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October 12, 2020

Video by Harvard L. Harvard has been having so much fun with Hide And Dance, a quirky little release on Nintendo Switch, that he decided to do a short second Let’s Play this week. Hide and Dance is a rhythm game, with a real point of difference in how quirky…

Interesting games on itch.io: October 12

October 12, 2020

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List by Matt S. I’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…

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October 12, 2020

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Video by Harvard L. Ellipsis is a new, super-minimalist game available on Nintendo Switch. Featuring a neat neon lo-fi vibe, this is a puzzle/action game that, as simple as it looks, might just draw you into its hypnotic rhythms and aesthetics. Ahead of a review that will appear on DigitallyDownloaded.net…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, October 12, 2020

October 11, 2020

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News 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…

Pikmin 3: Deluxe – Why I love this game

October 9, 2020

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Video by Matt S. With preview embargo lifted on Pikmin 3 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch, I take the opportunity to have a chat about the game. I don’t often get to talk Pikmin, but here’s why I find it to be a delight and a breath of fresh air…

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October 8, 2020

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News by Matt S. The Syberia series has been one of the most enduring and reliable point-and-click adventure properties in gaming history. The first one was released way back in 2002, and the third was launched in 2017. It’s not the most rapid series of releases, perhaps, but the fourth…

Baldur’s Gate 3’s first four hours is the most disappointing gaming experience I’ve ever had

October 8, 2020

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Opinion by Matt S. Why, oh why, did I click that “play” button? I knew going in that there was a risk that Baldur’s Gate 3 would somehow mess with my nostalgia and deep reverence for the series. Baldur’s Gate 1 is possibly my most played and replayed game ever,…

Review: Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded (Nintendo Switch)

October 8, 2020

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Review by Matt S.The two Prinny titles – Can I Really Be The Hero? and Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! are some of the most oddball titles that Nippon Ichi has created. Taking the common peon and mascot of the Disgaea tactical JRPG series, and throwing them by the thousands…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, October 8, 2020

October 7, 2020

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News 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)!…

Developer Q & A: Atelier Ryza 2 – an update on what to expect

October 7, 2020

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Interview by Matt S. As anyone who reads DDNet knows, we love the Atelier series with a passion, and Atelier Ryza 2 is now just around the corner. Along with the exciting news from this year’s Tokyo Game Show that the game would be coming to the PlayStation 5 (and…

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