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ANNOUNCEMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
1Print Games - New shipping options available due to COVID-19. See below.
3D Realms - Ion Fury has been confirmed to be getting a North America release. Details still unkonwn, but they have stated that the mini artbook and stickers included in the EU release should also be included in the upcoming NA release.
Arcade Crew - KUNAI is getting an EU retail release (NA release is coming through Limited Run Games - see below).
B-Side Games - Kamiko and Brave Dungeon Chronicle Pack are shipping. However, please note that if you're in the US, they will hold your order(s) and ship when they can again.
Devolver Digital - Their Direct will take place on Saturday, July 11th at 3 PM ET.
First Press Games - Shadow Bug Regular Edition is shipping. You can still buy a copy here.
Gamefairy - Vambrace: Cold Soul is now shipping. You can still buy a copy here.
Leoful Games - The company announced their upcoming physical of Georifters in Asia. This will support English and preorders open up in July.
Limited Run Games Part #1 - Senran Kagura Reflexions opened up for preorders on June 30th. This is a Distributed title and will remain open for about a month.
Limited Run Games Part #2 - Reminder that LRG3 will be airing on July 8th at 3 PM ET via Twitch here.
Limited Run Games Part #3 - KUNAI will be available to preorder on July 8th.
Limited Run Games Part #4 - Star Wars: Episode 1 Racer will be available to preorder on Friday, July 10th. All the details are below.
Red Art Games - Sent an e-mail showing an update on the current status of their games. See below.
Special Reserve Games - GRIS will be getting a 2nd pressing and will be unnumbered (Switch) and My Friend Pedro will be getting its first pressing and numbered run (PS4). GRIS will be an open preorder and My Friend Pedro will be limited quantities, both taking place on July 23rd. More details to follow.
Super Rare Games - They just announced their next two releases: SteamWorld Dig (1 & 2) & SteamWorld Heist. Preorders go live on Thursday and all the details are below.
Super Rare Games/Switch Player Magazine - Issue #42 of Switch Player Magazine will have another exclusive Super Rare card. This time for Graceful Explosion Machine. You can secure your copy here.
New Releases/New Preorders
Tuesday, July 7th
Catherine: Full Body ($49.99) Amazon
Spirit of the North US ($34.99) Amazon
Although this did release on June 30th at GameStop, Amazon had a July 7th release date. Also, don't forget that Signature Edition Games is offering an exclusive EU CE here.
Wednesday, July 8th
KUNAI ($TBD) from Limited Run Games - Link Not Yet Available
Details are not available, but will be updated. Stay tuned.
Thursday, July 9th
Blair Witch
Regular (~$43) Amazon Japan
Regular ($45.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
Limited (~$60) Amazon Japan
Limited ($71.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
The Limited Edition includes:
Switch Game: Blair Witch
Luxury Box
Original Soundtrack on CD (15 tracks)
Artbook (All colored 52 pages)
DLC Ticket
Kingdom Majestic Limited Edition ($35.69) Shop4MegaStore
Please note that the U.S. is getting a standard release only on July 14th.
The Limited Edition includes:
Reversible inlay
3D lenticular image
4 artworks representing an island from Kingdom
Original digital soundtracks
Super Rare Games Releases #34 and 35
Preorders open at 1 PM ET and you'll have the following options:
SteamWorld Dig: Fistful of Dirt is limited to 5,000 copies, will include SteamWorld Dig 2 as an extra bonus on cart and will include:
Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
Interior art
Full-colour manual
Exclusive sticker
3 card trading card pack
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition is limited to 6,000 copies and will include:
Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
Interior art
Full-colour manual
Exclusive sticker
3 card trading card pack
SteamWorld Collection will include both of the individual releases above, is limited to 3,000 copies and will include:
2 Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
3 Games! Dig 1, Dig 2 and Heist
2 Full-colour manual
2 Exclusive stickers
2 trading card pack
Friday, July 10th
Close to the Sun ($15.69) Shop4MegaStore
This is a fauxical release - code in box...no cartridge.
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise
Standard U.S. ($49.99) Amazon
Standard UK ($42.69) Shop4MegaStore
Standard U.K. w/ Notebook + Poster Map (£39.99) Amazon UK
The standard edition is the same in both regions.
The bonus goodies of the notebook and poster map are exclusive to the UK, but appear to not be bundled in a collectible box with the game. I believe these are just separate items included in the shipment.
The Forgotten Land (€18.51) Amazon Germany
This is a fauxical release - code in box...no cartridge.
GRIP Combat Racing ($15.69) Shop4MegaStore
This is a fauxical release - code in box...no cartridge.
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood ($15.69) Shop4MegaStore
This is a fauxical release - code in box...no cartridge.
My Universe My Baby ($35.69) Shop4MegaStore - UK Edition
This will be getting a US retail release on August 18th.
Namco Museum Archives Volume 1 ($20.69) - Shop4MegaStore
This is a fauxical release - code in box...no cartridge. This volume includes:
Pac-Man
Galaxian
Xevious
Mappy
Dragon Buster
Dig-Dug
The Tower of Druaga
Sky Kid
Dragon Spirit The New Legend
Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti
and the exclusive adaptation of Pac-Man Championship Edition Plus!
Namco Museum Archives Volume 2 ($20.69) - Shop4MegaStore
This is a fauxical release - code in box...no cartridge. This volume includes:
Battle City
Pac-Land
Dig-Dug II
Super Xevious
Galaga
Rolling Thunder
Mappy-Land
Legacy of the Wizard
Dragon Buster II
Mendel Palace
and an exclusive adaptation of Gaplus!
SHMUP Collection (Japanese Cover) (29,90€) from Pixelheart
The cart is still EU, but this is their "Japanese Cover" edition. Limited to 3,000 copies. The cover in the middle of the image below is the Japanese Cover.
Star Wars: Episode 1 Racer from Limited Run Games
Preorders open at 10 AM ET and 6 PM ET (2nd batch of Premium Edition). Preorders close for the Regular and Classic Edition on August 9th at 11:59 PM ET.
The Regular Edition is an open preorder.
The Classic Edition is an open preorder and includes the following:
Star Wars Episode I: Racer physical game for the Nintendo Switch in a standard case with cover sheet.
Retro Nintendo 64 style outer box, accurately sized to authentic Nintendo 64 box proportions.
Full-color interior art and a booklet.
Commemorative non-functioning metal N64 cartridge.
Reversible 18" x 24" poster.
The Premium Edition is limited to 2,000 copies and includes the following:
Star Wars Episode I: Racer game for the Nintendo Switch in a standard case with cover art. Lucasarts style rigid outer box with foil stamping.
Individually numbered certificate of authenticity.
Retro Nintendo 64 style outer box, accurately sized to authentic Nintendo 64 box proportions.
Full-color interior art and a booklet.
Commemorative non-functioning retro metal N64 cartridge.
Booklet of retrospective essays.
Official Switch sized SteelBook case.
Art cards.
18" x 24" poster.
Commemorative coin.
Anakin's flag enamel pin.
Story of Seasons - Friends of Mineral Town ($47.69) Shop4MegaStore - EU Edition
This is getting a US retail release on July 14th.
Tiny Troopers Joint Ops XL ($15.69) Shop4MegaStore
This is a fauxical release - code in box...no cartridge.
Town of Light Deluxe Edition ($15.69) Shop4MegaStore
This is a fauxical release - code in box...no cartridge.
Limited Releases Still Available
Limited Run Games
Numbered Run
Wizard of Legend ($29.99) Link
Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl from Limited Run Games
Distributed Titles Away
Arc of Alchemist ($49.99) from Limited Run Games
Away: Journey to the Unexpected ($29.99) Link
Journey to the Unexpected ($29.99) Link
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force ($39.99) Link
Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix (Regular, $34.99) Limited Run Games
Nurse Love Obsession ($59.99) Link
Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection CE ($69.99) Link
Streets of Red (Regular - $34.99 | CE - $64.99) Link
SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
Thea: The Awakening ($29.99) Link
Best Buy Titles
Titles varies so check here for the latest.
Super Rare Games
Gardens Between Collector's Edition ($70.59) Link
Smoke and Sacrifice ($32.70) Super Rare Games
Octahedron ($32.69) from Super Rare Games - Read our review here.
World of Goo ($32.36) Link
The Sexy Brutale ($31.25, Regular Edition) Link
Little Inferno from Super Rare Games
Graceful Explosion Machine ($30.87) Link
Strictly Limited Games
Numbered Run
Darius Cozmic Collection from Strictly Limited Games
Arcade Collection (39.99 EUR) Link
Console Collection (54.99 EUR) Link
Bite the Bullet from Strictly Limited Games
Space Invaders Invincible Collection
Partner Store
Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!
CrossCode
Special Reserve Games
Nothing at the moment
NISA Limited Editions
Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers ($64.99) Link
Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories ($89.99) Link
Disgaea 1 Complete: Rosen Queen's Finest Edition ($99.99) Link
Fallen Legion: revenant Exemplary Edition ($74.99) NISA Store
Giraffe and Annika Musical Mayhem ($49.99) Link
God Wars: The Complete Legend ($59.99) Link
Little Town Hero: Big Idea Edition ($49.99) Link
Mad Rat Dead Heart Pounding Edition ($59.99) NISA Store
Prinny 1-2: Exploded and Reloaded: Just Desserts Edition ($59.99) Link
RPG Maker MV ($59.99) Link
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III: Thors Academy ($99.99) Link
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV ($99.99) Link
void tRLM(); // Void Terrarium ($59.99) Link
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Limited Edition ($99.99) NISA Store
First Press Games
A Hole New World
2nd Triple Set (109,99 Euro) Link
This preorder is for First Press Games' releases# 4-6. This triple pack is limited to 500 copies and only when all three games are available will this ship.
They are as follows:
Rival Megagun
Mulaka - Read our review here.
Psychotic Adventures Origins
Wired Production
Close to the Sun (Limited Edition, $99.96) Link
Vostok ($33.66) Link
Red Art Games
Old Man's Journey (~$34.00) - Link here
STAY (~$34.00) - Link here
Gekido: Kintaro's Revenge (€29.99) - Link here
NeuroVoider (€29.99) - Link here
Splasher (€29.99) - Red Art Games
War Tech Fighters (€29.99) - Red Art Games
Demetrios + Xenon Valkyrie+ - Red Art Games
Riddled Corpses EX - Red Art Games
Xeodrifter (€29.99) from Red Art Games
Hover (€34.99) from Red Art Games
My Memory of Us
Candleman (€29.99) Link
Children of Zodiarcs (€34.99) Link
Eternum EX (€29.99) Link
Legend of the Skyfish (€29.99) Link
eastasiasoft (use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%)
Panty Party Limited Edition ($49.99) from eastasiasoft - link
Moero Crystal H from eastasiasoft & Playasia
Murder by Numbers
Dispatch Games (Check their Twitter account for the latest updates)
Penguin Wars Launch Edition ($39.99) Link
Radirgy Swag Regular Edition ($29.99) - from Dispatch Games Limited Edition ($49.99) Link
Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto ($59.99) Link
iam8bit
WHAT THE GOLF? ($34.99 USD) iam8bit
Best Buy Titles (standard version) - Titles varies so check here for the latest.
Video Games Plus Titles (standard versions) - Titles varies so check here for the latest.
Playasia
Gigantic Army (Asia Cover, $34.99) Link - Use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%. Please note that this is an EU cart, but this cover is exclusive to their site.
GameFairy
Bridge Constructor Portal ($39.99) from Game Fairy
Vambrace: Cold Soul ($42.01) Link
1Print Games
Kero Blaster ($44.99) from Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
ittle Dew ($34.99) Link
Includes:
Kero Blaster
ittle Dew 1
Death Squared
Pixelhearts
Gigantic Army (29.90€) Link
SHMUP Collection (29.90€) Link
Finding Teddy II (29.90€) Link
Super Trench Attack! (29.90€) Link
Guns of Mercy (29.90€) Link
Arcade Racing Legends: High Level (29.90€) Link
B-SIDE Games
Golf Story (~$36) Link - Supports English
Ise Shima Mystery Guide False Black Pearl (~$36) Link - DOES NOT SUPPORT ENGLISH
Cat Quest (~$36) Link - Supports English
KAMIKO - Supports English
Brave Dungeon Chronicle Pack (~$40) from B-Side Games
VGNYSoft
Finding Teddy II ($34.99) Link
SHMUP Collection ($34.99) VGNYSoft
Guns of Mercy ($34.99) Link
Super Trench Attack ($34.99) Link
Physicality Games
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack
Regular ($29.99) Link
Deluxe Edition ($59.99) from Physicality Games
Rolling Gunner
Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut from Physicality Games
Whispering Willows - Not Yet Live for Preorder
Ultra Collectors/JanduSoft
Indiecalype
Sword of the Necromancer
Koei Tecmo EU
Fairy Tail Guild Box (£99.99) Koei Tecmo EU Store Exclusive
Rice Digital
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate Collector's Edition ($99.24) Rice Digital UK Store Exclusive
NGDEV
Gunlord X (Standard Edition, 34.99 EUR) Link
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