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This Week’s Switch Port News: Friday, November 2, 2018

November 2, 2018

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News by Matt C. Every week, there are approximately 8876358754 announcements for Switch ports of previously-released games. That’s great news for Switch owners, bad news for our wallets, and awful news for Lindsay, DDNet’s news editor. Once again, this week’s list is huge, and, once again, this isn’t even the…

Review: GRIP: Combat Racing (Microsoft Xbox One)

November 2, 2018

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Review by Tyler T. The latest futuristic racing game to release is GRIP: Combat Racing, a Rollcage-inspired title that features gravity defying open-wheeled vehicles that can drive on any surface. From walls to ceilings, if it looks like the player can drive on it then it’s a possible path through…

Review: Hidden Folks (Nintendo Switch)

November 1, 2018

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Review by Matt S. As a kid I loved the Where’s Wally find’em books (Where’s Waldo in other parts of the world). It wasn’t just the challenge of trying to find Wally or the other specific points of interest that the book challenged you with finding across each of its…

The first Nameko Nintendo Switch release lands in the west on December 20

November 1, 2018

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News by Matt S. Nameko, the fungus (“nameko” meaning “fungi” in Japan) isn’t exactly Hello Kitty or Rilakkuma, but he’s a popular little mascot character in his own right in his home country. Perhaps best known in the west as a sidekick on the Touch Detective games on the Nintendo…

Review: Save me Mr Tako! (Nintendo Switch)

November 1, 2018

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Review by Trent P. In recent years there has been something of a trend of indies creating games that look and feel like the most retro of retro handheld games – the old Game Boy, monochrome titles. Clearly, a lot of developers entered the industry with fond memories of playing…

The first MediEvil PlayStation 4 trailer does not disappoint

October 31, 2018

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News by Matt S. Sony has finally released the first proper trailer to the upcoming MediEvil remake. A top-to-bottom, complete remake of the original comedy action platformer, this game is looking impressive in its 4K glory. Related reading: Here’s a blast from the DDNet past – a retro review of…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, November 1, 2018

October 31, 2018

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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…

This War of Mine: Stories expands to its second episode on the title’s fourth anniversary

October 31, 2018

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News by Lindsay M. Last year, 11 bit studios took This War of Mine in a new direction with This War of Mine: Stories, DLC for the PC version of the title dedicated to providing in-depth narrative experiences in addition to the base game. The first episode, Father’s Promise, was…

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October 31, 2018

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It wouldn’t be the end of October without spending one podcast dedicated to horror and Halloween. This week, we have a chat about what exactly makes a “Halloween game” and whether all horror games count as Halloween-worthy. We also chat about the games of November, because while November usually results…

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October 31, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Home Sweet Home is the ideal seasonal game for Halloween. It’s a short, intense, thrilling little ride that you can then file away once the night of spooky frivolities is over. With a runtime of around four hours, it’ll get you through those key 7pm through…

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