Western publisher NIS America has announced a May 2027 release date for storybook adventure game The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster. The single-player, story-driven adventure, from the team behind The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, originally launched in Japan in April 2026. In the West, it will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Switch.…
Sunblink and Sanrio have announced an April release date for Hello Kitty Island Adventure’s City Town DLC. Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a cozy adventure game featuring beloved Sanrio characters, and the City Town DLC brings a brand new city area to the game, leaving nature behind for the bright…
Read MoreWelcome 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)!…
Read MorePublisher Shueisha Games had announced that the award-winning paranormal mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center has been released on iOS and Android. There are two mobile-exclusive features: full touch optimization and customizable frame designs for the non-playable area of the screen. Otherwise, graphics, scenarios, and gameplay are identical to…
Read MoreLast 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.…
Read MoreDevolver 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…
Read MoreIdea Factory International has announced that it will be publishing 9 R.I.P. sequel, a sequel to the otome visual novel 9 R.I.P., digitally and physically for Nintendo Switch later this year. The game features nine full routes, including direct continuations of the Heavenly and Godly Endings from 9 R.I.P. Players…
Read MoreQ4 of this year is shaping up to be huge for rhythm games. First, Stage Tour was announced by RedOctane Games, a development studio led by rhythm game veterans. Now, Sound System has been announced to launch in Early Access for PC this fall. And Sound Stage is also by…
Read MoreCozy room decorator meets branching narratives in Momento, an upcoming title made by three Aussies across two game development studios. The game was previously announced for PC, and today, more platforms were announced: PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Switch. It will be available digitally and physically, with physical pre-orders available…
Read MoreWelcome 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)!…
Read MoreFishbowl is a title that I’ve seen in many game showcases, including but not limited to the Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2024 and Wholesome Snack 2025. Because of this, I am so happy to share that an early April release date has been announced for the heartfelt coming-of-age adventure game about…
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