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August 2, 2018

Opinion

Opinion by Matt S. One of the most common criticisms you’ll see when people talk about games is “this game is repetitive.” It is never delivered as a positive reflection on the game in question, and is either a “but” in “I really enjoyed this game but…” or is one…

Mafia III headlines this month’s PlayStation Plus game library

August 2, 2018

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News by Matt S. One of the better open world games in recent years, Mafia III, is the lead game in this month’s PlayStation Plus lineup. Overall it’s a great lineup… especially for some Halloween chills. On PlayStation 4, you’ll also be able to download Dead by Daylight, the homage…

Review: Train Sim World (Sony PlayStation 4)

August 2, 2018

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Review by Matt S. It’s weird to think that train driving could make for an interesting video game experience. It’s a job. A stock standard do-it-for-a-career job that just about everyone could do in the real world were they so inclined. There’s no substantial level of danger or excitement about…

World of Horror sounds delightful

August 2, 2018

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News by Matt S. The best way to catch my attention is to promise “cosmic horror inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and Junji Ito.” It’s the reference to Ito that gets it over the line. Everyone knows who Lovecraft is. That’s an easy reference to claim. To also be inspired by…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, August 2, 2018

August 1, 2018

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News by 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 news anchor, Dee…

The games of August, and in-depth with Code of Princess EX! (Digitally Uploaded 2018, Episode #27)

August 1, 2018

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It’s an eclectic mix this week, as we talk about the ongoing development of No Man’s Sky, Taiko the Drum on the Nintendo Switch, and everyone’s favourite Nintendo hero, Captain Toad! Is it okay to creatively alter games after release, if “fans” don’t like it? Or should a developer be…

Review: The Banner Saga 3 (Nintendo Switch)

August 1, 2018

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Review by Ginny W. As the Banner Saga draws to its fateful conclusion, what was previously a death march now feels like a funeral procession. The team behind it has risen to unexpected heights in the wake of the success of the trilogy’s first two titles. There’s always been a…

Review: Cosmic Star Heroine (Nintendo Switch)

August 1, 2018

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Review by Priscilla M. Cosmic Star Heroine was on my radar since the initial Kickstarter in 2013, but it was not until the Switch port that I was given a chance to experience the galactic wonder for myself. Cosmic Star Heroine is touted as a game for fans of JRPGs…

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July 31, 2018

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News by Matt S. One of the many very fine rhythm games available on Nintendo Switch is Musynx, which offers players some 80 or so tracks across a range of Asian pop and rock genres (including vocaloids!) Related reading: Our review of Musynx on Nintendo Switch And now it’s going…

Review: 1979 Revolution: Black Friday (Nintendo Switch)

July 31, 2018

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Review by Matt S. It’s almost impossible to find good quality information about the Middle East out here in the west. Whether it’s a look at the historical context of the Middle East, or a contemporary view of the volatile region, it’s nearly impossible to break through propaganda and ideology…

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