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October 12, 2015

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I know I’m critical of modern shooters, but I’m actually quite a fan of the classics. Back in the day I played the likes of Doom, Heretic, Quake and Goldeneye as much as anyone, so games that tap into that era appeal to me a great deal more than the…

Review: Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below (Sony PlayStation 4)

October 12, 2015

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Over and over again the developers behind Dragon Quest Heroes insisted that the game wasn’t a Warriors game. Despite all the screenshots showing a game that looked like it was following the same path that One Piece Warriors and Hyrule Warriors did for their respective franchises, Square Enix was adamant…

Catch-up coffee Monday: October 12

October 11, 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!Gosh we can’t wait for Zodiac;…

The Sunday Screenshot Gallery: October 11 edition

October 10, 2015

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Sharing screenshots is fun. In fact, the screenshot feature is in many ways the best feature that has been added in to this generation of consoles. It’s fun to share gameplay experiences, amusing anecdotes from the games, a indulge a little of the inner photographer in us. With that in…

Review: The Legend of Legacy (Nintendo 3DS)

October 9, 2015

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The mere title of The Legend of Legacy implies grandeur. “Legend” refers to stories told generation after generation, while “legacy” represents the generations themselves. Needless to say, I came into this game expecting great things. The Legend of Legacy is a JRPG developed by Furyu, with a North American release…

The Friday Ten: Ten awesome anime opening themes

October 9, 2015

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An anime’s opening theme song sets the foundation for the act to follow. Whether it’s a catchy tune, strong lyrics, or an exceptionally good use of visuals, there are hundreds of ways to make an opening that really pops. Below are ten examples of the many shows that have weaseled…

Interview: Pencil Test Studio’s Mike Dietz on claymation, The Neverhood, and Armikrog

October 9, 2015

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There is just something about claymation that triggers memories of childhood; whether it was Bump in the Night or Gumby and Pokey, nearly everyone had at least one experience with the animation style. In 1996, Pencil Test Studios released a point-and-click adventure game titled The Neverhood, but it wasn’t a…

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October 9, 2015

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If you’re nervous about how the PC version of Fallout 4 will run due to the flawed titles of the past few months, you’re not alone. It’s a good time to talk system specs before you choose what version of the game to preorder ahead of it’s November 10 release,…

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October 8, 2015

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Elite: Dangerous is a mixed bag of great ideas but sometimes rough execution. But given that the end result is a technical, involving simulation game that provides almost limitless options and a genuine sandbox to explore around it, most people should be willing to forgive its more grating elements. The…

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October 8, 2015

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As a follow-up to this summer’s all bases loaded anime extravaganza, the fall season is a bit of a lull by comparison. In particular, those looking for those indispensable, self-contained 12 to 25 episode shows will have to dig through various ongoing shows and expansions of existing franchises. Then again,…

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