Crime-solving adventure game Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death first launched in Japan in late 2024, and Aksys Games has announced that it will release the game in the West in late February 2026. If you think the title hints at the art world, you’re right: decades before the game begins, a celebrated artist was brutally murdered while painting…
Frogwares has announced that its upcoming Lovecraftian survival horror game, The Sinking City 2, will be released in the first half of 2026. While no date had been set before, Frogwares has been hinting at a possible surprise launch this year. Now, the studio has decided to communicate its need…
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The Utawarerumono series has been around for over 20 years in Japan…
Shuten Order was announced last week, but information was sparse, save for a 27-second teaser trailer. Today, a September launch date was revealed alongside information about the game that features five routes, each with distinct narratives and gameplay tied to different suspects. The game is set in a world steeped…
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If you haven’t heard of Sonic Wings, you may know the legendary Hamster Corporation’s shoot ’em up series by its Western name of Aero Fighters. Today, Red Art Games announced it will publish the latest game in the series, Sonic Wings Reunion. In the game, cities around the world are…
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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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Set in contemporary São Paulo, visual novel Pivot of Hearts explores the idea that love doesn’t follow a single path. Branching relationships are determined by tarot-based choices, a gameplay mechanic explored in my recent interview with Brazilian developer Dragonroll Studio. The game’s narrative explores love, identity, and the many forms…
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There is something special about Japanese horror, so any new Japanese horror game is worth keeping an eye on. Today, publisher Nippon Ichi Software announced that horror adventure game Lens (formerly known as Renzu) will be released in Japan for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch this August. In it, the protagonist…
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Brazilian indie developer Dragonroll Studio has been making games since 2019, but until now, they have all been game jam or free titles. Its focus is on making cute, subversive games. The team is poised to launch its first premium game, visual novel Pivot of Hearts. (A free demo is…
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I won’t waste anyone’s time with much of an introduction because a new Mario Kart game is way too exciting! During a dedicated Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo fans got another good look at Mario Kart World. Read on for information on the upcoming Switch 2 game’s courses, characters, races, items,…
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Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a remaster of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army that includes revamped visuals, quality-of-life updates, new voice-overs, and an overhauled battle system; it was last seen featured in this month’s big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. In the game, take…
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“Death Mark offers a very uniquely Japanese sense of horror,” DDNet’s Editor-in-Chief Matt begins his 2018 review of Spirit Hunter: Death Mark. He also describes it as compelling and smart. How could players not be ready for more? Offering a different perspective on the events of the original game, Chapter…
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Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos has been available in Japan since June 2024 and released in the West in January 2025. Games from both territories were only available for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch for a while, until a PC version was announced for launch later this year. Today, the game’s Steam…
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