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DDNet does Japan! Day #7: Loot from Japan!

August 28, 2015

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Japan is a bit of a consumer’s paradise, selling a whole load of stuff that is difficult to find elsewhere (if not completely impossible in Australia). So naturally each time I’m in Japan I go shopping. The last couple of trips I’ve found myself largely investing in figurines to bring…

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August 28, 2015

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I am an avid fan of survival horror video games, and many of my colleagues here at Digitally Downloaded also enjoy the kinds of (gaming) experiences that will give them nightmares. So when an announcement surfaced that The Coma has been greenlit on Steam, we just had to share the…

Review: Dungeon Travelers 2 (Sony PlayStation Vita)

August 28, 2015

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I like a game that backs itself like Dungeon Travelers 2 does. It’s a game purely for the most otaku of otaku, rooted in eroge tradition, and it doesn’t even pretend its not. There’s no apology and no attempt to conceal what the game is with some softer, more “mainstream”…

The Art of Fallout 4 book coming this December

August 28, 2015

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Without a doubt, Digitally Downloaded is all about game art. After all, our publisher/editor-in-chief Matt is releasing his own book on the subject. It seems as though Bethesda wants in the action too, as they are releasing The Art of Fallout 4. The 184-page book is being published by Dark…

Review: Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power (PC)

August 27, 2015

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The third entry in the Trine series shows an evolution of sorts by taking chances seldom found in established franchises. The team at Frozenbyte deserves credit for staying true to the heart of what has made this series work over the last several years, while making sure to innovate enough…

DDNet does Japan! Day #6: The Akihabara Issue

August 27, 2015

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Okay, okay, it’s time to get Akihabara out of the way. I doubt this will be the only time I visit this year, because I do enjoy my time there too much, but given I was already there for the Final Fantasy XIV restaurant, I figured I would use the…

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August 27, 2015

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With my book, Game Art, being about a month away from release now, I’ve been out and about talking to the media about it. The kind people at Vice did an interview with me about the book, and asked some pretty awesome questions, which I had a chance to rant…

On building a 2D XCOM: An interview with Image & Form’s CEO

August 27, 2015

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Image & Form are one of our favourite indie developers at Digitally Downloaded. Its breakout title, SteamWorld Dig, wasn’t its first game, but it was one to find success across multiple platforms and remains a very good example of how a simple idea, when executed well and with a balanced…

Tin Man Games announces Warhammer 40k gamebook trilogy

August 27, 2015

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Digitally Downloaded loves Tin Man Games. And I mean loves. Tin Man Games is responsible for game after game that we soak up eagerly and continuously until their next game arrives. They are featured in Matt’s upcoming book, Game Art. The small Indie developer from Australia is most known for…

Review: Steins;Gate (Sony PlayStation 3)

August 26, 2015

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Much like walking simulators do not appeal to everyone, visual novels have their detractors as well. That being said, do not let this title’s relatively low level of interaction deter you from experiencing what is one of the best narratives out there. I do not just mean in video games,…

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