PREMIUM EDITION GAMES UPDATES!
If you haven't already, make sure to check out our newest newsletter here. We reveal the cover art for the first time, give a SteelBook update and provide the latest status regarding Super Blood Hockey and Pigeon Dev Games Collection.
While we are still a little ways away from shipping out to everyone, we did want to show that these carts are real as well as what's on them! Check it out and make sure to pre-order through the links below.
PIGEON DEV GAMES COLLECTION CARTRIDGES ARE IN!
While we are still a little ways away from shipping out to everyone, we did want to show that these carts are real as well as what's on them! Check it out and make sure to pre-order through the links below.
PREMIUM EDITION GAMES PRE-ORDERS
PIGEON DEV GAMES COLLECTION
Our second release is live for pre-order right now!
U.S. Customers - Premium Edition Games
Outside U.S. Customers - Video Games Plus
Limited to 5,000 copies worldwide. Pigeon Dev Games Collection consists of four titles developed by Pigeon Dev Games and published digitally by Sometimes You in a single package: Awesome Pea, Awesome Pea 2, Bucket Knight, and Explosive Jake. The collection, coming soon from Premium Edition Games, will feature high-quality, exclusive items and packaging in three versions:
“Premium Edition” (3,000 available), priced at $39.95 with free shipping, includes:
Nintendo Switch™ Physical Case and Game
Double-sided Insert
Full Color Manual
A "Special Challenge" Trading Card
A Logo Sticker
First Prints of the game will have a hand-drawn Full Color Glossy Slipcase by legendary artist Paul E. Niemeyer of Mortal Kombat fame!
“Retro Edition” (1,000 available), priced at $59.95 plus shipping, includes:
Premium Edition (everything listed in the Premium Edition)
Official Steelbook
Retro "NES" Box that will hold the Premium Edition and Steelbook
“Deluxe Edition” (1,000 available), priced at $99.95 plus shipping, includes:
Retro Edition (everything listed in the Retro Edition)
Single CD Cardboard Soundtrack
Enamel Pin
NEOGEO Case w/Single Sided Insert to hold Retro Edition, CD and Pin
300 Page Hardcover Book
Hard Cardstock Slipcase over both NEOGEO Case and Book
SUPER BLOOD HOCKEY ($39.95)
U.S. Customers: Premium Edition Games
Canada/International Customers: Video Games Plus
Included are the following:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game
Double-sided Insert
Full Color Manual
A "Special" Trading Card
A Logo Sticker
First Prints of the game will have a hand-drawn Full Color Glossy Slipcase by legendary artist Paul E. Niemeyer of Mortal Kombat Fame!
THE SWITCH COLLECTOR VOLUME TWO is available to pre-order here.
SUNSHINE MANOR BACKERKIT! We are so honored and excited to be partnering with Fossil Games and HoundPicked for their Sunshine Manor: A Retro Horror Game. The Kickstarter has closed and the Backerkit is now open. So you can still secure your pre-orders here.
Kickstarter Exclusive Premium Edition
Kickstarter Exclusive Sunshine Edition
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New Releases/New Preorders
Sunday, January 24th
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Panzer Paladin from Limited Run Games
This is a Distributed Title and not part of their numbered run. Pre-Orders open at 12:00 PM EST and will remain open for both editions until Sunday, January 24th at 11:59 PM EST.
Please note that per their product page for the Regular Edition, Best Buy may be receiving a very small number of copies of this game with alternate cover art. Best Buy has the ability to not move forward with their order, as it has not been finalized yet. Wait at your own risk.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Physical copy of Panzer Paladin with a reversible cover slip.
4-CD pack including original and classic 8-bit soundtracks.
Premium Metal Figures of Flame and Grit.
18x24 Reversible Poster
Housed in a outer box featuring unique cover art.
3 Character Stickers
2 Lithographic Art Prints (approx. 4”x6”)
‘Peek-a-boo’ Game O-sleeve
Collector’s Box
Bonus: Digital download of 4 desktop wallpapers, 8 phone wallpapers, and 10 character avatars
Tuesday, January 26th
(NEW RELEASE) Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy
Regular ($59.99) Amazon
ESRB Limited ($119.99) NISA Store
PEGI Limited (£66.66) Koei Tecmo Europe
The ESRB Limited Edition includes:
North American Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy Game (Nintendo Switch™)
Japanese Import Tao’s Research Notebook (Art Book)
Japanese Import Original Illustration B2 (19.7" x 27.8") Cloth Poster
Japanese Import Mini Acrylic Character Charm
Japanese Import Special Clear File (Set of 2) ～Key to the Ruins File ＆ Character File～
North American Early Access Serial Code for Ryza's "Sonnet of Dawn" Costume
North American Premium Box
The PEGI Limited Edition includes:
• Atelier Ryza 2 Standard Edition (Nintendo Switch™) • Collector's Box • Early Access Serial Code for Ryza's "Sonnet of Dawn" Costume (Console Only) • *Tao’s Research Notebook (Art Book in Japanese) • *Original Illustration B2 Cloth Poster • *Special Clear File (Set of 2) ～Key to the Ruins File ＆ Character File～ • *Mini Acrylic Character Charm • "Beware of Puni!" and "Blue Puni Costume" t-shirt DLC for Ryza (Console Only)
*Imported from Japan
Wednesday, January 27th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Green Hell from Forever Limited
The Unlimited Edition includes:
Classic case: a plastic box containing a reversible cover and a game cartridge for Nintendo Switch (global).
Numbered certificate: a card with a unique number which gives the set an additional collector value.
Sticker: a sticky snail that will awaken a hidden chef inside you!
Sealing foil: heat shrink film protects your box with the game and extras during shipment.
Each set will increase your chances of survival in the Amazonian wilderness 😉
The Limited Edition includes:
Collector's box: a survival kit that contains a bunch of items helpful during your Amazonian expedition! The size of the box can be found in the specification.
Multitool Card: a thin, stainless steel (credit card-sized) tool with 11 different and equally useful gadgets!
Cleaning cloth: an item useful to clean not only glasses, but also the screen of your console.
3 Enamel Pin Set: colorful enamel pins that will let you take the forest's inhabitants with you, wherever you go.
Classic case: a plastic box containing a reversible cover and a game cartridge for Nintendo Switch (global).
Numbered certificate: a card with a unique number which gives the set an additional collector value.
Sticker: a sticky snail that will awaken a hidden chef inside you!
Sealing foil: heat shrink film protects your box with the game and extras during shipment.
Each set will increase your chances of survival in the Amazonian wilderness 😉
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Spinch ($34.99) from iam8bit
At this time, iam8bit has confirmed this is a limited quantity release so it appears to be an open pre-order on their site. Unsure at this time if this will get a retail release, but the product page does state:
iam8bit Exclusive Edition w/ Illustrated Zine by Jesse Jacobs
Reversible cover sheet
Art by Spinch creator, Jesse Jacobs
Region Free - Worldwide Compatibility
Thursday, January 28th
(NEW RELEASE) Alpaca Ball: Allstars
This release supports English. The ASIA English version did release previously, but this is now the JPN release.
(NEW RELEASE) Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space
This release supports English.
(NEW RELEASE) Friends of Ringo Ishikawa + Arrest of a Stone Buddha Collection
This release supports English.
(NEW RELEASE) Gal Gun Returns
The JPN and ASIA release support English, but this game will be releasing in the U.S. on February 12th. Additionally, there is an exclusive CE available through Funstock.
The JPN and Asia Limited Edition includes:
Game
Memorial Book
Album CD
(NEW RELEASE) Ghostrunner
This game supports English and there is a demo on the JPN eShop right now that you can try.
Please note that Amazon Japan's description states that this release includes the following (cannot confirm if this is the same through Playasia):
Original Design Weapon DLC "Sword" (Red) Inclusion
Original Soundtrack CD (20 songs) Included)
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Iron Wings (€29.99) from Red Art Games
Pre-Orders open at 11 AM EST and is limited to 2,800 copies. A collectible pin is being offered to the first 400 customers.
(NEW RELEASE) Lost Sphear ($44.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
This is the Asia English physical release. Please note that this game did receive a PEGI edition awhile back.
(NEW RELEASE) Marchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift
Amazon Japan (~$34.24) Link
Amazon Japan Limited Edition (~$88.96) Link
Amazon Japan Famitsu DX Edition (~$79.27) Link
Amazon Japan Famitsu DX w/ CD Edition (~$100.46) Link
Playasia JPN Version ($39.99) Link - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
Playasia JPN Version Limited Edition ($107.99) Link - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
Playasia Asia Version (???) Link - Currently sold out and no price listed
Playasia Asia Version Limited Edition (???) Link - Currently sold out and no price listed
The JPN and ASIA Limited Edition includes:
Game
Mylne Deluxe Figurine
The JPN Famitsu DX Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch game software "Fairytale Forest" (regular version)
Fairytale Forest B3 tapestry
Fairytale Forest drawn mug
Fairytale Forest drawn acrylic figure Mern & Rosetta
The JPN Famitsu DX Edition w/ CD includes:
Nintendo Switch game software "Fairytale Forest" (regular version)
Fairytale Forest B3 tapestry
Fairytale Forest drawn mug
Fairytale Forest drawn acrylic figure Mern & Rosetta
Original Soundtrack
(NEW RELEASE) Pang Adventures: Buster Edition ($26.99) Shop4MegaStore
This release includes:
Game w/ Reversible Cover
Survival Guide/Retro Manual
Sticker Set
(NEW RELEASE) Project Warlock (~$36.94) Super Rare Games
Sales open at 1 PM EST and will be limited to 4,000 copies. Included are the following:
Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
Interior art
Full-colour manual
Exclusive sticker
3 card trading card pack
Friday, January 29th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Afterparty ($34.99) from Limited Run Games
This is an open pre-order that begins at 10 AM EST and ends on Sunday, February 28th at 11:59 PM EST.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Kowloon High-School Chronicle Limited Edition ($47.98) Funstock
Please note that there is currently no plans for an ESRB physical (digital only). Additionally, there will be a retail PEGI release, but this Limited Edition is exclusive to Funstock.
Included:
Collector's Box
Game
Bonus Item (to be revealed at a later date)
(NEW RELEASE) Re: Zero - The Prophecy of the Throne
The Day One Edition includes:
4 exclusive, limited run only original pins in a display box, featuring Emilia, Subaru, Rem, and a brand-new character Melty!
The Collector's Edition includes:
4 exclusive, limited run only original pins in a display box, featuring Emilia, Subaru, Rem, and a brand-new character Melty
Full-color art book including concept art, sketches, and commentary with a special foreword from the creators
SteelBook collector's display case
Official soundtrack containing original music from the game
Collector’s Edition outerbox!
(NEW RELEASE) Root Double -Before Crime After Days- Xtend Edition ($49.99) Amazon Please note that in addition to this retail physical release, there are exclusive editions available only through Strictly Limited Games' Partner store. I believe the release dates are a bit later than this retail release, but you can still pre-order them here.
(NEW RELEASE) Turrican Flashback ($29.99) Amazon
This retail release includes the following four games:
Turrican
Turrican II
Mega turrican
Super turrican
Want even more Turrican? Then check out the more expansive releases containing even more Turrican games exclusively through Strictly Limited Games here.
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
B-SIDE Games - Main Website
Dispatch Games - Main Website
eastasiasoft - Main Website - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
Fangamer - Main Website
First Press Games - 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 - 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
Wired Production - Main Website
Companies No Longer Publishing
Physicality Games - Main Website
Companies to Stay Away From (DO NOT BUY FROM!!!)
Warned Collectors - Main Website
That's it for this week! What are you getting? Comment on Twitter and tag @JPSWITCHMANIA!
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