Japanese Niche Games Deals & Discussion Thread 4.0

[shivan128]

Welcome to the Japanese niche games deals and discussion thread!  Feel free to talk about local and import Japanese games here.  Our goal is to maintain a thread dedicated to active deals on niche games including RPGs, Visual Novels (VN), Shoot'em ups (Shmups), Musou, etc.  Also maintained are pre-orders for standard, limited and collector's edition games with key release dates provided.

I've wikified the thread to make it more friendly and open to others that can actively update with important information. You can find the wiki post directly below this one.

NOTE:  Please, leave the censorship discussion away from this thread.  It's common for japanese games to have questionable content outside of the country.  We want to keep discussions to the game itself and not about cultural/societal tolerance.

A message from Thorbahn:

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You can also leave your PSN ID in the thread, saying you want to join, and we can invite you directly as well.

As always, have fun and enjoy your stay!

 

[Nothing-]

Re-releasing old hardware has nothing to do with backwards compatibility, so I'm not sure why you said that.

Microsoft is also doing a per-game thing for it's backwards compatibility rather than releasing a general emulator and saying to have at it, so I'm assuming there's some deal being made with each game publisher on a per-game basis rather than that every game requires significant individual work to get running on XB1, which seems unlikely considering they all targeted the same hardware.

I'm well aware of what Microsoft is doing.

There is more than one way to skin a cat.

 

[Starcrest]

Wild Arms: Million Memories launches September 26 in Japan

Ignoring the problem that my Japanese is really bad these days, how would I get this onto my iPhone?

 

[roger watersmelon]

I buy my cats pre-skinned. It really saves you a lot of prep time.

 

[dsman3717]

Ignoring the problem that my Japanese is really bad these days, how would I get this onto my iPhone?

If you have a Japanese Apple account, you should be able to switch over to that store and download it whenever it becomes available.

 

[lakers714]

I for one hope next consoles have full backwards compatible I mean if i'm being honest it's mostly the reason I play my xbox one since I can play last gen games I never got to try out. 

 

[dtvan]

Troy Baker Wasn’t Approached For Additional Tales Of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Voice Acting

This is a little upsetting.

N-Not that I play games dubbed or anything...

 

[Olengie]

They probably thought he would ask for too much, or perhaps it was a union thing

 

[Olengie]

https://personacentral.com/catherine-full-body-western-release-confirmed-to-have-english-japanese-audio-efigs-subtitles/

Catherine: Full Body Western Release Confirmed to Have English/Japanese Audio, EFIGS Subtitles

 

[DoubleDam21]

https://personacentral.com/catherine-full-body-western-release-confirmed-to-have-english-japanese-audio-efigs-subtitles/
Catherine: Full Body Western Release Confirmed to Have English/Japanese Audio, EFIGS Subtitles

PS4 only? Not too happy about that.

 

[bee01]

Reposting.

The digital store is MASSIVE now compared to when only select games were released digitally in the 360/PS3 days. Being able to continue selling the entire PS4 catalog going forward into future hardware generations is a decent potential source of revenue.

 

[NeoMonk]

This is a little upsetting.

N-Not that I play games dubbed or anything...

Baka!

 

[Starcrest]

Shipping notice from BestBuy for my VC4 tank edition. Hopefully it’ll be a fun sequel.

 

[Starcrest]

If you have a Japanese Apple account, you should be able to switch over to that store and download it whenever it becomes available.

Thanks. So it turned out to be pretty easy to switch my IPhone's App store to the Japan region. I didn't actually create a new account, I just changed the region on mine. I had to google a random "billing address" from somewhere in Japan, but can just select "none" for the payment option. I don't generally buy apps, so I can stay that way for a few days and then switch back after it comes out. I'll probably have to switch back when they inevitably push updates I bet though.

I also google translated my way through the formal website to locate the pre-reg by email option. You'll end up here: https://cloud.mail.forwardworks.com/wamm_mailregi just pop your e-mail in the two boxes, check the "I Agree" box and submit. Just in case anyone else is interested.

 

[Supplice]

Soul Calibur 6 to receive an open network test for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One beginning September 28

Nippon Ichi’s President Talks About The Switch’s Appeal, And Disgaea 6

Gon, Hisoka, Ichigo, Rukia, Luffy, Blackbeard And More Throw Down In Jump Force’s TGS 2018 Demo

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iraxRq5xV7I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqR9RGDB6tc

Omega Labyrinth Life Producer Explains Why it Jumped from PlayStation to Nintendo Switch Exclusive

Spooky Monster Hunter World Autumn Harvest Fest Now Live

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition TGS 2018 gameplay

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYhXV2Kfv50

Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! TGS 2018 gameplay

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNvJUlbDzdg

The Last Remnant Remastered TGS 2018 gameplay

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHNXLbC0mks

 

[kickalillas2]

https://personacentral.com/catherine-full-body-western-release-confirmed-to-have-english-japanese-audio-efigs-subtitles/
Catherine: Full Body Western Release Confirmed to Have English/Japanese Audio, EFIGS Subtitles

The LE just got a bit more interesting. Wish it came with some dakis though...for research.

 

[Covnam]

Not sure if it's really that simple, though. How does the licensing stuff work for backwards compatibility? I'm sure the digital PS2 games on PS3 and PS4 have deals with those game publishers/developers, but outside of that does Sony get in trouble if they provide a generic emulator that plays any PS1/PS2 game? The early PS3s had PS2 hardware built in to allow backwards compatibility, so I've assumed that got around that kind of issue due to something in the legal language, but since they cut out hardware support for backwards compatibility there hasn't been a Sony system that did it across the board even when the emulator is technically capable of it. PSP and PS1 is the same way--even games digitally listed on PSN are not all available for the Vita, in some cases there are even differences by region in what's available.

If the PS3 is any example, they don't need any special license as all PS3s could play PS1 game discs and it was just through software emulation.

Unlike 3rd parties, sony should be able to make any emulation software of their own hardware without issue. Unless a game had a special contract that only allowed it to be played on specific hardware, there shouldn't be an issue (I don't know why sony would agree to something like that after all).

Re-selling it is when there could be issues. I imagine that is where most of the PSP/PS1 issues on vita come up (that's why they're not listed on the Vita store, but you can get around that by using a PS3 for many games). As well as not all games were listed as supported officially by Sony, so they wouldn't want people buying a game and then it crashes on the Vita and complaining.

 

[chrislaustin]

Well, this sucks....................

https://twitter.com/telltalegames/status/1043252010999410689

 

[motaku96]

Watched the KT stream. Atelier Online(mobile game) is coming out in japan on 10/1.

 

[roger watersmelon]

Well, this sucks....................

The biggest challenge they faced was making a good game after changing out their writing staff.

 

[Supplice]

New Devil May Cry 5 Gameplay Videos Show Dante’s Badass Moves and Spectacular Boss Battle

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdwJkP_2pOE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAR4odQULQc

New Kingdom Hearts III Video Reveals Sora vs. Aqua Boss Battle

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYdNZFAW80Q

Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World TGS 2018 special trailer

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jFJ3pbCaZE

SEGA Ages director on choosing selection of titles and more

Dragon Quest Builders 2 TGS 2018 gameplay

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV3VVsxADqU

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization and Fatal Bullet Revealed for Switch

Sword Art Online: Lost Song coming to PC

Dead or Alive 6 Gets another New Deluxe Costume for Honoka

Spoiler

Ace Attorney Trilogy announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, & PC - Early 2019

Collector’s physical edition and e-Capcom limited edition in Japan. It features both English and Japanese language settings, and offers up to 10 save data slots.

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnYpTj_aUoA

God Eater 3 Bursts Out With A Sneak Peek Its Opening Animation By Ufotable

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUOu-yytzXI

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice PS4 Gameplay Shows Brutal Boss Battle, Giant Snake and More

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWBLGLMoxWY

Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC characters Android 17 and Cooler launch September 27; Android 17 trailer

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdOvQyIw-ZU

 

[NeoMonk]

Ace Attorney Trilogy coming to Switch/PS4/XB1/Steam

 

[Markmallow]

Ace Attorney Trilogy coming to Switch/PS4/XB1/Steam

I am so happy right now.

 

[Olengie]

Need to actually confirm for the West first.

Edit: JPN ver has ENG subs so thats cool

 

[SPORK94]

I am so happy right now.

Yay! Why is it that every time I pick up a game series they remake it a few days later.

 

[Souffrir]

Yay! Why is it that every time I pick up a game series they remake it a few days later.

If it makes you feel any better, this is pretty clearly just a port of the iOS version with some minor QoL improvements (save slots) and the original Japanese (which is admittedly interesting, even if I like the localized version).

 

[JCAll]

I'm always looking for an excuse to replay Phoenix Wright, but I'd like a new game too. 

 

[Souffrir]

I'm always looking for an excuse to replay Phoenix Wright, but I'd like a new game too.

I'd actually prefer some old ones, myself. Specifically I'd like Ace Attorney Investigations 2, The Great Ace Attorney, and The Great Ace Attorney 2.

 

[chrislaustin]

Ace Attorney Trilogy coming to Switch/PS4/XB1/Steam

Well, since Ace Attorney seems to be the topic at hand, I'll throw a little side topic in to the mix. The fan translation of The Great Ace Attorney just got the translation for episode 3 + 4 today, so now there is only one left. I'm not sure if a link to their site is OK here, but it's easily searched and found, and there latest update notes are a good read.

Since the game takes place between Japan and the UK, they are using actual "UK English" to make the translation all that more authentic. Fan translations are the best, as they often do so much more than the actual developers ever do, if we ever get a game translated in the first place.

 

[Nothing-]

The biggest challenge they faced was making a good game after changing out their writing staff.

Yeah I don't have any sympathy for companies that fire everybody on the spot, no severance, no warning, Monday morning type of thing. What a poor business.

 

[nitrosmob]

Weekly VN news:

Very little honestly. Main thing is VenusBlood FRONTIER Kickstarter. This is a strategy eroge game kind of like Tears to Tiara. The goal is really high IMHO and needs a lot of help. It has about 27 days to go. Honestly not my type of game or story, since I believe it is filled with tentacles and some other not so nice things. I will help if it's desperately needed.

Kickstarter (NSFW)

VNDB (NSFW)

Also Baldr Force was suprise released fan translated last week by Steppenwolf. It is the all ages version, and I recommend running it in 640x480 compatibility mode in Windows 10 as it is pretty old.

VNDB (NSFW)

 

[JCAll]

Weekly VN news:

Also Baldr Force was suprise released fan translated last week by Steppenwolf. It is the all ages version, and I recommend running it in 640x480 compatibility mode in Windows 10 as it is pretty old.

VNDB (NSFW)

Surprise VN News, the only reason I still use 4chan.

But I think I'll hold off to see if some enterprising fellow finds a way to crowbar the translation into the 18+ version.

 

[jeffx]

Woah Baldr Force. Now I'm getting KOTOKO and I've Sound flashbacks.

 

[Ram & Rem]

Fan translations are the best, as they often do so much more than the actual developers ever do, if we ever get a game translated in the first place.

 

[Supplice]

Devil May Cry 5 Director Wants to Make Rival Schools 3; Explains Why it Would Be Cool

Devil May Cry 5 Will Have Microtransactions to Upgrade Characters

Devil May Cry 5’s Dante Is Designed To Have More Weapon Freedom And Free-Flowing Hair

Devil May Cry 5 Video Reveals Japanese Voice Cast Full of Stars

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUh0CFpIJUE

New Kingdom Hearts III Gameplay Shows Combat, Attractions, Flying on Baymax’s Back and More

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_kMF2X4g0s

Project Re Fantasy’s Story Setting Is Shaping Up Nicely, But Katsura Hashino Says It’ll Still Be A While

Series Creator Would Like to Bring More Dragon Quest Games to PC After XI

The Last Remnant Remastered Gets First Live Gameplay

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doEc9z-a0B8

PlayStation Classic Will Not Receive Any Games Post-Launch; Doesn’t Include PSN Functionality

Dragon Ball FighterZ’s Galactic Arena Stage Gets New Screenshots

Super Neptunia RPG Shows Off More Of Its Valkyrie Profile-Inspired Combat

Compile Heart Explains Varnir of the Dragon Star’s Battle System, Gameplay Features

 

[JohnnySako]

My Asian Copy of SNK Heroines (PS4) arrived today from Play-Asia. Didn’t expect this to be included. Nice.

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[Supplice]

Square Enix’s Left Alive Gets First Gameplay Videos Showing Combat, Wanzer Mecha Action, and More

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb8a3NPxxzs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yG4-22y2mA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEvkxUVEMEo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1xdb9qPKmI

Hajime Tabata on Final Fantasy 15’s finale and what comes next

Dragon Ball FighterZ Will Be Getting New Halloween Colored Costumes and Lobby Characters

How the never released Resident Evil 1.5 survived 22 years to appear in Resident Evil 2 Remake

World of Final Fantasy Maxima TGS 2018 gameplay

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTEVFoCmEtk

Final Fantasy XV Reveals Crossover with Hironobu Sakaguchi’s Terra Wars and Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H_JymOZJNQ

Dragon Quest Builders 2 TGS 2018 multiplayer gameplay

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiy66YidA08

Dragon Quest XI S for Nintendo Switch Logo Revealed by Square Enix, but No Images or Dates Yet

Catherine: Full Body opening movie

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDB223l91AY

Kingdom Hearts III TGS 2018 Toy Story and Frozen worlds latest gameplay

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsDTJ7a2mpE

New Death Stranding Characters, New Video and New Artwork by Yoji Shinkawa Revealed

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9CFWdEFEdY

Devil May Cry 5, Ace Combat 7, Kingdom Hearts III, Sekiro, and More Win Japan Game Awards Future Division

 

[SPORK94]

If it makes you feel any better, this is pretty clearly just a port of the iOS version with some minor QoL improvements (save slots) and the original Japanese (which is admittedly interesting, even if I like the localized version).

Its a port of the IOS to 3DS version which I just bought last month. (

 

[Draekon]

Valkyria Chronicles 4 this week. I'm a bit interested in Timespinner and Alwa's Awakening isn't half bad either. If you're interested in Visual Novels, there are a couple that may catch your interest as well. I recommend checking out the Golf Story physical release for Switch. The game is pretty cool.

Other stuff that released without warning last week or I overlooked it (Assume PC unless otherwise noted):
- Witch Thief (Action / Bullet Hell)
- Main Character Simulator (Visual Novel / Smut)

Weekly Releases (September 23rd - September 29th)

New 2DS XL w/ Mario Kart 7 [(Black/Turquoise)/(Purple/Silver)/(White/Orange)] (Hardware)
- Platform(s): 3DS
- Comments: Comes with Mario Kart 7 pre-installed. Three color schemes to choose from.

Yo-kai Watch Blasters: Moon Rabbit Crew (DLC)
- Platform(s): 3DS
- Genre: RPG
- Comments: Free update. Not entirely sure what it entails.

Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk
- Platform(s): 3DS
- Genre: Visual Novel / Adventure
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Contains four games from the mobile platform series?

Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition (Re-Pack / Bundle)
- Platform(s): PS4, XB1
- Genre: Metroidvania
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Base game plus the four content packs. Currently digital only, physical releasing next year. Will probably be this version.

Metal Max Xeno
- Platform(s): PS4
- Genre: RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Penguin Wars
- Platform(s): PS4
- Genre: Arcade
- Demo: N/A
- Online: Not sure if local only or online.
- Comments: Remake of the 1985 arcade game.

Punch Line
- Platform(s): PS4, PC
- Genre: Visual Novel / Adventure
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Valkyria Chronicles 4
- Platform(s): PS4, Switch, XB1, PC
- Genre: SRPG
- Demo: All but PC.
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Please be good.

Timespinner
- Platform(s): PS4, Vita, PC
- Genre: Metroidvania
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Digital only.

Life is Strange 2: Episode 1
- Platform(s): PS4, XB1, PC
- Genre: Graphic Adventure
- Demo: Yes. Kinda.
- Online: N/A

Revenant Dogma
- Platform(s): PS4, Vita
- Genre: RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: KEMCO mobile port. Cross-Buy.

Golf Story (LRG Physical)
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Golf / RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Orders open for the Limited Run Games physical release.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Owltimate Edition
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Action Platformer
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Previously released on a bunch of platforms.

South Park: The Stick of Truth
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Previously released on PS4, XB1, PC & older platforms.

Alwa's Awakening
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Metroidvania
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Previously released on PC.

Exorder
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: SRPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: Yes?
- Comments: Previously released on PC.

Rise & Shine
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Action / Puzzle Platformer
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Previously released on PS4, XB1 & PC.

Dragon Ball FighterZ
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Fighting
- Demo: N/A
- Online: Yes.
- Comments: Previously released on PS4, XB1 & PC.

Splatoon 2 (Starter Pack) (Re-Release Bundle)
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Third-Person Shooter
- Demo: N/A
- Online: Yes.
- Comments: Contains the game and a strategy guide.

Super Mario Odyssey (Starter Pack) (Re-Release Bundle)
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: 3D Platformer
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Contains the game and a strategy guide.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Starter Pack) (Re-Release Bundle)
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Action-Adventure
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Contains the game and a strategy guide.

Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Metroidvania / Roguelike / Early Access
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Looks interesting.

Tales of the Wedding Rings VR
- Platform(s): PC VR
- Genre: Kinetic Novel / Animated Manga
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Square-Enix published. Interesting to see something like this.

Koropokkur in Love ~A Little Fairy’s Tale~
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: MangaGamer published. No adult version.

Sunny Shine Funland!
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel / Smut
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

夏荷 | Summer Lotus
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Chinese dev/publisher.

秋叶 | Autumn leaves
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Chinese dev/publisher.

Past Releases
September 16th - September 22nd
September 9th - September 15th
September 2nd - September 8th
August 26th - September 1st
August 19th - August 25th

 

[gospelman]

Valkyria Chronicles 4
- Comments: Please be good.

haha, agreed.

as much as i loved VC1-2, waiting to see how it turns out.

Just finally finished DQXI postgame. 130hrs or so. Probably my favorite jrpg released since Tales of Vesperia (looking forward to remaster!)

 

[Olengie]

I'll get that Persona 3 Remake/Remaster announcement someday.

 

[NeoMonk]

P3 Protags meet for the 1st time.

Spoiler

 

[Josef]

I think the new Jake Hunter 3DS game may have been delayed.  I know my Best Buy preorder got pushed back to 10/9 I believe.

Also, Punch Line seems to have been delayed at most (but not all) retailers until the first or second week of October.

 

[Tothoro]

I think the new Jake Hunter 3DS game may have been delayed. I know my Best Buy preorder got pushed back to 10/9 I believe.

Also, Punch Line seems to have been delayed at most (but not all) retailers until the first or second week of October.

October 30 for Punch Line (Vita) at Amazon. Seems like LRG really clogged the production pipeline.

 

[jedex]

October 30 for Punch Line (Vita) at Amazon. Seems like LRG really clogged the production pipeline.

Glad vita is done at least all the companies can stop milking crappy games.

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[SPORK94]

Glad vita is done at least all the companies can stop milking crappy games.

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Na they will just move the farm to NintendoLand.

 

[Supplice]

Kojima: Death Stranding Development Going As Planned, Release Date Has Not Changed

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Takes Us On A Mission With The F-35C At TGS 2018

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W59pHrBoOCA

Project Judge Producer On Game Length, And Whether Major Yakuza Characters Will Appear

New Devil May Cry 5 Concept Art Reveals Alternative Look For Dante, And More

Puyo Puyo eSports May Be Coming Over To North America

Tetsuya Nomura’s Comments Suggest A New Development For The Worlds Ends With You

ESRB rates Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood for PS4

Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists Will Have Guests From Ciel nosurge, And Other Gust Classics

Baten Kaitos 3 Was Canceled But Monolith Soft Art Director Wants It Back For A New Development

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization and Fatal Bullet Switch Releases Confirmed for the West

 

[Tothoro]

Glad vita is done at least all the companies can stop milking crappy games.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

I love the Vita, but the last year or two have had an abundance of questionable releases. It's been a good lesson on why I don't collect more.

Na they will just move the farm to NintendoLand.

They've already started, every half-baked PS4/Vita release from the past few years seems like it's getting a port.

 

[cloudmd23]

haha, agreed.

as much as i loved VC1-2, waiting to see how it turns out.

Just finally finished DQXI postgame. 130hrs or so. Probably my favorite jrpg released since Tales of Vesperia (looking forward to remaster!)

Does finishing the game unlock DQ1 like in the Japanese release?

 

[Souffrir]

Does finishing the game unlock DQ1 like in the Japanese release?

Almost entirely unrelated, but this post made me want the next Yakuza game to have the ability for the protagonist to play Yakuza 1 within the game.

 

[Markmallow]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition for the Switch got a price drop at Bestbuy today. I was able to pick up a day one edition in store.

$29.99(GCU $23.99)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/shantae-half-genie-hero-ultimate-edition-nintendo-switch/6214322.p?skuId=6214322