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)!…
Super Mario Bros. launched in Japan on September 13, 1985, and it’s time to celebrate! Twenty minutes of today’s Nintendo Direct were dedicated to Mario and friends, with games releasing through (Japanese) spring 2026.…
Read MoreOf all the examples of comfort food gaming that are out there, I’d have to say that Story of Seasons is my comfiest and tastiest. Right back as far as the Game Boy – when the series was still Harvest Moon (remembering that the “Harvest Moon” titles that get released…
Read MoreEarlier 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…
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 MoreFrantic vehicle action game Kirby Air Riders isn’t a brand-new game; rather, it is an enhanced and expanded version of Kirby Air Ride, released for GameCube in 2003. Today, Game Director Masahiro Sakurai appeared in a dedicated Direct presentation for the upcoming title, sharing details about its features and announcing…
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 MoreSeventeen game trailers were shown during Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase today, but none are Nintendo exclusives. I’ve compiled all platform information for each game, so if you’re interested in one/some but don’t have a Nintendo console, here are your options!…
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 MoreI am a little surprised that there aren’t more “Monster Hunter-like” games out there. Dark Souls spawned an entire genre that just about everyone else seems committed to aping. Meanwhile, Capcom’s uber-challenging monster battler has only really inspired Koei Tecmo, which first produced the two Toukiden games, which were excellent,…
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…
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