Writing is such a critical tool for storytelling. That goes without saying, but so often with video games it seems like an afterthought. So in this month’s podcast, we talk about what good writing looks like in games and celebrate some (but not all – we didn’t have hours!) of…
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Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord is launching later this month for consoles and next month for PC, and up until now we’ve only known about the physical limited edition of the game. Today, Idea Factory International announced what would be included in the Digital Deluxe Editions for PC, PlayStation, and…
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AI has really taken the world by storm over the last year or so, and now developers are actively using it for everything from script writing, to art, and code generation. The problem is… this is not good at all for the creativity and artfulness of games. At all. That’s…
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It cannot be easy to conceptualise a strategy game based on World War 1 (“The Great War”). The reason we have so many more games based on World War 2 isn’t just because the optics behind that war are easier. Yes, World War 2 had a much clearer line between…
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Have you ever tried to play a game but given up because, say, the text is too small or you can’t remap the buttons? You’re definitely not alone in that. The term “accessibility” can refer to any number of things, so it’s great that PlayStation has announced that it will…
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I love games where decisions can change your fate, and Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out promises that experience. It takes place ten generations after the events of the original game, and again has players making difficult choices and engaging in turn-based combat to ensure the survival of their clan.…
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April’s lineup of games looks pretty healthy! We’ve got everything from the glorious return of Advance Wars to EA’s return to golf, though to a new Star Wars Soulslike and Dead Island. Don’t forget to check out the full podcast. Also, don’t forget to let us know what you’re looking…
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Curse of the Sea Rats is a cute concept that needs to compete in a badly over-saturated genre. I’m now at the point where seeing “Metrodvania” in press materials will make me groan. Not only because the term itself has, like with the roguelike, lost almost all meaning from its…
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This month on the Digitally Uploaded podcast, we grapple with the thorniest of issues currently plaguing video games: The role that AI is increasingly playing in the “creative” side of development. In short, it’s a problem. Potentially, a very big problem. Then, to be more positive, we talk about excellent…
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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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