The Legend of Zelda fans went wild over Hyrule Warriors; DDNet Editor-in-Chief Matt played the original for the third time on Nintendo Switch and gave it 4.5 stars, writing, “The game’s a very fine one, but I very rarely play games three times through. Thankfully, this is one case where I haven’t regretted it in the slightest, because this game…
Type-Moon’s Fate series was right up there with the franchises I wanted to see Koei Tecmo apply its Musou formula to. In fact, I raised it with the developer several times when I’ve had interview opportunities, so I’m claiming the existence of Fate/Samurai Remnand as my victory (which also bodes…
Read MoreOne of the most beloved military strategy games is making a comeback! Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 is over 20 years old, and with remakes being all the rage… why not? The tactical role-playing simulation’s remake – titled Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake – is set to…
Read MoreThe release date for Fate/Samurai Remnant is approaching quickly (one month away!), and with that comes new information. Matt previewed the game for DDNet earlier this month. Today, a new trailer was released that introduces players to life in the streets of Edo and gives them a glimpse into the…
Read MoreOf the list of licenses that I have always thought would excel with Koei Tecmo’s Musou formula applied to it, Fate is right up there with Sailor Moon, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones. It has everything that a great Musou needs – an excellent range…
Read MoreWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue I 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 news anchor, Dee Dee)!…
Read MoreIn the Fate franchise, pairs of masters and heroic spirits known as servants have been fighting in a series of Holy Grail Wars, with the winning duo winning and ancient artifact that grants wishes. Fate/Samurai Remnant continues the story of the Holy Grail War in the fourth year of the…
Read MoreNobunaga’s Ambition has finally landed on the Nintendo Switch. To celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary, Koei Tecmo has gone all out to make this latest entry in the venerable series assessable, story-driven, and interesting, and the team there has comprehensively succeeded. Related reading: Our interview with the producer and director…
Read MoreIn recent years (thanks largely to the success of the Ryza trilogy), Gust and Koei Tecmo’s Atelier series has grown from being a very niche and micro-budget JRPG property to become something that, while not exactly mainstream, holds itself well in the market and can find an audience beyond genre…
Read MoreNobunaga’s Ambition is more niche than the top strategy games out there that jump to mind immediately when you think about the genre. Civilization and Total War rule the roost, of course. However, there are also the likes of Crusader Kings and Age of Wonders, which have rapidly become major…
Read MoreIt’s a month until Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening launches, and the press seems to be ramping up for the tactical strategy game, the 16th in the historical simulation franchise. Today, pre-orders opened up for the PC and PlayStation 4 versions of the game; Nintendo Switch pre-orders will open on June 29.…
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