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On the rise of digital celebrities; why Hatsune Miku can replace Miranda Kerr

December 11, 2015

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Over at Daily Review, I published a piece on the idea that digital characters might, in the not-too-distant future, be used by the fashion industry as models. Of the professionals involved in creative campaigns for the fashion industry that I spoke to in researching the piece, it would even seem…

2015 Gift Guide! Last minute gifts for the otaku

December 11, 2015

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Christmas shopping can be a difficult, trying, irritating process. We’ve all been there, where we just cannot find that perfect gift for someone, or are unsure about whether something we know nothing about is worth picking up. Aren’t you lucky we’re here for you? This year we’re pulling together two…

2015 Gift Guide! Last minute gifts for the gamer

December 11, 2015

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

December 11, 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…

The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #11: Dead or Alive 5: Last Round

December 10, 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…

Review: Yo-Kai Watch (Nintendo 3DS)

December 10, 2015

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Level-5 has, for the longest time now, been hesitant to localise its Yo-Kai Watch franchise into western markets. One presumes that the underlying reason for that hesitancy is due to the intense cultural relevance the Yo-Kai games have to Japan, and the assumption that a great deal of the underlying…

Review: Teslagrad (PlayStation Vita)

December 10, 2015

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Though Teslagrad first surfaced a couple of years ago, it feels right at home on the Vita with its latest release. The core mechanics are as sound now as they were then, delivering a solid experience that combines puzzle elements with platforming action. As far as the core narrative goes,…

DDNet Game of the Year Awards 2015! Best Art Direction

December 10, 2015

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The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #10: Mini Metro

December 9, 2015

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Review: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Nintendo Wii U)

December 9, 2015

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It is really quite the tragedy. Even as Mario Golf has slowly worked its way to become Nintendo’s premier party sports game, Mario Tennis has lost a little bit more of its once overwhelming soul with each new edition. The Nintendo 64 Mario Tennis was one of the finest sports…

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