Next week is due to be the entry for many into the next generation of video game consoles, with both Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment launching the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 respectively… at least for those fortunate enough to snag launch editions for each console. But the industry isn’t stopping everything to wait for this transition, with publishers powering forward with physical and digital releases of games for the (still) current generation of platforms.
Bringing gamers experiences with a retro twist, the new publisher of collectible Nintendo Switch physical editions, Premium Edition Games, has confirmed they will commence pre-orders for the Pigeon Dev Games Collection on Tuesday 10 November 2020 at 10.00am AEST. The collection will feature four of the titular development studio’s retro-inspired games – Awesome Pea, Awesome Pea 2, Bucket Knight, and Explosive Jake. A brief summary of each game can be found below:
About Awesome Pea
Awesome Pea is a classic run-and-jump platformer, where you must jump through many challenging levels and help the greedy Pea, who is ready to undergo any trials for the sake of gold. Dangerous dungeons, deceptively beautiful nature, hidden deadly traps, and many MANY coins await you!
What you will definitely find in this game:
- Stylish pixel graphics inspired by Game Boy games
- 30 different levels
- Stunning retro soundtrack
About Awesome Pea 2
Greedy Pea is back in the game! Now with even more dark dungeons, deadly traps and gold! What you will definitely find in this game (again):
- Pixel Gameboy-style graphics (when everything is green)
- 25 different levels
- Retro soundtrack (sounds like your old computer)
- Lots of shiny coins
About Bucket Knight
Bucket Knight is a classic run-and-gun platformer game. Even knights still have to pay taxes, loans, and alimony. Help an unnamed, but brave, knight in his sacred mission to find the Holy Grail (and make some money). Explore dungeons, slay enemies, avoid traps, stay alive, and get rich!
About Explosive Jake
Explosive Jake is a classic arcade game. Not only humans are afraid of dark and deep dungeons. Our hero, a little skeleton with an unhealthy craving for explosions, is also trying to escape from dangerous castle dungeons. Help him to avoid enemies and explode his way out.
What do we have here? 40 levels of…
- Dynamite
- Explosions
- Vile knights
- Cute skeletons
- Charming rats
- Deadly traps
- And even more dynamite and explosions!
A total of 5,000 units will be available on a first-in best-dressed basis, split between the Premium Edition set, Retro Edition set and Deluxe edition set. With incrementally increasing price points from $39.95 to $99.95, you will be able to purchase all three of the editions which stocks last via the Premium Edition Games website (if you are in the US) or Video Games Plus website. Details on each can be found below:
Premium Edition
Total Available: 3,000 Units
Price: $39.95
- Nintendo Switch™ Physical Case and Game
- Double-sided Insert
- Full Color Manual
- A “Special Challenge” Trading Card
- A Logo Sticker
- First Prints of the game will have a hand-drawn Full Color Glossy Slipcase by legendary artist Paul E. Niemeyer of Mortal Kombat fame!
- An optional Premium Strategy Guide add-on
Retro Edition
Total Available: 1,000 Units
Price: $59.95
- Premium Edition (everything listed in the Premium Edition)
- Official Steelbook
- Retro “NES” Box that will hold the Premium Edition and Steelbook
Deluxe Edition
Total Available: 1,000 Units
Price: $99.95
- Retro Edition (everything listed in the Retro Edition)
- Single CD Cardboard Soundtrack
- Enamel Pin
- NEOGEO Case w/Single Sided Insert to hold Retro Edition, CD and Pin
- 300 Page Hardcover Book
- Hard Cardstock Slipcase over both NEOGEO Case and Book
