Imagine, if you will, the realistically rendered people of L.A. Noire replaced with the most recognizable Pokemon from the classic line-up. Now, add to that exaggerated elements from Sherlock Holmes and Sam & Max, and you’d probably reach the conclusion that is this game: Detective Pikachu. In the wonderful teaser…
Read MoreAs a physics-based puzzle game, Baseball Riot delivers the sort of brain teasing if repetitive gameplay one would expect from a game that looks and plays like a simple mobile port. If games like Angry Birds, now with angrier moustached ex-baseball players appeals to you, then Baseball Riot should deliver…
Read MoreAustralia Day takes place in the middle of our summer because everyone loves to head on down the beach and play some cricket or beach volleyball, have a BBQ and a few beers, and then party on into the night. I mean, sure, Australia has issues in the game development…
Read MoreDigitally Downloaded will be taking a small break from regular programming today to celebrate Australia Day. There’s a big feature coming later in the day that looks at why Australian game developers love working in this market (because it’s not always easy), but other than that, the whole team is…
Read MoreDragon’s Dogma is an interesting beast that appeared on Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 a couple of years ago now. Having seen a re-work with the moniker of Dark Arisen not long after, Capcom’s giant beast of exploration, dragon hunting, ogre slaying, and chimera tracking now makes its…
Read MoreAfter some uncertainty and delays, Volume has finally landed on the PlayStation Vita. I’m glad that Mike Bithell and Just Add Water worked hard and could finally release this on a portable device as it plays wonderfully. Related reading: For another take on Volume, check out Nick’s review of the…
Read MoreVideo games based on comic books, just like licensed video games, are a hit-and-miss affair. However, they are known for getting the occasional adaptation right, like the now-classic Batman Arkham series and perennial favorites such as Sam & Max prove to us. Now 2016’s Dog Mendonça & Pizza Boy, developed…
Read MoreWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly news feature, Catch-up coffee Monday. Each Monday we will bring you the best news from the previous week that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us! Dungeon RPG Stranger of Sword…
Read More“Auteur” means something a little different to “artist.” To put it in simple terms; Auteur is a theory within film criticism, which applies to film makers that are able to make films according to their personal artistic vision, and so those films then reflect, in a very meaningful way, the…
Read MoreBig announcement time! I’d like to introduce you all to a very special someone. Danica Dee (Dee Dee to her friends) is Digitally Downloaded’s latest gun reporter, our new Japan correspondent and she’s already whipping us into shape! At just 18 years of age, Dee Dee’s already an expert in…
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