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DDNet in Japan! Also digging into Danganronpa, and party games! (Digitally Uploaded 2017, Episode #32)

September 5, 2017

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Matt’s in Japan now, so this podcast was actually recorded a little ahead of time. Nonetheless, we did find some great stuff to talk about. First up we talk about Japan itself; some of the things to get up to while you’re there (it’s not just about anime and games,…

Review: SwapQuest (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 5, 2017

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Review by Jim S. There are a few games out there that mash-up RPG leveling and puzzles, like Puzzle Quest or Puzzle & Dragons. Most of them are match three games, drawing inspiration from Bejewelled, but SwapQuest does something very different and unique; it melds together RPG and Pipe Mania.…

The 100 greatest RPGs of all time! The 80’s (Part 2)

September 5, 2017

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Last year the DDNet pulled together a list of the 100 canonical games, that we believe everyone with an interest in the history, heritage, and artistry of games should play. This year we’re back with another “top 100”, but this time, we’re looking specifically at our favourite genre; the RPG!…

Review: Ys Seven (PC)

September 4, 2017

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Review by Pierre-Yves L. Over the past year Falcom has really been showing love to its fans in the PC market. Following on the back of last year’s PS2 to PC port of Ys: The Ark of Napishtim, this year is seeing the PSP to PC port of Ys Seven…

Review: The Escapists 2 (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 4, 2017

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Review by Harvard L. The Escapists 2 depicts a utilitarian paradise. Developed by Mouldy Toof Studios and published by Team17, it’s a prison escape simulation where everything has a purpose, and in most cases that purpose is escaping prison. It’s possible to break out of every high security locales by…

The 100 greatest RPGs of all time! The 80’s (Part 1)

September 4, 2017

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The catch-up coffee: Monday, September 4, 2017

September 3, 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…

DDNet in Japan 2017 #1: Harajuku and Shibuya

September 1, 2017

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Travel by Matt S. Let me tell you something about coffee and summer in Japan. Japanese summers are brutal. They’re hot, and the rare cooler day is still humid. It’s the kind of weather that makes me so incredibly uncomfortable, and I wish that all the good stuff that happens…

Films from Asia that you should watch: The Grandmaster

September 1, 2017

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Review by Matt S. We love games from Japan and the rest of Asia, of course; it’s what we do as our bread-and-butter at DDNet. But we also love films, and would love to see more people watching films from Asia, because far too often people miss classic moments in…

Review: Rabi-Ribi (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 1, 2017

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Review by Clark A. You generally know what you’re signing up for when you step into a Metroidvania-style platformer. You’ll explore vast, interconnected environments as you enhance a character’s abilities and survey every cranny. Being a doujin game willing to wear its niche appeal upon its sleeve, though, Rabi Ribi…

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