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Review: Patapon 2 Remastered (Sony PlayStation 4)

February 4, 2020

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Review by Matt S. I do wish Sony produced more games like Patapon these days. As a publisher, Sony’s energy and investment have pivoted hard towards the big blockbusters, and given that Spider-Man, Death Stranding, Uncharted and The Last Of Us sell consoles, it’s hard to begrudge the publisher for…

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February 3, 2020

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News by Matt S. The Wonderful 101 was a fan favourite Wii U exclusive by PlatinumGames. I never got much out of it, but it’s undeniable that for many people, it was one of the last of the dwindling Wii U library that really needed to make its way to…

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February 3, 2020

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Video by Matt S. Patapon 2, one of the classics of the PSP era, has been remastered for PlayStation 4, and it’s a reminder of just how creative Sony can be when it lets loose. Patapon 2 Remastered is a brilliant blend of strategy and rhythm game, with some stunning…

Review: Arc of Alchemist (Sony PlayStation 4)

February 3, 2020

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Review by Matt S. Arc of Alchemist is Idea Factory’s first title for 2020, and there’s a lot to like about it: it’s charming, it respects the player’s time (in fact, at around 15 hours in length it’s one of the briefest JRPGs I’ve played in quite some time), and…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, February 3, 2020

February 2, 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…

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January 31, 2020

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Review by Matt S. After many years of exhibiting varying degrees of the hardest of nationalist fervour, the UK finally leaves the EU today. The “Brexit” thing that has dominated every conversation to do with the UK for so many years now has finally happened. We now get to sit…

Review: Coffee Talk (Sony PlayStation 4)

January 31, 2020

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Review by Lindsay M. I don’t drink coffee. I know, I know, it’s such a divisive concept, but even after working in a local franchised coffee shop I can’t stand the taste. Coffee shops have evolved since then to become far more comfortable places, featuring squashy chairs and trained baristas…

Oooh, the original Kingdoms Under Fire got a surprise PC port announcement

January 30, 2020

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News by Matt S. Kingdoms Under Fire: The Crusaders is one of the very best games that ever got a release on the original Xbox. Putting aside a less-than-ideal localisation (some really weird sentences in there), this blend of RTS and Dynasty Warriors, set in a grimdark fantasy universe, was…

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January 30, 2020

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Video by Matt S. Everyone knows that the minigames are almost the best thing about the Yakuza series. There’s just so many of them in each game, and for “minigames” they’re often as not better in a Yakuza title than they are when the entire game is built around them.…

Patreon essay: On the Yakuza series and its relationship to the cinema of the 60’s

January 30, 2020

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Essay by Matt S. The seven-entry narrative arc that comprises the Yakuza series (0 through to 6) is considered by many to be a crowning glory of video game storytelling, and rightfully so. The arc takes Kiryu, his friends, rivals and special ward (Haruka) from impetuous youngsters right through to…

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