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March 17, 2017

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Game Theory by Matt S. NieR: Automata is a very dense game, and it covers off a great many themes, ranging from gender and identity politics, to the impact of religion, the meaning of existence, and the structure of video games themselves. One of its absolute key themes, however, and…

Review: Touhou Genso Wanderer (Sony PlayStation 4)

March 17, 2017

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Review by Matt S. Thanks to NISA, the Touhou Genso franchise out of Japan is starting to get some real traction in the west. These games range across a wide variety of genres now, but what remains consistent to them is their slavish loyalty to what inspires them, and while…

The catch-up coffee: Friday, March 17, 2017

March 16, 2017

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News by Britta S., Matt C., Matt S., and Trent P. 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…

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March 16, 2017

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Retro reflections by Matt S. Before even the Game Boy, Nintendo had the Game & Watch games. These little handheld gaming machines were a serious addiction to me, and to this day they are such utter curiosities that if you haven’t played one, in its original form, then you’re doing…

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March 16, 2017

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News by Matt S. One of Australia’s oldest and most respected independent game retailers, The Gamesmen, did a really cool thing today. The company put its library of old print catalogues from the 90’s and early 00’s up on its website. That won’t mean much to younger readers, but for…

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March 16, 2017

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Review by Matt C. “This is Castlevania but in Victorian times.” That’s the thought that kept running through my mind as I played Momodora: Reverie Under the Moon. As I stepped out of the tranquil forest into the cold, oppressive atmosphere of Karst City, I thought those opening moments of…

Review: The Escapists (Apple iPad)

March 16, 2017

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Review by Lindsay M. My first experience with The Escapists was actually when I previewed The Escapists: The Walking Dead for PC. Within minutes of beginning to play via keyboard, I knew the franchise was destined for a mobile release. I later spent many an hour with The Escapists on…

It looks like Outlast 2 has been banned in Australia. Dear censors: get f*cked

March 16, 2017

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News by Matt S. It appears that Outlast 2 has been banned in Australia, after comments from the game’s publisher have emerged. Here’s the decision by the Australian Classification Board, as reported by Press-Start: As usual, the game’s been banned for vague reasons that basically boil down to “we didn’t…

The catch-up coffee: Thursday, March 16, 2017

March 15, 2017

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News by Britta S., Ginny W., and 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…

Review: Grim Legends – The Forsaken Bride (Sony PlayStation 4)

March 15, 2017

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Review by Lindsay M. A beastly creature captures a pretty girl and hides her in a forgotten-looking castle. You’ve likely heard a story with this plot before, and if not look no further than Disney’s current remake of its ’80s hit (and my personal favourite) Beauty and the Beast. Or,…

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