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ASIA ENGLISH PRE-ORDERS
Below are some upcoming Asia English physical releases. I think you're going to really enjoy these! Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP" at Playasia.
PRE-ORDERS & NEW RELEASES
Sunday, May 8th
(NEW RELEASE) BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition ($49.99) Amazon
This is the same version that was previously offered on Limited Run Games' website.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Gunlord X from NGDEV
Pre-Orders open at 3 PM EST and close on May 31st (Regular Edition) and May 15th (Collector's Edition, but may close sooner if they sell through their 1,000 copies sooner). Please note that the Regular Edition is a reprint of the release that was previously made available. The CE is brand new and has not been previously offered.
The Regular Edition includes:
Gunlord X game for Nintendo Switch
Manual mini booklet
The Collector's Edition includes:
Gunlord X game for Nintendo Switch
Collector Edition custom cardboard box
Painted Figurine (CE) "Chibi Gunlord"
Printed cloth map (CE) "World of Gunlord"
Soundtrack CD / 23 tracks (CE exclusive design)
Manual mini booklet
Set of 5 postcards
Set of 3 bookmark stickers
Sticker sheet (CE)
numbering printed on the box
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special distributed through Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders close on Sunday, May 8th at 11:59 PM EST. Please note that the ESRB version is being distributed through Limited Run Games and is not part of their numbered run. There are PEGI and CERO versions either already up for pre-order at other retailer sites or soon will be.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch Game Card
Detailed Instruction Manual
Three Sticker Sheets Featuring Game Characters
Nick and Tom Plush Figures
Replica Retro Arcade Flyer
Deluxe Acrylic Keychain
Collectible Enamel Pin
Stress Snowball
Exclusive Artbook
Game Soundtrack
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Super Hydorah Collector's Edition
Please note that the ESRB version is being distributed through Limited Run Games and is not part of their numbered run. Open Pre-Orders close on Sunday, May 8th at 11:59 PM EST.
The PEGI version is already up for pre-order directly at Abylight's website.
ESRB ($69.99) Limited Run Games
PEGI/USK (59,95 €) Abylight Website
There is no Standard Edition for this release. The Collector's Edition includes:
Physical copy of Super Hydorah for Switch with reversible cover
Super Hydorah Game Manual
Super Hydorah Complete Original Soundtrack
Arcade Cut-Out
Super Hydorah "Making Of" Book
Super Hydorah Keychain
Omios Star and the Juggernaut Mother Ship Sticker
ESRB
PEGI/USK
Tuesday, May 10th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Astro Aqua Kitty: Pawsome Collection from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders begin at 12 PM EST and close on Sunday, June 12th at 11:59 PM EST. This release includes Astro Aqua Kitty & Aqua Kitty UDX on one cartridge. Stickers will be included inside the case.
Standard Only
Standard w/ CD Bundle
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Catlateral Damage: Remeowstered ($34.99) from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders begin at 12 PM EST and close on Sunday, June 12th at 11:59 PM EST.
(NEW RELEASE) Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2: Makai Kingdom: Reclaimed & Rebound/ZHP: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman
Deluxe (Retail) Edition ($59.99) Amazon
Limited Edition ($99.99) NISA Store Exclusive
The Deluxe Edition includes:
Collector's Box
Game
NIS Classics Volume 2 Anthology Official Soundtrack
NIS Classics Volume 2 Compendium Softcover Art Book
The Limited Edition includes:
Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2: Makai Kingdom: Reclaimed and Rebound / ZHP: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman game for Nintendo Switch
"NIS Classics Vol. 2 Compendium" Hardcover Art Book
"NIS Classics Vol. 2 Anthology" Original Soundtrack
Makai Kingdom: Reclaimed and Rebound Acrylic Stand with Collector's Coin
ZHP: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman Acrylic Stand with Collector's Coin
Collector's Box
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Rain On Your Parade from Premium Edition Games
Pre-Orders will close on June 10th (but may close sooner for the Retro Edition if sold out before this date).
The Standard Premium Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game
Interior Artwork
Full Color Manual
A Numbered Challenge Card where you can earn a limited Challenge Patch!
Full Color Glossy Slipcase created by our own team!
...and a Pre-order Bonus Premium Dog Tag!
The Retro Edition Includes:
Everything from the Premium Edition!
NES-Style Retro Box that fits the game case and everything else
Enamel Pin
Vinyl Cloud Kit
Thick Cloudy Coaster
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Wunderling DX from Premium Edition Games
Pre-Orders will close on June 10th (but may close sooner for the Retro Edition if sold out before this date).
The Standard Premium Edition includes:
Nintendo Switch Physical Case and Game
Interior Artwork
Full Color Manual
A Numbered Challenge Card where you can earn a limited Challenge Patch!
Full Color Glossy Slipcase featuring our brand new improved slipcases!
...and a Pre-order Bonus Premium Dog Tag!
The Retro Edition Includes:
Everything from the Premium Edition!
Original Soundtrack
SNES-Style Retro Box that fits the game case and everything else inside
Enamel Pin
Vinyl Sticker Set
Thursday, May 12th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Art of Rally from Serenity Forge
Please note that both editions will be available at retail.
The Premium Standard Edition includes:
Physical copy of the game
Soundtrack download card
Vinyl sticker sheet – set of 11 unique stickers
DIY papercraft car modeled off the in-game il Gorillona
The Premium Collector's Edition includes:
Physical copy of the game
Soundtrack download card
Vinyl sticker sheet – set of 11 unique stickers
DIY papercraft car modeled off the in-game il Gorillona
Illustrated poster featuring a compendium of the in-game cars
4-piece enamel pin set
Set of 4 bumper stickers with unique art
Set of 4 patches highlighting in-game locations
3D lenticular card featuring an action shot from the game
(NEW RELEASE) The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story
JPN Cover
ASIA Cover
(NEW RELEASE) Dead By Daylight: Ultimate Edition ($61.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
This edition includes:
Of Flesh and Mud
The Last Breath
Curtain Call
Shattered Bloodlines
Darkness Among Us
Demise of the Faithful
Cursed Legacy
Chains of Hate
Descend Beyond
A Binding of Kin
All-Kill
Hour of the Witch
Portrait of a Murder
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood and Teef distributed from Strictly Limited Games
Pre-Orders open at 11:00 AM EST. Please note that this game is getting a retail physical release, but the Standard Edition distributed through Strictly Limited Games will have an exclusive cover and the Collector's Edition is exclusive to their site.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Game for Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5
Collector’s Edition Box
Colorful Game Manual
Acrylic Diorama with 4 main characters
Original Soundtrack on CD
Shoota Metal Keychain
4 Ork Boyz cardboard standees
Character Sticker Set
Double-sided Poster, A2
Skull Fabric Patch
Friday, May 13th
(NEW RELEASE) 60-in-1 Game Collection ($41.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
There are currently no plans for an ESRB physical release. This was previously a France retail store exclusive.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) A Boy and His Blob from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders for both editions begin at 10 AM EST and close on Sunday, June 12th at 11:59 PM EST.
The Deluxe Edition includes:
Physical copy of A Boy and His Blob for Switch
A Boy and His Blob Soundtrack
18" x 24" Reversible Poster
Dust Sleeve
(NEW RELEASE) Hidden Objects Collection Volume 2
This will be getting an ESRB physical release on May 17th. The six games included on the cartridge are:
1912 Titanic Mystery
Family Vacation California
Family Vacation 2 Road Trip
Mary kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper
Emily Archer and the Curse of Tutankhamun
The Mysterious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
(NEW RELEASE) Instant Sports + ($34.99) from Best Buy
(NEW RELEASE) Let's Get Fit ($44.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHJP"
There are currently no plans for an ESRB physical release. This does include a leg strap.
(NEW RELEASE) Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy
There are currently no plans for an ESRB physical release. The physical edition includes:
Fully uncensored mode unlockable through gameplay.
9 gloss laminated, double sided art cards containing an image of each character, fully dressed on one side and ‘uncovered’ on the other.
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
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