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Game Theory: On Persona 5 and the perception of reality

April 12, 2017

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Game theory by Matt S. One of the core themes that runs through Persona 5 is the question of reality; or, more specifically, what is reality? It’s a topic that on the surface is quite straightforward: reality is what we see in front of us. I wake up in the…

Review: The Inner World (Sony PlayStation 4)

April 12, 2017

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Review by Britta S. Robert, our young hero, wears a striped windsock on his nose. Peck the pigeon looks rather like a sausage balloon and has a thing for old, smelly fish. Uncle Conroy is a killjoy and worse – never before has the phrase “Bring me the hedgehog!” instilled…

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April 11, 2017

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Review by Matt C. It’s clear that a lot of heart’s gone into the development of Eekeemoo: Splinters of the Dark Shard. Unfortunately all the good intention in the world can’t save a broken game, and that’s what Eekeemoo is. It barely works as a prototype, let alone a full…

Review: MLB The Show 17 (Sony PlayStation 4)

April 11, 2017

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Review by Nick H. Baseball may not be the powerhouse sport in America that it used to be, but it certainly still has international appeal. MLB The Show is a reflection of the relative lack of interest in the sport I suppose, as it is the only AAA baseball title…

Hatsune Miku! Streaming! Aussie Dev Interview! (Digitally Uploaded 2017, Episode #14)

April 11, 2017

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Note: Apologies for this in advance, but Matt had some issues with his microphone when recording the podcast. As a result, there’s a little bit of cutting in and out. It shouldn’t be enough to stop you enjoying the ‘cast though, so please do kick back and enjoy! This week…

Preview : Prisma & the Masquerade Menace (PC)

April 10, 2017

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Preview by Matt C.At a glance, Prisma & the Masquerade Menace probably looks like a lot of other platformers out there, with its jumping puzzles and colourful presentation. However, its defining characteristic is inspired by something quite different: Ikaruga. In Treasure’s famously difficult shoot ‘em up, the only way through…

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April 10, 2017

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Preview by Ginny W. A game that advertises itself as being a mix of other established titles always makes me a little bit wary. I think that there’s a very fine line between a studio being inspired by a popular game versus reproducing a core idea from a popular game…

Review: Drawn to Death (Sony PlayStation 4)

April 10, 2017

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Review by Matt S. Of the many genres of art out there, transgressive art is my favourite beat. It was the main topic that I studied back at university, and I’ve seen, read, or experienced it all: Antonin Artaud, Marquis De Sade, Stelarc, Michel Foucault and Georges Bataille. From the…

Review: Ticket to Earth (Apple iPhone)

April 10, 2017

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Review by Moshe R. By early 2017, cooks all over the world are familiar with the mandatory ingredients for baking good mobile games. The key ingredient is a simple yet addictive gaming mechanic. Consider the classic example of matching three or more similar tiles in games such as Bejeweled. The…

The catch-up coffee: Monday, April 10, 2017

April 9, 2017

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News by Britta S., Matt C., 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 us (and…

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