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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JRPG Ys X: Nordics was only released in the West late last year but today Nihon Falcom announced that its upgraded version of the game, titled Ys X: Proud Nordics, is set to launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan in mere months. It will be available physically and digitally,…
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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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Game delays are completely normal and acceptable, but after it happens to one game twice I begin to get antsy—especially when it’s one as hilariously creative as Date Everything! All love is good love in Date Everything!, where you can date everything in your home, from your front door to…
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Disney Illusion Island first launched for Nintendo Switch about two years ago. The platforming game takes iconic versions of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, making them the protagonists who must run, jump, swing, and swim through various biomes while attempting to save the mysterious island of Monoth.…
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Otome visual novel Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ first launched in Japan for PS Vita in early 2014 and re-released (again, in Japan) for Nintendo Switch in 2023. Today, Eastasiasoft announced it will publish the game for Nintendo Switch with English language support in the West. This standalone game is…
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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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The Legend of Zelda fans went wild over Hyrule Warriors; DDNet Editor-in-Chief Matt played the original for the third time on Nintendo Switch and gave it 4.5 stars, writing, “The game’s a very fine one, but I very rarely play games three times through. Thankfully, this is one case where…
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It baffles me that Nintendo Switch never had a new Mario Kart game. After all, it is one of Nintendo’s most loved series that spans generations of players! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was adequate, especially considering what the Booster Pack adds, but I swear I’ve seen people frothing at the…
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Today, Nintendo streamed one of its most-anticipated Nintendo Directs focusing on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and games. It showcases new information and features about the console, plus some great game announcements. The games are from both in-house developers and publisher/developer partners. The three “guides” for the presentation are all working…
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It was only a few weeks ago that heartfelt game Hanako’s Flower Shop was announced with a release window of April, and today a specific launch date was pinned down for late this month. The game follows the titular character, a young woman at a crossroads in life. She decides…
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