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Physical Releases - News & Discussion Corner |OT| Physical Games Are Dead, Long Live Physical Games

jshackles

Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
October 8th is late October?!

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According to Davevil Davevil , yes

 

Porcile

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I've been picking a lot of Switch games. I know it's not ideal because the Switch has some overlooked problems like poor controller options and weird performance compared to the PS4 and 5. But I'm taking the gamble that in 10-15 years there will be a good emulator around and that it will be possible to dump Switch carts fairly easily.
 

Thick Thighs Save Lives

NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
That Metaphor Collector's Edition looks straight fire EDMIX EDMIX ! Picked just the standard edition myself, but I'll have to say that maybe I should have went with the CE for this one. :messenger_grinning_sweat:

Anyway, here's my most recent additions. 3 imports from Japan (Ginka, Gnosia and WitchSpring R) and two local pick-ups (Metaphor ReFantazio and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes).

Oh and had to snag that dumb vertical stand as well for the PS5 Pro...

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That Metaphor Collector's Edition looks straight fire EDMIX EDMIX ! Picked just the standard edition myself, but I'll have to say that maybe I should have went with the CE for this one. :messenger_grinning_sweat:

Anyway, here's my most recent additions. 3 imports from Japan (Ginka, Gnosia and WitchSpring R) and two local pick-ups (Metaphor ReFantazio and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes).

Oh and had to snag that dumb vertical stand as well for the PS5 Pro...

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True.

I wanted to get the collectors edition cause, look we don't know whats going to become of this game, maybe it becomes their FF title and they put out a different one each gen with a new kingdom etc, or it could be a 1 off title we never see again and Atlus moves on to Persona stuff, so it felt right getting the collectors for this one, but mainly cause i wanted the art book and the steelbook case.

The extras are ok, but I think its one of those things where after I beat the game, I'll care about the rest of this lol

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I have not clue what I'm doing with that map lol I never do anything with em

I feel like with the stickers, maybe I'll put them on Switch 2's dock or something, i feel i want to beat it or play enough to see who I like the most to use them stickers lol
 

Thick Thighs Save Lives

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It looks like Crystar will get a PS5 version (digital and physical) in Japan early next year. Might have to add it to the list of games I plan on importing from Japan next year.

FuRyu will release a PlayStation 5 version of action RPG CRYSTAR on February 27, 2025 in Japan for 5,720 yen, the company announced. It will be available both physically and digitally.

A Digital Art Book Edition will also be available for 7,920 yen, which includes a digital art book with 80 pages of illustrations, behind-the-scenes stories, and creator comments.
CRYSTAR first launched for PlayStation 4 on October 18, 2018 in Japan, followed by PlayStation 4 in North America and PC via Steam worldwide on August 27, 2019, PlayStation 4 in Europe on August 30, 2019, Switch in Japan on February 24, 2022, Switch in North America on March 29, 2022, and Switch in Europe on April 1, 2022.

Like the Switch version, the PlayStation 5 version will include over 30 pieces of additional content previously released as downloadable content for the PlayStation 4 and PC versions.

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Thick Thighs Save Lives

NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Here are this week's game pickups:
  • OTXO for PS5, which I won a few months ago during a Super Rare Games giveaway on Twitter and got delivered a few days ago.
  • Forza Motorsport, which I picked up for €14 during a clearance sale at a local retailer near me.

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Thick Thighs Save Lives

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It looks like NEVA (the new game from the Gris developers) will get a physical release next year on March 14. Gonna snag the deluxe, but the wait will be hard. :messenger_grinning_sweat:



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Thick Thighs Save Lives

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This is great! Too bad I missed out on GRIS
That sucks to hear, man. :lollipop_pensive: I missed out on the PS4 LRG release as well, however I snagged the Switch retail release a year and a half ago.

It was way cheaper than the PS4 listings on ebay and it plays great on the Switch in both portable and docked mode.

Edit: Here's an old pic with a small part of my Switch game collection. GRIS is right there in the middle.

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Kupfer

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LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP has somehow been stuck somewhere on the shipping route for days T_T I hope it still arrives.

This one took some time, but the sticker is cute af

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Edit: Here's an old pic with a small part of my Switch game collection. GRIS is right there in the middle.

Just the box art cover alone looks so awesome, I'd hang a framed picture of it on my wall.
 
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Thick Thighs Save Lives

NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
This one took some time, but the sticker is cute af

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Nice pick up man! Enjoy the game!
Just the box art cover alone looks so awesome, I'd hang a framed picture of it on my wall.
Thanks! I'm really happy with that picture since it was made back when I just decided to go more heavy into Switch game collecting. Now I've a new phone with a better camera so maybe I should do similar pictures with some of my other physicals I've picked up since then for the Switch.

By the way, I've requested to the mods a thread title change to better reflect the purpose of this thread, and at the same time asked them to keep the original text. Hope you don't mind since it looks like they've already changed it. :messenger_grinning_sweat:
 
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Kupfer

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Nice pick up man! Enjoy the game!

Thanks! I'm really happy with that picture since it was made back when I just decided to go more heavy into Switch game collecting. Now I've a new phone with a better camera so maybe I should do similar pictures with some of my other physicals I've picked up since then for the Switch.

By the way, I've requested to the mods a thread title change to better reflect the purpose of this thread, and at the same time asked them to keep the original text. Hope you don't mind since it looks like they've already changed it. :messenger_grinning_sweat:
I liek that idea.

I've also thought about redesigning the first post as a 'landing page' to make it more timeless, but so far I'm too unimaginative when it comes to that. Feel free to send me feedback if you have any ideas or if you have a cool concept for it.
Eventually, filtering and adding the links got too tedious for me, especially if I missed a few days.

It would be nice if the thread just became a kind of regular gathering spot where people could post their latest games and exchange news. For bigger topics, you create separate threads anyway. ;)

What thread title do you have in mind?

EDIT: oh it has already changed - ok now I have to make a proper landing page :D
 
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Thick Thighs Save Lives

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I liek that idea.

I've also thought about redesigning the first post as a 'landing page' to make it more timeless, but so far I'm too unimaginative when it comes to that. Feel free to send me feedback if you have any ideas or if you have a cool concept for it.
Eventually, filtering and adding the links got too tedious for me, especially if I missed a few days.

It would be nice if the thread just became a kind of regular gathering spot where people could post their latest games and exchange news. For bigger topics, you create separate threads anyway. ;)

What thread title do you have in mind?

EDIT: oh it has already changed - ok now I have to make a proper landing page :D
Don't worry about it man. You're doing a greater job than 90% of the OPs here on GAF who never update their posts. And yeah, the thread title has already been changed, so I hope you dig it. :messenger_grinning_sweat:

And take your time with redesigning the landing page, since there's no rush; I just thought it would be cool to have a proper OT name for the thread since we frequent it so much.
 

Generic

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That sucks to hear, man. :lollipop_pensive: I missed out on the PS4 LRG release as well, however I snagged the Switch retail release a year and a half ago.

It was way cheaper than the PS4 listings on ebay and it plays great on the Switch in both portable and docked mode.

Edit: Here's an old pic with a small part of my Switch game collection. GRIS is right there in the middle.

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I see, another Balan Wonderworld enjoyer :lollipop_content:
 

Thick Thighs Save Lives

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My Japanese copy of Outer Wilds just shipped today because Amazon has been slow af for some reason. :lollipop_pensive: Anyway, what I wanted to say is that this CERO release which is handled by Happinet Games comes with the updated game plus the DLC on the disc.

 

Kupfer

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Can somebody tell me, if the new SCORN Deluxe Edition still comes with Version 1.000.000 on disc?

One more question: Are save games from the same game but different versions compatible on PS5 now? I read that a save game from the base game of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, for example, is no longer compatible with the Royal Edition. So, would I be able to carry over my Dead Island 2 save game from the Day 1 Edition into NG+ in the Ultimate Edition?
 
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Impotaku

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Why has Nikoderiko no physical release?? Or Pennys Big Breakaway?? No wonder jump n runs are not selling well.🤦
Penny is coming via limited run but i could have sworn i have seen it for preorder from other sellers too like VGP
 
Penny is coming via limited run but i could have sworn i have seen it for preorder from other sellers too like VGP
Shit is sold out.😥😡
 

Thick Thighs Save Lives

NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Can somebody tell me, if the new SCORN Deluxe Edition still comes with Version 1.000.000 on disc?

One more question: Are save games from the same game but different versions compatible on PS5 now? I read that a save game from the base game of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, for example, is no longer compatible with the Royal Edition. So, would I be able to carry over my Dead Island 2 save game from the Day 1 Edition into NG+ in the Ultimate Edition?
I can't answer your second question, but regarding your first one, I remember that VGP mentioned it's the same disc build that was used during the original print. So yes, it should be the version you've linked on the Does It Play website.

BTW, now I have a question for you since you've mentioned VGP and I presume that you've pre-ordered Scorn for them. I too have placed an order with them (pre-ordered Jusant and also snagged a few other games) which should ship today, and I've seen that they're using a different delivery carrier. Usually they use PostNL for European orders but now I'm seeing they're using APC Postal Logistics or something. I guess I'll have more details once it ships and it gets an international tracking number instead of a local one, but I was wondering if it was the same with your VGP order.

Edit: Nvm, I've gotten the international tracking number for the parcel and it's through PostNL.
 
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Bojji

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Linus with new video on this topic, I think his conclusion is pretty good:



At least Sony allows DE users to buy disc drive now, they are not stuck to disc less console FOREVER.

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Kupfer

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I can't answer your second question, but regarding your first one, I remember that VGP mentioned it's the same disc build that was used during the original print. So yes, it should be the version you've linked on the Does It Play website.
Too bad, but it is what it is.

BTW, now I have a question for you since you've mentioned VGP and I presume that you've pre-ordered Scorn for them. I too have a order from them (pre-ordered Jusant and also snagged a few other games) which should ship today, and I've seen that they're using a different delivery carrier. Usually they use PostNL for European orders but now I'm seeing they're using APC Postal Logistics or something. I guess I'll have more details once it ships and it gets an international tracking number instead of a local one.
No, I haven't ordered Scorn yet, because I'm not really interested in the game, but I think the artwork is quite nice, I'm still struggling a bit.
My last order at VGP was Cocoon, which was delivered via PostNL and took 12 days. Jusant will come via pix'n love for me.
Now that you mention it, release was yesterday, it should actually be on its way, but I haven't received any notification yet
 

Thick Thighs Save Lives

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No, I haven't ordered Scorn yet, because I'm not really interested in the game, but I think the artwork is quite nice, I'm still struggling a bit.
My last order at VGP was Cocoon, which was delivered via PostNL and took 12 days. Jusant will come via pix'n love for me.
Now that you mention it, release was yesterday, it should actually be on its way, but I haven't received any notification yet
Yeah, they're still shipping in Europe through PostNL, so it's all good. This last order from them was the first time I received a shipping notification that included a local tracking ID (apparently the warehouse it shipped from is located in Bell, CA, US) instead of an international one which got me confused for a little bit, but it's all fine now.

About Jusant, I know you pre-ordered your copy directly through Pix’n Love, while on the other hand I was still a bit undecided at the time. Eventually I changed my mind and grabbed it through VGP, and it even came slightly cheaper than through Pix’n Love.

It was 60 CAD including VAT, which is about €40, and it comes with free shipping, while through Pix’n Love it would've cost me €45 including shipping. I hope it comes with the reversible cover, but if it doesn't I don’t mind too much. I just wanted the game on disc since I enjoyed my time with it when I played it on Xbox via Game Pass many months ago.

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Kupfer

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Yeah, they're still shipping in Europe through PostNL, so it's all good. This last order from them was the first time I received a shipping notification that included a local tracking ID instead of an international one which got me confused for a little bit, but it's all fine now.

About Jusant, I know you pre-ordered your copy directly through Pix’n Love, while on the other hand I was still a bit undecided at the time. Eventually I changed my mind and grabbed it through VGP, and it even came slightly cheaper than through Pix’n Love.

It was 60 CAD including VAT, which is about €40, and it comes with free shipping, while through Pix’n Love it would've cost me €45 including shipping. I hope it comes with the reversible cover, but if it doesn't I don’t mind too much. I just wanted the game on disc since I enjoyed my time with it when I played it on Xbox via Game Pass many months ago.

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Yea I just doublechecked.
I ordered the First Edition and the Ballast Edition from pix'nlove, the First for playing, the Ballast for collecting.
And the Ballast Edition doesn't come out until December 6, so I'm guessing that both games will be shipped together in December.

But cool that you got it a bit cheaper! If I were to order only the First Edition from pix'nlove, I'd end up at €47.01, so even more expensive.

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protonion

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Just saw this got a physical release.
Beautiful cover and the trailer looks amazing.
There are barely any reviews at the moment for some reason...
If it's at least decent I will grab it.
 
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