Review by Matt S. Video games based on the Olympics have always been patchy in quality. In trying to recreate as many sports from the Games as possible, the developer rarely does better than to turn them into mini-games, and often those don’t do a very good job of representing…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. The 2020 Olympic Games is being held in Japan, and that, of course, means it’s going to be the best Olympics ever. There’s going to be a video game tie-in to go with the world’s biggest sporting event, and just like with previous efforts to capture…
Read MoreNews by Lindsay M. and Matt S. Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s regular catch-up news feature. With each issue we will bring you the best news that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. It might be a few years before Hatsune Miku runs for Prime Minster herself (mind you, I’d vote for her), but if you needed yet more proof that Miku is a serious phenomenon that needs to be taken seriously, look no further than the Prime Minister…
Read MoreYou’ve probably noticed that this week we’ve started a countdown of the top 100 games of all time. Ten games per day, from #100 down to #1. The goal of this list is not to simply reflect entertainment value, but rather also the artistry and importance of the respective games.…
Read MoreArticle by Matt S. Remember this in four years, folks, at which point you may crown me the first prophet of the Order of Miku. Over at Daily Review I’ve taken a look ahead at the 2020 Olympic Games, and specifically what we might see open the games in the…
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