Since its release in 1997 on the original PlayStation, Final Fantasy VIII has yielded two very distinct varieties of cry from the fans: one from those who witnessed probably their very first video game character death with Aerith, and second from those clamoring for a HD remake. While both cries…
Read MoreThe rebooted Tomb Raider was a much-needed breath of fresh air for the popular series, and as an origins story, it was good to see the hero that has become so iconic taking shape. It was also good to see the development team take the opportunity to modernise Lara, so…
Read MoreOn November 10, Square Enix released the final chapter of its crowning Final Fantasy XI story arc. Related reading: Time flies! Remember when the FFXI Ultimate Collection was made available four years ago? Whether you’re a fan or not, it is always sad when the final curtain falls on a…
Read MoreAnd that tiny little piece of news is 100% worth a news story of its very own. Remember back at E3 when we all went absolutely nuts over the (shocking) news that NieR was getting a sequel? And there was a trailer, too? Well, we haven’t stopped freaking out, and…
Read MoreAnd just like that it’s over. Dontnod’s narrative masterpiece, Life is Strange, has drawn to an end, with the final chapter (a solid couple more hours play) released and now available on our consoles and PCs. I’m not going to review it, because I won’t be able to delve in…
Read MoreOver and over again the developers behind Dragon Quest Heroes insisted that the game wasn’t a Warriors game. Despite all the screenshots showing a game that looked like it was following the same path that One Piece Warriors and Hyrule Warriors did for their respective franchises, Square Enix was adamant…
Read MoreLara Croft, Tomb Raider, is back. Related reading: A retro review of the original Tomb Raider, which, while having aged badly, is still a genuine classic of game design. This was the overwhelming feeling that pulsed through my controller as I got some hands on time to the follow-up from…
Read MoreWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly news feature, Catch-up coffee Monday. Each Monday we will bring you the best news from the previous week that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us! It’s the year of the…
Read MoreWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly news feature, Catch-up coffee Monday. Each Monday we will bring you the best news from the previous week that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us! Minecraft is coming to a…
Read MoreAs you could probably have gathered from my previous day’s trip to the Moomin cafe, the Japanese do like their themed restaurants and cafes. From maid and cat cafes to temporary set-ups (such as a Danganronpa-themed food court that I visited last year but is sadly gone), if you’re a…
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