SAMMY THE SOCK!
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PRE-ORDERS & NEW RELEASES
Sunday, August 21st
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Gunbrick: Reloaded ($34.99) distributed through Limited Run Games
Open pre-orders close on Sunday, August 21st at 11:59 PM EST. This is a Distro Title and not part of LRG's Numbered Run.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Ninja Jajamaru Legendary Ninja Collection from Strictly Limited Games
This will be offered in two batches. The first batch is Saturday, August 20th at 6 PM EST and the second is Sunday, August 21st at 12 PM EST.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Game for Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 4 JaJaMaru - Legendary Ninja Collection on cartridge / disc in a game case with an exclusive and limited cover sheet
Collector’s Edition Box Box in outstanding Hakone Puzzle Box art style to collect the game and all of the JaJaMaru Collector’s Edition’s items. Details: Collector’s Edition Box – approx. 21,9cm 15,7cm 5,0cm / 8,6” 6,18” 2,8”
Colorful Game Manual Manual with game instructions to every Game in this collection and other insights. Details: Manual, included in and size fitting to Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 4 game case
Sticker Sheet 8 JaJaMaru stickers – one sticker for each game included in the collection Details: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 6,9 x 9,8”
Double-sided Poster Featuring the cover of the Legendary Ninja Collection and “I’m JaJaMaru! The Great World Adventure” artwork Details: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 6,9 x 9,8”
2 Postcards Two postcards, designed according to the original ones from 1989 Details: DIN A6 –10,5cm x 14,8cm and 4,1 x 5,8”
Original Soundtrack CD The awesome soundtrack of JaJaMaru’s adventures Details: x tracks on x CD(s)
Material Book Containing as much assets as we could find, the extensive Material Book offers you an insight in the development process of the various Ninja JaJaMaru levels and more! Details: DIN B5 –17,6cm x 25cm and 6.9 × 9.8” about 50 pages
Origami + Manual Create your own shurikens at home with this Origami set out of special paper and a manual. Detail: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 5,8 x 8,3”
Keychain of JaJaMaru and Gama Pakkun Exclusive keychain of the undefeatable team - JaJaMaru and his fellow companion Gama Pakkun (based on the version of 1985) Details: 6cm x 5cm and
2 Game Flyers Featuring the cover of the first JaJaMaru game and the first JaJaMaru RPG “The Ninja Scroll”. Details: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 5,8 x 8,3”
Note pad An original note pad to capture your thoughts. Presenting the amazing cover of the Game Boy Color title. Details: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 5,8 x 8,3”
Furin/ Japanese Wind Bell A typical traditional Japanese wind bell, for decoration on your terrace or balcony. Details: 6cm x 5cm and 2,3 x 1,9”
Tuesday, August 23rd
(NEW RELEASE) Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
(NEW RELEASE/PRE-ORDER) Mutant Mudds Collection distributed through Limited Run Games
LRG Exclusive Cover ($29.99) Limited Run Games - This is in hand and limited to 1,500 copies
Amazon Exclusive Cover ($29.99) Amazon - This is a pre-order releasing on 10/4/2022
Sales go up on LRG at 12 PM EST. Please note that this is a Distro Title and not part of LRG's numbered run.
(NEW RELEASE/PRE-ORDER) Xeodrifter distributed through Limited Run Games
LRG Exclusive Cover ($29.99) Limited Run Games - This is in hand and limited to 1,500 copies
Amazon Exclusive Cover ($29.99) Amazon - This is a pre-order releasing on 10/4/2022
Sales go up on LRG at 12 PM EST. Please note that this is a Distro Title and not part of LRG's numbered run.
Wednesday, August 24th
(NEW RELEASE/PRE-ORDER) Arcade Paradise
Please note that the PEGI version is releasing on 8/24 whereas the ESRB version is still available to pre-order through Limited Run Games here or at various retailers in the U.S. with a release date for 9/20/2022.
PEGI (NEW RELEASE)
Wired Productions' Store (£24.99) Link
ESRB (PRE-ORDER)
Thursday, August 25th
(NEW RELEASE) A Short Hike from Super Rare Games
Sales go live at 1 PM EST.
The Standard Edition includes:
Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
Interior art
Full-colour manual
Exclusive sticker
Set of 3 card trading card pack
PLUS a pocket-sized mini map of Hawk Peak!
The Collector's Edition includes:
Collector’s edition box
Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
46-page retro style guidebook of Hawk Peak
4 sticker sheets of the Flora and Fauna found on Hawk Peak
A poster-sized retro style fold-out map of Hawk Peak
A pocket-sized mini map of Hawk Peak
CD of the beautiful OST composed by Mark Sparling
Full set of trading cards including mirror card
Claire pin badge
3 postcards
Sticker
(NEW RELEASE) Idol Manager
JPN w/ English Support ($31.99) Link - Save 5% with code "POLANJP"
(NEW RELEASE) Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-Gon Breath
(NEW RELEASE) SD Gundam Battle Alliance
JPN Cover
Asia Cover
Friday, August 26th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Garden Story ($34.99) from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders begin at 10 AM EST and closes on Sunday, September 25th at 11:59 PM EST.
(NEW RELEASE) MADiSON (£34.99) Amazon UK
Please note that this is for the PEGI physical release. The ESRB physical release is scheduled to release on November 4th according to Amazon.
The physical edition includes:
Game
Multiple Camera Skins
Digital Blue Knees Music Shet
Digital Blue Knees Book
Digital Audio Files
Digital Ritual Cards
(NEW RELEASE) Nexomon + Nexomon Extinction - Complete Collection
(NEW RELEASE) NHRA: Championship Drag Racing - Speed for All
(NEW RELEASE) Pac-Man World Re-Pac
(NEW PRE-ORDER) PHOBOS DERE .GB ($44.99) from Limited Run Games
So yes, this is not a Nintendo Switch release. However, this upcoming physical Game Boy game is one of the first titles I signed when I joined Limited Run Games and holds a special heart in my place. Therefore, I hope everyone checks out this modern retro release!
Open Pre-Orders begin at 10 AM EST and closes on Sunday, September 25th at 11:59 PM EST.
(NEW RELEASE) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Please note that the PEGI version released already and the ESRB (standard) is scheduled to release at retail on 9/27.
The JPN Edition includes:
Base Game
Original soundtrack CD
"T.M.N.T" acrylic diorama stand
The Asia Edition includes:
Base Game
Art Booklet
Sticker Sheet
Saturday, August 27th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Vesper: Zero Light Edition from Strictly Limited Games
Standard ($29.99) Link - Limited to 4,500 copies
Special Limited ($49.99) Link - Limited to 2,500 copies
Pre-orders will be offered in two batches. Saturday at 6:00 PM EST and Sunday at 12 PM EST.
The Special Limited Edition includes:
Game for Nintendo Switch Vesper: Zero Light Edition on cartridge in a game case with an exclusive and limited cover sheet
Special Limited Edition Box Box in outstanding art style of Vesper to collect the game and all of the Special Limited Edition’s items. Details: Special Limited Edition Box – approx. 15.3cm x 18.1cm x 4.5cm / 6 x 7.1 x 1.8 in
Colorful Game Manual Manual with game instructions and some further insights and art. Details: Manual, included in and size fitting to Nintendo Switch game case
Companion Book “The Age of Zero Light” Book showing stunning background art and detailing the backstory of Zero Light through every log found in the game. Details: Softcover book with 192 pages – approx. 17cm x 10cm/6.69 x 3.94 in
Original Soundtrack by Francesco Gagliardi Soundtrack setting the perfect ambience for your adventures in the world of Aryish. Details: 1 CD in Jewel Case featuring beautiful concept art
5 Magnetic Buttons Magnetic buttons showing a variety of sigils featured within the game. Details: Rubber with magnetic back
Double-sided poster featuring main visuals of the game Details: A3 size, folded to A5
Fluorescent Character Window Sticker Features artwork of the main character Seven in front of a beautiful backdrop of the game’s artwork Details: fluorescent, removable; 10 x 5,2cm/3.94 x 2.05 in
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 "POLANJP"
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 | Amazon Storefront | 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
SUPERDELUXE 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
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