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Review: Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (PC)

January 25, 2016

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Dragon’s Dogma is an interesting beast that appeared on Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 a couple of years ago now. Having seen a re-work with the moniker of Dark Arisen not long after, Capcom’s giant beast of exploration, dragon hunting, ogre slaying, and chimera tracking now makes its…

Review: Volume (Sony PlayStation Vita)

January 25, 2016

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After some uncertainty and delays, Volume has finally landed on the PlayStation Vita. I’m glad that Mike Bithell and Just Add Water worked hard and could finally release this on a portable device as it plays wonderfully. Related reading: For another take on Volume, check out Nick’s review of the…

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January 24, 2016

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Video games based on comic books, just like licensed video games, are a hit-and-miss affair. However, they are known for getting the occasional adaptation right, like the now-classic Batman Arkham series and perennial favorites such as Sam & Max prove to us. Now 2016’s Dog Mendonça & Pizza Boy, developed…

Catch-up coffee Monday: January 25

January 24, 2016

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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly news feature, Catch-up coffee Monday. Each Monday we will bring you the best news from the previous week that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us! Dungeon RPG Stranger of Sword…

The Friday Ten: Japanese gaming auteurs you should know

January 22, 2016

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“Auteur” means something a little different to “artist.” To put it in simple terms; Auteur is a theory within film criticism, which applies to film makers that are able to make films according to their personal artistic vision, and so those films then reflect, in a very meaningful way, the…

Everyone, I would like for you to meet Danica Dee

January 22, 2016

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Big announcement time! I’d like to introduce you all to a very special someone. Danica Dee (Dee Dee to her friends) is Digitally Downloaded’s latest gun reporter, our new Japan correspondent and she’s already whipping us into shape! At just 18 years of age, Dee Dee’s already an expert in…

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January 22, 2016

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Tharsis is the most disturbing board game I have ever played. And on that basis, while I’m not sure it’s appropriate to say that it’s a good game, it has certainly left a memorable impression. Related reading: The PlayStation 4 hasn’t got too many board games at this stage, but…

Review: Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster (Sony PlayStation 4)

January 21, 2016

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Finally, people who skipped out on buying the last couple of generations of Nintendo consoles can rejoice! Resident Evil has finally made its way to PlayStation 4 (among other consoles) after spending just over 14 years as a Nintendo exclusive. Related reading: You can check out Jed’s review of the…

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January 21, 2016

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Despite a weekly manga and sufficient popularity to be lumped in with the “big three” manga franchises in Japan at one time, the Bleach franchise has fallen to the wayside in recent years. Its anime has been discontinued, fewer games and merchandise have been produced, and manga volume sales have…

Victorian government announces funding to encourage more women to get into game development

January 21, 2016

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Well, this is great news! For years now we’ve had to put up with the Australian government at national level doing what it can to undermine the development of the games industry. Most of the funding and development work has had to come out of the state governments after the…

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