Australian indie developer Snag Swag Studios has announced an Australian-themed 2D metroidvania, Aussie Bogan Hero, set to launch for PC next year. Follow a mullet-wearing, beer-loving legend named Davo as he battles corporate goons and freaky creatures to reopen his pub and save Dusty Springs. A demo will be released…
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Australian indie developer Mystic Road has announced that its Ancient Chinese roguelike deck-builder Zodiac Mountain will be coming to PC in 2026. The game is packed with lore and folktales dating back millennia, blending strategic gameplay with storytelling inspired by rich Asian cultural narratives. It follows a Panda on their…
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It may seem as though the gaming world is being saturated with Hello Kitty lately — because it is. But Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends are so happy and uplifting in a space drowning in violence, so it’s not a bad thing. Sanrio’s next collaboration is with Thirdverse Co.,…
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After Akupara Games acquired bankrupt indie developer Triple Topping, the future of punk rock feminist adventure Dead Pets Unleashed was uncertain. Today, the publisher announced that it has been working behind the scenes to complete what Triple Topping started, with the help of former Triple Topping teammates to maintain their…
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Pixel Expo, Western Australia’s largest (and non-profit) entertainment event, is collaborating with Steam for its first showcase that puts Aussie games front and centre. The showcase spotlights Australian indie titles, giving fans worldwide a chance to discover and support Aussie talent. This gives developers a much farther reach than they…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here, I bring you the best news you may have missed from last week. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!…
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Only friendship can save the day in top-town action RPG The Lonesome Guild. It’s set in a world consumed by loneliness, and only heart, battles, and bonds can make you less lonely. Today, publisher Don’t Nod announced an October release date for the game.…
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Ys Memoire: Revelations is considered a pioneering action-RPG classic, and it’s making a return with Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta. The “renewed” take on the title launches physically and digitally in the West for Nintendo Switch in early 2026. The game takes place immediately following the story of Ys X…
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A staggering number of indie games are being delayed due to Hollow Knight: Silksong’s launch on September 4, and unfortunately, school-life tactics RPG Demonschool is one of them. Originally set to launch on September 3, it has been delayed until mid-November.…
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure is phenomenal, but there’s one thing missing: action! Chase, dash, and dress up your favourite Sanrio characters in Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party, announced digitally and physically for Nintendo Switch; it is scheduled to launch this November. The magical action game places Sanrio characters…
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