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…
Q4 of this year is shaping up to be huge for rhythm…
Cozy room decorator meets branching narratives in Momento, an upcoming title made…
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is the end of the Ryza trilogy, which is super exciting. The game follows alchemist Reisalin Stout and her friends on their third summer adventure (one for each game) as they investigate a group of islands that have mysteriously…
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Shoot ’em up (shmup) games are a dime a dozen. It would take a lot for me to be interested in one. But Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is the exact opposite of that: it’s a friend ’em up! Make friends with all the Greek Gods, though they may be having a…
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet news lately, some of it containing overwhelming amounts of information. This drop is a bit different though: it’s a single trailer focused on a single Gym Leader, Iono. And she’s arguably the cutest one I’ve ever seen, from her blue…
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Atone: Heart of the Elder Tree is Norse mythology-inspired rhythm combat RPG by a developer in New Zealand, a publisher in Poland, and a composer from Australia. Talk about worldly! The story-driven game has been available on Apple Arcade since September 2019, but it’s now set to also be released…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue I will bring you the best news that you may have missed. 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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Described as the first AAA hunting experience for a new generation, Wild Hearts is an upcoming title from the developer of all those amazing Warrior games (Dynasty Warrior, etc.) that features ancient technology to give players a fighting chance against giant beasts. It seems like a pretty big jump, but…
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Today, eastasiasoft released a Softstar Special video detailing four new projects slated for release either this year or next. All titles are being developed in partnership with Softstar. The games featured are Sea Horizon, Sword and Fairy Inn 2, The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation, and a Nintendo Switch version…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue I will bring you the best news that you may have missed. 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 think we all know about the recently-released cult game. You know, the one with the lamb (Matt’s review can be read here). Well, there’s another one set to launch this year; this time, there’s no dungeon crawling or lambs in sight. Honey, I Joined a Cult is a groovy…
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Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue I will bring you the best news that you may have missed. 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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