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Review: City of Brass (Sony PlayStation 4)

May 3, 2018

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Review by Matt S. City of Brass is such a rare treat. Set in the heart of a 1001 Arabian Nights story (one of my favourite books of all time), the game offers all those fantasy Middle Eastern aesthetics and themes that I love (but rarely get to see), wrapped…

Review: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition (Nintendo Switch)

May 3, 2018

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Review by Matt S. This, right here, is how you do a complete package of a game, and give people who purchased the original title more than enough reason to double-dip. This is how you give people who missed the game the first time something so loaded with content that…

You’ll be playing BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle earlier than you probably thought

May 3, 2018

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News by Matt S. Arc System Works has unveiled details regarding an open beta and demo for its upcoming cross-character fighting game, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. And the good news is that you’ll be playing as early as next week! The open beta will run from May 9 to 14…

We have a release date for Yonder on Nintendo Switch

May 3, 2018

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News by Matt S. One of the most delightful Australian-developed games, the non-violent open world exploration game Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, has a firm release date for May 17 on Nintendo Switch. Related reading: Our review of Yonder on the PlayStation 4 That is for the digital edition of…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, May 3, 2018

May 2, 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…

Video: Dragon’s Crown is the best Dungeons & Dragons game in decades

May 2, 2018

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Video by Matt S Dragon’s Crown Pro releases on PlayStation 4 very soon – a “HD Remaster” of a PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita game from a few years ago. In this video, I look at what I see as its defining feature – just how well it does the…

Review: Late Shift (Nintendo Switch)

May 2, 2018

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Review by Matt S. I find FMV games to be an oddly uncomfortable experience. It’s one thing to take control of and manipulate digital characters through an experience. It’s quite another to feel that sense of control over actual people. Especially now, when FMV games are of a standard equivalent…

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May 2, 2018

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News by Matt S. NISA has released a trailer revealing two new characters to join the SNK Heroines roster… and revealing is the word for them. The game just keeps doubling down on that fanservice. The two new characters are Sylvie and Zarina. Sylvie is token “cute” and wears what…

One of the greatest SHMUPs of all time is coming to Nintendo Switch

May 1, 2018

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News by Matt S. If you’re a fan of SHMUPs then you’ll know just how must respect the name “Ikaruga” has. Considered by many to be the absolute pinnacle of the genre, Ikaruga has it all; intense, extreme action, clever gameplay mechanics which offer rich, nuanced gameplay without becoming overwhelming,…

Yoku’s Island Express has a really delightful new story trailer

May 1, 2018

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News by Matt S. Team 17’s efforts to expand the publishing arm of its business has really been paying dividends, with the company throwing up some of the most colourful, bright, and downright pleasant games we’ve seen in recent years. And if this new trailer for Yoku’s Island Express is…

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