News by Matt S. We’re kicking off 2022 in a big way with this month’s Dee Dee Zine! A full 56 pages await readers, with a broad range of features from some of the best writers in the business. Not just that… we’ve got some new and fun things to…
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What is the point of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection? I’m honestly not sure. The store listing for it runs through all the usual buzzwords: “remastered in stunning detail”, “improved visuals and frame rate”, “DualSense wireless controller features”—none of which make any practical difference to two of the most cutting-edge…
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For the second time this year, I’ve gone into what looks like a really interesting game only to be deeply disappointed when I discover that it is written with all the depth and maturity of a YA novel. Reverie Tactics has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, it’s backed by…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. A few years ago, I picked up a fantasy literature bundle that had Sarah Maas’ Throne of Glass in it. I didn’t know anything about this series, but it had an intriguing premise (a female assassin forced into death games? Sweet!), and the cover was good.…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. I often complain about how difficult it is to access Japanese cinema here in Australia. The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is a noble effort to right that balance, and in 2022, they’re offering an online event that allows you to stream 17 films, completely free. These…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. We’re less than half a month into 2022, and it’s the best year of gaming ever… okay that might be hyperbole, but there’s a new Hatsune Miku game on the way to the Switch, so that’s exciting by default. The game is called Hatsune Miku: Tsunageru…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I actually think – and the existence of Alone Musc backs this up – that rhythm games are the most difficult things for independent developers to create. In theory, they should be quite easy, right? It’s not like the genre is known for AAA-budget graphics or…
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)! New…
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I don’t actually like Space Harrier and its ilk. Because I’m also a fan of arcade games that’s a kind of blasphemy, I know, but I am really, really bad at Space Harrier, and so it’s never clicked with me. I think it has to do with the way these…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. In 2022, I do hope developers learn to properly pair narrative genres with gameplay mechanics. Horror is a difficult genre to get right; it’s not just about having ugly monsters and creepy houses. It requires a carefully creative hand to guide players on a journey. It…
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