#physical editions

[iambountyfan]

something we’ve all been waiting for – physical editions of ionnalee | iamamiwhoami; KONSERT, a 7″ MACHINEE vinyl with b-side ANYWHERE i ROAM and a whole heap of new wearables.

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Sony: Επιμένει στο τέλος των φυσικών εκδόσεων παιχνιδιών

Η Sony σφραγίζει οριστικά το μέλλον του PlayStation, βάζοντας ημερομηνία λήξης στα φυσικά παιχνίδια. Από τον Ιανουάριο του 2028, η εταιρεία σταματά εντελώς την παραγωγή δίσκων για games. Η μετάβαση στο αμιγώς ψηφιακό μοντέλο είναι πλέον μη αναστρέψιμη. Αυτή η εξέλιξη φέρνει αλλαγές στην τσέπη σου, στα μεταχειρισμένα και στις απαιτήσεις της σύνδεσής σου στο internet. 📌 Σύνοψη Άρθρου Η Sony…

Sony: Επιμένει στο τέλος των φυσικών εκδόσεων παιχνιδιών

[operationrainfall]

Even in normal times, I appreciate physical editions. I much prefer being able to look at the case of a game or touch a book cover. That impulse has only intensified since this pandemic started. The key change is that it’s been much harder to shop in stores like I’m accustomed to. Which makes online storefronts like Super Rare Games so helpful. Not only do they offer physical versions of games, they do cool limited edition prints of really great and unique Switch products. Case in point – I’ve been interested in Graceful Explosion Machine since it released back in 2017. I kept almost buying it, but holding back since it was merely digital. But now, thanks to the good folks at Super Rare Games, I own a physical copy of the game, and I couldn’t be more pleased.

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Before I go too much farther, let me talk a bit about the service that Super Rare Games offers. They make a new print of a Switch game every 3 to 4 weeks. Each is pretty rare (hence the name), limited to around 4000 copies or so. They also sell out pretty darn quick, sometimes within 24 hours. There are both standard and fancier editions, but the basic stuff goes for around $30, whereas cool items like steelbooks range closer to $45. Multi-game lots are also offered for much more, along with collector’s editions. But the one feature each physical print from Super Rare Games comes with are great trading cards. Generally there’s a handful per game, and you’ll get 3 randomly in a card pack. Besides that, each game comes with a physical manual (a must for all old school fans). Oh and if you like stickers, they come packaged as well! While it’s true Super Rare Games only makes Switch games, as opposed to places like Limited Run Games, I appreciate that. After all, I’m pretty much a ride or die Switch fan at this point, so getting more physical games for such a expansive and fun system is a great thing.

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I talked with a representative for Super Rare Games about who they are, and below is a pretty informative quote:

We’re collectors ourselves and extremely passionate about preservation, so we try to produce a decent variety of games. Some of our previous titles include Human: Fall Flat, Snake Pass, World of Goo, SteamWorld Quest, The Sexy Brutale, Worms W.M.D, and Evoland, so there’s a great variety there. Many of our customers like to collect the full set, but for those that just want physical copies of games they like, chances are if you’re not interested in a release one month, you might be the next.

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Now one thing to keep in mind is that Super Rare Games is based in the UK, so it might take a bit longer for your game to arrive. However, as someone who once ordered one item from Play-Asia, only to wait several months, I don’t mind a wait time of a few weeks. And despite the UK connection, the shipping and handling is pretty reasonable, usually less than $10 for the US. Though Super Rare Games is pretty new, they already have a great selection of games. I personally am quite interested in picking up SteamWorld Collection next week, which features SteamWorld Dig 1 and 2, plus Heist, all for less than $70.

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Regarding the packaging for the game I received, it came nicely sandwiched in a sturdy container, and everything was in mint condition. I also appreciate their policy about returns within 14 days. Best of all, my copy of Graceful Explosion Machine worked marvelously, and the instruction manual, sticker and cards included all looked snazzy.

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Thus far, I have nothing but nice things to say about Super Rare Games. While it’s true their site has experienced some minor technical issues in recent weeks, that’s easily remedied with more experience. If you’re looking for cool, limited physical editions for Switch games, you should definitely put them on your radar.

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    OPINION: Super Rare Games is a great new Storefront Even in normal times, I appreciate physical editions. I much prefer being able to look at the case of a game or touch a book cover.

[operationrainfall]

Rival Megagun Getting Physical on PS4 and Switch

Rival Megagun Getting Physical on PS4 and Switch

I’ve been the Rival Megagun fanboy at oprainfall from the beginning. Mostly cause I played it really early on (before it was even called Rival Megagun), found the premise compelling and got excited. After our site reviewed the game, that interest was undiminished, even though I have yet to play through my copy of the game. Which might be a problem starting today. See, I have the digital copy of…

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PQube Gives Aggelos and Songbird Symphony Physical Editions

PQube Gives Aggelos and Songbird Symphony Physical Editions

As a fan of indies, I’m happy to announce this PQube news today. They’ve decided to bring 2 recent indie releases to PS4 and Nintendo Switch as physical editions. First is a retro adventure game with 16-bit style and some inspiration from classics like Wonder Boy. That game is Aggelos, and it’s been on my radar for a while now. The other I own digitally, and can highly recommend. It’s a musical…

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[jgthirlwell]

3/25/15 Percussion virtuosos Meehan Perkins duo performed Tristan Perich's "Parallels" for tuned triangles, hi-hats and 4-channel 1-bit electronics at Sky Gallery on Union St  in Brooklyn to celebrate the piece’s release on Tristan’s label, Physical Editions . The piece built slowly, with hand muted triangles interacting with the fluid electronic melodies, culminating in the final euphoric ten minutes where the harmonics of the triangles, played open, blended with the cascading electronic parts, filling the room with ecstatic overtones.