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…
News by Matt S. Arc System Works has unveiled details regarding an open beta and demo for its upcoming cross-character fighting game, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. And the good news is that you’ll be playing as early as next week! The open beta will run from May 9 to 14…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. One of the most delightful Australian-developed games, the non-violent open world exploration game Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, has a firm release date for May 17 on Nintendo Switch. Related reading: Our review of Yonder on the PlayStation 4 That is for the digital edition of…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M. and Matt S. 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…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S Dragon’s Crown Pro releases on PlayStation 4 very soon – a “HD Remaster” of a PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita game from a few years ago. In this video, I look at what I see as its defining feature – just how well it does the…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I find FMV games to be an oddly uncomfortable experience. It’s one thing to take control of and manipulate digital characters through an experience. It’s quite another to feel that sense of control over actual people. Especially now, when FMV games are of a standard equivalent…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. NISA has released a trailer revealing two new characters to join the SNK Heroines roster… and revealing is the word for them. The game just keeps doubling down on that fanservice. The two new characters are Sylvie and Zarina. Sylvie is token “cute” and wears what…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. If you’re a fan of SHMUPs then you’ll know just how must respect the name “Ikaruga” has. Considered by many to be the absolute pinnacle of the genre, Ikaruga has it all; intense, extreme action, clever gameplay mechanics which offer rich, nuanced gameplay without becoming overwhelming,…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. Team 17’s efforts to expand the publishing arm of its business has really been paying dividends, with the company throwing up some of the most colourful, bright, and downright pleasant games we’ve seen in recent years. And if this new trailer for Yoku’s Island Express is…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. The Nintendo Switch has already outsold the Wii U. Small wonder, then, that Nintendo is committing to bringing the many high quality games from that train wreck to a console that people actually want to own; for many of them, these may as well be brand…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. L.F.O.: Lost Future Omega releases on Nintendo Switch in both America and Europe this week, on May 3. It’s a budget priced ($US7.99 / €6.49) blend of rhythm game and shoot-em-up, and it looks like it could be a lot of fun. Especially if you like…
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