Interview by Matt S. For a developer that has only produced one game so far, Cherrymochi has got to be one of my favourite indie developers. Part of the appeal is their unique position: They are a studio that works within the Japanese games industry, but is formed from an…
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Video by Matt S. I have had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with Triangle Strategy and I sincerely think, based on early impressions, that this is going to be a serious game of the year contender. The narrative is gripping. The art is gorgeous. The tactical action is…
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The first Nintendo Direct of 2020 is upon us! There were many guesses, both realistic to spectacular, about what we would see coming up for Nintendo Switch. But the wait is over, and we now know everything Nintendo had to share. There’s good things, there’s bad things, there are things…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M.You know how I know it’s a good day? When I get to post a catch up. It’s an especially good day when, after that, I get to watch and talk briefly about a Nintendo Direct. But throw in a Japanese Direct-exclusive announcement for an FMV game…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M.The first Nintendo Direct of 2020 is upon us! There were many guesses, both realistic to spectacular, about what we would see coming up for Nintendo Switch. But the wait is over, and we now know everything Nintendo had to share. There’s good things, there’s bad things,…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M.Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s regular catch-up news feature. 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)! Square…
Read MoreReview by Harvard L. Stegosoft Games’ previous effort, Ara Fell, was a gorgeous love letter to 16-bit JRPGs that could only really be faulted by being too traditional. Now in the team’s second effort, Rise of the Third Power, they’ve brought the polish to match their enthusiasm. This is a…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. Aniplex and developer, DeskWorks!, has announced that the “handmade notebook adventure” game, RPG Time! The Legend of Wright, will launch on PC, Xbox Series and Xbox One, and… what? No PlayStation? No Switch? Really? If I was releasing an RPG, I would certainly consider putting it…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. If you like empire-building games like Civilization, or city builders like Cities: Skylines, but you don’t have the hundreds of hours of spare time lying around, then firstly, hello fellow millennial! I hope you’re getting as utterly tired of the endless hustle that modern life demands…
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After two years where COVID-19 forced the event to go digital-only, Tokyo Game Show is once again holding a physical event in 2022. It will be held from September 15 to 18, and it’s going to be so good finally being able to get feet on the ground again. Until…
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