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Week of July 5th, 2020 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited Preorders

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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

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 (~$33.66) Link

  • SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition (~$33.66) Link

  • SteamWorld Collection (both games listed above) (~$67.31) Link

  • Triple Pack (SteamWorld Collection + Next Two Releases) (~$134.63) Link

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

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

  • Regular ($29.99) Link

  • Classic ($59.99) Link

  • Premium ($89.99) Link

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

  • Regular ($29.99) Link

  • Classic ($54.99) Link

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

  • Regular ($34.99) Link

  • Badge Edition ($49.99) Link

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

  • Game Only ($31.26) Link

  • Game w/ Steelbook ($46.88) Link

Graceful Explosion Machine ($30.87) Link


Strictly Limited Games

Numbered Run

Door Kickers: Action Squad Regular (29.99€) Link Collector's (49,99€) Link

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Regular (39.99€) Link Collector's (89.99€) Link

Darius Cozmic Collection from Strictly Limited Games

Arcade Collection (39.99 EUR) Link

Console Collection (54.99 EUR) Link

Lode Runner Legacy Regular (29.99€) Link Collector's (49.99€) Link

Sisters Royale Regular ($33.85) Link | Collector's ($56.42) Link

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 1 & 2 Regular (39.99€) Link | Capo Dei Capi Edition (59.99€) Link

Coffee Talk Regular ($33.27) Link | Collector's ($55.46) Link

Bite the Bullet from Strictly Limited Games

  • Regular (29.99€) Link

  • Collector's (49.99€) Link

Space Invaders Invincible Collection

  • Limited Edition (59,99€) Link - Limited to 3,500 copies.

  • Collector's Edition (€99.99) Link - Limited to 2,500 copies.

  • Ultra Collector's Edition (€149.99) Link - Limited to 999 copies.

Partner Store

Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!

  • Standard w/ Steelbook ($43.59) Link

  • Collector' Edition ($65.39) Link

CrossCode

  • Steelbook Edition (€39.99) Link - Limited to 3,000 copies

  • Collector's Edition (€59.99) Link - Limited to 2,000 copies


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

  • Regular (37.99€) Link - Watch unboxing here.

  • Collector's Edition (67.99€) Link

Shadow Bug Regular Edition (37,99€) Link Collector's Edition (69,99€) Link

Castle of Hearts Regular Edition (37,99€) Link Collector's Edition (69,99€) Link

Rival Megagun Regular Edition (€37,99) Link Collector's Edition (€89,99) Link

Mulaka Regular Edition (€37,99) Link Collector's Edition (€79,99) Link

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

Vectronom from Red Art Games Regular (€29.99) Link CE (€79.99) Link

Hover (€34.99) from Red Art Games

My Memory of Us

  • Regular (U.K. cover, €29.99) Link

  • Regular (French cover, €29.99) Link

  • Collector's (U.K. cover, €64.99) Link

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

Ghostblade HD Regular ($29.99) Link Limited Edition ($39.99) Link

The Distraint Collection Regular ($29.99) Link Limited Edition ($39.99) Link

Sea Bed Regular ($29.99) Link | Limited ($39.99) Link

Moero Crystal H from eastasiasoft & Playasia

  • Standard ($39.99) Link

  • Limited ($59.99) Link

Murder by Numbers

  • Regular ($29.99) Link

  • Limited ($34.99) Link


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

The Game Paradise: Crusin Mix Special Regular ($39.99) Link Limited Edition ($99.99) 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

Triple Pack #1 ($99.99) 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

  • Normal Set (~$40) Link

  • Special Set (~$53) Link

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

Rolling Gunner

  • Regular ($34.99) Link

  • Deluxe Edition ($69.99) Link

Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut from Physicality Games

  • Regular ($34.99) Link

  • Deluxe Edition ($64.99) Link

Whispering Willows - Not Yet Live for Preorder


Ultra Collectors/JanduSoft

Indiecalype

  • Standard Edition (24,99€) Link

  • Collector's Edition (24,99€) Link

Sword of the Necromancer

  • Standard (€35.00) Link

  • Collector's (€60.00) Link


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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