PREMIUM EDITION GAMES SERIES 3 DIRECT!
Did you watch our Series 3 Direct? If so, watch it again below! If not, you're in for a treat! Take a look at what we're bringing physically in the coming months and then head on over to our website to pre-order your physical copy right now!
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Premium Edition Games Series 3 Pre-Orders
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Cathedral from Premium Edition Games
Pre-Orders open at 12 PM EST and will remain open until Thursday, December 16th at 11:59 PM EST. Please note that the Standard Premium Editions are an open pre-order, but the Retro Editions are limited to 500 copies on our website and may sell out before December 16th.
The Standard Premium Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game
Double-sided Insert
Full Color Manual
A Numbered Challenge Card where you can earn a limited Challenge Patch!
A hand-drawn Full Color Glossy Slipcase by legendary artist Paul E. Niemeyer of Mortal Kombat Fame!
and a Bonus Premium Item!
The Retro Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game w/ double sided insert & full color manual
A Numbered Challenge Card where you can earn a limited Challenge Patch!
NES-Style Retro Box with art by Nick Huddleston
Mini Hand-Drawn Guide by Phillip Summers
CD Jewel Case Official Soundtrack
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Mighty Fight Federation from Premium Edition Games
Pre-Orders open at 12 PM EST and will remain open until Thursday, December 16th at 11:59 PM EST. Please note that the Standard Premium Editions are an open pre-order, but the Retro Editions are limited to 500 copies on our website and may sell out before December 16th.
The Standard Premium Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game
Double-sided Insert
Full Color Manual
A Numbered Challenge Card where you can earn a limited Challenge Patch!
Full Color Glossy Slipcase!
and a Bonus Preorder Item!
The Retro Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game w/ double sided insert & full color manual
NES-Style Retro Box with art
CD Jewel Case Official Soundtrack
Old School Trading Card Pack (Extra Packs Available Separately)
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Phoenotopia: Awakening from Premium Edition Games
Pre-Orders open at 12 PM EST and will remain open until Thursday, December 16th at 11:59 PM EST. Please note that the Standard Premium Editions are an open pre-order, but the Retro Editions are limited to 500 copies on our website and may sell out before December 16th.
The Standard Premium Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game
Double-sided Insert
Full Color Manual
A Numbered Challenge Card with exclusive art by Nenohi Yu where you can earn a limited Challenge Patch!
Full Color Glossy Slipcase by artist Thuy Ngan Nguy
and a Bonus Preorder Item!
The Retro Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game w/ double sided insert, challenge card & full color manual
NES-Style Retro Box with art by the Developers
2-Disc Jewel Case CD Official Soundtrack
Mini Chibi Keychain with art by Niitsu Kentaro
Sunday, December 5th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) The First Tree from Strictly Limited Games
There will be two batches of pre-orders. The first goes up at 6 PM EST and the second goes up on Sunday at 12 PM EST.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Game for Nintendo Switch
Special Limited Edition Box
Colourful Game Manual
Acrylic Standee (16 cm)
Large reversible Poster (DIN A3, 29,7cm x 42cm)
Original Soundtrack on CD
Notepad (DIN A6, 10,5cm x 14,8cm)
The First Tree Sticker (7,4 cm x 7,4 cm)
Art Print Set (DIN A6, 10,5cm x 14,8cm)
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Redout: Space Assault ($29.99) from Limited Run Games
Pre-Orders close on Sunday, December 4th at 11:59 PM EST.
Monday, December 6th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Neversong
The Collector's Edition includes:
Game
Enamel Pin
Original Soundtrack by Thomas Brush
Skateboard Keychain
24 Character Card Deck
Redwind Field Music Score
Art Printed Poster
Collector's Case
Tuesday, December 7th
(NEW RELEASE) Beyond a Steel Sky
This is for the PEGI physical release. This is getting an ESRB physical release that will come out on December 21st.
The SteelBook Edition (unsure if there is a game case or if the cartridge just comes in the SteelBook) includes:
Game
Original soundtrack (Digital)
Stickers
Exclusive SteelBook featuring comic artwork from Dave Gibbons
The Utopia Edition includes:
Game (case)
Collector's Box
Exclusive Hologram Lamp
Enamel Pin
Stickers
50 Page Mini Artbook
Original Game Soundtrack (digital)
Exchangeable Dog Tags (keychain & necklace)
5 Holo-ad Cards
2 XXL Premium Stickers
Exclusive SteelBook featuring comic artwork from Dave Gibbons
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Crysis 3 Remastered ($39.99) distributed from Limited Run Games
Pre-Orders open at 12 PM EST and will close on Sunday, January 23rd. This is not a numbered LRG release.
The Deluxe Edition includes:
Crysis 3 Remastered Physical Game for Switch
Crysis 3 Remastered SteelBook
Crysis 3 Remastered Outer Box
Crysis 3 Remastered Art Card
(NEW RELEASE) Gang Beasts ($34.99) Amazon
Wednesday, December 8th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Arcade Paradise (£24.99) from Wired Production
This is a pre-order for the PEGI version. They did confirm an ESRB physical release is planned through one of their distribution partners at a future date. This release includes:
King Wash reversible inlay sleeve
Kick-ass folded double sided A3 poster for your wall.
90's graffiti style 'dope' sticker sheet
An Exclusive Arcade Paradise EP digital download
Thursday, December 9th
(NEW RELEASE) Alba Wildlife Adventure
This is for the Japanese physical release, which contains English. I am not aware of an ESRB or PEGI physical release planned at this time.
(NEW RELEASE) Battle Cats Unite! ($36.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
This is for the Asia English physical release.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Calico (€29.99) from Red Art Games
Pre-Orders open at 11 AM EST and is limited to 2,800 copies.
(NEW RELEASE) Caveblazers ($35.73) from Super Rare Games
Sales go up at 1 PM EST and is limited to 4,000 copies.
(NEW RELEASE) Demon Gaze Extra ($59.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
This is for the Asia English physical release.
(NEW RELEASE) Fit Boxing 2 with Joy-Con Accessory Bundle
This is for the Japanese physical release, which contains English. This game did release globally under the name "Fitness Boxing 2", but this bundle with the accessory appears to be a Japanese exclusive at this time.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Loop Hero ($35.73) from Special Reserve Games
Pre-Orders open at 1 PM EST and will be an open pre-order until January 21st.
The Switch Single Edition includes:
SWITCH CARTRIDGE - Includes critical updates, patches, and DLC at time of manufacture
SEQUENTIALLY NUMBERED GAME PACKAGING
REVERSIBLE JACKET ARTWORK
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET - Inside the shrink-wrapped game packaging
The Switch Reserve Edition includes:
SWITCH CARTRIDGE - Includes critical updates, patches, and DLC at time of manufacture
SEQUENTIALLY NUMBERED GAME PACKAGING
REVERSIBLE JACKET ARTWORK
SHIPS IN A SPECIAL RESERVE BOX - Makes a great shelf display and protects your game!
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET - Inside the shrink-wrapped game packaging
(NEW RELEASE) Monopoly for Nintendo Switch + Monopoly Madness ($49.99) Amazon
(NEW RELEASE) Monopoly Madness (Code in a Box) ($34.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
This is a PEGI fauxical release (digital code in case; no cartridge).
(NEW RELEASE) Rico London ($49.99) Amazon
(NEW RELEASE) Terra Tech (¥3,318) Amazon Japan
This supports English and as of now, I have not heard of a planned physical for the West.
(NEW RELEASE) Youtubers Life 2
This is for the Japanese physical release, which contains English. Please note that the ESRB and PEGI physical releases are scheduled for February 2022.
Friday, December 10th
(NEW RELEASE) Hentai vs. Evil
This is for the PEGI physical release. I have not heard of this coming to ESRB at this time.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension from Strictly Limited Games
Pre-Orders open at 10 AM EST and will be an open pre-order for both editions. Pre-Orders close on Sunday, January 2nd.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Physical copy of There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension for Switch
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension OST
Mini Crunchy Cardboard Box
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension 18" x 24" Poster
Gigi's Song Cards
Unique Round Enamel Screwdriver
(NEW RELEASE) World Quiz
This is for the PEGI fauxical (digital code in case; no cartridge) release. There is an ESRB (appears to be a true physical) up for pre-order at various U.S. retailers for a later date.
Saturday, December 11th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Rising Hell from Strictly Limited Games
These will be offered in two batches. The first is on Saturday at 6 PM EST and the second is on Sunday at 12 PM EST.
The Special Limited Edition includes:
Game for Nintendo Switch
Special Limited Edition box
Colourful game manual
Original graphic novel
Original heavy-metal soundtrack on CD
Art booklet
Poster (A3)
4 character cards
Logo sticker
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 <--- That's my company!
Red Art Games - Main Website
Rice Digital (same link as Funstock) - 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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