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TGS 2017: The booth models of Tokyo Game Show

September 22, 2017

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Photo gallery by Matt S. Tokyo Game Show is one of the few events around the world that still allows “booth babes” – for companies to hire men and women to dress up (or down, as the case might be), and promote the games on the booth, either by cosplaying…

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September 22, 2017

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Opinion by Matt S. So Tokyo Game Show 2017 has started, and I’ve got plenty to say about it, which I will in the coming days (if not weeks). But in terms of immediate observations, one of the things that really struck me is how effective some nations through Asia…

The Fast Five: The indie from Perth building multiplayer hilarity

September 21, 2017

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Interview by Harvard L. There’s a classic scene in lots of action-comedy movies where two buddies stretch a long piece of rope between them and run forward to knock down a huge crowd of bumbling enemies. BrambleLash is that scene, except in game form, and with all the hilarity intact.…

Review: NBA 2K18 (Microsoft Xbox One)

September 21, 2017

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Review by Nick H. For basketball fans, NBA 2K18 provides the best gameplay experience out there. It is heavily weighted towards being a simulation experience, which has both benefits and drawbacks depending on your experience with the sport coming in. However, despite game itself being fantastic on the court, there…

Review: Absolver (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 21, 2017

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Review by Matt C. Absolver is a game with a lot of bold ideas. When the stars align and these different ideas come together well, it’s a captivating experience and one I could see myself losing many hours in. Sadly, it’s unusual that the game actually hits that sweet spot;…

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

September 20, 2017

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News by Ginny W. and Lindsay M. 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: ChromaGun (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 20, 2017

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Review by Matt C. “You come at the king, you best not miss.” Aside from being an iconic quote from one of the best characters seen on television to date, that’s evergreen life advice. It’s especially useful for anyone in a creative industry. We all have our influences and every…

These are the 100 greatest RPGs and JRPGs of all time

September 20, 2017

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Whew! After a couple of weeks of steadily counting down the top 100 RPGs and JRPGs, we’re finally at the end of our massive list… and what fun it has been to pull it together! As we’ve been saying over the past weeks, there’s been a couple of things that…

Review: Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)

September 19, 2017

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Review by Harvard L. Rayman Legends was an exceptional game when it released back in 2014, earning a coveted 90+ Metacritic score and the adoration of platforming veterans and casual gamers alike. As much as it was a triumph, its protracted development cycle and modest commercial performance meant it faded…

Review: Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony (Sony PlayStation Vita)

September 19, 2017

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Review by Matt S. It’s no secret I love Danganronpa. These visual novels are not just entertaining, darkly humourous whodunnint murder mysteries. They’re also intelligent and insightful games that look at a host of interesting philosophies and themes, from game theory to moral relativism. Wrap that up in some light…

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