Limited Run Games (producing physical copies of digital games)

[Aussie2B]

Apparently in September we're getting two RPGs from LRG, one being Dragon Fantasy and the other is an RPG developed in Japan, which is not only a first for LRG but rules out everything currently on the upcoming list. Should be interesting to see what it is.

Edit: Seems it'll be a PS4 game (or maybe on both platforms), so it's definitely not a Vita exclusive.

[Aussie2B]

Soldner-X 2 and Breach & Clear: Deadline have been put up. The bundle including the Vita Breach & Clear went in the blink of an eye as to be expected, the first batch of Soldner-X 2 is already sold out, and Deadline doesn't have much left of the first half. I just went in for regular copies myself, no bundles. Check back at 6pm EST if you missed anything (minus the jumbo B&C bundle; that's a one-time deal, outside of any orders that get canceled and relisted who knows when).

[shadowman]

I only grabbed Soldner, I'm not going for the PS4 games. Glad I managed to get Soldner as I'm a big fan of the digital port for the Vita that was already released. Its a very fun game, and a pretty impressive port (runs silky smooth and looks wonderful).

[Aussie2B]

Looks like most of the listings for the second half went just as fast, if not faster, than in the morning. All that's left now is regular Deadline copies, so I guess we'll see how long those last (they kinda lingered even with the first batch).

Looking forward, LRG said that we're getting a Metroidvania in August. Could it possibly already be time for Rabi-Ribi? But that's still not out digitally yet, without even a release date announced for the digital release. I'd be really surprised if they released the digital versions and the physical print runs all at once, all of a sudden. If not that, then it's gotta be something totally unannounced thus far. I already finished Xeodrifter myself, so I'm down for another, whatever it is, as long as it's decent.

They're also saying that they're going to wait a bit after whenever Cosmic Star Heroine comes out digitally so that any needed patches can be released before they produce physical copies. So even if Cosmic Star Heroine makes it this summer digitally, maybe we'd be looking at autumn for the physical release. I'll leave my release estimate as-is in the opening post until summer is definitely ruled out, though.

Edit: Here is the sticker for the mystery Metroidvania in August:

https://twitter.com/LimitedRunGames/...10672252858368

Any guesses? It'd have to be a game with a color scheme in its logo/title art like that.

Edit #2: As I continued to talk to myself here, haha, August's mystery game is proooooobably Shadow Complex Remastered, which would get a PS4 print run only, since it doesn't exist on Vita. Also, for a funny bit of trivia, apparently the original (non-remastered) version of the game came out on August 19, 2009, so it would go on sale with Rainbow Moon on the exact 7th anniversary of Shadow Complex's initial release.

[kupomogli]

Rainbow Moon for PS4 and Vita 3000 copies and each and Shadow Complex for PS4 7500 copies are available August 19th @ 10AM EST for the first batch, 6PM EST for the second batch.

[megasdkirby]

I'm ready for those. Still pissed at the last batch though...the site claiming that items were in stock, and when placed in the cart, automatically SOLD OUT. Happened several times. ARGH.

[Spartacus]

Rainbow Moon for PS4 and Vita 3000 copies and each and Shadow Complex for PS4 7500 copies are available August 19th @ 10AM EST for the first batch, 6PM EST for the second batch.

7500 is a lot of copies of Shadow Complex. I imagine that's the largest production run for LRG so far.
I plan on picking up both games and knock on wood, I haven't had any trouble while ordering yet. But I prefer the PS4 versions over the Vita and it's the Vita versions that seem to go quickest.
I have a Vita and I'm aware it's small library may make it's games 'collectable'. But there's no way I would prefer playing a game on a postcard screen vs a console experience, so my Vita library is pretty much limited to exclusives.

Nintendo copying the "indie games on disc" idea?
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/201..._selects_label

The other issue is the WiiU is frustratingly region locked, so even if a bunch of these are great, the European builds are useless to me.

I wondered if these might get left in Europe too, but Amazon listed the Steamworld Collection available October 11th for both the Wii U and PS4. Nothing on FAST Racing NEO yet.

[Aussie2B]

Looks like iam8bit is looking to get in on LRG's shtick too, with this physical print run of Rez Infinite:

http://store.iam8bit.com/collections...s4physicalgame

And it's clear the LRG guys are bitter about it too, because they were working on getting the rights to release the game themselves, so I guess iam8bit swooped in on it. LRG doesn't even want to name the game or publisher, since they don't want to draw any attention to this competitor, which is quite a bit different from, say, the physical Vita run of Shovel Knight, which LRG was happy to promote. In general, LRG seems very friendly with other publishers, and they highlight lots of physical releases from other companies, so iam8bit must've done something really scummy in their eyes.

I wonder how successful this print run of Rez Infinite will be since they're not giving any print run size nor any indication of a cut-off date for orders, so I don't know if it'll have that same kind of "limited" appeal to collectors.

Anyway, getting back to LRG, I'm sure this won't please the visual novel haters, but another Sekai Project VN was announced for a 2017 LRG print run: Narcissu. Actually, I hear it's a kinetic novel, so I don't think there's any player choice at all. Well, either way, I'm looking forward to it.