Hamster’s Arcade Archives is doing important work in preserving classic arcade games that most other publishers wouldn’t bother with. Even when the licensing is straightforward. Take Bandai Namco, for example. Pac-Man is a game that the company finds worthwhile to preserve, because it’s iconic, continues to sell robust numbers of…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here, I bring you the best news you may have missed from last week. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!…
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Back in 2023 (dear lord, time flies fast), Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo was a surprising release by Square Enix. By that company’s standard, it was a humble and straightforward visual novel, but clearly the execs had seen the success of Danganronpa, AI: The Somnium Files, Famicom Detective Club…
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Mario Tennis Fever is one of Nintendo’s weakest titles in years, and certainly its weakest tennis title. This is tragic because I loved Mario Tennis back on the N64, Game Boy, and Game Cube. Let’s start with the story mode. On the one hand, I do congratulate the developers for…
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Curve Games and Patattie Games have announced that Wax Heads will be released this May. In the game, players head behind the counter of a struggling record shop. Here, they discover new music, connect with the local community, and help shape the store’s future. Wax Heads will launch for PC,…
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Just Crow Things developer Unbound Creations has announced an April release date for its cozy clutter-cleaning sim, Cleaning Up! Take on the role of an aspiring Cleaning Gig Worker, who sets out on a quest for cleanliness with a broom and a vacuum in hand. Declutter trash-filled spaces and turn…
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Snow Bros. Classic Collection is a misnomer, as the classic Snow Bros. isn’t on it. That’s also possibly why the game has fewer than four reviews on Steam nearly a month after it was released. Snow Bros. is a classic. Fellow DDNet contributor, Alex, and I might have the occasional…
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Hakoniwa Electric is a cute, relaxing puzzle exploration game about fixing electronics by Japanese developer Anettai. It features 12 miniature open-world stages. Alongside the game’s announcement, Anettai revealed that it would launch for PC this year. In the game, players spend a year as Akari, who has taken over grandpa’s…
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Based on the beloved Magical board game series, Magical Princess is a child-rearing simulator. Neotoro and MAGI have announced a (Northern) spring release window for the game. In addition, its demo has been updated to share heartwarming stories and fresh battle strategies. A new trailer revealed both announcements.…
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Idea Factory International has announced that a free demo for the upcoming action platformer Ariana and the Elder Codex is now available. The game will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in March; the demo is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The…
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