Last 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. The game originally launched in Japan during October 2025, without…
Devolver 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…
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Last year, a humble Ukranian developer released Light de Deux, a sweet little romance visual novel about ballet dancers that I absolutely loved. The dance theme got to me, of course, but it was also well-written, well-drawn, and the characters inspired me so much I arranged with the developer to…
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Only friendship can save the day in top-town action RPG The Lonesome Guild. It’s set in a world consumed by loneliness, and only heart, battles, and bonds can make you less lonely. Today, publisher Don’t Nod announced an October release date for the game.…
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A staggering number of indie games are being delayed due to Hollow Knight: Silksong’s launch on September 4, and unfortunately, school-life tactics RPG Demonschool is one of them. Originally set to launch on September 3, it has been delayed until mid-November.…
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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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Earlier this year, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. It is a modernization of Final Fantasy Tactics, which was released for PlayStation in 1998 (or 1997 for Japanese audiences). Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles promises to remain faithful to the timeless story while also providing enhanced…
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Publisher NIS America is partnering with developer IKINAGAMES Co. to bring sci-fi RPG Starbites to the West early next year. The game is scheduled to be released in Japan as The Starbites this October for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series. The Western announcement is for PC, PlayStation 5,…
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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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Tokyo Underground Killer, a fever-dream-inspired cyberpunk action game, will be released for PC in early September. This was announced alongside the reveal of a new gameplay trailer that goes in-depth with the game’s adrenaline-fuelled katana combat and the life of the protagonist in Tokyo’s crime-infested underworld. Tokyo Underground Killer is…
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First released in Japan last February, NIS America has announced the Western launch date for pixel action RPG Cladun X3: it will launch for PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch late next month. In the game, villains have been summoned to Arcanus Cella for a death game in the name of…
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Developer WereBuff Studio has announced Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit, a horror game that blends chilling Southeast Asian mythology with beautifully designed levels. It is set in an alternate, twisted version of 1970s Thailand. Kurmarn, a lost spirit child, tries to find a new home after being kidnapped by dark forces…
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