Last August, NIS America announced it would publish Starbites in the West during early 2026; today, the publisher confirmed the release window by revealing a May 2026 launch date for the IKINAGAMES-developed sci-fi JRPG. This Western version will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and Xbox Series. The game originally launched in Japan during October 2025, without…
Devolver Digital and Doinksoft (Gato Roboto, Gunbrella, Demon Throttle) have announced Dark Scrolls, a pixel art dungeon scroller. The game mashes challenging shmup-like chaos and compelling roguelike progression. Players set off on a quest (but for what?) with one of the worthy yet quirky heroes, dodging through hordes of enemies…
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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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Today’s Nintendo Direct was packed with as much news as one could have in 60 minutes. One-third of it was dedicated to Mario’s 40th anniversary and several great pieces of Mario-related news; you can read all about that here. Going into the Direct, rumours were swirling regarding a new Pokémon…
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Super Mario Bros. launched in Japan on September 13, 1985, and it’s time to celebrate! Twenty minutes of today’s Nintendo Direct were dedicated to Mario and friends, with games releasing through (Japanese) spring 2026.…
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The launch of RPG Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a few weeks away, and Bandai Namco has released a demo available for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Players uncover the mystery of the world’s collapse in a story that spans through time, across the human world and the Digital World. The…
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Forsaker: DingDing & Blade follows Papeti. She is a Forsaker: someone who looks human but has the instinct to devour their own kind. Her nature clashes with her need for love and freedom. Battles involve deckbuilding and roguelike elements, though there is an option to play the game as only…
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Sushi Ben, with a story by the creator of Hatoful Boyfriend, has been a VR exclusive since it first released for MetaQuest in October 2023; it has also launched for VIVE and PlayStation VR2. Today, indie developer Big Brane Studios announced that the interactive anime adventure game will be released…
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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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Australian indie developer Snag Swag Studios has announced an Australian-themed 2D metroidvania, Aussie Bogan Hero, set to launch for PC next year. Follow a mullet-wearing, beer-loving legend named Davo as he battles corporate goons and freaky creatures to reopen his pub and save Dusty Springs. A demo will be released…
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Australian indie developer Mystic Road has announced that its Ancient Chinese roguelike deck-builder Zodiac Mountain will be coming to PC in 2026. The game is packed with lore and folktales dating back millennia, blending strategic gameplay with storytelling inspired by rich Asian cultural narratives. It follows a Panda on their…
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After Akupara Games acquired bankrupt indie developer Triple Topping, the future of punk rock feminist adventure Dead Pets Unleashed was uncertain. Today, the publisher announced that it has been working behind the scenes to complete what Triple Topping started, with the help of former Triple Topping teammates to maintain their…
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