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SMASH! 2018 cemented the event as the best in Australia for fans of Japanese entertainment and games

July 16, 2018

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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: Sonic Mania Plus (Sony PlayStation 4)

July 16, 2018

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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…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, July 16, 2018

July 15, 2018

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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…

Koei Tecmo has announced Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World in the west

July 13, 2018

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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: Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded (Nintendo Switch)

July 13, 2018

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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,…

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July 13, 2018

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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: Jurassic World Evolution (Sony PlayStation 4)

July 12, 2018

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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: Octopath Traveler (Nintendo Switch)

July 12, 2018

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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…

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July 12, 2018

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Video by Matt S. On a whim I purchased a Tour De France video game for the first time with this year’s edition. I’m surprised it has taken me this long to discover the franchise, because as it has turned out, it’s exactly the kind of sports game I love!…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, July 12, 2018

July 11, 2018

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News by Lindsay M., Matt C., 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…

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