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DDNet in Japan #8: All about Tokyo Game Show, Day 1

September 16, 2016

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Tourism by Matt S. This is my third Tokyo Game Show, and this year it’s the biggest the show has ever been, with a bustling indie game area, dedicated VR and eSports sections, and hall after hall hosting all of the biggest developers and publishers. TGS is so large that…

Review: Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 15, 2016

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Review by Matt S. One of the recent Australian releases that I can’t quite get enough of is Black Lab Games’ Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy. This tactical space battle game hooked me in on PC, and again when it released on iPad, and did so because it features a…

The 100 canonical games: 20-11

September 15, 2016

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There are thousands upon thousands of games that have been released over the years. Narrowing them down to a “top 100” was always going to be a challenge, but the whole DDNet team has come together to build a list of the 100 most canonical games that we feel all…

All-female protagonist September: Tahira – Echoes of the Astral Empire

September 15, 2016

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Blog by Lindsay M. Now that I’ve used the first part of this month to mostly flesh out my opinions on the state of female protagonists in games, I am actively seeking games that break the mould. I’ve played some of Severed, where a teenage girl becomes a warrior while…

Review: World of Warcraft: Legion (PC)

September 14, 2016

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Review by Nick H. A lot of long-time fans of World of Warcraft felt burned by the last major expansion, Warlords of Draenor. Myself included. That expansion got off to a good start but quickly lost momentum for a number of reasons. Legion has been out for a little while…

The 100 canonical games: 30-21

September 14, 2016

Dragon Age/Fatal Frame II/Final Fantasy X/Fire Emblem 7/Journey/knights of the old republic/Life is Strange/list/Mass Effect 2/Mega Man 2/Samurai Warriors 3/The 100 canonical games/Top 10

DDNet in Japan #7: A couple of light activities for an easy-pace day

September 14, 2016

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Tourism by Matt S. Japan can be exhausting. The energy of the city, as well as the sheer number of things to do, means that often, even when you’re out for a relaxing day in a beautiful area like Hakone, you find yourself walking… and walking… and walking. A quick…

Review: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain (PC)

September 13, 2016

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Review by Nick H. The Warlock of Firetop Mountain relies heavily on a sense of nostalgia, which is always a dangerous place to go. If the audience is too young/never experienced the source material in any way, they might not ‘get it’ or be as invested as someone who can…

Koei Tecmo and Square Enix have already made this my favourite TGS ever

September 13, 2016

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News by Matt S. I’m actually too tired to do proper news articles on these announcements that were made today (lots more to share from here in Japan in the coming days, see), but I felt compelled to stick up these two trailers for DDNet readers, because both games have…

The 100 canonical games: 40-31

September 13, 2016

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