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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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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The follow-up to 2019’s Code Vein, Code Vein II, is scheduled to be released early next year. Today, developer/publisher Bandai Namco revealed information about the upcoming narrative-driven action RPG’s rich storyline and memorable cast of characters. In the game, players wield time as a weapon and traverse through the past…
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Bittersweet Birthday is a unique blend of brutal boss battles and heartfelt storytelling. Every encounter is unique. It is planned to release for PC and consoles, but the PC version will launch first next month. The release date announcement comes in the form of a new trailer that reveals new…
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Developer Onion Games is best known for the re-release of Moon: Remix RPG Adventure, and it is prepared for more adventure as it brings its RPG Stray Children to the English-speaking world near the end of October 2025. Its team are comprised of people who worked on titles like Rule…
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From Japan-based solo development studio Hell Yeah!, I Mother is a prehistoric action-adventure game featuring a story told without spoken or written language. Set in a time before words, players take on the role of a Neanderthal woman, alone and far from her tribe. She searches for a way home,…
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The Utawarerumono series has been around for over 20 years in Japan and nearly ten years in the West. Its core trilogy of tactics-JRPGs — comprised of Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen, Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth — are available for PC in English, but Mask…
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I am not ashamed to say that I am approaching the seven-day playtime mark with Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. The original action/simulation RPG game was my favourite for the 3DS, and honestly, LEVEL-5 nailed it this time as well! Regardless of that, a major change is…
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A February 2026 release date has been announced for the highly anticipated latest entry in the Nioh series, Nioh 3. It will launch for PC and PlayStation 5. Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo have also revealed a new story trailer for the game. Directed by Shinji Higuchi, it showcases the…
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Today, during Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s RGG Direct 2025 livestream, the developer announced Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, a two-in-one experience created using the concept of “A legend is reborn and a new legacy begins.” It celebrates the series with a full remake of Yakuza 3, plus Dark Ties.…
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Capcom covered many games in its TGS2025 presentation today, including the action game Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The developer/publisher also revealed a new gameplay trailer for PRAGMATA. In addition to showcasing the locales and combat, it features the game’s expanded strategic options with new weapons, upgrades, and more. PRAGMATA…
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