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Review: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Nintendo Switch)

November 30, 2017

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Review by Matt S. I don’t think I’ve played a game that manages to misfire on tone quite as much as Xenoblade Chronicles 2. I preface this review by saying that on a fundamental level it’s an incredibly enjoyable game, and, as the first true big-budget JRPG on the Nintendo…

Game of the Year 2017: Best art direction

November 30, 2017

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Welcome to the DDNet Awards of 2017! We have 16 categories this year, representing the full gamut of creativity and artistry that games represent. 2017 has been an incredible year for videogames, and is without a doubt one of the best years for games ever, and that has made this…

Review: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (Microsoft Xbox One)

November 30, 2017

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Review by Tyler T. I’ve never been a fanatic of the LEGO puzzle-platformers (which could very well be due to them being targeted at children), but for the most part they’ve always been well made games that made up for their lack of challenge with plenty of charm. That’s why,…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, November 30, 2017

November 29, 2017

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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…

Review: Black Mirror (PC)

November 29, 2017

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Review by Harvard L. A game like Black Mirror getting a high profile re-release in 2017 is surely reassuring proof of the health of the games industry. Starting life as a point-and-click adventure game in 2001 as The Black Mirror, the series has always been trying to find its voice…

Game of the Year 2017: Best music/ soundtrack

November 29, 2017

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Review: Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2 (Nintendo Switch)

November 28, 2017

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Review by Matt S. Resident Evil Revelations and its sequel are like the engines that never stop. Capcom continues to roll them out over and over again. The first was originally an early Nintendo 3DS title, and indeed at the time of its release it was subject to a fair…

The games of December and photo modes! (Digitally Uploaded 2017, Episode #40)

November 28, 2017

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Welcome to an unfortunately short podcast. Technical issues got in the way, but still, we managed to get a half hour show together! This week we look at the games you’ll be playing in December (and there are indeed a few good releases in a month that’s usually dead). We…

Game of the Year 2017: Best game from Australia/ New Zealand

November 28, 2017

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Review: Antiquia Lost (Nintendo Switch)

November 27, 2017

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Review by Matt S. I have played some truly dismal games in my time, but I can usually appreciate a dismal game if it is trying to do something. A game like Skylight Freerange, for example, at least wanted to be something genuinely different and original. I can give it…

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