plans for an ESRB physical release. The Deluxe Edition includes:
Instruction Booklet
Stickers
Guitar Pick
(NEW RELEASE) Nintendo Switch Sports ($49.99) Amazon
Includes Leg Strap with the game. Please note that the PEGI version has a slightly different box packaging in that it includes a hanging tab piece of the cardboard.
(NEW RELEASE) Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth ($34.99) Best Buy
Limited/Indie Physical Publishers
Please note that due to the constantly changing availability and releases, I have decided to just provide links to the limited/indie publishers' sites. I encourage you all to visit their sites, see what they have, and support their continued efforts to help bring digital only games physically!
If I am missing any companies, please let me know so I can have them added.
Companies (Listed Alphabetically)
1Print Games - Main Website
Arc System Works - Main Website
Aspyr - Main Website
Dispatch Games - Main Website
eastasiasoft - Main Website - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
Fangamer - Main Website
First Press Games - Main Website
Flyhigh - Main Website
Forever Limited - Main Website
Funbox Media - Main Website - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
GameFairy - Main Website
iam8bit - Main Website | Best Buy Available Titles
Idea Factory - Main Website
Koei Tecmo EU - Main Website
Limited Run Games - Main Website | Best Buy Available Titles
Maximum Games - Main Website
NGDEV - Main Website
Nicalis - Main Website
NISA - Main Website
Numskull Games - Main Website
Omake Games - Main Website
Pix'n Love - Main Website
Pixelheart - Main Website
PM Studios - Main Website
Premium Edition Games - Main Website
Red Art Games - Main Website
Rice Digital (same link as Funstock) - Main Website
Serenity Forge - Main Website
Signature Edition Games - Main Website
Skybound - Main Website
Special Reserve Games - Main Website
Strictly Limited Games - Main Website | Partners' Available Titles
Super Rare Games - Main Website
Thunderful Games - Main Website
Ultra Collectors - Main Website
VBlank - Main Website
VGNYSoft - Main Website
Video Games Plus - Main Website
Wired Production - Main Website
Companies No Longer in Physical Publishing
B-SIDE Games (Closed Shop on 8/31) - Main Website
Physicality Games (Website still offering Mastiff titles, but not publishing titles under their Physicality brand) - Main Website
Warned Collectors (Never published a game, but stole people's money) - Main Website
That's it for this week! What are you getting? Comment on Twitter and tag @JPSWITCHMANIA!
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