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! Here's our first teaser trailer to introduce you to Sammy the Sock: A Picturebook Adventure!
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Do you wish your 1st Party Nintendo Switch games included an instruction booklet? Then you're in luck because my friend Rowan is here to save the day! Make sure to visit his website here to grab all the instruction booklets he's created as well as follow him to be kept up to date on future releases.
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PRE-ORDERS & NEW RELEASES
Sunday, November 6th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) PuzzleBobble EveryBubble! from Strictly Limited Games
Pre-Orders will be offered in two batches: Saturday, November 6th at 6 PM EST and Sunday, November 7th at 12 PM EST.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Game for Nintendo Switch Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! on cartridge in a game case with an exclusive and limited cover sheet.
Special Limited Edition Box Box in outstanding Box art style to collect the game and all of the Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Collector’s Edition’s items. Details: Collector’s Edition Box – approx. 21,9cm 15,7cm 5,0cm / 8,6” 6,18” 2,8”
Colorful Game Manual Manual with game instructions for Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! And Puzzel Bobble. Details: Manual, included in and size fitting to Nintendo Switch game case
Stickersheet Get a Stickersheet with Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Characters and Puzzle Bobble Characters. Details: (not yet ready)
Bubble Bottle Make your own Bubbles with our special receipt. Details: approx. ?cm x ?cm, ?g
Squishy A stressball in shape of the little helper Chack’n (ちゃっくん) Details: approx. 5cm c 7cm, 2g
Puzzle 100 pieces Featuring the cover of Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Details: approx. ?cm x ?cm, ?g
OST Double CD with the OST of Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! and Puzzle Bobble Details: xTracks on x CDs
Rubber Keychain Exclusive keychain of Bub (based on the version of 1994) Details: approx. 6cm x 5cm
Reversible A2 Poster Featuring the cover of the Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! artwork Details: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 6,9 x 9,8”
Artbook Contains artworks and concept drawings by the developers of Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Details: B5 (176 × 250 mm/6.9 × 9.8 in), about ?? pages (subject to change)
The Collector's Edition w/ Plushies includes:
Everything in the Collector's Edition listed above
Bub & Bob Plushie with sound Details: 22 * 21 * 21 cm/8,7 * 8,3 * 8,3in
Tuesday, November 8th
(NEW RELEASE) Arkanoid: Eternal Battle
ESRB Standard ($39.99 USD) Amazon
ESRB Standard ($49.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
Please note that a "Limited Edition" retail version is coming out on November 10th with some additional goodies. Look under that date for the details.
(NEW RELEASE) Astro Aqua Kitty: Pawsome Collection ($34.99 USD) Amazon
This title was previously offered through Limited Run Games' Distro Line on their website. We have now made it available through our Amazon Storefront.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Chained Echoes from First Press Games
Please note this was previously a Kickstarter so if you backed the physical tier, check your emails for a coupon code to redeem on First Press Games' website. Additionally, there is an Open-Preorder Bonus: If you order any Edition of the game between 8 November 2022 and 11 December 2022, you will get an additional numbered Bronze-colored Collector's Coin for free with your game. (Switch products will get different coin motives than PS4 & PC versions. This offer is limited to one bronze coin per console variation for each customer.)
The Standard English Cover Edition includes:
Cover with Interior Art
Game Cartridge with the full game
60 Page In-Depth Manual in English
Leather-style Slipcase
Quick Instruction Card
Foldout World Map
Silver-Colored Coin (numbered)
The Standard Japanese Cover Edition includes:
Cover with Interior Art
Game Cartridge with the full game
60 Page In-Depth Manual in Japanese
Leather-style Slipcase
Quick Instruction Card
Foldout World Map
Silver-Colored Coin (numbered)
The Retro Edition includes:
SNES-style Big Box Packaging with Inlay
Double Sided DIN A2 Poster
Gold-Colored Coin (numbered)
Cover with Interior Art
Game Cartridge with full game
60 Page In-Depth Manual in English
Quick Instruction Card
Foldout World Map
Leather-style Slipcase
50+ Paperback Chronicles A4 Sized with Paperback Binding Book
The Collector's Edition includes:
Premium Box with Item Tray
Gold-Colored Coin (numbered)
Double Sided DIN A2 Poster
Clearfiles with exchangeable Japanese Cover, Manual & more!
Cover with Interior Art
Game Cartridge with full game
60 Page In-Depth Manual in English
Quick Instruction Card
Foldout World Map
Leather-style Slipcase
Premium 2CD Soundtrack with Spine Card and 12 Page Booklet in English
50+ Hardcover Chronicles B5 Sized with High-Quality Hardback Cover Book
The Super Collector's Edition includes:
Premium Box with Item Tray
All three Collector Coins (Gold, Silver, Bronze; numbered)
Double Sided DIN A2 Poster
Clearfiles with exchangeable Japanese Cover, Manual & more!
Cover with Interior Art
Game Cartridge with full game
60 Page In-Depth Manual in English
Quick Instruction Card
Foldout World Map
Leather-style Slipcase
Premium 2CD Soundtrack with Spine Card and 12 Page Booklet in English
50+ Hardcover Chronicles B5 Sized with High-Quality Hardback Cover Book
Exclusive Pendant: Handmade Jewelry (Made in Germany). Red & Yellow authentic baltic amber. Real Gold Parts (precious metal) and Neck chain & Motif (precious metal)
Exclusive Wooden Music Box: Wind-up notes loop based on music from the Original Soundtrack. Engraved Chained Echoes logo
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Clea Complete Collection from Limited Run Games
ESRB Standard (LRG Exclusive Cover) ($34.99 USD) Limited Run Games
ESRB Standard Amazon Exclusive Cover ($39.99 USD) Amazon
(NEW RELEASE) Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising
ESRB Standard ($49.99 USD) Amazon
ESRB Standard ($49.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) Hidden Objects Collection Volume 4
ESRB Standard ($29.99 USD) Best Buy
ESRB Standard ($39.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) Oddworld: Soulstorm - Oddtimized Edition
ESRB Standard ($49.97 USD) Amazon
ESRB Standard ($59.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
So a few retailers are showing 11/18 as a release date, while others are showing 11/8. Please note that GameStop is listing a Collector's Edition that will be released on 11/18/2022. Learn more about that version here.
The Odditimized Edition (aka Standard Edition at retail) includes:
Digital Soundtrack
Digital 50-page Art Book from Pix'n Love
Please note that there is a "Limited Edition" retail version in the UK/PEGI, that also included a Metal Case along with the Standard case & Postcards in a slipcover.
(NEW RELEASE) Sifu
ESRB Vengeance Edition ($49.99 USD) Amazon
ESRB Vengeance Edition ($64.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
So a few retailers are showing 11/18 as a release date, while others are showing 11/8. Please note that GameStop is listing a Collector's Edition that will be released on 11/18/2022. Learn more about that version here.
The Vengeance Edition (aka Standard Edition at retail) includes:
Full game
Steelbook case (there might not be a standard case in this release)
Digital Soundtrack
The Art of Sifu 48-page Artbook
3 Lithographs
(NEW RELEASE) Sonic Frontiers
ESRB Standard ($59.99 USD) Amazon
ESRB Standard ($79.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
JPN Standard w/ Exclusive Booklet (¥5,391) Amazon Japan
JPN Limited Edition w/ Exclusive Booklet (¥9,669) Amazon Japan
ESRB Cover
JPN Cover
The JPN Limited Edition includes:
Collector's Box
Game
Art Book
Coco Charm
Amazon Japan Exclusive Booklet
(NEW RELEASE) Taxi Chaos ($9.99) GameStop
This is a fauxical release (digital code in case; no cartridge). This did get a true physical release with cartridge in the past.
Wednesday, November 9th
(SECOND CHANCE RELEASE) NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Volume 1 distributed through Limited Run Games
This was previously offered through Limited Run Games and the remaining stock has been put up and is available now. The games included in this collection are:
SNK GALS' FIGHTERS
SAMURAI SHODOWN! 2
KING OF FIGHTERS R-2
THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny
FATAL FURY FIRST CONTACT
SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM
METAL SLUG 1ST MISSION
METAL SLUG 2ND MISSION
DARK ARMS: Beast Buster 1999
BIG TOURNAMENT GOLF
The Classic Edition includes:
NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol. 1 physical game for the Nintendo Switch
Classic foil stamped gatefold NEOGEO Pocket Color box designed to store your game and Classic Edition contents
Reversible 18 x 24 inch poster
Official Nintendo Switch SteelBook Case
Retrospective book featuring in-depth looks at each game in this collection, written by Jeremy Parish
(NEW PRE-ORDER) NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Volume 2 distributed through Limited Run Games
This was previously offered through Limited Run Games and the remaining stock has been put up and is available now. The games included in this collection are:
SNK VS. CAPCOM CARD FIGHTERS' CLASH - Iconic characters duke it out in an all-star brawl!
Language: English/Japanese
BIG BANG PRO WRESTLING - Stunning wrestlers settle it out in the ring!
Language: English/Japanese
BIOMOTOR UNITRON - Pilot your Unitron and aim for the top!
Language: English/Japanese
MEGA MAN BATTLE & FIGHTERS - Go wild in the world of MEGA MAN!
Language: Japanese only with English manual.
PUZZLE LINK2 - The 2nd installment of masterclass puzzles is here!
Language: English/Japanese
GANBARE NEO POKE-KUN - Play through 30 different mini games!
Language: Japanese only with English manual.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS BATTLE DE PARADISE - Roll the dice in this fun KOF-themed board game!
Language: Japanese only with English manual.
BASEBALL STARS COLOR - Simplistic baseball has never been so fun!
Language: English/Japanese
POCKET TENNIS COLOR - Serve your opponents your best shot!
Language: English/Japanese
NEOGEO CUP '98 PLUS COLOR - Build the strongest team in the league!
Language: English/Japanese
The Classic Edition includes:
Physical copy of NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.2 for Nintendo Switch
Classic NEOGEO POCKET Style Packaging
NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.2 Retrospective Book
SteelBook
18" x 24" Two-Sided Poster
Thursday, November 10th
(NEW RELEASE) Arkanoid: Eternal Battle Limited Edition (£34.99) Amazon UK
This includes:
Slipcover
Game
Sticker Sheet
16-Page Instruction Booklet
3D Lenticular Cover
Exclusive Taito Classic In-Game Backgrounds
Digital Original Soundtrack
(NEW RELEASE) Commandos 2 & 3 HD Remaster Double Pack (£34.99) Amazon UK
To my knowledge, this is not getting an ESRB physical release.
(NEW RELEASE) DARQ: Ultimate Edition (£27.99) GAME UK
Please note that in the UK, this will be a GAME exclusive. However, you can purchase this on Amazon Spain or Amazon Franch, but it appears the packaging text is region specific.
(NEW RELEASE) Garfield Lasagna Party (£34.99) Amazon UK
This is for the PEGI physical release. This is also getting an ESRB physical release on 11/15/2022.
(NEW RELEASE) Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch - Day One Edition (£44.99) Amazon UK
This is for the PEGI physical release. This is also getting an ESRB physical release on 11/15/2022.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Volume 2 from Pix'n Love
PEGI Standard (TBD) Link Not Yet Available
PEGI SNK Collector's (TBD) Link Not Yet Available - Limited to 1,000 Copies
PEGI Capcom Collector's (TBD) Link Not Yet Available - Limited to 1,000 Copies
Pre-Orders open at 11 AM EST. Please note the ESRB version is available to pre-order at Limited Run Games and the information is under the Wednesday, November 9th section above.
The SNK Collector's Edition includes:
Blue Cardboard Box with SNK characters on the front
Game w/ Manual
Official NEOGEO Pocket Snap Case
150 "Cards Fighters Clash" Cards (SNK Version)
10 NEOGEO Pocket Colors Game Inserts + 10 Lithographs
The Capcom Collector's Edition includes:
Yellow Cardboard Box with SNK characters on the front
Game w/ Manual
Official NEOGEO Pocket Snap Case
150 "Cards Fighters Clash" Cards (Capcom Version)
10 NEOGEO Pocket Colors Game Inserts + 10 Lithographs
(NEW RELEASE) Will you Snail ($33.00) from Super Rare Games
Friday, November 11th
(NEW RELEASE) Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection
ESRB Standard ($39.99 USD) Amazon
ESRB Standard ($49.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
ESRB SteelBook Edition ($49.99 USD) Best Buy
The SteelBook Edition includes:
Slipcover
SteelBook w/ Cartridge (there is no Standard game case)
Poster
(NEW RELEASE) Autonauts
ESRB Standard ($29.99 USD) Amazon
ESRB Standard ($39.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) Hidden Through Time: Definitive Edition (£24.99) Amazon UK
This is for the PEGI physical release. To my knowledge, this is not getting an ESRB physical release at this time.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Konami Arcade Classics Anniversary Edition from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders for all three editions begin at 10 AM EST and close on Sunday, December 25th at 11:59 PM EST.
The 8 games included in this collection are:
Scramble- The side-scrolling shooting game which started it all. It could be considered to be the original game which inspired the creators of the Gradius series.
TwinBee- The first game of the TwinBee series loved for its cute graphics.
Nemesis (also known as Gradius)- The smash-hit first installment in the Gradius series, known for its unique power-ups and enemies.
Salamander (also known as Life Force)- The second entry in the Gradius series which took the series to the next level with its upgraded gameplay and improved graphics.
Typhoon (also known as A-Jax)- The timeless shooting game that introduced ground-breaking sprite zooming and rotation effects that added depth to the graphics.
Haunted Castle- The arcade version of Castlevania which bewitched the fans with its haunting graphics.
Vulcan Venture (also known as Gradius II)- Considered by many to be the pinnacle of the Gradius series, memorable for its beloved music and top-notch level design.
Thunder Cross- The game that introduced many players to the shoot'em up genre, thanks to a more inclusive difficulty and unique design
The Classic Edition includes:
Physical Copy of Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection for Nintendo Switch with Reversible Cover Art
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection Soundtrack CD
Classic Konami Silver Box with art by Tom Dubois
Retro Style Dust Sleeve
Reversible 18" x 24" Poster
The Ultimate Edition includes:
Physical Copy of Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection for Nintendo Switch with Reversible Cover Art
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection Soundtrack CD
Classic Konami Silver Box with art by Tom Dubois
Retro Style Dust Sleeve
SteelBook
Reversible 18" x 24" Poster
Arcade Token Style Coin
Mini Konami Arcade Cabinet Replica/Movie Viewer- Plays video and sound only
The History of Konami Arcade Classics Boo
Vic Viper Metal Figure
(NEW RELEASE) Last Door - Complete Edition
PEGI Standard (29.99€) Amazon Spain
PEGI Legacy (48.90€) Amazon Spain
This is a PEGI physical release. To my knowledge, no ESRB physical release is planned at this time.
The Legacy Edition includes:
Collector's Box
Game
"Letter from a Friend" Music Sheet
Book of Portraits
2-CD OST
Luminescent Pin
Mystery Letter
(NEW RELEASE) Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl - Ultimate Edition ($39.99) Best Buy
(NEW RELEASE) Ooblets
ESRB Standard ($34.99 USD) Best Buy
ESRB Standard ($35.00 USD) Fangamer
ESRB Standard ($44.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) Tactics Ogre: Reborn
ESRB Standard ($49.99 USD) Best Buy
ESRB Standard ($64.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
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
eastasiasoft - Main Website - Save 5% with code "POLANJP"
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 | Amazon Storefront | 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
Playasia - 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
SUPERDELUXE 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
Dispatch Games (Published a few games, but then never shipped out the next wave of pre-orders. Currently, they've put out a message on Twitter saying they are still producing, but I'm leaving it here for now) - Main Website
Physicality Games (Website still offering Mastiff titles, but not publishing titles under their Physicality brand) - Website no longer active
Warned Collectors (Never published a game, but stole people's money) - Main Website
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