No, this is not a joke. Posted under the alt name of DPC Labs, Dinosaur Polo Club has released bite-sized co-op experimental puzzle game RTFM (Read The F*cking Manual). The group of seven people created RTFM during a week-long game jam. The game’s description says it “simulates the surreal stress between workers at a fictional corporation called Harmonic Inc, while…
I always find myself drowning in e-mails about demos when Steam Next Fest comes around, but I legitimately gasped when I received a message about The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker 2’s upcoming demo, which I have been lucky enough to play. The sequel is similar to the first: a…
D’Avekki Studios has announced that it will release a demo for FMV…
Reigns is a swipe ’em up series that does well with collaborations.…
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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Solo developer Thomas Waterzooi worked for AAA development studios in the past, including Larian Studios (Baldur’s Gate 3) and IO-Interactive (Hitman). He left because he wanted to create wholesome, casual indie games — and I’d say he’s found his sweet spot showcasing real-world artworks in an approachable manner. He invited…
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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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I love love. It is beautiful to see what can blossom between people, whether platonic or romantic love. I’m a very monogamous gal — I feel best when I give everything I have to one person, who, in turn, gives everything back to me. But that’s just my personal preference.…
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Set in contemporary São Paulo, visual novel Pivot of Hearts explores the idea that love doesn’t follow a single path. Branching relationships are determined by tarot-based choices, a gameplay mechanic explored in my recent interview with Brazilian developer Dragonroll Studio. The game’s narrative explores love, identity, and the many forms…
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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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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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Wholesome Snack is done for another year, so I’ll feel cozy and happy for the rest of the day (well, night). One featured game, Loftia, is being developed by Sydney-based indie studio Qloud Games. The upcoming cozy solarpunk MMO has already made a big splash in the gaming world, raising…
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Every new Wholesome Direct results in my game wishlist overflowing with cute and cozy games. Hovering around the top slots from the showcase’s 2024 edition is Squeakross: Home Squeak Home. (It helps that I love pet rats, having had two pairs in the past: Cow, Pig, Leigh, and Zoe.) The…
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Today’s second (now-annual) Panic Games Showcase shows off recent and upcoming titles being published by Panic. (In case there’s any confusion, the date in the title is for Australia and the date in the header image is North America.) All the games overlap with last year’s presentation, which you can…
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