There are a couple of different ways that you can approach an apocalypse in art. In most cases, artists depict desperately grim stuff, and that approach makes sense given that in these stories humanity is close to (or experiencing) extinction and mere survival in a harsh, traumatic world is a…
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Spellforce III is one of those games that, even a generation ago, would have been inconceivable as a console release. The game’s blend of RTS and RPG mechanics would have been deemed too complex for a controller to bother with, and the developers and publishers alike would have assumed that…
Read MoreWithout fail, every single one of my kids has picked up the HyperX Clutch Wireless while I’ve been reviewing it, thinking that it was an Xbox One controller. The resemblance is uncanny, and while you could debate whether or not imitation is indeed the most sincere form of flattery, it’s…
Read MoreWell, the week is over. All the showcases have happened. So many games have gone in my head then right back out, as something else needed to take its place. However, there are definitely standouts from each showcase, which I’ve compiled here along with screenshots, trailers, and links to the…
Read MoreMr. Prepper is so disappointing. It could have been something spectacular, given that it weaves a story that is so steadfastly critical of America, but instead it collapses in a whimper that never realises its mechanical ambitions nor delivers on its thematic premise. Combined, those two failings make it frustrating…
Read MoreI think this is finally it: the last showcase of what a lot of us have dubbed Not-E3. Capcom’s a great one to end with, and the company has promised we’ll see more of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Exoprimal, and Resident Evil 4. There may be a surprise or two,…
Read MoreThe Guerrilla Collective’s last showcase is hardly off our front page (this article will bump it to the second) but it’s already time for more! The group has been very open about the showcase two days ago being the first, with today’s being the second (and final). The first showcase…
Read MoreNote: Though this is nominally a “for Xbox” headset, it works with PlayStation, Nintendo and PC devices just fine. I’ve even hooked it up to my emulation devices and had a great time. If you look at the Arctis Nova Pro For Xbox website, you’re going to get bamboozled with…
Read MoreI’m a big fan of itch.io for the freedom and open platform that it allows for developers to be creative, experimental, and directly canvas the audience for feedback for games that are not yet ready for primetime on Steam and its ilk. In addition, itch.io allows you to be transgressive,…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue we 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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