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The games of August! Also the sad state of Aussie games (Digitally Uploaded 2019, Episode #25)

July 29, 2019

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It was a very sad week for the games industry last week, with one of the finest and most respected game developers, Defiant Development, closing up shop despite being behind the critical darlings Hand of Fate and Hand of Fate 2. We talk a bit about where Aussie game development…

The next wave of Miku figures you’re just going to have to buy

July 29, 2019

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News by Matt S. Over the weekend the latest Wonder Festival took place in Japan – the twice annually convention in which all the figure manufacturers come out to show the latest models and designs that fans will be adding to their collection. Hatsune Miku is always prominent at these…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, July 29, 2019

July 28, 2019

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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…

Review: Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (PC)

July 26, 2019

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Review by Matt C. By now, there’s a certain comfortable rhythm to Final Fantasy XIV’s expansions. You know what to expect: a new arc of the game’s ever-expanding story, six new zones, a couple of new jobs, a new dungeon every other level and two more “expert” ones at the…

Review: Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game (Nintendo Switch)

July 26, 2019

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Review by Matt S. Video games based on the Olympics have always been patchy in quality. In trying to recreate as many sports from the Games as possible, the developer rarely does better than to turn them into mini-games, and often those don’t do a very good job of representing…

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July 25, 2019

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News by Matt S. Developed by Matrix Software (a very talented developer indeed) and published by D3 Publisher (who like the fan service games, that is for sure), Omega Labyrinth Life and Labyrinth Life are finally getting a full western release. The games – which are all about growing boobs…

Review: Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Nintendo Switch)

July 25, 2019

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Fire Emblem has traditionally been known for three things. Firstly, everyone knows the characters of Fire Emblem. Everyone has their favourites. They’re usually gorgeous and sexy, and that’s just great. Secondly, Fire Emblem is known for its expansive, epic narrative arcs. Thirdly, it’s known for a remorseless difficulty and permadeath…

Review: Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble (Nintendo Switch)

July 24, 2019

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Review by James T. The year is 2008. Twitter has just exploded into the stratosphere, Instagram doesn’t exist, people still used their phones to actually call people and fans, are eagerly awaiting the release of Half Life 2: Episode Three. It’s a crazy time. But maybe most important of all,…

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July 24, 2019

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Video by Matt S. Oninaki is the latest from Tokyo RPG Factory, published by Square Enix. As with Tokyo RPG Factory’s previous efforts, it’s a retro JRPG throwback with a modern presentation. Also, as with previous titles from the studio, it’s a beautifully melancholic game, with an almost poetic rhythm,…

Here’s a bittersweet teaser for the Defiant Development game that may never be finished

July 24, 2019

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News by Matt S. The Australian games industry was rocked by the news today that one of its most prominent and respected developers, Defiant Development, is closing up shop. The team behind Hand of Fate and its sequel are packing up their desks, and the industry just lost one of…

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