Video by Matt S. Crunch culture kills creativity in video games. The human cost is the biggest priority – and that cost is discussed at great length and excellent detail by many outlets – but there’s a secondary casualty, and that’s creativity and artistry. In this video, I outline why…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. We’re a bit late with covering this, but we weren’t invited to a preview session for Cyberpunk 2077 late last week and as a result, by the time we’d noticed the news it was the end of the week. But there’s been a lot: firstly, media…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. A couple of decades ago, a developer was given the task of taking the original Resident Evil and porting it to the Game Boy Color. Capcom wanted a portable version of its marquee title, and though everyone knew that there would need to be severe compromises…
Read MoreNews by Britta S. and Lindsay M. 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 MoreReview by Sam M. Blood and Wine (a literal title, describing what this expansion entails, Vampires and Vineyards) presents a world to Geralt that is a stark contrast to the gritty and dark realm of the Northern Kingdoms. In the first quest given to the Witcher, the player is reminded…
Read MorePreview by Sam M. It has been interesting to see what CD Project Red has contributed to The Witcher 3 following its release. Unlike some studios that develop DLC packs prior to the finishing of the base product, CDP has been adamant on a very different strategy; they create a…
Read MoreI still haven’t finished The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I’ve spent hours upon hours adventuring across the beautiful landscape of Novigrad or sailing the seas surrounding Skelliege, but I still haven’t quite seen it all. And now I’ve got even more to work though, in the well worn boots of…
Read MoreI’m sure you remember The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s release earlier this year. It probably ate ate up dozens (hundreds?) of hours of your time. Prepare to return to it, though, as it has an expansion pack is out and the trailer certainly makes an impact. Related reading: Matt’s 4.5-star…
Read MoreThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the very epitome of blockbuster game design. In that lofty caste of game developers able to produce titles with obscene production values made by a veritable ant farm of workers it sits comfortably on an iron throne it carved from the bodies of its…
Read MoreWithout a doubt one of the most anticipated games of this year is CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3. We’ve already had some hands-on time with the game itself, which we absolutely loved, and while there’s a while to wait before the game is released, thanks to CD Projekt Red’s…
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