Aussie readers of DDNet, have we got a treat for you! (Note: this competition is only open to Australian residents. Apologies, overseas friends, but I’m sure we’ll have another contest for you soon) Stranger Of Paradise is one of the finest, and smartest, games in Square Enix’s storied series. As we wrote in our 4.5/5 review: Do you know that…
We recorded this podcast just before E3 kicked off so, with the event now fully in swing, what did we expact to hear about, what are we looking forward to, and what will we be focused on? Without Sony, E3 this year is certainly going to be different! But there’s…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M. Welcome to the second event of E3 we’re recapping! This time Devolver Digital is in the crosshairs, and if the past year is anything to go off, this year should bring more dry wit and unique games to the table. And lots of swearing. Related reading:…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. We don’t usually cover Bethesda, and the bulk of this year’s Bethesda stage show isn’t inspiring us to change that stance. However, we would be remiss if we didn’t highlight one project – in part because it’s really Mikami Shinji’s Tango Gameworks, and therefore only marginally…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. If there’s one developer that we can rely on to do something amazing with the horror genre, it’s Bloober Team. Between Layers of Fear and Observer, Bloober knows how to craft chilling narrative around cinematic “walking simulators”. At E3 this year, Bloober Team has announced its…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M. Hello everyone, and welcome to the first of our E3 press conference coverage! Up to the plate is Microsoft’s Briefing. From blockbusters to Indies to a next-gen console, we should have lots to learn about. So let’s dive in! You can follow along with the entire…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M., News Editor Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s regular catch-up news feature. With each issue we will bring you the best news that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news…
Read MoreList by Matt S. Who doesn’t like a bit of fan service? The Nintendo Switch has built up quite the library of games that make the… sexier side of games a focue. Whether it’s for laughs, or to make a more serious point, fan service has become a significant part…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Earlier this year, Idea Factory released Death’s End re;Quest, which proved to be an impressive step in a bold direction for the publisher. Previously known principally for budget, fanservicey JRPGs that revelled in their B-grade nature, Death End built impressive depth in its narratives and themes…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. Dragon Star Varnir is a really impressive effort from Idea Factory. Working within the Grimm Bros-style fairy tale structure, Dragon Star Varnir is a rich JRPG with a superb combat system, excellent character design, amazing music, and a sublime vision. Once upon a time Idea Factory…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. It’s a little confusing, but the first Akiba’s Trip that we got here in the west (Undead & Undressed), was actually the second title in the series. The first was a Japan-only release. Now, however, we’re getting a fully remastered version of that game with Akiba’s…
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