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April 21, 2017

So, last week, we discussed the role of music in games in our DDNet team debating session. This week we thought we’d continue on that theme, and discuss the role of graphics in games. Is it just the hyper-realistic stuff that counts as “good graphics,” or is the visual artistry…

Retro reflections: An ode to the PSP Go (and how awesome was Dead or Alive Paradise, folks?)

April 21, 2017

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Retro reflections by Matt S. I’m going to make and admission that is going to make a whole bunch of you think a lot less of me, but I have a burning need to say it anyway: The PSP Go is one of my favourite consoles ever. Was it a…

Review: ArmaGallant: Decks of Destiny (Sony PlayStation 4)

April 20, 2017

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Review by Matt S. It’s no secret that I’m not the world’s biggest fan of MOBAs and other eSports-like games. It’s not to say that I don’t appreciate what they do, it’s just that they’ve never offered gameplay that hooks me in particularly well. I’ve tried the main ones –…

Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)

April 20, 2017

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Review by Matt S.Thanks to substantial DLC releases, Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U went from being a game with plenty of content, to one with an overload of it. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch has all of that, plus the return of the battle mode…

Review: Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition (Sony PlayStation 4)

April 20, 2017

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Review by Brad L. I remember way back in 2013 when the PlayStation 4 was announced. I was excited, not only because of the negativity surrounding the Xbox One at the time (that Sony totally took advantage of), but also because of the promise of great new games being released…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, April 20, 2017

April 19, 2017

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News by Britta S., Ginny W, 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…

Review: Tokaido (Apple iPad)

April 19, 2017

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Review by Matt S. Tokaido is one of my favourite board games. It’s a serene, non-combative, elegant and minimalist game that is more interested in reflecting on the beauty and wondrous characteristics of Japan than it is having “winners” and “losers”. That zen-like pacing means the game isn’t for everyone;…

Review: LEGO City Undercover (Microsoft Xbox One)

April 19, 2017

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Review by Nick H. LEGO City Undercover is an enjoyable entry to the world of LEGO video games. There is a lot of humour, and the LEGO brand is as charming as ever. Having been first released on the Wii U some time ago, it is great to see this…

Gadget Review: SCUF Impact (Sony PlayStation 4)

April 19, 2017

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Gadget review by Nick H. One thing immediately stood out to me when I opened up the box for the SCUF Impact: boy this sure looks different. Not ‘different’ in a bad way, nor was I focused just on how it looks. Everything from the form factor to the additional…

Hands on with Akiba’s Beat; the game that would be Persona 5-2

April 18, 2017

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Preview by Matt S. Due out in the west in around a month, Akiba’s Beat is a sequel to the delightfully oddball Akiba’s Trip (though it plays nothing like it), and comes to us from the very talented, and often underrated, development house, Acquire. Related reading: Matt’s “review” of Persona…

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