Week of March 10th, 2019 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited Preorders
Updated: Mar 13, 2019
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I hope your wallets are ready. From retail releases to THREE new limited release titles all hitting this week, there's no time to rest! So what's coming out, where can you buy these, and what else do you need to know? Read on and happy collecting!
Tuesday, March 12th
1. The Caligula Effect: Overdose
Regular Edition ($49.99) - Amazon link here
NISA Online Exclusive Limited Edition ($64.99) - Link here
Playasia (Asia Version) Limited Edition ($94.99) - Link here
The NIS America store has approximately 5% inventory left for the LE. If you're thinking of getting it, don't miss out. Included in this edition are the following:
The Caligula Effect: Overdose for Nintendo Switch
Official Soundtrack
Official Hardcover Art Book
"Beautiful Lies" Tear-Resistant Poster
Collector's Box
The Playasia (Asia Version) Limited Edition will include the following:
Switch Game: Caligula Overdose
Official Soundtrack (13 Tracks)
Official Artbook
Steelcase
M Block
Limited Edition Special Box
2. LEGO Movie 2 Video Game
Although this released last week at GameStop, it's now Best Buy's turn. This title is sure releasing very sporadically across the various retailers. Oh well! Everything is awesome!
If you don't mind importing, Amazon UK will have an exclusive boxed version with the Emmett lego set bundled inside a specially designed box.
3. Paw Patrol: On a Roll ($39.88) -Amazon link here
Wait a minute! Didn't this game come out last year? Technically you are right, but it was originally a Walmart exclusive. It appears that exclusivity period has ended and now other retailers will be receiving this title. So, I'm putting it here for those that have yet to buy it. From personal experience, it is a really fun game to play with your little ones!
4. R.B.I. Baseball 19 ($29.99) - Best Buy link here
So here's another interesting release. GameStop and Target released this on 3/5. Now it's Best Buy's turn!
5. RICO ($29.99) - Amazon link here
Wednesday, March 13th @ 2:00 PM EST
6. Zombie Night Terror from Warned Collectors - Link here
Preorders open on 3/13 at 2:00 PM EST and there will be 3,000 copies available. Shipping date TBD.
Thursday, March 14th
7. BLADE ARCUS Rebellion from Shining
Please note that this game DOES NOT support English, but I am including it because it's primarily a fighting game. Aside from the dialogue scenes in Japanese, it should be quite easy to navigate and figured it couldn't hurt to include.
Amazon Regular Edition (~$58.19) - Link here
Amazon Regular Edition w/ PC wallpaper (~$58.19) - Link here
Amazon Premium Fan Box Edition (~$92.20) - Link here
Amazon Premium Fan Box Edition w/ PC wallpaper (~$92.20) - Link here
Playasia (Japan Version) Regular Edition ($54.99) - Link here
Playasia (Japan Version) Premium Fan Box Edition (currently OOS) - Link here
The Premium Fan Box Edition includes the following:
Switch Game: Blade Arcus Rebellion from Shining
Special collector's box
Visual book Blade Arcus Rebellion
Drama CD Epilogue of Blade Arcus Rebellion
Theme song CD
Kirika additional costume “Fall-Colored Hagoromo” download code
Original A3 poster
8. Fairune Collection from Super Rare Games - Link here
If you want to learn more about Super Rare Games, check out our Spotlight episode on them available here.
Preorders open on 3/14 at 2:00 PM EST and there will be 4,000 copies only.
Friday, March 15th
9. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon from Limited Run Games
If you want to learn more about Limited Run Games, check out our Spotlight episode on them available here.
This will go on sale in two batches (10:00 AM EST & 6:00 PM EST). The regular edition will be an open preorder for 2 weeks. The Classic Edition will be limited to 3,000 copies. Included are the following items (please note the image is of the PS4, but content is the same):
Switch Limited Run #31: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon sealed in a standard Nintendo Switch case with interior art and full-color manual
Reversible 18" X 24" Poster
Physical CD soundtrack
Retro NES style outer box with metallic silver ink and spot gloss highlights (same dimensions as an original NES game box)
Retro NES style case sleeve
Removable slip-cover with Nintendo Switch branding elements
10. Windjammers ($29.99 & Best Buy exclusive) - Link here
Previously only available through Limited Run Games' website, Best Buy will be the only retailer carrying this title along with an exclusive cover. For those that did preorder through LRG, they are selling the Best Buy cover for only $.99 (or $4.99 with a case) right here.
11. Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy (~$58.56) - Game UK link here
This is a digital code in a physical box. Please make sure you understand there will be NO cartridge in this release. Even though the image below is of the Spanish cover, the Game UK cover will be in English.
12. Youtubers Life OMG! (~$58.56) - Amazon France link here
So here is another interesting release. While Amazon France will begin selling this on 3/15, Amazon UK will have this available on 4/5. I am including the France one here in case you just can't wait for this title. Please note that I cannot confirm if the back case will contain English or be all in France. The UK version will contain English, but you'll have to wait almost a month. Your choice!
Limited releases still available to preorder / purchase
1. Old Man's Journey from RED ART GAMES (~$34.00) - Link here
This will be RED ART GAMES's 1st 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.
2. RXN -RAIJIN Limited Edition from Plasyasia ($49.99) - Link here.
The limited edition is limited to 3,000 copies and will be available until sold out. The limited edition includes:
Collector’s Box
Steelbook
Game Manual
Artbook
Numbered Certificate
3. SHIKHONDO: Soul Eater from Playasia
Please note that with SHIKHONDO: Soul Eater, 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)
Game Manual
Original Soundtrack
Numbered Certificate
4. Reverie: Sweet As Edition Limited Edition from Playasia ($39.99) - Link here
Please note that with Reverie: Sweet As Edition, the limited 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 Original Soundtrack
Collection Numbered Certificate
Yo-Yo
5. Oniken + Odallus Collection from Playasia
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
6. Pato Box from Playasia
Please note that with Pato Box, 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)
Game Manual
2-CD Original Soundtrack
Numbered Certificate
7. N++ from Super Rare Games (~$32.99) - Link here
If you want to learn more about Super Rare Games, check out our Spotlight episode on them available here.
At the time of this posting, there is only 7% left. Don't miss out as there will be no reprints!
8. Q.U.B.E. 2 from Super Rare Games (~$33.00) - Link here
If you want to learn more about Super Rare Games, check out our Spotlight episode on them available here.
At the time of this posting, there is only 8% left. Don't miss out as there will be no reprints!
9. Velocity 2X from Strictly Limited Games
Please note that with Velocity 2X, the regular edition is limited to 2,500 copies and the collector's edition is limited to 1,500 copies. At this time, there is 4% remaining stock of the regular edition and ~0% remaining stock of the collector's edition. Included in the Collector's Edition are the following:
Collector’s Box
Game Card (region free)
Soundtrack CD
Artbook
Poster
10. ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove from Limited Run Games Regular Edition ($34.99) - Link here
If you want to learn more about Limited Run Games, check out our Spotlight episode on them available here.
The regular edition will be an open-preorder on their site for 45 days, beginning 02/15/2019. Preorders will close on 03/30 between 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM EST . At 6:00 PM EST on 03/30, the stock will switch over to whatever quantity gets LRG to the nearest 1,000. The regular edition will include a groovin' reversible cover and a full-color booklet. Additionally, there are plans for Best Buy to receive copies of this game with an alternate cover art. However, that order is not finalized yet, so don't hold out just in case.
11. The Escapists: Complete Edition ($29.99) from Limited Run Game - Link here
Please note there will not be a CE. The regular edition will be available to preorder until 11:59 p.m. EST on March 15th. Preorders will close between 6:00 PM and 11:59 PM EST. Nintendo requires orders to be placed to the nearest 1,000 units. At 6:00 PM EST, LRG will switch stock over to whatever quantity gets them to the nearest 1,000. Please plan your purchase accordingly.
12. Pankapu from Warned Collectors (~$34.00) - Link here
Shipping begins 4/24 and this is limited to 3,000 copies.
13. Dungeon Rushers from Warned Collectors (~$34.00) - Link here.
Shipping begins 5/15 and this is limited to 6,000 copies.
That's it for this week! What are you buying/preordering? Let us know!
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