News by Lindsay M. For once, I am actually a bit at a loss for words when it comes to where to begin this story. I suppose I just need to take a deep breath and remember to keep the caps lock off, as I don’t want my elation coming…
Photos by Matt S. One of the big reasons that SMASH! is such a delight each year is seeing what cosplay people show up in. This is an event that fans really do get stuck right into, and there are so many people that show up in enormously elaborate cosplay…
Event report by Matt S. Over the weekend, Sydney played host to the annual SMASH! convention; Australia’s own show focused almost entirely on Asian entertainment and culture. Where the likes of Supernova is generalist in nature (as much about Batman and Iron Man as it is about anime or Persona),…
Review by Nick H. Sonic Mania Plus is just a repackaging of the original Sonic Mania with some DLC and enhancements, but the numerous touchpoints and improvements throughout take an already fantastic game and make it even better, and absolutely worthwhile to play whether you are new to the game…
News by Lindsay M. and Matt S. Hello everyone! I hope you have all recovered from your SMASH hangovers and are ready to read about what you missed while having a blast! This is Digitally Downloaded’s regular catch-up news feature. With each issue we will bring you the best news…
News by Matt S. What a lovely bit of news to usher in the weekend. Koei Tecmo has announced that it is bringing the Atelier all-stars mashup, Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World to the west. It’s going to land in “Winter”, meaning either just in…
Review by Matt S. I really liked Touhou Genso Wanderer over on the PlayStation 4. As I’m a self-styled roguelike purist, the closer that developers get to Shiren the Wanderer (the game that provided us with the foundations for the Mystery Dungeon format) the better. When I play a roguelike,…
News by Lindsay M. It’s as though Christmas has come in July! Overnight, there was a massive release of information regarding Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! That includes details on version differences, catching Pokémon, battling other trainers, the Kanto region, cities and gyms, Pokémon interaction, and…
Review by Jim S. Games based on movies have been known to be some of the worst ever, and yet they keep making them… because who could turn down the kind of money involved in capitalising on a popular franchise? Here we have Jurassic World Evolution; a game all about…
Review by Matt S. The best examples of modern games that tap into the nostalgia of old are those that are styled “retro,” but don’t ignore all the learnings that has come from a few decades of game development. Octopath Traveler is the shining example of what every developer of…
