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[Rocco Schiavone]

Major game releases will not even fit on a disk.. having a disk does not mean you have a playable game..you're actually better off with a purchase from GOG where you can download the installer, and download the patches and keep them backed up.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Just saw these new PS5 listings for RE2, RE3, and RE7 at my local specialist retailer. I did wonder why Capcom never did a physical re-release of these games, considering how popular they still are and the fact that they already received digital PS5 versions quite a while ago.

I'm also slightly annoyed as I bought the PS4 physical version of RE3 just last month.

Welp, I tweeted about this, and it kind of blew up with people starting to mention @Capcom in their quote tweets, etc.

I hope my local game retailer doesn't get into trouble, and neither the European distributor which provided them with the info about these upcoming RE PS5 releases.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Via Gematsu:

Publisher One or EIGHT and developer Team EARTH WARS will release physical standard and Deluxe editions of LOST EPIC for PlayStation 5 and Switch on August 8 in Japan, the companies announced.

The standard edition will be priced at 3,828 yen, while the Deluxe Edition will be priced at 9,680 yen. The latter will include a copy of the game, an outer case featuring a new illustration by Namie, the original soundtrack CD, an 100-page art book, and an acrylic stand

 

[Bond007]

Sad time for gaming.
People wont realize what we are losing/what we have lost till it happens. I expect some level of outrage when it eventually clicks.
I will hang onto the medium like vinyl collectors do.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

It looks like a Czech video game retailer from which I sometimes buy my games from has the PS5 version of Still Wakes the Deep up for pre-order for €35.

Edit: Now I see that it's up on Amazon as well but only on the European stores.

Pretty excited about this one since it's from the devs who made Everybody's Gone to the Rapture and Death Esther, two of my favorite narrative adventures (walking sims) to date. They also did Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, but I haven't played that one yet.

 

[rofif]

Just saw these new PS5 listings for RE2, RE3, and RE7 at my local specialist retailer. I did wonder why Capcom never did a physical re-release of these games, considering how popular they still are and the fact that they already received digital PS5 versions quite a while ago.

I'm also slightly annoyed as I bought the PS4 physical version of RE3 just last month.

It is insane because I've got new ps4 copies re2 and 3 and look at that... they reprinted the damn boxes. so close. Well at least I got both versions now... ps5 does require you to have the ps4 disc in there though

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

It is insane because I've got new ps4 copies re2 and 3 and look at that... they reprinted the damn boxes. so close. Well at least I got both versions now... ps5 does require you to have the ps4 disc in there though

Yep, for these PS4 versions they just updated the box art to include the mention of the free PS5 upgrade (my RE2 and RE3 copies are the same since I bought them in the past year).

They probably move a considerable number of these copies still at retail so it's worth it for them to do a proper PS5 physical release to increase sales even more.

Will probably double dip though once they get a release since I'd like to have the native PS5 versions (hopefully with all the DLC on disc) in my collection.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

whoooah, it has that dope art as reversible cover.

 

[jshackles]

I'm still so incredibly salty that the physical copy of Chained Echoes that I bought (and paid for upfront) in 2022 still hasn't released.

I keep putting off playing the game because I want to play it on a cartridge, but at this point I might as well consider the dream dead, as the production company keeps pushing back the target date.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I would so buy these FMV games if they were 1) not distributed by LRG and 2) actually available here in Europe...

 

[Deerock71]

Just got my sealed copy of Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena from Canada. I'm going to let my 11 year old open it up and play it, and THEN I'm going to tell him these games are the reason why I'm a little psyched for the Indiana Jones game.

 

[rofif]

Just got my sealed copy of Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena from Canada. I'm going to let my 11 year old open it up and play it, and THEN I'm going to tell him these games are the reason why I'm a little psyched for the Indiana Jones game.

so you are just going to ruin indiana jones for him?
That company is nothing lie it was in riddick and the darkness days

 

[Deerock71]

so you are just going to ruin indiana jones for him?
That company is nothing lie it was in riddick and the darkness days

If nothing else, he's getting a bonafide classic with what many consider to be a fun expansion pass.

 

[March Climber]

People wont realize what we are losing/what we have lost till it happens. I expect some level of outrage when it eventually clicks.

It’s tough to make this argument sound convincing when all it takes is to look across the pond and see that PC gamers have managed very well without physical media for almost 3 generations at this point.

 

[rofif]

If nothing else, he's getting a bonafide classic with what many consider to be a fun expansion pass.

I replayed riddick good 10 times. Don't have to convince me

 

[Three]

whoooah, it has that dope art as reversible cover.

Your wish came true:

Because we can't have too many nice things. Would be dope at least if they made it the reversible cover.

 

[StereoVsn]

It’s tough to make this argument sound convincing when all it takes is to look across the pond and see that PC gamers have managed very well without physical media for almost 3 generations at this point.

Situation on PC is different. There is actually competition, you can buy keys on multiple stores, GoG and most of Steam games (easily cracked unless Denuvo and even then) can be backed up.

And there are even more reasons but I don’t feel like typing them out. Console gardens are closed and locked in comparison.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Pleasantly surprised to see that Chants of Sennaar will be getting a physical release for the Nintendo Switch this summer (it's up for pre-order on VGP - $49.99 / 36.99 USD). Will most def snag it as soon as it shows up at European retailers.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

The new Oregon Trailer game is getting a physical release (PS5 & Switch) at retail in both Europe and North America on July 18.

And with that out of the way, here are all the physicals I've picked up this past week.

 

[Kupfer]

I found a copy of Stellar Blade yesterday for a price of 5€ at Saturn.

Obviously it was a mistake and unfortunately the cashier was awake enough to realize that

 

[magnumpy]

obv. I'm still waiting for the physical PS5 version of Baldurs Gate 3! oh man will that be sweet

 

[protonion]

Don't know if posted, Narita Boy physical was released this week. Just got it.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Gonne play It later tonight and post a few pictures later in the OLED Thread(with Ambilight)

 

[keraj37]

I was waiting for the price to go down on this one, and I bought it for half the initial price
Can't wait to see how it looks (still installing).

 

[Kupfer]

I was waiting for the price to go down on this one, and I bought it for half the initial price
Can't wait to see how it looks (still installing).

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

The CEO of Moon Studios, Thomas Mahler, has recently confirmed on X/Twitter that No Rest for the Wicked will receive a physical release once it comes to console.

 

[Kupfer]

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP most likely as well !



Thanks Heimdall_Xtreme

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga - [Nintendo Switch] has just been listed at some European retailers. It's the recent Gothic 1 & 2 ports bundled together on the same cart. Previously these were sold separately and exclusively through the European THQ store.

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga | [Nintendo Switch] online kaufen | MediaMarkt

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga | [Nintendo Switch] ➨ jetzt online kaufen und weitere Produkte bei MediaMarkt entdecken.

www.mediamarkt.at

 

[Mr Hyde]

Physical copies of No Rest for the Wicked and Lollipop Chainsaw is sweet news. Fingers crossed LRG is not handling distribution.

 

[StereoVsn]

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga - [Nintendo Switch] has just been listed at some European retailers. It's the recent Gothic 1 & 2 ports bundled together on the same cart. Previously these were sold separately and exclusively through the European THQ store.

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga | [Nintendo Switch] online kaufen | MediaMarkt

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga | [Nintendo Switch] ➨ jetzt online kaufen und weitere Produkte bei MediaMarkt entdecken.

www.mediamarkt.at

If this comes out, I might just get it and have the game join my PC physical copies.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Here's some new physical releases that were announced in the past week and caught my eye:

1. Rogue Legacy 2 for Switch and PS5 (this physical release is being handled by LRG - https://limitedrungames.com/collections/rogue-legacy-2)

2. Kingdom Come II PS5 and XSX versions were listed across various retailers in Europe and in the US as well (this confirms that it will receive a physical release day one alongside the digital version).

3. GINKA for Nintendo Switch - PlayAsia has both the standard and limited edition (they're the Asian Multi-Language versions). Release date is September 19, 2024.

 

[RoboFu]

The only way to make physical mean something again to me is to use big ass snes/genesis carts again with mappable hardware with a rewritable section of rom just so updates would last forever.

This will never happen for a ton of reasons but mainly the cost of manufacturing.

 

[keraj37]

No Rest for the Wicked will receive a physical release once it comes to console.

So there will be no Rest For The Wicked physical, that is actually bad news.

 

[keraj37]

Here is another one, still sealed waiting for proper moment.
I was looking for XSX version but couldn't find it for some reason (only digital codes etc)
$25 including shipping.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

So there will be no Rest For The Wicked physical, that is actually bad news.

Wait, no. It will receive a physical release, at least that's what the CEO said there in the tweet I've linked.

Here is another one, still sealed waiting for proper moment.
I was looking for XSX version but couldn't find it for some reason (only digital codes etc)
$25 including shipping.

There's an XSX listing for Teardown that's still up on amazon.de. That said, I think the PS5 version is not that bad either especially as it has a pretty okay dualsense implementation from what I heard.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Just announced — the recent remastered Tomb Raider trilogy will get a physical release through LRG. That said, I'm hoping they'll also have a regular distribution at retail and not make it a LRG exclusive.

 

[Deerock71]

Just announced — the recent remastered Tomb Raider trilogy will get a physical release through LRG. That said, I'm hoping they'll also have a regular distribution at retail and not make it a LRG exclusive.

I hate them, but...

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga - [Nintendo Switch] has just been listed at some European retailers. It's the recent Gothic 1 & 2 ports bundled together on the same cart. Previously these were sold separately and exclusively through the European THQ store.

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga | [Nintendo Switch] online kaufen | MediaMarkt

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga | [Nintendo Switch] ➨ jetzt online kaufen und weitere Produkte bei MediaMarkt entdecken.

www.mediamarkt.at

Here's the official information for this physical release courtesy of Nintendo Life:

If you've been wanting Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete in one package on the Nintendo Switch, THQ Nordic has now announced the Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga.

This collection includes "two iconic RPGs in one box" and will launch on 27th June 2024 for €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99, with pre-orders now live in Europe. It's worth noting both games already have individual releases.

Here's a bit about each title, courtesy of the official PR:

About Gothic Classic
Features:

• A big RPG experience with over 50 hours of gameplay
• A large variety of weapons and spells for your character
• A unique character development systems that is tied to teachers that can be found in the world
• A simulated living world where people go to work, sleep, eat and fight to survive
• Make a choice between 3 different camps that all have their unique perspectives on the main story

About Gothic II Complete Classic
Features:

• Tailor made controls and UI to enjoy this open world gem
• Over 100 thrilling missions on the different settings
• A detailed, lively game environment with over 500 individual characters (each with their own daily routine)
• The player determines the course of the story himself
• Fight with more than 200 different weapons and magical spells
• Over 12 hours of voice over
• Includes the Night of the Raven add-on
• Play Gothic II Complete Classic anywhere, anytime - at home or on the go

Gonna pre-order it the moment the bundle is listed at my local video game retailer.

 

[Kupfer]

the recent remastered Tomb Raider trilogy will get a physical release

This is nice. I want it.

EDIT:

Gonna pre-order it the moment the bundle is listed at my local video game retailer.

The German dubs are pure gold in the OG Gothic games, give it a try

 

[Havoc2049]

Just announced — the recent remastered Tomb Raider trilogy will get a physical release through LRG. That said, I'm hoping they'll also have a regular distribution at retail and not make it a LRG exclusive.

Haha, that's pretty awesome that they are using the same box shape of the original PC release.

 

[Kupfer]

Just announced — the recent remastered Tomb Raider trilogy will get a physical release through LRG. That said, I'm hoping they'll also have a regular distribution at retail and not make it a LRG exclusive.

While browsing LRG, I just saw the Lara Croft Collection for the Switch available in a few hours.
I remember these two games being a lot of fun in co-op mode.

 

[Deerock71]

This is nice. I want it.

EDIT:


The German dubs are pure gold in the OG Gothic games, give it a try

I would play this and just try to guess what they're saying and still be entertained.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Sharing this here as well so it won't get lost as I'm not sure how many on GAF are looking forward to this re-release. But anyway, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus will be getting a nice physical release on PS5 this October and the important things to note are:

"Pre-orders for any edition on PlayStation 5 include the novel “How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case.” First-print physical copies of the game include a printed version of the novel, while pre-orders for the digital edition include a digital version of the novel"

The PlayStation 5 version of Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus will be available both physically and digitally worldwide, while the Xbox Series and PC versions will be digital-only. In the west, a “Lucid-Noir Limited Edition” will also be available for $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99, which includes a copy of the game, an outer box with artwork by Rui Komatsuzaki, a SteelBook, 6.5-inches Shinigami plush, and the official soundtrack “Noise of Neon.”

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

One final update on the Nintendo Switch Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga release - VGP will be the exclusive retailer for this SKU in North America. Oh and yeah, pre-orders are already open and they've also confirmed that both games are on the cart.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

A Space For The Unbound, a very good indie adventure game with great pixel art from Indonesia, will be getting a physical release on PS5, PS4 and Switch at retail.

Almost missed it lol if it wasn't for friend of mine asking for my thoughts on the game. Needless to say I'll be getting it day one probably on the Switch.

The physical launched yesterday, but my copy shipped late so it will arrive on Monday. Here's an unboxing of the two editions from the game's publisher though.

 

[Kupfer]

Damn, I totally missed to pre-order S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Now it seems to be sold out and I can't find another store to pre-order.
Will this game have a western release as well?

 

[jshackles]

I'm in Japan, and I found an awesome used games store. Picked up Ys III, and Cold Steel 1 & 2 all on the Switch for about $11 each. Im definitely going to have to go back before I return to the US. My wife is gonna kill me for wanting to haul all this back lol

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Damn, I totally missed to pre-order S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Now it seems to be sold out and I can't find another store to pre-order.
Will this game have a western release as well?

It's still up for pre-order on Amazon JP (the listing is directly from Amazon JP). They ship faster than PlayAsia, but do keeping in mind that shipping fees are also higher.

警告:アダルトコンテンツ

 

[Kupfer]

It's still up for pre-order on Amazon JP (the listing is directly from Amazon JP). They ship faster than PlayAsia, but do keeping in mind that shipping fees are also higher.

警告:アダルトコンテンツ

Too bad, I don't have an amazon account ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Got to wait and hope I guess