Developer Cygnus Cross has announced an Early Access release window of (Northern) summer 2026 for ARPG and town/farm sim Emberville. For the gameplay, think Diablo-lite meets Stardew Valley. The game goes beyond traditional “farm and fight” games with a simple (yet deep) combat system, an inherited skill levelling system, and challenging boss fights. Today’s new gameplay trailer showcases what players…
While the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack is already available in Japan for Nintendo Switch with English language support, the four-game collection of narrative horror games had not been announced for a Western release — until today. It includes the entire Heavenly Host arc, comprised of Corpse Party (the 2021 re-release);…
Read MorePublisher 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,…
Read MoreWelcome 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)!…
Read MoreNintendo’s Indie Direct showcases tend to leave me drooling and begging for more, and today’s presentation is no different. This time around, it focuses on games for both the Switch and Switch 2, and I’ve made sure to note the platform(s) for each game. As always, seasons referenced are in…
Read MorePreviously announced for a summer 2025 launch in the West, delivery service RPG Calamity Angels: Special Delivery has been pushed back until 2026. The games will still be available digitally and physically for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, with more details to be announced at a later date. It was released…
Read MoreToday’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase was just as jam-packed as any other Nintendo Direct, complete with new game announcements, surprise drops, and new trailers for anticipated titles. Square Enix had a significant presence, announcing two new games and revealing trailers for other upcoming titles. The surprising thing to me is…
Read MoreIt’s been two years since first-person instant camera puzzle adventure game Viewfinder launched for PC, and close to two years since its PlayStation debut. The rest of its prospective players have been left waiting… and waiting… until now! Or should I say, until soon? To celebrate the game’s second anniversary,…
Read MoreThe title of the innovative puzzle game Tournamentris describes it well: it is a falling-block game where you build a tournament bracket and compete for the high score. Players must combine numbered panels to build their bracket; when its champion is crowned, the panels merge and vanish. The flow of…
Read MoreD’Avekki Studios has revealed the cast of its upcoming game, The Infection Madness of Doctor Dekker 2. The sequel puts players in the role of a therapist. On the surface, you’re helping patients with their problems. Dive a bit deeper and learn that these are supernatural problems. As you ask…
Read MoreWelcome 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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