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Review: Exile’s End (Sony PlayStation 4)

November 29, 2016

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Review by Matt C. “NOT a Metroidvania” – that’s one of the first things the Steam description for Exile’s End says. It’s an odd point to make, because Exile’s End absolutely is a Metroidvania, and it’s one of the most Metroid-like games I’ve seen in a long time. When the…

On the ridiculous expectations that people have for Final Fantasy

November 29, 2016

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Opinion by Matt S. You may have noticed that Final Fantasy XV was released this week. Looking beyond the fact that the game has been so long in coming, it is Final Fantasy – more than any other franchise from Japan – that the mainstream gaming community pays attention to.…

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November 29, 2016

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News by Matt S. It might be a few years before Hatsune Miku runs for Prime Minster herself (mind you, I’d vote for her), but if you needed yet more proof that Miku is a serious phenomenon that needs to be taken seriously, look no further than the Prime Minister…

Review: Anime Studio Simulator (PC)

November 29, 2016

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Review by Trent P. Many of us remember the first years after graduating high school, having the drive to create something and the feeling of being part of something bigger when exploring that ambition. There was something simple about those days of comraderie between friends heading in the same direction…

Review: Motorsport Manager (PC)

November 28, 2016

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Review by Harvard L. Most developers would dread to have someone say their gameplay “feels like work”, but the opposite is true regarding any manager simulator. Developer Playsport Games and publisher SEGA have crafted a veritable empire in the sports management genre, spanning Football, Hockey, and now competitive racing. Motorsport…

On the first fifteen hours of Final Fantasy XV

November 28, 2016

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Impressions by Matt S. I am reviewing Final Fantasy XV, but it’s going to take quite a while; expect it towards the end of the week. It’s not just that the game is huge (it most certainly is, and I’m not nearly far enough through it to start judging it…

Review: Pirate Pop Plus (PC)

November 28, 2016

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Review by Trent P. There is something about the past which makes anything lost to history remain entangled in our present. The desire to remember the past and bring the ideas into a modern day world is embellished by all media formats. As an industry, the video game world is…

Review: Tyranny (PC)

November 28, 2016

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Review by Nick H. I have a soft spot for classic computer RPGs, and Tyranny checks a number of the boxes I would normally look for. However, beyond the familiar, nostalgic gameplay there is an interesting if twisted tale that challenges the player to examine good versus evil in a…

The catch-up coffee: November 28, 2016

November 27, 2016

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News by Britta S, Trent P, 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 our favourite…

The Friday Ten: Ten games that we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2016

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Over in the US, our otherwise-accented friends are celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, which is obviously one of their most important events in the calendar. More than just eating Turkeys, Thanksgiving is, as the name suggests, a chance to give thanks for what they have; their families, friends, health, life. We…

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