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One of the best Aussie games is console-bound!

August 25, 2016

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News by Matt S. Black Lab Games’ Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a really, really good tactics strategy game. In both my reviews of the PC and iOS versions I lauded the game for its in-depth tactics system, as well as the way it captures the visual aesthetic of…

Review: Assetto Corsa (Sony PlayStation 4)

August 25, 2016

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Review by Matt S. I have a lot of respect for the developers of serious racing games. The demands that the genre places on physics engines is extreme, and, worse (from the developer’s point of view), it is intensely noticeable when that physics engine is even slightly out, because that’s…

I went hands-on with Final Fantasy XV and I liked it

August 25, 2016

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Preview by Harvard L. I don’t know if the opening of Final Fantasy XV is a tongue-in-cheek joke or not, but I really want to believe that it is. Our first impression of Noctis is an insufferable sarcastic teenager making jabs at his father, the king, letting the audience know…

Anime Impressions: New Game!

August 25, 2016

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Impressions by Clark A. The animated medium can be a terrific conduit for acquiring worldly knowledge. Shows like Bakuman and Seiyuu’s Life introduce viewers to the nitty-gritty of Japanese industries while simultaneously developing characters and scenarios that make each episode valuable as art. In the case of slice of life…

Review: Worms WMD (Sony PlayStation 4)

August 24, 2016

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Review by Jim S. It’s been 21 years since the first Worms game released, and since then we have had so many releases in the series and it’s still going strong. I remember playing one of the older games for PC when I was a child and I liked it:…

The Goichi Suda chronicles: Goin’ grindhouse with Shadows of the DAMNED

August 24, 2016

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Feature by Matt S. Goichi Suda is a bit of a hero to many on the DDNet team. His unwavering commitment to games that are transgressive and creative, even to the detriment of their critical rating, is noble, and the fact he’s managed to build up a major Japanese development…

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August 24, 2016

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Review by Matt S. Who doesn’t love a game of Uno? A classic card game for the whole family, Uno managed to become so synonymous with family card games on account of its simple rules, basic strategy, and light hearted approach to gameplay. This is the kind of game that…

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August 23, 2016

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Review by Matt C. Jump scares get a bad rap. They’re often accused of being a cheap and lazy way of inducing fright, but they’re a really important part of the horror toolbox. As a game built almost entirely on jump scares, Emily Wants to Play, is a great example…

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August 23, 2016

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Retro reflections by Matt S. This week brings us a brand new Worms game from Team17. One of the most venerable franchises in the industry, Worms has been around since 1995, has seen over 20 releases, and has continued to delight audiences over the years thanks to its tight, balanced…

Gust’s latest game stars a schoolgirl and that’s all we know (and all we need to know)

August 23, 2016

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News by Matt S. Gust, our favourite JRPG developer of all, has announced a new project, titled Blue Reflection: Sword of the Girl Dancing in Illusion. That, and an image of the lead character, is all we know about this game so far, but frankly that’s more than enough to…

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