I'VE JOINED THE LIMITED RUN GAMES FAMILY!
I am over the 🌙 excited to announce that I have joined the Limited Run Games family! I wish everyone at Premium Edition the very best and I look forward to continuing to help bring amazing games physically to your favorite consoles. Thanks to everyone in the community for your support.
SAMMY THE SOCK!
I am so incredibly proud of Mrs. Switchmania and all her hard work as she brought Sammy the Sock to life! Whether you are a fan of children's rhyming books, have a young one who's ready for an adventure, or just looking for an amazing gift, Sammy the Sock is for you. Grab your softcover or hardcover copy here!
Also, we're making a game!
SAVE MONEY! Too many Switch games coming out? Wish you could save some money while collecting? Well now you can!
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PRE-ORDERS & NEW RELEASES
Sunday, June 26th
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Godstrike ($34.99) Limited Run Games
Pre-Orders close on Sunday, June 26th at 11:59 PM EST. Please note that this is a Distro Title and not part of LRG's numbered line.
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) KAO the Kangaroo
Standard ($34.99) Limited Run Games
Standard ($34.99) Amazon
Collector's ($64.99) Limited Run Games
This post is for the ESRB physical release distributed through Limited Run Games. Pre-Orders close on Sunday, June 19th at 11:59 PM EST. Please note the Standard Edition will continue to be available for pre-order on Amazon for the time being.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Physical Copy of Kao the Kangaroo for Switch
Kao the Kangaroo Original Soundtrack
Kao the Kangaroo Acrylic Standee
18" x 24" Poster
Sticker Sheet
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Unsighted from Limited Run Games
Standard ($34.99) Limited Run Games
Collector's ($64.99) Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders close on Sunday, June 26th at 11:59 PM EST.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Physical Copy of UNSIGHTED for Switch
18" x 24" UNSIGHTED Poster
UNSIGHTED Original Soundtrack
Acrylic Keychain
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Yumeutsutsu Re:Master & Re:After ($59.99) distributed through Limited Run Games
Pre-Orders close on Sunday, June 12th at 11:59 PM EST. This is a distributed title and not part of their numbered run.
Tuesday, June 28th
(NEW RELEASE) Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders ($22.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is a PEGI fauxical (digital code in case; no cartridge) release. This did receive an actual physical release previously.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Arcade Paradise ($29.99 USD) distributed through Limited Run Games
Pre-Orders open at 12 PM EST and will remain open for a limited time. Please note that this is a Distro Line title and not part of their numbered run. Additionally, you can also pre-order it through Amazon here.
This release (same on Amazon) 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
(NEW RELEASE) Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei
ESRB Standard ($49.99 USD) Amazon
ESRB Standard ($64.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
ESRB Limited ($89.99 USD) Idea Factory Store
ESRB Limited ($129.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
PEGI/USK Exclusive Day One Edition (£45.82) Idea Factory Store EU
The Limited Edition includes:
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei Game (Switch)
Collector's Box
Steel Game Case
Hardcover Art Book + Short Stories
Ballad of the Rising Flower (2-Disc Set)
o 2 Audio Dramas (with link to digital translation)
o Official Soundtrack
5 Card Double-Sided Bromide Set
Sticker Sheet
Reversible Cover Sleeve
Exclusive Trading Card
The PEGI/USK Day One Exclusive Edition includes:
Game
6 x Trading Cards
Sticker Sheet
Double-Sided A2 Poster
Reversible Cover Sleeve
Collector's Box
Exclusive Trading Card
(NEW RELEASE) Garfield Kart: Furious Racing ($44.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is a PEGI fauxical (digital code in case; no cartridge) release. This did receive an actual physical release previously.
(NEW RELEASE) Gear Club Unlimited 2 - Standard Edition ($22.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is a PEGI fauxical (digital code in case; no cartridge) release. This did receive an actual physical release previously.
(NEW RELEASE) Who Wants to be a Millionaire? ($22.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is a PEGI fauxical (digital code in case; no cartridge) release. This did receive an actual physical release previously.
Thursday, June 30th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Chinatown: Detective Agency (€39.99) Red Art Games - Limited to 2,900 Copies
Pre-Orders open at 11:00 AM EST and is limited to 2,900 copies.
(NEW RELEASE) Deathsmiles 1 & 2 ($45.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is for the PEGI standard retail release. Please note that there is an exclusive Standard (variant cover + manual) and Collector's Edition through Strictly Limited Games. The Standard Retail Edition includes:
Game
Art Cards
(NEW RELEASE) Deiland: Pocket Planet ($31.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is for the JPN physical release with English support. At this time, I am not aware of an upcoming PEGI and/or ESRB physical release.
(NEW RELEASE) Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak
ESRB Standard ($69.99 USD) Amazon
ESRB Standard ($89.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
ESRB Collector's Edition ($89.99 USD) GameStop Exclusive - Not sure if this actually includes a game???
The Standard Retail Edition includes:
Monster Hunter Rise Physical Cartridge
Download Voucher Code for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Expansion
The GameStop Exclusive Collector's Edition includes:
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak
Exclusive Steelbook
Malzeno amiibo
Sticker Pack
Elgado Mark enamel pin
(NEW RELEASE) My Universe: Green Adventure - Farmer Friends
ESRB Standard ($29.99 USD) Best Buy - Get a free $10 eGift Card w/ Pre-Order
ESRB Standard ($39.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) Rabbids: Party of Legends ($39.99 USD) Amazon
(NEW RELEASE) Snow Bros. Special ($35.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is for the PEGI standard retail release. Please note that there was a JPN physical release alongside an ESRB physical release. The Standard Retail edition includes:
Game
3 x Sticker Sheets
Instruction Manual
(NEW RELEASE) Strange Brigade from Super Rare Games
Sales go up at 1 PM EST.
The SteelBook bundle includes:
Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
Exclusive Steelbook
Postcard
Interior art
Full-colour manual
Exclusive sticker
3 card trading card pack
(NEW RELEASE) Young Souls ($39.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is for the JPN standard retail release with English support. Please note that there was a a PEGI physical release scheduled through Pix'n Love (website and retail) and an ESRB physical release scheduled through Limited Run Games.
Friday, July 1st
(NEW RELEASE) Beasties ($34.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is for the PEGI physical release with English support. At this time, I am not aware of an upcoming ESRB physical release.
(NEW RELEASE) Instant Sports All-Stars
ESRB Standard ($34.99 USD) Best Buy
ESRB Standard ($44.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) OMORI
ESRB Standard ($34.99 USD) Best Buy
ESRB Standard ($34.00 USD) Fangamer
ESRB Standard ($44.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) Young Souls ($39.99 USD) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This is for the PEGI standard retail release. Please note that there was a a PEGI physical release scheduled through Pix'n Love (website) and an ESRB physical release scheduled through Limited Run Games.
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
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
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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