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Lapis x Labyrinth is shaping up to be a delight

April 4, 2019

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News by Matt S. The workhorse publisher, NISA, never seems to take a break with releases… but as long as they look as charming as Lapis x Labyrinth I’m not exactly complaining about the sheer workload of playing all these titles. NISA’s released a new trailer for the game, and…

Review: Lyrica (Nintendo Switch)

April 4, 2019

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Review by Matt S. Chinese poetry is, to westerners, esoteric at the best of times. Unlike other forms of the written word, poetry is notoriously difficult to translate effectively from one language to another, since a straight word-for-word translation would generally upset the rhythms and tonal quality that is so…

Gadget review: Audeze Mobius Gaming Headphones

April 4, 2019

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Hardware review by Lee F. The bar for good sound quality is pretty high these days, and once you’ve enjoyed that quality it’s hard to listen to anything else. My current Audio-Technica pair, ATH-M50, has been my trusty companion for years, and it still sounds great. I’ve had no complaints,…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, April 4, 2019

April 3, 2019

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News by Lindsay M. and Matt S. 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…

Review: The World Next Door (Nintendo Switch)

April 3, 2019

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Review by Matt S. The idea that Viz Media is getting into game publishing is a tantalising one; the specialist anime and manga publisher could do a great deal to bring a number of visual novels and JRPGs from Japan to our shores because, as many as do make their…

A Japanese film you must watch: It Comes

April 3, 2019

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Film review by Matt S. One of the best things about using a Japanese airline to fly is the selection of local films that tend to show up on the entertainment system. Films that never end up on streaming services or on DVD, and, aside from brief tours with film…

Video: Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain – First impressions

April 3, 2019

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Video by Pierre-Yves L. Who doesn’t like Earth Defense Force? It’s B-grade action and storytelling at its absolute finest, and now the latest title is just around the corner. Related reading: For another hands-on, Matt got some time with the game at Tokyo Game Show last year. Check out his…

Hellblade lands on Nintendo Switch on April 11

April 2, 2019

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News by Matt S. A small, but not insignificant bit of news. We already knew that Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrific, Ninja Theory’s brilliant descent into the underworld, is coming to Nintendo Switch, and now we know the exact date that it will land: April 11. Hellblade tells the story of Senua,…

you-wont-see-this-in-west-but-doraemons

April 2, 2019

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News by Matt S. Doraemon is one of those Japanese institutions that has never quite translated overseas. A blue cat with a pocket that gives him access to anything he might imagine, Doraemon and his group of lovable child buddies gave gone on innumerable manga, anime, and film adventures, as…

Review: Tropico 6 (PC)

April 1, 2019

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Review by Trent P. When it comes to strategy games or simulators that have an established legacy, fans can be particularly picky, and very traditional. Often, the fan favourite of a series is most certainly not the newest entry, particularly if there’s been a lot done to change the game.…

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