You know how the saying goes: When it rains, it pours. Somehow, after decades of Culdcept barely being acknowledged outside of Japan, we’ve now had two releases in as many months. Culdcept Begins has become an instant favourite among my online board game group, displacing even the mighty Wingspan some nights (that’s the game we’ve spent more than 2,000 hours…
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…
It has been six long years since Fate/EXTRA Record was announced. It’s…
Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here,…
Sugoroku is, as far as the mechanics go, not the most exciting board game. In fact, it’s not far removed from Snakes & Ladders, and no one really plays it for the tactics or challenge. But it is a piece of Japanese culture that anyone with an interest in the…
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While it’s summertime in Australia, the Northern hemisphere is smack in the middle of winter — it’s the perfect time for Snow Miku to join Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+! KOMODO and Crypton Future Media have revealed a free update and paid DLC for the puzzle game, with both launching…
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I’d never heard of Rammy’s Great Adventure until its remake landed on the Switch eShop. So I went and researched it, and here’s a brief history lesson. Okay, so Rammy’s Great Adventure was originally a Japan-only release, and it was released on GAMEPACK, back in 1995. Now, GAMEPACK was a…
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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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Idea Factory International has announced the Western release date of action platformer Ariana and the Elder Codex, scheduled for late March 2026. It will launch first for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, and later for PC. The PC version will include English and Japanese voiceover options, and subtitles…
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After its partnership with Idea Factory to bring the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy to Nintendo Switch in Asia, Eastasiasoft is again working with the Japanese developer to launch another one of its titles for Nintendo Switch in Asia early next year. Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart includes English text support…
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Originally revealed during a Japanese Nintendo Direct earlier this year, the asymmetrical escape-action game Pritto Prisoner is now set to launch for PC and Nintendo Switch in two weeks. When I say “potty” party escape game, I mean it: bodily functions are your ultimate tools for victory! Who doesn’t need…
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It has been well over two years since DANGEN Entertainment announced that it would be publishing story-driven post-apocalyptic action-adventure RPG RoadOut in 2024. Yesterday, during the Latin American Games Showcase, a March 2026 release date was announced for the Rastrolabs-developed title. In addition, a playable demo is available on Xbox…
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The Wholesome Snack is back for another year! December’s sister showcase to June’s Wholesome Direct promised (and delivered) world premiere trailers from over 20 wholesome and cozy games. Their games are emotionally resonant and inspire optimism, hope, and introspection from independent developers and publishers. As always, the Wholesome Snack was…
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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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