WiZmans World Re;Try, an HD remaster of a tactical RPG, was released in Japan for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in May 2024. Today, Clear River Games announced that it will bring the game West for PC and consoles in February 2026. WiZmans World was a Jaleco game that launched in 2010 for the Nintendo DS. This new version has been…
Bubble Bobble is one of the greatest games ever made, and it’s also my go-to game when I’ve been asked about my favourite game of all time. Taito’s certainly done some interesting things with the Bubble Bobble IP over the years, and while a lot of the spinoff games have…
If you’re into Japanese board games, you may have heard of MAGI’s…
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Sushi Ben, with a story by the creator of Hatoful Boyfriend, has been a VR exclusive since it first released for MetaQuest in October 2023; it has also launched for VIVE and PlayStation VR2. Today, indie developer Big Brane Studios announced that the interactive anime adventure game will be released…
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Australian indie developer Mystic Road has announced that its Ancient Chinese roguelike deck-builder Zodiac Mountain will be coming to PC in 2026. The game is packed with lore and folktales dating back millennia, blending strategic gameplay with storytelling inspired by rich Asian cultural narratives. It follows a Panda on their…
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After Akupara Games acquired bankrupt indie developer Triple Topping, the future of punk rock feminist adventure Dead Pets Unleashed was uncertain. Today, the publisher announced that it has been working behind the scenes to complete what Triple Topping started, with the help of former Triple Topping teammates to maintain their…
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Pixel Expo, Western Australia’s largest (and non-profit) entertainment event, is collaborating with Steam for its first showcase that puts Aussie games front and centre. The showcase spotlights Australian indie titles, giving fans worldwide a chance to discover and support Aussie talent. This gives developers a much farther reach than they…
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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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