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February 13, 2018

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News by Matt S. Over the weekend, Nippon Ichi announced that it was publishing Labyrinth of Refrain in the west, a dungeon crawling JRPG for PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. We can’t get enough of dungeon crawling, of course, so we were keen on the game on principle alone, but…

In depth with Final Fantasy X! Also games based on books and films based on games! (Digitally Uploaded 2018, Episode #5)

February 12, 2018

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Final Fantasy X deserves to be one of the real classics of video game history. This week we take (another) look back at that one, and have a deep discussion about its brilliant design and thematic elements. We also look at the influence of other media on games, and how…

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February 12, 2018

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Video by Matt S. As one of the biggest fans of the Yakuza series out there, I’ve been looking forward to Yakuza 6 with baited breath. Now I’m starting my play through for review and here’s my impressions from the first couple of hours. Related reading: My review of Yakuza…

You’ve loved the game… now read the book

February 12, 2018

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Article by Matt S. I’m a big fan of reading. I recommend it to all people. As much as the world seems to be moving away from the written word and books in favour of “in-depth” tweets at a whopping 280 characters, video games, YouTube videos of tasering rats, and…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, February 12, 2018

February 11, 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…

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February 9, 2018

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Opinion by Matt S. Esports doesn’t need the Olympics. It shouldn’t be an Olympic sport. There is an increasingly vocal perception out there that esports will enter the Olympics. But that would benefit no one, and be a wasted opportunity for others. Make no mistake, the explosion in esports has…

Review: The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia (Sony PlayStation 4)

February 9, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Anime tie-in games are a tough gig now. Fans have expectations, and as we’ve seen with the likes of Persona 4 Arena, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend, and Dragon Ball FighterZ from earlier this year, it’s no longer enough to simply provide a workable gameplay system…

Review: Mercenaries Saga Chronicles (Nintendo Switch)

February 9, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Circle Entertainment has done a clever thing in packaging up the three Mercenaries Saga games for release on the Nintendo Switch. On the one hand, each game in the series is almost a painfully generic take on the tactics JRPG genre. On the other, bundled up…

We have a release date for Dragon’s Crown Pro!

February 8, 2018

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News by Matt S. Dragon’s Crown Pro – the remaster of the glorious throwback to arcade-style brawlers from Atlus and Vanillaware, will land on consoles on May 15. And to celebrate, Atlus has also released some silly Valentine’s Day cards that you can customise, email, share on Facebook, or download. Because…

Cthulhu Tactics is just the best idea for a video game

February 8, 2018

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News by Matt S. This is news worth getting excited about; tabletop games maker, Modiphius, has partnered with Ripstone and developer, Auroch Digital, to announce a Call of Cthulhu tactics game. Titled Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics, the game’s not just about beating off the eldritch evils of Lovecraft’s mighty vision, but…

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