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July 12, 2012

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Here’s a question for our readers (and it’s worth answering, after all, there’s Frequent Flyer points in it for you 😉) – how much longer before Sony starts to shift the bulk of its online offerings to paid subscription models? Allow me to outline a couple of reasons I think…

Trailer: Assassin’s Creed Liberation on Vita looks fine

July 12, 2012

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You can always trust Ubisoft to support a console like no other third party. We’ve already had some hit-and-miss Vita games from the publisher, from the wonderful Rayman Origins to the woeful Dungeon Hunter: Alliance, but without a doubt, Vita exclusive Assassin’s Creed Liberation will be Ubi’s biggest Vita game…

Microsoft may acquire Activision Blizzard? That would be bad for everyone else

July 11, 2012

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One of the parties rumoured to be in discussions with Vivendi to acquire Activision Blizzard, following the news that it may well be up for sale, is Microsoft. This would be bad news for both Sony and Nintendo, and even Apple. Love it or hate it, Activision Blizzard is the…

And the Frequent Flyer Rewards keep rolling in!

July 11, 2012

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Paradox Interactive have been kind enough to offer not just Crusader Kings II as a reward to our Frequent Flyer program, but we also now have ten copies of the grand strategy classic, Europa Universalis 3, also on the catalogue. Want to know more about the game? Click on over…

Review: Dungeon Twister (PS3)

July 11, 2012

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The name, ‘Dungeon Twister’ is a touch deceptive. It doesn’t have a whole lot to do with Twister, the game that has been giving teenagers a legitimate excuse to bump and grind with one another for years now. Rather, it’s a new kind of board game, and the physical version…

Review: Ether Vapor Remaster (PC)

July 11, 2012

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Ether Vapor Remaster probably doesn’t look stand out much against the vast array of 2D shooters these days. Glance at the screenshots and you’ll see what appears to be a generic fighter plane taking on the usual host of other aerial mechs. However, it’s far more innovative than its appearance…

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July 11, 2012

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Ouya is proving to be a bit of a big deal. Its Kickstarter program shows there is a lot of support for the very concept, and Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft should be very concerned. It’s not the first indie project, of course, and it won’t be the last, but Ouya…

Kickstarter kicks into gear for Ouya: a new console with heart

July 10, 2012

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Kickstarter stories are a dime-a-dozen these days, but here’s one that is proving to be as successful as Tim Schafer. Ouya, an Android-powered console that was looking for $950,000, has already got nearly $1.5 million pledged, and this is with 29 days to go. As you can see from the…

Alien Breed descends on iOS

July 10, 2012

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Classic Amiga shooter Alien Breed lands on iOS devices soon with all its retro charm intact. Called ‘the original survival horror game’ in the release, Alien Breed is a classically designed, top down shooter. This particular version of the game will arrive on the App Store in all its glory…

Our Frequent Flyer program now has rewards!

July 10, 2012

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So, as some of you noticed, we have set up a Frequent Flyer program at Digitally Downloaded. Basically, if you visit us, comment on our stories and throw in the occasional Tweet, you will earn points. Click on the “Rewards” button on the right hand side for more information. The…

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