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. Aquria, the developer of Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment, and FuRyu, the publisher/ developer behind Legend of Legacy and Lost Dimension, are collaborating on a PlayStation Vita JRPG that, quite literally, instantly sung out to me as a game that I will adore. ‘Caligula’ is a…
Read MoreArticle by Matt S. One of my favourite films of all time is Stand By Me. It fascinated me because it really was the “discovery” film for so many of my favourite actors while they were young. But, more than that, the way the film approached the coming of age…
Read MoreNews by Dylan C. 3DS strategy RPG Fire Emblem Fates has sold an impressive 300,000 copies in its North American opening weekend. These strong sales figures earn a place in the record books as the fastest-selling game in the history of the long-running, critically-acclaimed franchise. Related reading: Discover why Fire…
Read MoreReview by Hamza A. Street Fighter has come a long way since it debuted at the arcade gaming scene back in 1987. Over the years since the characters roster has been updated regularly, the visuals have improved, fighting moves and combos have been refined, and new features have been added.…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I have a confession: I genuinely like cheesy science fiction, monster films, and horror from the heyday of B-grade nonsense. Even stuff like Plan 9 From Outer Space gives me kicks because yes, it’s nonsense, but at the same time these films have a distinct aesthetic…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. Years after Dead or Alive 5 was first released, Koei Tecmo is still hard at work at its flagship fighting game. Because it has had such an aggressive DLC strategy, Dead or Alive 5 (and the new PlayStation 4 version, Dead or Alive 5: Last Round)…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I’m struggling to think of a more niche example of a character mash-up fighting game than Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel. That’s not a criticism of the game, but the idea of bringing together a bunch of characters from the work of one developer that pushes…
Read MoreReview by Brad L. In space, no one can hear you scream. That’s the kind of lonely feeling I get from playing Amazing Discoveries in Outer Space (aforementioned ADIOS, because that’s easier to type!). But it’s a good feeling, too. To me, ADIOS was an emotional journey that I never…
Read MoreArticle by Matt S. From the day that I picked up my new generation Apple TV I have been looking forward to Real Racing 3 being ported to it. Despite my issues with the free-to-play business model built around it, Real Racing 3 really is a very, very good quality…
Read MoreReview by Pierre-Yves L. Take everything you know about being a supreme ruler and and huck it out the window. The darkness has come and passed and as a God with limited powers it’s up to you to lead the meager remainder of your people to some semblance of life…
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