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The weekly discussion: How has 2013 been for you so far?

March 15, 2013

We’re a couple of months into 2013 now, and every year people compare what has happened in the year to what was in the previous year. So we’re going to use this week’s discussion to gauge how everyone has felt 2013 has shaped up in terms of games so far.…

Brutal Gamer News Wrap; 3/14/13

March 15, 2013

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In this first edition of the Brutal Gamer News Wrap we take a look at Valiant’s Harbinger Wars, Studio Ghibli makes a double return and Kickstarter gets Torment-ed. Starting with this first update, gaming and pop culture site Brutal Gamer will be teaming up with DigitallyDownloaded for twice weekly updates.…

Friday 10s: Sony’s ten finest exclusive franchises

March 15, 2013

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This week’s Friday 10s come to us courtesy of Phil, who specialises in top ten lists over at his site, SuperPhillip Central. After having a read, do drop by his site and say hi. He’s a good guy. Everyone likes a top-10 list. They’re a bit of fun, and always…

Interview with Nippon Ichi President: “We are looking to out-do Disgaea”

March 14, 2013

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If you enjoy Japanese games, then you’re almost certainly a fan of Nippon Ichi. This is a company that has been around for 20 years and has gone from strength to strength by supporting a small, niche but hugely loyal fan base. Perhaps it’s best known for its Disgaea Strategy…

Review: 99 Levels to Hell (PC)

March 14, 2013

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While randomly-generated stages in a video game can offer great variety, they can also easily be exploited to make up for less work on the side of the developer. Bending pseudo-random numbers in certain ways can allow for enormous amounts of video game content to be created within a very…

Prepare to become a powerful sorcerer in Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen

March 13, 2013

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Today, Capcom has released a shiny new trailer to show off its upcoming expansion to the original Dragon’s Dogma, which is entitled Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. For the first time, you’ll be able to play as the sorcerer class, which, of course, brings along a number of powerful spells for…

Review: Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (iPad)

March 13, 2013

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The game’s afoot! Strange rites and gruesome murders in foggy London town lead the famous consulting detective into a world of shadow, mystery, and horror. Developer Frogwares’ Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened actually released a few years back on the PC, but is only now making its way to iOS devices…

Nintendo’s Pokemon take on Skylanders is a masterstroke

March 13, 2013

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Purely as a business opportunity, Pokemon Scramble U is nothing short of a masterstroke, and I can’t see this doing anything less than blowing Skylanders and Disney’s upcoming NFC title away like paper at a hurricane. For those who haven’t seen the news as yet, Pokemon Scramble U is a…

Review: God of War: Ascension (PS3)

March 13, 2013

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It’s rare that a game is so influential that it becomes an entire genre in itself, but God of War is one example of that rare feat. In fact, this style of brawler has become a very popular genre in the years since the PlayStation 2 original. The problem is…

Drakengard 3? I have just died and gone to heaven?

March 12, 2013

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If you’ve spent much time at Digitally Downloaded then you know I am a big-time fan of Nier. This hugely under appreciated JRPG from Cavia performed badly enough in the market that Cavia itself was folded into parent company, MarvellousAQL, following its release. This not only made Nier 2 a…

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