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Review: Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds (PC)

September 13, 2017

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Review by Ginny W. Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds occupies a unique space between a game and a neat education in the history of feudal Japan, and it deserves praise for meticulously carving out this space despite traditional notions of what otome games are meant to be like. Visual novels are often…

The 100 greatest RPGs of all time! The 00’s (Part 2)

September 13, 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!…

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September 12, 2017

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Review by Harvard L. League of Evil is a platforming game, upholding the convention of short, difficult levels as codified by Super Meat Boy. Developed by Ratalalka Games and originally released for iOS, the game saw release for Switch recently, capitalising on the console’s penchant for short and portable games.…

Review: Metroid: Samus Returns (Nintendo 3DS)

September 12, 2017

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Review by Brad L. There are remakes, remasters, HD Final Mix Twin Turbo Editions and more in what appears to basically be the decade of these things. Then, there are games like Metroid: Samus Returns; a re-take on a classic that shows everything just how you do a remake of…

The 100 greatest RPGs of all time! The 00’s (Part 1)

September 12, 2017

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Review: Monster Hunter Stories (Nintendo 3DS)

September 11, 2017

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Review by Ginny W. For a game that looks about as adorable as a baby Lagombi, Monster Hunter Stories sure packs a serious punch. It’s an entertaining repackage of the soul of the Monster Hunter franchise, and series veterans will be rewarded for their familiarity with the universe whilst new…

Review: Mary Skelter: Nightmares (Sony PlayStation Vita)

September 11, 2017

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Review by Matt S. Mary Skelter is the oddest game that Compile Heart has produced. It’s the least sexualised game from the studio that has made it its M.O to get girls down to their underwear at every opportunity, and yet it’s also often the most erotic in tone. It’s…

The 100 greatest RPGs of all time! The 90’s (Part 3)

September 11, 2017

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The catch-up coffee: Monday, September 11, 2017

September 10, 2017

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News by Lindsay M., News Editor 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 news…

DDNet in Japan #3: People claiming virtual reality is “dying” clearly haven’t been to Japan

September 8, 2017

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Tourism by Matt S. When I look at how the media is reporting on virtual reality, one of the things that I keep seeing is that, because VR technology missed those early predicated sales figures set down by PR outfits looking to build hype, then the technology itself must therefore…

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