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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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December 9, 2015

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At a glance, one might mistake Typoman for the popular 2D platforming/puzzle game Limbo. While it shares some similarities with Limbo thanks to its stark aesthetic that is heavy on the black, Typoman falls short of that game’s level of polish while still carving out its own unique identity. Are…

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

December 9, 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 #9: Hatoful Boyfriend

December 8, 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…

Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival (Nintendo Wii U)

December 8, 2015

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Amiibo Festival is more proof of concept than a major release from Nintendo, so let’s get that out of the way from the outset; come into this expecting some kind of deep, lasting, rich experience and you’ll probably be disappointed. To its benefit it works really quite well, and carries…

Review: Beyond: Two Souls (Sony PlayStation 4)

December 8, 2015

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Oh my. I had never experienced a David Cage-produced game before, and therefore was not entirely sure what to expect. After playing Beyond: Two Souls I have some games to catch up on now. Related reading: For a review of the original release on the PlayStation 3, check out Matt’s…

DDNet Game of the Year Awards 2015! Independent/ Arthouse Game of the Year

December 8, 2015

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The Wii U (finally) hops aboard the Minecraft Train

December 8, 2015

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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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