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The Wii U (finally) hops aboard the Minecraft Train

December 8, 2015

A while back, the rumour mill started turning when an age-rating for Minecraft Wii U popped on some vigilant soul’s radar. A Nintendo Direct came and went, but no announcement was made concerning said port. Now, however, Wii U owners who have yet to experience what is probably one of…

The Final Fantasy VII remake will be released in episodes

December 8, 2015

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Since its release in 1997 on the original PlayStation, Final Fantasy VIII has yielded two very distinct varieties of cry from the fans: one from those who witnessed probably their very first video game character death with Aerith, and second from those clamoring for a HD remake. While both cries…

The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #8: Rare Replay

December 7, 2015

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It’s that time of year again! The Christmas countdown is a tradition at Digitally Downloaded. Like the advent calendars filled with a chocolate each day, with our Christmas countdown we highlight a game each day that is perfect to help you get through the silly season. Christmas is a time…

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December 7, 2015

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Flight is a more difficult mechanic to execute within a game than many pause to think on. By its very nature flight implies freedom, scale, and a limitless room for exploration. A good game that makes flight a central mechanic should offer a sensation of soaring through the air, of…

Review: Football Manager 2016 (PC)

December 7, 2015

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If you are looking for hands-on action, Football Manager 2016 will likely disappoint, because as the name of the game should indicate, this is all about running a football team, and not running around on the field personally. This is a simulation experience that drills into far greater detail than…

DDNet Game of the Year Awards 2015! Multiplayer Game of the Year

December 7, 2015

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This year – 2015 – has been one of the finest years for games ever. The new console really hit their strides, and we saw some superb games really start to leverage the power that they offered. At the same time, the independent developers really started to break out and…

Catch-up coffee Monday: December 6 – The PlayStation Experience

December 6, 2015

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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! PlaThis week we’re doing something…

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Review: Football Manager 2016 (PC)

DDNet Game of the Year Awards 2015! Multiplayer Game of the Year

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