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The Doraemon farming game is actually getting an English release!

April 23, 2019

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News by Matt S. This is not something I expected would ever happen, but the crossover title between Doraemon – one of Japan’s most beloved manga and anime icons, and Story of Seasons – the spiritual successor to the Harvest Moon series, is actually getting an English release. Bandai Namco…

Japanese Netflix you must watch: Rilakkuma and Kaoru

April 23, 2019

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Television by Matt S. Hello Kitty is facing some severe competition as the unofficial mascot of Japan’s heart and soul. It’s a bear in a bear suit, and his name is Rilakkuma. Now, he has his own TV show produced by Netflix, and it might just be the best money…

PlayStation 5, Persona in Smash and Aussie fanservice (Digitally Uploaded 2019, Episode #12)

April 23, 2019

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We have a special guest this week, with Lachlan Snell, the Aussie developer behind the recent JRPG/visual novel blend, Alluna and Brie, jumping on to tell us all about his new game, from its Aussie humour to its stylish blend of Persona-style storytelling and copious fanservice. We also chat about…

Gadget Review: Roccat Kova AIMO Mouse

April 23, 2019

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Review by Nick H. There is a lot to like about the Roccat Kova AIMO Mouse, from its sturdy build to its ambidextrous design. It is an affordable midrange option for those in the market for a gaming mouse, though it may lack some of the bells and whistles found…

The catch-up coffee: Tuesday, April 23, 2019

April 22, 2019

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News by Matt S, Editor-in-ChiefWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s regular catch-up news feature (one day later because of the Easter holiday – we hope you all had a lovely long weekend, for those that celebrate Easter!). With each issue we will bring you the best news that you may have missed.…

Review: Alluna and Brie (PC)

April 19, 2019

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Review by Matt S. I’ll be honest: I never expected to play a game in which short skirted, big boobed anime girls started cracking jokes about Australia’s right wing politician’s drive to rip incomes away from working class families. But here we are at Alluna and Brie and, as odd…

Trails of Cold Steel 1 is the perfect example of a slow (but worthy) character build

April 19, 2019

JRPG/PlayStation 4/The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

Article by Pierre-Yves L. With the third chapter in the Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series coming later this year, now is the perfect time to dive back into the first with the port to PlayStation 4. Yes, this epic length JRPG is back, to allow both new…

in-defense-of-aliens-is-one-of-better

April 18, 2019

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News by Matt S. I hate when publishers can’t be bothered localising “defense” into UK English for regions outside of the US. Earth Defense Force has the same problem. It’s defence! With a “c”! Anyhow, my gripe about making American English the default (when only one country officially uses it)…

Review: Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain (Sony PlayStation 4)

April 18, 2019

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Review by Pierre-Yves L. Giant alien spaceships and bugs have once again attacked the Earth and it’s your job as part of the Earth Defense Force to pick up arms and defend your planet. With plenty of weapons that are both realistic and completely absurd, you’ll either be heading out…

Developer FAQ: On Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age

April 18, 2019

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Article by Matt S. Now that the release of Final Fantasy VII, IX, X and X-2 is out of the way on the Nintendo Switch (with Chocobo Mystery Dungeon as a bonus), it’s time to look to the next Final Fantasy that will release on the console; a port of…

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