Formerly known as Gaijin Games and best known for their involvement in the now-iconic BIT.TRIP series of music-infused action games, the indie company is busy with their current project, titled Tharsis – this time under the new company name of Choice Provisions. The reason behind the change was due to…
Read MoreWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly news feature, Catch-up coffee Monday. Each Monday we will bring you the best news from the previous week that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us! The Escapists: The Walking Dead…
Read MoreReview by Max S. Imagine running through an odd, magical world where monocle-wearing hills with eyes sitting on clouds (they are referred to as “Cloud Titans”) watch you as you jump, slide, and kick your way through joyously rhythmic level after level. Sound familiar so far? It should – that’s…
Read MoreReview by Chris I. Do you remember that your PlayStation 3 controller features Sixaxis motion controls? I thought about as much; thoughts of Lair still send shivers down my spine to this very day and I’m glad that most developers ignored the Sixaxis controls thereafter. Gaijin Games’ Skydive: Proximity Flight…
Read MoreWhile PAX Prime does attract the attention of many larger game companies and studios, independent developers are not left out. Continuing off of the concept established in PAX Prime 2011, The Indie Megabooth is back with 30 independent game developers that will (in total) show off more than 32 games.…
Read MoreThanks to the rise of flexible digital distribution services, independently-made games have become more notable and accessible. Whether we like the pure joy and challenge that games like AaAaAA!!! A Reckless Disregard For Gravity and Terraria bring us or we like the atmosphere and true horror that games like Dear Esther…
Read MoreCommander Video is making a comeback in the sequel to Bit.Trip Runner, Bit.Trip presents: Runner 2, Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. Along with the awesome new title Commander Video will also get a new art style — moving the series away from the 8 bit sensibilities to a more cartoon-y style. He’s also…
Read MoreCommander Video is making a comeback in the sequel to Bit.Trip Runner, Bit.Trip presents: Runner 2, Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. Along with the awesome new title Commander Video will also get a new art style — moving the series away from the 8 bit sensibilities to a more cartoon-y style. He’s also…
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