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The first screenshots for Trails of Cold Steel IV look goooooood

March 29, 2018

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News by Matt S. Nihon Falcom has released the first screenshots and details of some of the major characters in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV, which is due for release in Japan on PlayStation 4 this Autumn (Spring for Aussies). Now I’m not going to post…

Review: Penny-Punching Princess (Nintendo Switch)

March 29, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Penny-Punching Princess represents game development when it’s at its most irritating – it’s a good idea that constantly compromises itself in the pursuit of meaningless “fun”. What we have here is a foundation that could have easily been used to great effect. It’s a game that…

Idol Manager looks like one of the best Kickstarter projects in years

March 29, 2018

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News by Matt S. A Kickstarter campaign for Idol Manager launched on the 28th, seeking funding to create and release an indie simulation game heavily inspired by Japanese idol culture from a small American indie developer. The project was seeking a humble $5,000 to get it over the line. Within…

We have a release date for Dragon Quest XI in the west!

March 28, 2018

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News by Matt S. Square Enix has announced the release date for the hotly-anticipated Dragon Quest XI in the west; the game releases on PlayStation 4 and PC on September 4. This game is so highly anticipated because it represents the first time that a single player Dragon Quest title…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, March 29, 2018

March 28, 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…

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March 28, 2018

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Video by Matt S. Gal*Gun 2’s full release in the west is only a few weeks away now, so we’re busy playing through it for a review at DDNet. Meanwhile, we’ve had the opportunity to do a hands-on preview video, showcasing our first hour with the game. This game will…

Review: WorldNeverland: Elnea Kingdom (Nintendo Switch)

March 28, 2018

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Review by Matt S. When I sit back and think on the “life sim” genre – be it The Sims, Animal Kingdom, Fantasy Life, Harvest Moon or others, I always find myself musing over why people play these games. Why would anyone want to play a game about the more…

There’s a whole lot of Utawarerumono on the way

March 27, 2018

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News by Matt S. Utawarerumono was one of the surprise delights of 2017. Atlus localised and published two games in the franchise, and the mix of visual novel and tactics RPG really worked for a lot of players. You’d be looking at dozens of hours of play in each game…

Review: The Alliance Alive (Nintendo 3DS)

March 27, 2018

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Review by Clark A. At first glance, The Alliance Alive bears a stylistic resemblance to a respected 3DS JRPG from 2015, The Legend of Legacy. Lo and behold, the combined forces of Cattle Call, GREZZO, and FuRyu are responsible for both titles. Heck, Atlus has even reprised its role as…

Review: Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings (Sony PlayStation 4)

March 27, 2018

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Review by Matt S. I’ve reviewed so many Atelier games now. Atelier Lydie & Suelle concludes the third complete trilogy that I’ve worked through since first discovering the franchise. Atelier Rorona back on the PlayStation 3 was my first, and if the games before it were even released in Australia,…

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