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. It might be a few years before Hatsune Miku runs for Prime Minster herself (mind you, I’d vote for her), but if you needed yet more proof that Miku is a serious phenomenon that needs to be taken seriously, look no further than the Prime Minister…
Read MoreReview by Trent P. Many of us remember the first years after graduating high school, having the drive to create something and the feeling of being part of something bigger when exploring that ambition. There was something simple about those days of comraderie between friends heading in the same direction…
Read MoreReview by Harvard L. Most developers would dread to have someone say their gameplay “feels like work”, but the opposite is true regarding any manager simulator. Developer Playsport Games and publisher SEGA have crafted a veritable empire in the sports management genre, spanning Football, Hockey, and now competitive racing. Motorsport…
Read MoreImpressions by Matt S. I am reviewing Final Fantasy XV, but it’s going to take quite a while; expect it towards the end of the week. It’s not just that the game is huge (it most certainly is, and I’m not nearly far enough through it to start judging it…
Read MoreReview by Trent P. There is something about the past which makes anything lost to history remain entangled in our present. The desire to remember the past and bring the ideas into a modern day world is embellished by all media formats. As an industry, the video game world is…
Read MoreReview by Nick H. I have a soft spot for classic computer RPGs, and Tyranny checks a number of the boxes I would normally look for. However, beyond the familiar, nostalgic gameplay there is an interesting if twisted tale that challenges the player to examine good versus evil in a…
Read MoreNews by Britta S, Trent P, 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 MoreOver in the US, our otherwise-accented friends are celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, which is obviously one of their most important events in the calendar. More than just eating Turkeys, Thanksgiving is, as the name suggests, a chance to give thanks for what they have; their families, friends, health, life. We…
Read MoreWe recently unveiled the DDNet Goods Store, which is all about merchandise starring our mascot, Dee Dee! As promised, each week we’re going to add a couple of new things up for sale, through the Zazzle store. They’ll range from clothing, to mug cups, stationary, posters, and gifts. Each week…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. The image of a massive explosion coming down from the skies, bringing complete devastation with it and great social and personal change in the aftermath is a story that you’ll find retold over and over again in Japan. It’s a country already prone to frequent disasters,…
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