Koei Tecmo and Gust, in collaboration with TOHO Co., have announced the first-ever console game adaptation of the popular franchise The Apothecary Diaries, The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother. Alongside iconic characters, discover a new story and new characters, all conceptualized by series author Hyuganatsu.…
Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here, I bring you the best news you may have missed from last week. We’re a bit late this time around, and there will be no catch-up next week. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your…
Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here,…
Announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live, LEGO Skylines is a cozy, customizable…
Eastasiasoft has announced that it will be publishing an officially licensed revival of The Bonfire of Taiwan, titled Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan, for PC and consoles. The anime-style visual novel is a classic Asian soap opera that follows the rivalry between two families. The animosity is fuelled by business…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here, I bring you the best news you may have missed from last week. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!…
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Humble Reeds has announced its next title, cozy simulation adventure game Heidi’s Legacy: Mountain Calling. The developer created one of my favourite games of 2024, froggy wildlife preservation game Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge. One look at Heidi’s Legacy, and I yelped in excitement because the artwork was all I needed…
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Nightmarish twin-stick shoot-em-up roguelite NeverAwake FLASHBACK began as DLC for the first NeverAwake game, but it seems as though fan demand pushed Phoenixx and Neotro to make it an entire sequel. It will now be released as a full, standalone sequel for PC before the end of the year. More…
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Solo developer Thomas Waterzooi worked for AAA development studios in the past, including Larian Studios (Baldur’s Gate 3) and IO-Interactive (Hitman). He left because he wanted to create wholesome, casual indie games — and I’d say he’s found his sweet spot showcasing real-world artworks in an approachable manner. He invited…
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Due to ongoing health concerns, I am unable to provide full coverage for most showcases this June. However, Wholesome Games’ Wholesome Direct is so darned… wholesome… that it couldn’t be left untouched. This is the showcase’s fifth year. To date, it has featured 375 games and raised over $200,000 US…
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Super-stylish heist game Snap & Grab was announced today during Day of the Devs 2025. The game takes players to luxurious locations across the world, where they will snap photos of valuable items, evaluate threats, and arrange the perfect heist, without ever returning to the scene of the crime. Thanks,…
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During today’s PlayStation State of Play, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced the third game in the Nioh series. Nioh 3 is a dark fantasy action RPG and takes place during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period. A limited-time demo will be available for PlayStation 5 today; fans can get a taste…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. I will bring you the best news you may have missed with each issue. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. I will bring you the best news you may have missed with each issue. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!…
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