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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…

The first proper Nintendo Switch BlazBlue has a release date

October 31, 2018

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News by Matt S. BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition is, as the name suggests, a “special edition” of the base BlazBlue: Central Fiction title. That’s already available on other platforms, but this special edition is launching on Nintendo Switch. Which makes me very happy, because while the Switch already has…

Review: Gal Metal (Nintendo Switch)

October 30, 2018

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Review by Priscilla M. Who would have thought that combining an all-girl metal band, aliens and a story arc that involves gender swapping (very much reminiscent of the acclaimed Japanese movie Your Name) would work as well as it does as a complete package? You can definitely call it wacky…

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October 30, 2018

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Video by Matt S. H.P Lovecraft is one of the finest horror writers in the history of the genre. It has also traditionally been incredibly difficult to take his stories and style and turn them into films, television or games. In this video I look at the challenges that have…

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