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May 15, 2017

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Interview by Matt S. The next Warriors game from Koei Tecmo is another Samurai Warriors game, but it’s a very different one from what we’re used to from the developer. With most Warriors games, the story of dozens of different characters is told at once. For the upcoming Samurai Warriors:…

Review: Period: Cube (Sony PlayStation Vita)

May 15, 2017

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Review by Britta S. Period: Cube is a visual novel for people who don’t have quite enough time or patience for a mammoth title with all the trimmings. It certainly feels a little shorter in total, and individual story arc, length than other Otomate titles, such as Amnesia: Memories or…

Retro reflections: I have an arcade cocktail cabinet and my life is complete!

May 15, 2017

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Retro reflections by Matt S. There’s an event on in Sydney every year; the Royal Easter Show, which is a massive event run, in the main, to showcase Australia’s agricultural produce and culture to the city (and state). These days it’s also about a range of general attractions, of course,…

Review: Blade & Bones (Sony PlayStation 4)

May 15, 2017

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Review by Nick H. Blade & Bones is an ambitious title that draws clear inspiration from the Souls series while trying to instill some unique characteristics and story elements. The end result can be a little rough around the edges, with moments where the experience shines and others where it…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, May 15, 2017

May 14, 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…

The Friday Ten: Ten Nintendo 3DS games we’d love to see make their way to Nintendo Switch

May 12, 2017

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List by Matt S. As a handheld console, the Nintendo Switch is effectively old man Ninty’s replacement to the 3DS. The great news is that as a handheld console, the Switch is superb, and that means, we hope, that many of the 3DS games that we loved will make their…

Review: NBA Playgrounds (Sony PlayStation 4)

May 12, 2017

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Review by Nick H. Of all the different sports options out there, I think basketball works best for crazy arcade action. NBA Playgrounds manages to mostly capture the essence of what made NBA Jam so popular decades ago, though its attempt to update the formula also misses the mark at…

Review: NBA Playgrounds (Nintendo Switch)

May 11, 2017

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Review by Matt S. I don’t think there would have been too many people more happy than me if NBA Playgrounds turned out to be as good as the games it is based on. In my younger years NBA Hangtime, on the Nintendo 64 in particular (but also NBA Jam…

Short ‘n Sweet reviews: Indies on PS4 edition

May 11, 2017

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Reviews by Matt S. The PlayStation 4 has an endless stream of indie games being release on it each week now. It’s no longer surprising – or unusual – to see ten, a dozen, or even more games released on the console via PlayStation Network in a single week, and…

Review: Plasma Puncher (PC)

May 11, 2017

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Review by Harvard L. It’s nearing mid-May in Sydney, around the time where everyone and their dog is getting sick from the flu. So thematically, it’s great to be able to review Plasma Puncher, a game about being a white blood cell defending the body from disease. Developed by indie…

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