As I get older, it seems like the games I play are getting shorter. When I was in my 20s, I had all the patience (and ability) required to sink 100+ hours into a single title. Now, with 40 looming, I find solace in games that are less than ten hours long. I know I can complete them, and that…
People often forget that Game Freak is more than Pokémon. Certainly, that’s where the big money is, but as a developer, the team have come up with some excellent smaller ideas too. Pocket Jockey on the Nintendo 3DS was one of the finest download-only games on that platform. Thank goodness,…
Read MoreIt has been months (yes, plural) since Ten Dates was announced, so it’s about time we finally get a proper announcement trailer for it! It’s properly timed to really hype up players, though, so the wait was absolutely worth it. I was obsessed with its predecessor, Five Dates, when it…
Read MoreA new trailer and music video for Infinity Nikki has been released by developer, Papergames. The trailer is entitled “Nikki and the God of Beautiful Dreams,” while the music video is entitled “Bloom Up.” That song is being performed by the voice actor behind Nikki (Kana Hanazawa). For those who…
Read MorePomelo Games is an indie outfit from Uruguay, and has traditionally been focused on the mobile market. Don’t worry, though – these are the good sorts with mobile titles, so when one of them does make the jump to PC, it’s worth paying attention to. The game’s premise is a…
Read MoreEveryone likes a good golf game. It’s a sports title that, when done well, isn’t too complex, so everyone can jump in and have a good time from the first swing. Our hearts and minds have been dominated by Clap Hanz’ most recent golf title (recently out on Nintendo Switch…
Read MoreIt’s safe to say that over the years just about everyone has played a Bomberman game – or at least a knock-off alternative. Whether your mouth begins to froth up at a new release in the franchise, or it provides a sizeable kick of nostalgia, the latest instance of Bomberman,…
Read MoreWelcome 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)!…
Read MoreIt has been more low-key than some of the other subscription services, but Apple’s Arcade project has grown into quite an impressive library of games. And, unlike the other subscription services, this one has been a value add to the overall industry. Where other subscription services have done nothing but…
Read MoreSquare Enix continues on its drive to remake, remaster, or re-release just about every game from its classic library. The next title to get a makeover is Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song. A game that many fans would say is one of the best of the publisher’s best B-tier JRPG property.…
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