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May 26, 2020

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Review by Harvard L. I’m a firm believer that games should be diverse, and often I’ll refer to the “flavours” of games. Some games are sweet, others are spicy, some are rich. In line with this metaphor, Arrest of a Stone Buddha is very singularly bitter. As with other bitter…

Clubhouse Games/51 Worldwide Games Hands-on: Classy Brilliance

May 26, 2020

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Video by Matt S. After 15 years, Nintendo is finally preparing to release a new entry into its amazing board/card game compilation series, Clubhouse Games. To be titled “51 Worldwide Games” Clubhouse Games brings together a range of old favourites, such as Chess, Poker, Bowling and Blackjack, along with a…

Sherlock Holmes invades the next generation

May 25, 2020

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News by Matt S. Long-time Sherlock Holmes developer, Frogwares, has announced its first next-generation game. Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC (across Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store), and the PS4 and Xbox One in 2021. This one’s going to use the power…

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May 25, 2020

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News by Matt S. We are very pleased to announce that the latest entry in the My Time With Dee Dee series, Summer Loop, will launch on June 5, 2020. Summer Loop is designed to explore the kind of absurdism of a Jean-Paul Sartre and Samuel Beckett, wrapping it up…

Civilization VI gets even better with its New Frontier Pass

May 25, 2020

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Article by Matt S. I love Civilization VI – I’ve made no secret of that in the previous reviews I’ve done of it, and with every new addition to the game, Firaxis manage to make the thing more interesting. Every time. Related reading: My review of Civ VI on PlayStation…

Did you miss any of our streams last week? Catch up here!

May 25, 2020

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Article by Matt S. Unfortunately, a bout of illness hit me over the weekend, meaning that my plans to stream some of the new stuff that has made its way into Civilization VI was ruined, but that’s okay – there are still three streams for you to enjoy this week!…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, May 25, 2020

May 24, 2020

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News by Lindsay M., News Editor 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…

Utawarerumono: A beautiful cultural artefact

May 22, 2020

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Video by Matt S. Utawarerumono is truly beautiful stuff. It’s a gorgeous visual novel, with some quality turn-based tactics action backing it up. But while that is good stuff, it’s what inspired Utawarerumono where the game finds its greatest magic – it’s inspired by native Japanese (Ainu) culture, and that…

Review: Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen (Sony PlayStation 4)

May 22, 2020

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Review by Matt S. We finally get a chance to play the first chapter of the Utawarerumono series! The previous titles that were released in the west were sequels to this one, Prelude to the Fallen, which is a remake of the original Utawarerumono. The original Utawarerumono had sex scenes…

The Friday Ten: The top ten jump buttons of all time

May 22, 2020

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List by Harvard L. It’s common knowledge that ever since the jump button was invented, video games as a medium leapt forward in an enormous bound of progress. Also, they became art. Real art. While many games have claimed to “reinvent” the jump, it’s clear that the technique has a…

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