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Upcoming Splatoon update includes new weapons, modes

July 27, 2015

Get your paint ready! Splatoon is getting some great new content next week. The free update is expected August 5 in North America and August 6 for Europe/Asia/Australia, and includes a higher level cap, new ranks, new modes, new gear, and new weapon types. The game’s level cap has been…

Review: PieceFall (Sony PlayStation 4)

July 27, 2015

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So often when we talk about great games, they come from the minds of the creators who have been in the industry for a very long time. And so it’s really great to see young developers being given the chance to show the world what they have to offer, and…

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July 27, 2015

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China has eliminated all restrictions on the import and sale of gaming consoles (e.g. PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Wii U). We knew that this change in law was finally coming, as the country was trialing a pilot reform program for the past year or so that has been…

Review: Game of Thrones: Episode Five – A Nest of Vipers (Sony PlayStation 4)

July 27, 2015

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In most of the television seasons for Game of Thrones, the penultimate episode is the most exciting. I was curious to see how that would play out in the video game format, because in my experience, most of the Telltale Games stumble in the second to last chapter. So which…

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July 27, 2015

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With this year’s edition of Quakecon, the Woodstock of gaming, comes many juicy tidbits covering all of the Fallout games. From a collector’s edition to more information about Fallout 4 and updates regarding Fallout Shelter, there is lots to cover, so let’s get started! First off, Bethesda will be releasing…

Catch-up coffee Monday: July 27

July 26, 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! Life is Strange reaches milestone,…

The Sunday Screenshot Gallery; July 26

July 25, 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…

The Friday Ten: Ten of the most charismatic lead characters

July 24, 2015

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Screw it. It’s been a long week, and after a few beers on a Friday evening all I can think about is which characters I wouldn’t say no to existing in the real world. But let’s intellectualise things just a little. While I believe that the “hottest characters” lists are…

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July 24, 2015

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We’ve got a little something to share with you this week. A tease, if you will. No, we’re not saying anything more than what you’ll see below right now. But feel free to ponder away in the comments. We do so love rumours and ponderings. 😉 Hm… intriguing, no? –…

EXCLUSIVE screens & interview: On localising Eiyuu Senki for western audiences

July 24, 2015

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Although the PlayStation 3 is most certainly on its last legs, there are a couple of remaining games on the horizon that are well worth getting excited about. One of those is Eiyuu Senki, a strategy JRPG in which the world’s greatest military leaders (from King Arthur to Nobunaga Oda)…

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