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Review: Gris (Nintendo Switch)

December 13, 2018

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Review by Matt C. When I previewed it last month, I said that Gris was shaping up to be a powerful allegory for depression. Now that I’ve seen it all the way through, I can confirm that that is absolutely the case: without so much as a word, Gris weaves…

Game of the Year, 2018: Best Xbox One game

December 13, 2018

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It’s that time of year again! Each year, DigitallyDownloaded.net recognises the best, most interesting, most artful and most creative games across a wide range of different categories, and 2018 was no different. In fact, this has been one of the best years for releases, from big blockbusters all the way…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, December 13, 2018

December 12, 2018

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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…

The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #13: Pinball FX3

December 12, 2018

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Christmas is on the way! It’s time to adorn the tree with dazzling lights, bust out the obligatory TV specials, and gobble festive treats faster than the chef in your family can put them down. More importantly, it’s a precious opportunity to ditch your routine and bask in the company…

Going hands on with the first alpha for the “Pokémon MMO,” Temtem

December 12, 2018

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Preview by Priscilla M. Over the years there has been many games that have tried to replicate the ever-popular Pokémon formula, which has captivated millions across the world. Most fail to surpass being tagged as a ‘Pokémon clone’ and are often forgotten about by the time the next Pokémon instalment…

Game of the Year, 2018: Best PlayStation 4 game

December 12, 2018

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The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #12: Taiko No Tatsujin

December 11, 2018

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Smash Bros and all the exciting announcements from The Game Awards (Digitally Uploaded 2018, Episode #44)

December 11, 2018

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While the awards themselves are junk (giving God of War “Game of the Year” is like giving The Avengers the Academy Award for best film), one good thing about The Game Awards is how many publishers now use it to announce new game projects, and we’ve got plenty of that…

Review: Gear.Club Unlimited 2 (Nintendo Switch)

December 11, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Gear.Club Unlimited 2 is truly astounding. After the first game demonstrated that the developer was on the cusp of taking its mobile racing engine to the next level, this sequel has taken such a step backwards that it’s genuinely difficult to imagine how it happened. The…

Game of the Year, 2018: Best PC game

December 11, 2018

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