Week of August 24th, 2019 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited Preorders
This is THE week! Collection of Mana and Astral Chain, two titles I have been extremely excited for are almost here! Plus, there are a lot of solid games coming from Limited Run Games' this week! Besides that, there are plenty of more games releasing this week! Are you ready? On your mark! Get set! Read on and see what's coming out!
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Sunday, August 25th @ 12:00 PM EDT
0. Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans from Strictly Limited Games
Preorders will be in two batches. The second batch is Sunday, August 25th @ 12:00 PM EDT.
The regular edition is limited to 2,500 copies. The oldschool heroes edition is limited to 1,500 copies. The Oldschool Heroes Collector's Edition contains:
Slaps and Beans Game (Switch)
86-pages hardcover Artbook
Poker Card Set
2x Bud & Terence Poker Chips
5x Beer Mat
5x Photo Cards
Poster with printed signatures
Sticker sheet
Tuesday, August 27th
1. Bubsy: Paws on Fire Limited Edition w/ Exclusive Cover ($39.99) from Limited Run Games
The Limited Run Games' Limited Edition version will have an exclusive cover and is limited to only 1,000 copies available.
Please note: This is an Accolade release and is not a part of the Limited Run Games Collection. It is not a part of our numbered Switch collection. Only the cover art is exclusive to the Limited Run Games store - this release will be widely available elsewhere without the exclusive art.
2. Collection of Mana (Currently $33.84) Amazon Link
3. Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX from Limited Run Games
Preorders for both the regular and collector's edition close on Friday, September 27th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Both version are OPEN PREORDER. This release includes downloadable content on the cartridge.
This release is not a part of the Limited Run Games Collection and is not a numbered release. We are distributing this title on behalf of Inti Creates for the Western market. Missing out on this release will not compromise a complete Limited Run set.
Best Buy may be receiving a small number of copies of the regular edition of the game with alternate cover art. Best Buy has the ability to not move forward with their order, as it has not been finalized yet. Wait at your own risk.
This Collector's Edition includes:
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX physical game.
Reversible 18 x 24 inch poster.
Original Lola's Vocals soundtrack CD.
Lola Pod enamel pin.
4. Lumines Remastered ($29.99) Best Buy Exclusive Link
5. Terraria (Currently $24.88) Amazon
Thursday, August 29th
6. Bubsy: Paws on Fire!
Regular Edition ($29.99) Link
Limited Edition ($39.99) Link
Limited Edition w/ Limited Run Games Exclusive Cover ($39.99) Link
The Limited Edition includes:
Bubsy: Paws on Fire! Soundtrack Sampler
Mini Collectors' Booklet
The Limited Run Games' Limited Edition version will have an exclusive cover and is limited to only 1,000 copies available.
Please note: This is an Accolade release and is not a part of the Limited Run Games Collection. It is not a part of our numbered Switch collection. Only the cover art is exclusive to the Limited Run Games store - this release will be widely available elsewhere without the exclusive art.
7. Dead or School
Playasia has stated that this game supports English.
Use checkout code SWITCHMANIA at Playasia to save 5%!
Regular Edition ($36.99) Playasia
Famitsu DX Ebiten Limited Edition (~$103.00) Amazon Japan
The Limited Edition includes:
Dakimakura Cover "Hisako"
Special IC card sticker "DoSmo"
6 x Postcards
8. Psikyo Shooting Library Vol. 2
Please note that this is getting a U.S. release via NISA and is coming in 2020.
Use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%
The Limited Edition include:
Switch Game: Psikyo Shooting Library Vol. 2
Reprint Instruction Card
Unreleased Materials
Special Case
9. Super Cane Magic ZERO ($29.99) Playasia
This is the Multi-Language Asia edition that supports English.
Friday, August 30th
10. Astral Chain ($59.99) Link
Regular Edition ($59.99) U.S. Amazon
Limited Edition ( £69.99) E.U. Only Amazon U.K.
Limited Edition ($96.99) Japan Only Playasia
Please note that the Limited Edition is not available in the U.S. and only in the E.U. The E.U. link above will take you to a sold out page, but I wanted to at least provide it in case it comes back in stock. Included are the following:
Astral Chain Game
Sound Selection CD
152-Page Artworks Book
Shikishi art board with an illustration by Masakazu Katsura
The Japanese Limited Edition is similar to the E.U., except the packaging box is different and there is no Shikishi art board. However, it is in stock!
11. Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors U.K. Edition (£25.99) Amazon U.K.
Please note that this will be getting a physical release in the U.S. and release date not yet finalized. It will include the same content as the U.K. Edition.
12. River City Girls from Limited Run Games
Regular Edition - Preorders close on Friday, September 27th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. This is an open pre-order for a limited time!
This release includes a cover with interior art and a full-color manual. Every copy includes a physical CD soundtrack.
Best Buy may be receiving a small number of copies of this game with alternate cover art. Best Buy has the ability to not move forward with their order, as it has not been finalized yet. Wait at your own risk.
Classic Edition - The Classic Edition is limited to just 2,500 copies worldwide.
The Classic Edition includes:
River City Girls physical game for the Nintendo Switch.
Reversible 18 x 24 inch poster.
Expanded 2-disc CD soundtrack.
Commemorative retro NES cartridge (non-functional).
VIP Noize concert tickets.
Kyoko and Misako School ID cards.
Hasebe and Mami heart locket.
Menu from Merv's Burgers.
Kidnapper Polaroid photo.
Set of six character art cards.
13. Root Letter: Last Answer (U.K. Edition) £34.99 Amazon U.K.
Please note that this will be getting a physical release in the U.S. and releases on 09/24. It will include the same content as the U.K. Edition.
The Day One Edition includes an artbook.
Limited releases still available to preorder / purchase
Turok 1 & 2 from Limited Run Games
Turok 1 Regular Edition ($29.99) Link
Turok 2 Regular Edition ($29.99) Link
Turok 1 & 2 Regular Edition Bundle ($59.99) Link
PREORDERS CLOSE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH AT 11:59PM EASTERN TIME.
Turok 1 on physical cartridge for the Nintendo Switch. Region free. This is an open pre-order for a limited time!
This release includes a premium high-gloss foil embossed cover with interior art and a full-color booklet.
Best Buy will be receiving copies of this game with a non-foil cover. These copies will not be available until a later date and will likely not overlap our own preorder window. Please understand that if you sit out on our open window in order to try and secure a copy at retail, you may be left empty handed. Best Buy has the ability to not move forward with their order, as it has not been finalized yet. Opt to wait at your own risk.
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil on physical cartridge for the Nintendo Switch. Region free. This is an open pre-order for a limited time!
This release includes a premium high-gloss foil embossed cover with interior art and a full-color booklet.
Best Buy will be receiving copies of this game with a non-foil cover. These copies will not be available until a later date and will likely not overlap our own preorder window. Please understand that if you sit out on our open window in order to try and secure a copy at retail, you may be left empty handed. Best Buy has the ability to not move forward with their order, as it has not been finalized yet. Opt to wait at your own risk.
Turok and Turok 2 Regular Bundle on physical cartridges for the Nintendo Switch. Region free. This is an open pre-order for a limited time! Both releases include covers with interior art and full-color booklets. This dual-pack will be sealed with both games (in their own cases) placed inside of an exclusive slip-cover.
Two Tribes Collection from Super Rare Games
Toki Tori Collection ($32.50) Link
RIVE: Ultimate Edition ($32.50) Link
Two Tribes Collection ($65.00) Link
Please note that for Toki Tori Collection, only 5,000 copies will be made available. Each Cart contains three games, Toki Tori 1, Toki Tori 2+ and an emulated version of the original Toki Tori on GBA. Included are the following:
Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
Interior art
Full-colour manual
Exclusive sticker
3 card trading card pack
Please note that for RIVE: Ultimate Edition, only 5,000 copies will be made available. Each Cart contains three games, RIVE, Swap This! and an emulated version of an unreleased demo of Three Tribes on GBA. Included are the following:
Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
Interior art
Full-colour manual
Exclusive sticker
3 card trading card pack
Please note that for Two Tribes Collection, only 5,000 copies will be made available. Want to own both SRG 19 and 20? This is the bundle for you. This contains the complete contents of both SRG#19: Toki Tori Collection (Switch) and SRG#20: RIVE: Ultimate Edition (Switch). This bundle comes in an exclusive tuck-end box which contains both releases and also a 2 page insert going over the entire history of Two Tribes'. Each of the individual packaged games includes the following:
Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge
Interior art
Full-colour manual
Exclusive sticker
3 card trading card pack
Enter the Gungeon ($34.99) from Special Reserve Games
The SRG Reserve of ENTER THE GUNGEON for Nintendo Switch features:
EXCLUSIVE REVERSIBLE JACKET ARTWORK - SRG physical edition only
SEQUENTIALLY NUMBERED PACKAGING
2GB SWITCH CARTRIDGE - Includes critical updates, patches and all DLC
28 PAGE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET - Inside the shrink-wrapped game packaging
'KILL THE PAST' STICKER - Designed by Dodge Roll
COLLECTIBLE RESERVE BOX Honoring the tradition of physical games, all pre-orders ship in a collectible box that includes a 24 page Art Book with a metallic cover.
First 3,000 orders will ship early September. If you're among the first 3,000 orders you will receive an email notification by September 1st. All other orders are estimated to ship first week of November 2019.
A Hole New World from First Press Play
The regular edition is limited to 3,000 copies and will include:
reversible EU / US cover
game cart
48 pages in-depth manual
exclusive slipcase
silver-colored coin(numbered)
The collector's edition is limited to 1,500 copies and will include:
premium box with item tray
gold-colored coin(numbered)
double sided DIN A2 poster
clearfile with surprise insert
Base Game w/ reversible EU / US cover, game cart, & 48 page in-depth manual
2 CD Deluxe Soundtrack: 8bit original & 16bit arrange, Duo CD jewel case, spine card (OBI-style), & 12 pages booklet
Shadow Bug from First Press Games
The Regular Edition is limited to 3,000 copies and represents the base game and features everything you could possibly want from a well-done physical game release.
A 40 page in-depth game manual, a dedicated cover design with interior art, as well as a beautiful slipcase and a collectible coin as a bonus leave little to be desired for gamers, who prefer to own their games as physical versions.
Features:
Cover with interior art
Game cart
40 pages in-depth manual
Exclusive slipcase
Silver-colored coin (numbered)
The return of our Collector's Edition and limited to 1,500 copies!
This beautiful version of Shadow Bug will please even the most committed collectors and fans. Its well-crafted box measures about 32cm in height and 24cm in width and works like a drawer box that holds all contents in place.
The highlight of this Collector's Edition will be an hardcover artbook with over 72 full-color pages. These are packed with beautifully arranged keyart, background art, concept art, level designs and more bonus contents like an interview with the team of Muro Studios. The book will not only be a pleasure to go through, but also gives a great view behind the scenes of the development of this game.
The soundtrack and clear file will be outstanding as well, imported from and made in Japan to ensure their very best quality.
Features:
Premium box with item traygold-colored coin (numbered)
double sided DIN A2 poster
clearfile with surprise insert
Base Game
Cover with interior art
Game cart
40 page in-depth manual
Premium Soundtrack: original game soundtrack with 12,4mm premium jewel case, spine card (OBI-style), and 12 pages booklet
Hardback Artbook: DIN C4 sized, high-quality hardback cover, with 72 content-rich full color pages
Vostok from Wired Productions - Link
This is limited to 3,000 copies and sold exclusively on their site. This game did release in Germany last year, but this is the first time a PEGI rating cover is coming out. Also, it will include:
Exclusive variant cover, showing Jimmy laying in a stack of Moolah!
Exclusive voucher to redeem the 8-bit digital soundtrack from the Wired website!
Exclusive Numbered 1 million Moolah note (numbered 1 to 3000)
Exclusive sticker sheet
Old Man's Journey from RED ART GAMES (~$34.00) - Link here
This is RED ART GAMES's 1st Nintendo Switch physical release and it is currently shipping. There is no collector's edition for it and this is limited to 3,000 copies.
STAY from RED ART GAMES (~$34.00) - Link here
This is RED ART GAMES's 2nd Nintendo Switch physical release. There is no collector's edition for it and this is limited to 3,000 copies. There is no CE for this release. However, included in this release are the following:
DLC with Exclusive Content
Digital Soundtrack to Download
Booklet with pixel art sprite sheets and concept art
Special Surprise goodie
Gekido: Kintaro's Revenge (€29.99) from Red Art Games (Release #3) link here
This is limited to 2,800 copies. Included with this are the following:
Special Box
Game
Stickers
Mini artbook
NeuroVoider (€29.99) from Red Art Games (Release #4) - Link here
This is limited to 2,800 copies. Included with this are the following:
Game
Cardboard sleeve
5 exclusive postcards
A poster
Splasher (€29.99) from Red Art Games (Release #5)
This is limited to 2,800 copies.
War Tech Fighters (€29.99) from Red Art Games
This will go live at 10:00 AM EDT and will be limited to 2,800 copies. A cardboard outer sleeve will be included.
Oniken + Odallus Collection from Playasia
Use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%! Please note that with Oniken + Odallus Collection, the regular edition is limited to 2,000 copies and the collector's edition is limited to 3,000 copies and will be available until sold out. Included in the Collector's Edition are the following:
Collector’s Box
Game Card (region free)
Collection Game Manual
Collection 2CD Original Soundtrack
Collection Numbered Certificate
Pato Box Collector's Edition ($39.99) from Playasia here
Use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%! Please note that with Pato Box, the regular edition is sold out and the collector's edition is limited to 3,000 copies and will be available until sold out. Included in the Collector's Edition are the following:
Collector’s Box
Game Card (region free)
Game Manual
2-CD Original Soundtrack
Numbered Certificate
Death Road to Canada from eastasiasoft
Use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%! The regular edition is limited to 2,500 copies and the collector's edition is limited to 2,500 copies and will be available until sold out. Included in the Collector's Edition are the following:
Collector’s Box
Game Card (region free)
Game Manual
2-CD Original Soundtrack
Numbered Certificate
Panty Party Limited Edition ($49.99) from eastasiasoft - link
Use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%! 3,000 Limited Edition copies will be produced, and 2,000 Standard Edition copies will be produced. Please be aware there are no plans to reprint. The limited edition will include the following:
Panty Party Collector’s Box
Panty Party Game (region free)
Panty Party Manual
Panty Party Karaoke Soundtrack CD
Panty Party Branded Underpants
Panty Party Character Sticker Set
Panty Party Numbered Certificate
Panty Party Mini case
Ghost 1.0 + Unepic from eastasia/Playasia
There will be 2,000 copies each of the regular and limited edition. Included in the limited edition are the following:
Collector’s Box
Game Cart (Region Free)
Full Color Manual
2 CD Soundtrack
Numbered Certificate
Reversible Title Sheet
Radirgy Swag Regular Edition ($29.99) - from Dispatch Games
This is expected to ship on 10/15/2019.
The Game Paradise: Crusin Mix Special from Dispatch Games
The regular edition appears that it will be sold at retail, but the Limited Edition is exclusive to Dispatch Games. The Limited Edition is limited to 1,500 copies and will include:
The Game Paradise: Cruisin Mix Special for Nintendo Switch
DLC from previous version included on the cart. (Clarice, Homura Banto, Voice pack + Tatsujin)
Memorial Works art book
Vinyl album AND CD soundtrack set
21 reproduction Jaleco game flyers
Custom Collectable Coin – Jaleco/Clarice Bomber
Gone Home ($34.99) from iam8bit
Exclusive Physical Edition
Premium Reversible Cover Insert
Foldout Poster
Region Free - Worldwide Compatibility
Donut County ($34.99) from iam8bit
Limited Edition of 5000
Exclusive Physical Edition
Trashopedia Sticker Collection (Scratch-n-Sniff!)
Region Free - Worldwide Compatibility
Gorogoa ($34.99) from iam8bit
Limited Edition of 5000
Exclusive Physical Edition
Innovative Package Design by Gorogoa creator, Jason Roberts, including “Traditions of the Scattered Path” booklet w/ brand new original artwork
Region Free - Worldwide Compatibility
That‘s it for this week. Let us know what you’re getting.
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