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Welcome to the new look Digitally Downloaded!

February 8, 2015

Digitally Downloaded has continued to grow over the years, and that meant we needed a new design that better reflects the kind of writing we do, as well as all the non-gaming stuff we do these days, like anime, film and gadgets. And with that, welcome to the new look…

The Friday Ten: Ten games released after Final Fantasy VII that show IGN’s “JRPG in decline” article was rubbish

February 6, 2015

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Earlier this week, over at IGN, Colin Moriarty penned an opinion piece titled “Are JRPGs primed for a comeback?” His thesis? That the genre has lost relevancy following Final Fantasy VIII, a game released way back in 1997. “Before anyone knew what happened, the genre’s lauded quality from the last…

Let’s take another look at Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires, shall we?

February 6, 2015

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Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is surely our most anticipated game release in February. Its unique mix of slash-em-up and empire-building strategy marks it as a very different experience compared to the other games in the series. Different in a good way. As I outlined in my hands-on preview, Empires is…

Last chance! Win Resident Evil HD Remaster on PS4, Xbox One or PC!

February 6, 2015

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Just a courtesy reminder that it’s your last chance to go in the running to win a copy of the excellent Resident Evil HD Remaster on PS4, Xbox One or PC. Details from the contest below: We have another contest for you! Courtesy of the good people at Capcom, we…

Review: Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (Nintendo Wii U)

February 6, 2015

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WayForward’s Shantae has been for many years a hidden gem for people to uncover. The original on the Game Boy Color was a title that ended up with limited distribution, and then the sequel was a release on the DSiWare platform (hardly a huge success) and then ported to iOS…

Yet another good-looking Warhammer game announced

February 6, 2015

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Fatshark is one of the more talented independent developers out there. Forget the cash-in and clearly quickly-developed Dead Island that the studio helmed; Fatshark helmed War of the Roses and War of the Vikings, and these two games were exceptional multiplayer combat games. And now Fatshark is back doing what…

Review: The Escapists (Microsoft Xbox One)

February 5, 2015

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It’s time to wake up, stretch, get a job and make the morning roll call. No, you are not in school or even getting ready for a typical day of work. Instead, you are in prison, and you’re never getting out. Not for good behaviour or because your parole has…

Review: Alphadia Genesis (Nintendo Wii U)

February 5, 2015

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I love traditional JRPGs. Having grown up with the genre on the NES, SNES, Game Boy, and whatever else I could get my hands on, more than any other genre the JRPG has been a mainstay for me through my life. So naturally when there is a game that promises…

Review: Avernum 2: Crystal Souls (PC)

February 5, 2015

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Avernum 2: Crystal Souls is a new look and a remake of a classic game. It lacks the visual fire-power of recent AAA powerhouse RPGs like Dragon Age: Inquisition, or even the old school RPGs like Baldur’s Gate, but those only looking for a shiny exterior to go with bells…

Review: Unmechanical: Extended (Microsoft Xbox One)

February 4, 2015

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Unmechanical is a puzzle game that has an incredibly strong emphasis on its art and themes. From the opening moments, the player is introduced to two clashing themes. A natural environment, filled with rolling green hills is overshadowed by a booming industrial landscape in the background. When players start to…

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