Koei Tecmo and Gust, in collaboration with TOHO Co., have announced the first-ever console game adaptation of the popular franchise The Apothecary Diaries, The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother. Alongside iconic characters, discover a new story and new characters, all conceptualized by series author Hyuganatsu.…
During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, LEVEL-5 announced a December release date for its upcoming puzzle game, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. It will be available digitally, with physical copies available only in Japan and only for Switch 2/Switch. The game is set one year after Professor Layton and…
Nintendo has announced an early November release date for The Legend of…
Koei Tecmo and Gust have announced a February 2027 release date for…
The Pokémon Company has announced the launch details for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which it describes as “a new frontier for the Pokémon video game series.” These details include the real-time RPG’s October release date, pre-order details, upgrade packs, cover art, and box shots. The cover art (above) features the game’s…
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Late last year, Square Enix released Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Remakes are normal, but remaking a game without remaking its prequels? That’s strange. Narratively, though, it makes sense: Dragon Quest III is a prequel to Dragon Quest I and II. Today, Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest I &…
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Planet 47 Games has released a new trailer for its upcoming cryptid simulation game, Bigfoot Life. In the game, players take on the role of the legendary creature also known as Sasquatch. In addition to the trailer, there are new screenshots of the game on Steam. The game will be…
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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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Shuten Order was announced last week, but information was sparse, save for a 27-second teaser trailer. Today, a September launch date was revealed alongside information about the game that features five routes, each with distinct narratives and gameplay tied to different suspects. The game is set in a world steeped…
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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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If you haven’t heard of Sonic Wings, you may know the legendary Hamster Corporation’s shoot ’em up series by its Western name of Aero Fighters. Today, Red Art Games announced it will publish the latest game in the series, Sonic Wings Reunion. In the game, cities around the world are…
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The Western launch of sci-fi roguelite shooter Scar-Lead Salvation is two weeks away. The game’s story begins with a familiar trope: a woman wakes up with no memories in an unfamiliar place. There is an AI that seemingly wants to help, but can it even be trusted? Each floor features…
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I’m not sure what creeps me out more, doppelgängers or clones. But It Has My Face might make me Team Clone, considering your clone is trying to kill you. The first-person horror roguelite game is being developed by indie studio/sibling duo NightByte Games and described as a procedural nightmare. In…
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Upcoming relaxing first-person game Spray Paint Simulator seems pretty darn satisfying. I’ve previously described it as PowerWash Simulator (which I am slightly obsessed with), but in reverse: instead of spraying water, you’re spraying paint! Players will soon be able to start their own business and become the best spray painter…
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