When Sony’s PlayStation 5 was released, Astro’s Playroom came as a free pre-loaded showcase, introducing the full capabilities of the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller. At the time, it was the best implementation of the controller’s motion and haptic feedback abilities …until now. Zooming forward a few years, Team ASOBI returns
From the publisher that brought us riveting story-driven games such as Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human, Quantic Dream, with developer, Red Thread Games, now bring us Dustborn, a story set in an alternate version of America. It has already garnered a ton of controversy for what
When I first saw Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in theatres at ten years old, I was immediately awe-struck by our most intrepid archeologist; so enamoured that it didn’t take long to find out this was the second of the films, and I was soon watching Raiders of
Do you remember running around on Ninja Gaiden or even Dead or Alive, then you are in for a treat as the authors of these titles are back with another title called Wanted: Dead, which is a unique cyberpunk-inspired hybrid slasher/shooter title that kept me hooked from the start. Japanese-based
Back on March 29th, the regal Yasmin got to review Pepper Grinder on Steam, and I was sad at missing out as it looked fun and interesting. My assumptions weren’t wrong, with Yasmin scoring it a 9/10, but now I get the opportunity to have a go myself as Pepper
Since the launch of the PlayStation 5, I’ve felt a giant shoot-em-up-sized hole growing in my library of games. Itching to see a shoot-em-up that looks, feels, and plays like a truly next-gen game. Thankfully, the developers at Keelworks have risen to the challenge to give us their debut title
Have you ever seen someone get caught while trying to obtain a five-finger discount and thought, “I would have gotten away with it.”? Well, thanks to CookieDev, Ultimate Games S.A. and PlayWay, you can join them from the comfort of your couch, and without real-world consequences, because Thief Simulator 2
Agatha Christie would never have been able to predict her 1936 detective fiction novel, The A.B.C. Murders would become a video game. Heck, back then, there was no such thing. However, Artefacts Studio and Tower Five thought it would make an excellent subject matter for a game. Agatha Christie: The
Developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Good Shepherd, Monster Train is a roguelike deck-building game, but with a little more height. I have played my fair share of deck-building games, and there are many, and while this offers a lot of the same, it is in no way bad,
It is time once more to crush the Cult of Astaroth, blow her hellspawn into glorious gibs, and return them from whence they came. Bloodhound, developed and published by Kruger and Flint Productions, has made its way to PS5, and needless to say, it’s a total blast. This retro-styled boomer
Firewalk Studios and Playstation Publishing LLC have created the newest game to enter the scene with Concord. Concord is a first-person, team-based shooter and Firewalk Studios should have lots of experience in this department with their leadership team helping make titles like Call of Duty, Destiny, Apex Legends, and other
MKAU Gaming was invited to an exclusive producer showcase for Electronic Art’s upcoming title EA Sports FC 25, which is a yearly drop of the current football series from what we could see is going to be absolutely awesome with what is coming and the attention to detail that has
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is the fifth expansion to Final Fantasy XIV which was released back in 2010, with a very bumpy start and was closed down and re-released titled A Realm Reborn in 2013, Square Enix has been hard at work for many years to keep players happy with
‘Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021’, a simulator game developed by Play2Chill S.A, produced by PlayWay S.A and Play2Chill S.A. In this game, you are tasked with running a mechanic shop that specializes in motorcycles. You are given jobs to complete replacing broken parts or enhancing the performance of a bike. Earn
‘Fish are friends, not food’, as Bruce so nicely puts it in ‘Finding Nemo’. Now, I have never considered fish friends necessarily but they are an awesome pet for anyone who has a busy life; they are easy to maintain and extremely calming to watch. Luckily, in ‘Aquarist’ by FreeMind
MKAU Gaming was invited to an online virtual press event for the upcoming season of Apex Legends, which is Season 21 and has gotten the name Upheaval. The developers went into detail on some new additions coming to the latest season and were also super quiet about a few things.
Created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird all the way back in 1984, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo, who make up the legendary ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, have been one of the biggest pop culture icons for the past 40 years. The Heroes in a Half Shell have had various
Welcome to the world of ‘SAND LAND’, a game based off of the Japanese Manga created by Akira Toriyama. Some of you might know of this amazing designer and artist more famously known as the creator of the popular Manga/Anime, ‘Dragon Ball’. Unfortunately, he passed away this year leaving a
Action, adventure, and a kickass female protagonist are a few of my favourite things. Korean devs, SHIFT UP, know what’s good, and they show it with their new action RPG title ‘Stellar Blade’, releasing exclusively on the PlayStation 5. EVE, a 7th Airborne Squad member residing in an off-world colony
Square Enix has just released the final DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, The Rising Tide, and as the name suggests, this DLC will involve the Warden of Water, the lost Eikon Leviathan. Out of the two, this has to be my favourite release, and even though Echoes of the Fallen
At the 2023 Game Awards, British actor Abubakar Salim, best known for his role in Raised by Wolves and as the voice of Bayek in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, appeared on stage to introduce the world to his passion project, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. It is an original Metroidvania-style game and
At the 2023 Game Awards, British actor Abubakar Salim, best known for his role in Raised by Wolves and as the voice of Bayek in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, appeared on stage to introduce the world to his passion project, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. It is an upcoming original Metroidvania-style game
What is a ‘Ronin’? A lawless and masterless samurai. I have a deep-seated love for historical pieces in games, in particular anything of Asian or specifically Japanese orientation. I ate up everything games like ‘Trek to Yomi’ and ‘Ghosts of Tsushima’ had to offer. Developed by Team Ninja for Playstation,
During Xbox Developer Direct in January 2023, an all-new 3D platform game Hi-Fi Rush was revealed, and shadow dropped that same day exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game published by Bethesda and developed by Tango Gameworks received rave reviews from critics and gamers, even winning a few
What is a ‘Ronin’? A lawless and masterless samurai. Oh, you know this is going to be good because you pave your own destiny. ‘Rise of The Ronin’ is an upcoming action/role-playing game developed by Team Ninja famous for franchises and titles such as ‘Ninja Gaiden’, ‘Nioh’, and ‘Wo Long’.
In 1987, Contra blasted its way onto the arcade scene with its unique, innovative, and action-packed side-scrolling, run-‘n’-gun gameplay that was ahead of its time and led to many sequels across various consoles. It is one of the legendary franchises made by Konami along with Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Silent
I suck at making decisions, often thinking through every single possible scenario before committing to anything. ‘As Dusk Falls’, an interactive crime-drama narrative game with branching storylines by INTERIOR/NIGHT, challenges those like me by hitting me with tough decisions and a small window of time to act. Originally released on
Finally, part two of the Final Fantasy VII Remake is here, I have been so excited for its release and like the first part, I was once again graced with the opportunity to review the next installment. It is no secret I love Square Enix and I try and play
MKAU Gaming was invited to a virtual media event for the upcoming release of ‘As Dusk Falls’ on the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5, set to release on March 7th. Developed by London-based development studio, INTERIOR/NIGHT, this media event walked us through some cool new features coming to this
What happens when you combine the fun of partying with your friends and mix it with the innocence of childhood bubble baths and the thrill of combat? You get the latest in foam-blasting frenzying from Square Enix, ‘Foamstars’. Join me as we head into the world of ‘Bath Vegas’ and
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