Week of August 21st, 2022 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited Pre-Orders

The Collector's Edition includes:

• Game for Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 4 JaJaMaru – Legendary Ninja Collection on cartridge / disc in a game case with an exclusive and limited cover sheet

• Collector’s Edition BoxBox in outstanding Hakone Puzzle Box art style to collect the game and all of the JaJaMaru 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 to every Game in this collection and other insights. Details: Manual, included in and size fitting to Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 4 game case

• Sticker Sheet8 JaJaMaru stickers – one sticker for each game included in the collection Details: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 6,9 x 9,8”

• Double-sided PosterFeaturing the cover of the Legendary Ninja Collection and “I’m JaJaMaru! The Great World Adventure” artworkDetails: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 6,9 x 9,8”

• 2 PostcardsTwo postcards, designed according to the original ones from 1989 Details: DIN A6 –10,5cm x 14,8cm and 4,1 x 5,8”

• Original Soundtrack CDThe awesome soundtrack of JaJaMaru’s adventuresDetails: x tracks on x CD(s)

• Material BookContaining as much assets as we could find, the extensive Material Book offers you an insight in the development process of the various Ninja JaJaMaru levels and more!Details: DIN B5 –17,6cm x 25cm and 6.9 × 9.8” about 50 pages

• Origami + Manual Create your own shurikens at home with this Origami set out of special paper and a manual. Detail: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 5,8 x 8,3”

• Keychain of JaJaMaru and Gama PakkunExclusive keychain of the undefeatable team – JaJaMaru and his fellow companion Gama Pakkun (based on the version of 1985)Details: 6cm x 5cm and

• 2 Game FlyersFeaturing the cover of the first JaJaMaru game and the first JaJaMaru RPG “The Ninja Scroll”. Details: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 5,8 x 8,3”

• Note padAn original note pad to capture your thoughts. Presenting the amazing cover of the Game Boy Color title. Details: DIN A5 –14,8cm x 21cm and 5,8 x 8,3”

• Furin/ Japanese Wind BellA typical traditional Japanese wind bell, for decoration on your terrace or balcony.Details: 6cm x 5cm and 2,3 x 1,9”

Tuesday, August 23rd

(NEW RELEASE) Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

• Amazon ($29.99 USD) Link

• Video Games Plus ($39.99 CAD) Link

(NEW RELEASE/PRE-ORDER) Mutant Mudds Collection distributed through Limited Run Games

• LRG Exclusive Cover ($29.99) Limited Run Games – This is in hand and limited to 1,500 copies

• Amazon Exclusive Cover ($29.99) Amazon – This is a pre-order releasing on 10/4/2022

Sales go up on LRG at 12 PM EST. Please note that this is a Distro Title and not part of LRG's numbered run.

(NEW RELEASE/PRE-ORDER) Xeodrifter distributed through Limited Run Games

• LRG Exclusive Cover ($29.99) Limited Run Games – This is in hand and limited to 1,500 copies

• Amazon Exclusive Cover ($29.99) Amazon – This is a pre-order releasing on 10/4/2022

Sales go up on LRG at 12 PM EST. Please note that this is a Distro Title and not part of LRG's numbered run.

Wednesday, August 24th

(NEW RELEASE/PRE-ORDER) Arcade Paradise

Please note that the PEGI version is releasing on 8/24 whereas the ESRB version is still available to pre-order through Limited Run Games here or at various retailers in the U.S. with a release date for 9/20/2022.

PEGI (NEW RELEASE)

• Wired Productions' Store (£24.99) Link

ESRB (PRE-ORDER)

• Limited Run Games' Website ($29.99) Link

• Amazon ($29.99) Link

• GameStop ($29.99) Link

• Target ($29.99) Link

• Best Buy ($29.99) Link

Thursday, August 25th

(NEW RELEASE) A Short Hike from Super Rare Games

• Standard ($35.69) Link – Limited to 6,000 copies

• Collector's ($93.98) Link – Limited to 4,000 copies

• Standard w/ Games# 75 and 76 ($104.68) Link – Limited to 900 copies

• Collector's w/ Games #75 and 76 ($162.97) Link – Limited to 600 copies

Sales go live at 1 PM EST.

The Standard Edition includes:

• Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge

• Interior art

• Full-colour manual

• Exclusive sticker

• Set of 3 card trading card pack

• PLUS a pocket-sized mini map of Hawk Peak!

The Collector's Edition includes:

• Collector’s edition box

• Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge

• 46-page retro style guidebook of Hawk Peak

• 4 sticker sheets of the Flora and Fauna found on Hawk Peak

• A poster-sized retro style fold-out map of Hawk Peak

• A pocket-sized mini map of Hawk Peak

• CD of the beautiful OST composed by Mark Sparling

• Full set of trading cards including mirror card

• Claire pin badge

• 3 postcards

• Sticker

(NEW RELEASE) Idol Manager

• JPN w/ English Support ($31.99) Link – Save 5% with code "POLANJP"

(NEW RELEASE) Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-Gon Breath

• Amazon ($39.99 USD) Link

• Video Games Plus ($49.99 CAD) Link

(NEW RELEASE) SD Gundam Battle Alliance

• JPN w/ English Support ($69.99) Link – Save 5% with code "POLANJP"

• ASIA w/ English Support ($59.99) Link – Save 5% with code "POLANJP"

JPN Cover

Asia Cover

Friday, August 26th

(NEW PRE-ORDER) Garden Story ($34.99) from Limited Run Games

Open Pre-Orders begin at 10 AM EST and closes on Sunday, September 25th at 11:59 PM EST.

(NEW RELEASE) MADiSON (£34.99) Amazon UK

Please note that this is for the PEGI physical release. The ESRB physical release is scheduled to release on November 4th according to Amazon.

The physical edition includes:

• Game

• Multiple Camera Skins

• Digital Blue Knees Music Shet

• Digital Blue Knees Book

• Digital Audio Files

• Digital Ritual Cards

(NEW RELEASE) Nexomon + Nexomon Extinction – Complete Collection

• Amazon ($39.99 USD) Link

• Video Games Plus ($49.99 CAD) Link

(NEW RELEASE) NHRA: Championship Drag Racing – Speed for All

• Amazon ($49.99 USD) Link

• Video Games Plus ($49.99 CAD) Link

(NEW RELEASE) Pac-Man World Re-Pac

• Amazon ($29.99 USD) Link

• Video Games Plus ($39.99 CAD) Link

(NEW PRE-ORDER) PHOBOS DERE .GB ($44.99) from Limited Run Games

So yes, this is not a Nintendo Switch release. However, this upcoming physical Game Boy game is one of the first titles I signed when I joined Limited Run Games and holds a special heart in my place. Therefore, I hope everyone checks out this modern retro release!

Open Pre-Orders begin at 10 AM EST and closes on Sunday, September 25th at 11:59 PM EST.

(NEW RELEASE) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Please note that the PEGI version released already and the ESRB (standard) is scheduled to release at retail on 9/27.

• JPN Edition w/ English Support ($35.99 USD) Playasia – Save 5% with code "POLANJP"

• ASIA Edition w/ English Support ($35.99 USD) Playasia – Save 5% with code "POLANJP"

The JPN Edition includes:

• Base Game

• Original soundtrack CD

• "T.M.N.T" acrylic diorama stand

The Asia Edition includes:

• Base Game

• Art Booklet

• Sticker Sheet

Saturday, August 27th

(NEW PRE-ORDER) Vesper: Zero Light Edition from Strictly Limited Games

Standard ($29.99) Link – Limited to 4,500 copies

Special Limited ($49.99) Link – Limited to 2,500 copies

Pre-orders will be offered in two batches. Saturday at 6:00 PM EST and Sunday at 12 PM EST.

The Special Limited Edition includes:

• Game for Nintendo SwitchVesper: Zero Light Edition on cartridge in a game case with an exclusive and limited cover sheet

• Special Limited Edition BoxBox in outstanding art style of Vesper to collect the game and all of the Special Limited Edition’s items.Details: Special Limited Edition Box – approx. 15.3cm x 18.1cm x 4.5cm / 6 x 7.1 x 1.8 in

• Colorful Game ManualManual with game instructions and some further insights and art.Details: Manual, included in and size fitting to Nintendo Switch game case

• Companion Book “The Age of Zero Light”Book showing stunning background art and detailing the backstory of Zero Light through every log found in the game.Details: Softcover book with 192 pages – approx. 17cm x 10cm/6.69 x 3.94 in

• Original Soundtrack by Francesco GagliardiSoundtrack setting the perfect ambience for your adventures in the world of Aryish.Details: 1 CD in Jewel Case featuring beautiful concept art

• 5 Magnetic ButtonsMagnetic buttons showing a variety of sigils featured within the game.Details: Rubber with magnetic back

• Double-sided poster featuring main visuals of the gameDetails: A3 size, folded to A5

• Fluorescent Character Window StickerFeatures artwork of the main character Seven in front of a beautiful backdrop of the game’s artworkDetails: fluorescent, removable; 10 x 5,2cm/3.94 x 2.05 in

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 "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

• 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

• 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

• 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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