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The fast five with Matt Kelly; The guy that made the game about the temper tantrum president

July 20, 2017

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Interview by Matt S. If you listen in to the DDNet podcast, you would have heard Matt Kelly (@crowdedworlds on Twitter) a couple of times. He’s been a bit of a regular on the ‘cast, because he’s great fun and like Japanese games as much as anyone. He’s also the developer…

Review: Layton’s Mystery Journey – Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy (Apple iPad)

July 20, 2017

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Review by Lindsay M. I started dating someone back in early 2007. The relationship seemed doomed from the onset, as another man stole my heart that first year. The love, however, was unrequited, and so I stayed with my boyfriend regardless. In the decade that has followed, my faraway love…

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July 20, 2017

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Review by Harvard L. When you think of 18th Century Scotland, the mind naturally conjures up images of blue faced warriors clamouring for freedom charging across rugged highlands. Inverness Nights, developed by New Zealand indie outfit Kitsubasa, aims for a more subdued view of the era. It’s a gripping visual…

The catch-up coffee: July 20, 2017

July 19, 2017

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News by 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 news anchor, Dee…

Review: Transport Giant (Sony PlayStation 4)

July 19, 2017

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Review by Matt S. Late last year, UIG Entertainment released a port of Industry Giant 2 on PlayStation 4. Despite being an older game (and quite primitive looking), I really love that game. At the time when I reviewed it was plagued by a critical bug that would cause save…

Review: Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire (Sony PlayStation 4)

July 19, 2017

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Review by Matt S. Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire is a genuinely interesting game. It’s also different, and quite beautiful. As the start of a new IP and franchise, this is one to watch. But it’s also a game that has some brutal flaws that will need a drastic…

Review: Levels+ (Nintendo Switch)

July 19, 2017

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Review by Matt S. It was inevitable that the Nintendo Switch would eventually get some kind of Threes clone, and Levels+ is definitely a Threes clone. It’s the right kind of console for this kind of puzzle game; it’s the kind of quick, mentally stimulating experience that’s perfect to unwind…

Review: Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood (Sony PlayStation 4)

July 18, 2017

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Review by Matt C. Final Fantasy XIV is a remarkable success story, especially in the face of the ongoing discussion about what makes a good MMORPG. It continues to prove the viability of a subscription model in an industry convinced that free-to-play is the only option for such games. It’s…

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July 18, 2017

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After a certain games journalist came out last week to attack anyone who likes a certain kind of Japanese game by calling them a “pervert” we decided to embrace our inner perviness this week and talk about sex in games. Yes, that’s right, it’s okay to enjoy sexy games, and…

Review: Micro Machines World Series (Sony PlayStation 4)

July 17, 2017

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Review by Sam M. In what is a fond memory of mine, I inherited from my grandfather his collection of Matchbox cars. Some weren’t in that great condition, nor were most of them rare or collectible by any means, but often, much to the amusement of my grand imagination as…

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