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the-christmas-discussion-what-are-you

December 21, 2012

christmas/The weekly discussion/weekly chat

So it’s the end of the year, and this is the last “weekly discussion” until the New Year. Rather than just run over the weekend though, we’re encouraging everyone to jump in throughout the festive season and let us know whenever you’re around with updates on what games you’re playing,…

not-so-silent-night-rage-of-bahamut

December 21, 2012

Information/Mobage Christmas Holiday/Not-So-Silent Night Event/Rage of Bahamut/Santaclops

Rage of Bahamut still has a ton of players and part of the reason is Mobage has kept the events coming. There are some people who feel that these temporary events are too common, but overall the reception has been positive. With the latest Holy Wars in the books, yesterday…

Review: Anna (PC)

December 21, 2012

adventure game/Anna/Dreampainters/Horror/PC/Reviews/Steam

Anna is a first-person horror game. Now, if you have been paying attention to the video game scene within the last five years, that description instantly makes you think of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. And this is the part where I tell you stop it; Anna is most certainly NOT…

The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #21: Autumn Dynasty

December 21, 2012

24 games of Christmas/Autumn Dynasty

It’s that time again! Michael Buble’s smooth voice serenades us over the radio with his brilliant rendition of “Let it Snow.” Houses are covered with bright lights, tinsel, green and red colours. Children anxiously count down the days, hoping they were good enough for a visit by Santa. It’s a…

Digitally Downloaded is on holidays

December 20, 2012

christmas/digitallydownloaded.net

You may have noticed that things are a little quieter around Digitally Downloaded in the last few days. Truth is, we’ve been winding things down for the year, and as of today we’re formally on holidays! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for reading us this year.…

Marvel: War of Heroes X-Men event

December 20, 2012

announcement/CCG/collectible card game/event/iPad/iPhone/Marvel: War of Heroes/Mobage/mobile/Rage of Bahamut

Marvel: War of Heroes took the tried and true formula that Mobage used for Rage of Bahamut and has run with it over the last few months with a good deal of success. Right now they are celebrating over 1 million users, and that alone if you log in regularly…

The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #20: Battle Vs. Chess

December 20, 2012

24 games of Christmas/Battle Vs Chess

And it looks like THQ has found an investor

December 20, 2012

Clearlake Capital Group/Financial results/Good news/THQ

Just a couple of hours ago we reported that THQ has declared bankruptcy. The good news is that it looks like the publisher has found a get out of jail free card. According to an announcement on its website, THQ’s President, Jason Rubin, has posted some good news to fans.…

thq-declares-bankruptcy

December 19, 2012

bankruptcy/Financial results/sad news/THQ

Sad news for the games industry today; THQ has officially declared bankruptcy. The company has been struggling for well over a year now, of course, and the warning signs that it was in shut-down process have been coming thick and fast for months. Despite that we all hoped it could…

Review: Battle of the Bulge (iPad)

December 19, 2012

Apple/Battle of the Bulge/grognard/hardcore game/iPad/Reviews/Strategy/turn based

At the start of the year, when Digitally Downloaded was far smaller, if I had mentioned “grognard” in a review every reader would have understood what I meant. We were very much focused on the various strategy and RPG genres back then. We have since expanded of course, and that’s…

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