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Let’s talk battle systems and Disgaea 5

July 13, 2015

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Disgaea 5 is one of our most anticipated PlayStation 4 games. The latest entry in Nippon Ichi’s nuts-insane SRPG series promises to take the raw depth, complexity and humour that the series is so well known for to the next level entirely. The game is due for release in just…

Nintendo’s president, Satoru Iwata, has passed away

July 13, 2015

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Well, this is sad news for a Monday. Nintendo has announced that its president, the much-loved Satoru Iwata, has passed away at the age of 55. In a very short statement, Nintendo shared the news that he passed from a bile duct growth, which he had been receiving treatment for…

Catch-up coffee Monday: July 13, 2015

July 12, 2015

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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s newest weekly 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! Dragon Quest VII and VIII…

The Sunday screenshot gallery; July 12

July 11, 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 awesome JRPG music tracks

July 10, 2015

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Let’s talk about music this week, shall we? A good soundtrack can add so much to a game, especially when that music is used in such a way that it helps emphasise and support the narrative, action and art. And yet people often gloss over the music. It might affect…

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Collector’s Edition announced

July 10, 2015

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Get your pre-orders in while you can, because with the number of Faith fans out there this one’s going to go fast! EA has announced the Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Collector’s Edition and it’s chock-full of goodies any Mirror’s Edge fan would love to get their hands on. The Mirror’s Edge…

Doctor Who meets Batman, Gandalf, and Homer Simpson in LEGO Dimensions

July 10, 2015

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It seems only logical that everyone’s favourite time-travelling Doctor would make an appearance in a game with Lego Dimensions. With the recent Comic-Con reveal of the Doctor Who/ LEGO Dimensions trailer and details, Warner Bros. might as well start depositing every single paycheck of ours directly into its bank account.…

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition gets better with a new 25-hour expansion

July 10, 2015

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17 yeas after its original release, Baldur’s Gate is getting a new expansion. Available through the updated Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, Siege of Dragonspear boasts 25 hours of gameplay. I can already see Matt’s reaction: “ohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboy!” Related reading: Matt’s five-star review of Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition on iPad. Set between…

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July 9, 2015

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I am going to really, really like Lost Dimension. Due for release later this month, I’ve had some early hands-on time with the game, and although it’s clearly a budget production for a console that is now unable to hide its age, this is alsoa game that clearly has a…

Review: Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition (PC)

July 9, 2015

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Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition will test your reflexes, and sometimes your patience, but the action is so rewarding that you will come back for more. Primarily a platforming game with some really solid puzzle elements, leading lady, Patricia Wagon, reminds us of Mega Man as she attempts to…

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