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An ode to the beauty and artistry of Space Invaders

May 26, 2017

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Retro reflections by Matt S. It’s funny how one of the simplest games of all time – Space Invaders – can still be so completely addictive. One of thousands of games on my cocktail arcade cabinet, and a game that you can easily play in some form or other for…

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May 26, 2017

AR/TGS 2017/Tokyo Game Show/Virtual Reality/VR

News by Matt S. The organiseers of Tokyo Game Show have unveiled the official art and theme of TGS2017, and, unsurprisingly for anyone who has been following entertainment trends throughout Asia, VR and AR is going to be placed front and centre. Related reading: My thoughts from TGS 2016. The…

Review: Injustice 2 (Sony PlayStation 4)

May 26, 2017

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Review by Nick H. There is a familiar formula at work in Injustice 2, but when the end product is so polished and entertaining, it can be hard to complain about that sense of familiarity. However, the more time I spent with Injustice 2, the more I came to appreciate…

Gadget Review: Gram Spectrum Keyboard (PC)

May 25, 2017

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Review by Nick H. Most mechanical keyboards are pretty similar to one another. You have variance in switch type, in the aesthetics and certainly in quality and a handful of features, but beyond that the differences are relatively minor. The Gram Spectrum has a handful of these minor differentiators as…

Review: Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challenges (Nintendo Switch)

May 25, 2017

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Review by Matt S. It’s an undeniable fact that Street Fighter 2 is one of the most important, respected, and playable fighting games. To this day the core mechanics, balance, personality and art of the game come together to offer players something that feels eminently modern and worthwhile. Related reading:…

Senator Mitch Fifield’s dismal performance in senate estimates shows the contempt the Australian government has for games

May 25, 2017

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Opinion by Matt S. Yesterday the CEO of iGEA, Ron Curry, published an open letter to Senator Mitch Fifield, the Minister for Arts and Communications, and the person in the federal government that has ultimate responsibility for the videogames industry. Today, in senate estimates, Greens senator, Scott Ludlam, as the…

Review: Farpoint (Sony PlayStation VR)

May 25, 2017

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Review by Matt S. I once, many years ago, went to a corporate recruitment session (hey, we’re all desperate when we’re just out of school), and I remember a couple of things from that session. Firstly, I quickly learned that I haven’t got the temperament to make it in the…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, May 25, 2017

May 24, 2017

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News by Britta S. 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: Guilty Gear Xrd REV2 (Sony PlayStation 4)

May 24, 2017

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Review by Matt C. In 2015, Arc System Works released Guilty Gear Xrd Sign, and fans of the series rejoiced. This was a long-awaited new game in a franchise that had been collecting dust for many years, and it lived up to every expectation: it kept the series’ trademark depth…

Review: Regalia – Of Men and Monarchs (PC)

May 24, 2017

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Review by Ginny W. I had the chance to play this game when it was in beta a little while back, and now that it’s come time to set pen to paper for the finished product, I consider my past experience with it both a blessing and a curse. I…

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