My review of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie is going to be quite different, because it’s largely pointless to actually review it. If you’ve never experienced a Legend of Heroes title before, then do not bother starting with this one. It’s only going to confuse the daylights out…
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“I’ve been writing a bunch of really awful short stories lately. I mean it. They’re absolutely ghastly… “I’ve been working on this stuff pretty much nonstop for over two years now, adding one unpalatable tale to another, making an entire collection of difficult, dangerous and really horrible fiction. Why can’t…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue I will bring you the best news that you may have missed. 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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If you’re new to the genre of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), you might feel overwhelmed by the sheer variety and complexity of these games. But don’t worry, the genre is much easier to get going than you might realise. Here are some quick tips for getting going for the first…
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Illusion Software is one of the genuine trailblazers in video games. The studio has been around for 22 years, having been founded in 2001, but it’s all over now. The company has announced its imminent closure, and in its shutdown notice, also said that it would also be taking all…
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In the realm of video games, characters serve as the vibrant heart of immersive storytelling, capturing our hearts and imaginations with their diverse traits and qualities. Among these characters, certain individuals stand out for their striking beauty, embodying not only visual aesthetics but also depth of character and cultural resonance.…
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If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know I’m probably into some super weird things. The unknown fascinates me when it comes to subjects like the afterlife, cryptozoology, and ufology. One of my favourite podcasts did an entire episode based around spiritualism, which is basically a system of belief…
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Sony has been working on its accessible controller kit for five years now, and the launch is finally in sight. Pre-orders will open this month for the kit that will be launched in December. The controller is designed to enable gamers with disabilities to play more comfortably and for longer…
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Valve’s inconsistencies around what is and isn’t too offensive for its platform are at the point where it is so blatant that there are ulterior motives at play that it is incredibly offensive. Here’s a story of two different sets of games to illustrate. The first involves Hitler. Steam is…
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It probably seems weird that I’m covering a showcase from Limited Run Games considering the site is DigitallyDownloaded.net, but there’s good reason for it: past physical copies, game preservation is basically non-existent. So what Limited Run Games does, which is primarily publishing indie titles to physical media, is kind of…
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