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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Today, Nintendo announced the launch lineup for the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classic app through an overview trailer. In addition to its seven launch games, nine more titles will be added throughout 2026. The ability to change the screen colour will also arrive this year.…
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Reigns is a swipe ’em up series that does well with collaborations. There have been standalone titles — Reigns, Reigns: Her Majesty, and Reigns: Beyond. There was a collaboration done with a huge franchise — Reigns: Game of Thrones. There has been a title based on a 14th-century historical novel…
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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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I am positively giddy that I can share this news: Playground Games’ Fable has a 2026 launch window! Xbox and Playground Games announced the window during today’s Xbox Developer Direct. A short gameplay trailer is available below, but if you’d like to watch a 15-minute deep dive into the game…
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Nintendo has released a new five-minute trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, featuring its new ways to play solo or multiplayer. This latest version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder includes new co-op and competitive gameplay to the Flower Kingdom, plus…
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These first two paragraphs will be a mix of news and my opinion, so please bear with me. Square Enix seems to have zero idea what to do with the Life is Strange series anymore. I’d say they need Don’t Nod back in the developer seat, but Deck Nine did…
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Paul Raschid’s latest FMV game, The Run, launched for iOS/Android in October 2025. Now, the horror-thriller is set to expand its reach by launching for PC early next month. Paul Raschid is known for blurring the lines between film and video games, and The Run promises to do the same.…
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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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Melbourne-based Tin Man Games has announced that Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 will be released for Nintendo Switch in early February. The collection of digital gamebooks was written by Steve Jackson & Ian Livingstone in the 1980s. Choose your sword, pack your provisions, and embark on quests where you are…
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After reviving Dead Pets Unleashed from the dead, Akupara Games has renamed it to the mouthy Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim. The publisher has announced a February release date for its PC launch. Step into Gordy’s grungy shoes as you follow the 30-something demon who is…
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