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Review: Worms W.M.D (Nintendo Switch)

December 21, 2017

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Review by Matt S. Worms is a very good game for this time of year, when there are going to be all kinds of multiplayer events going on with family and friends, and the Nintendo Switch is a good console for it, too. Team 17’s venerable series’ first outing on…

Interview: Let’s get a Hatsune Miku table for Zen Studios’ Pinball FX3 (and plenty more answers besides)

December 21, 2017

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Interview by Matt S. Bringing Hatsune Miku and pinball together would be a dream come true for me, since I love both with a complete passion. Given that Zen Studios has worked with Bethesda to produce a set of pinball tables based on Skyrim, Fallout and Doom, it seems only…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, December 21, 2017

December 20, 2017

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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…

The 24 games of Christmas! Game #21: Mega Man Legacy Collection Volume 2

December 20, 2017

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It’s that time of year again! The decorations are out, the house smells of Christmas thanks to the tree in the living room, presents are sitting under the tree and all the good food is on the table. We do love Christmas at DDNet, and as always, we’re doing an advent calendar…

Review: SeaBed (PC)

December 20, 2017

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Review by Matt C. Yuri visual novels seem to be gaining popularity in the West, and that’s a wonderful thing. A good yuri romance will take you to places that no other game can, putting fresh perspectives on familiar ideas. SeaBed, a kinetic novel by Paleontology and Fruitbat Factory, is…

Hands on with My Time At Portia: this game is delightful

December 20, 2017

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Preview by Jim S. I love games like Rune Factory and Stardew Valley, and perhaps that’s why I am really enjoying My Time At Portia. Even at this early stage it has a similar sense of simple, bright, pleasant charm. After creating a character, you learn that you have inherited…

The 24 games of Christmas! Game #20: Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns

December 19, 2017

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Review: Wonder Boy Returns (Sony PlayStation 4)

December 19, 2017

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Review by Matt S. It had to happen. After 2017 was a year of almost endless quality in terms of the games releases, and indeed it is hard to argue that it isn’t the best year of all time for the industry, one of the last games I played for…

Review: Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package (Sony PlayStation 4)

December 19, 2017

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Review by Pierre-Yves L. Dead Rising 4 is back. In a surprise turn of events, Frank has made his way over to Sony’s console with a beefy package including plenty of DLC, giving players a new way to experience the original title as well as some good old fashioned minigolf!…

How many of 2017’s game of the year award winners have you played?

December 19, 2017

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And finally we are done with announcing our GOTY awards. With 16 categories this year, we’ve been able to represent a lot of what is best about 2017 in games, as the best year for games that we’ve ever seen. Below you’ll find the full list of award winners. How…

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