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HammerHelm – Preview

Who doesn’t love to live above ground with the sun on their face and wind in their hair? While the dwarves of HammerHelm normally live in mountains, they are about to have that chance. As their leader, you guide them to establish their home and create prosperity. Complete quests, craft

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Desperados III – Review

It’s time to head back to the lawless and unforgiving Wild West in the newest chapter for John Cooper, Desperados III. Desperados III is a real-time tactics game brought to us by developer Mimimi Games and published by THQ Nordic. Turning the game on and you’re greeted by a stunning

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Disintegration – Review

I’ve always been fascinated by the concept of robots and A.I., just the idea and imagery of a robot or android with it’s own intelligence adapting and learning enhancements, is an incredible concept. Didn’t help when movies like Terminator and Robocop came out and threw hardcore violence into the mix.

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KartRider: Drift (Closed BETA 2) – Review

Well, here we are again! We’ve opted in and are experiencing the second wave of Beta release for KartRider: Drift! Let’s see what’s new on this installment. GAMEPLAY Round two of the BETA has dropped KartRider: Drift with a ton of new and improved content! Arguably, one of the best

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Total Tank Simulator – Review

Growing up, every person surely had this experience: Either your relative, neighbour, friend or that kid you were forced to sit and play with at play time had this basic, run of the mill, army kit. The kit was flooded with green army men, all of which were holding various

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Those Who Remain – Review

‘’Those Who Remain’’ is a psychological horror story from Camel 101 Studio, an independent and self funded game development studio, and is published by Wired Productions and WhisperGames. Here at MKAU, whenever we receive any Horror/Scary games, 9 out of 10 times they get sent straight to me without question.

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Brimstone Brawlers – Review

This action packed, arena brawler set in the Victorian era, will have you jumping, punching and twirling your mustache in amazement as you battle against a variety of foes. You will encounter everything; from ominous plague doctors, burly boxers to even a innocent-looking damsel that carries around a mysterious suitcase

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Fury Unleashed – Review

Published and developed by Awesome Game Studio in Poland, Fury Unleashed is an action packed 2D platform shooter presented in a comic book style. The simple yet intriguing plot tells the story of a struggling comic book creator, John Kowalski as he deals with pressure of online critics and poor

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Maneater – Review

Maneater is an open-world action-RPG (ShaRkPG) where YOU are the shark. Starting as a small bull shark pup you are tasked with surviving the harsh world while eating your way up the ecosystem to become the ultimate apex predator. Eat. Explore. Evolve. As you explore the large open world locations

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Monster Train – Review

As some of you will have seen, back in March we were given the opportunity to test out the Beta for Monster Train. Developed by Shiny Shoes, this digital trading card game had players fighting off the forces of Heaven as they attempted to stop a train carrying the last

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition – Review

Given its remarkable similarities with the Grand Theft Auto franchise, it’s a wonder why I hadn’t tried the Mafia series all those years ago when it was released. As we approach the 10th anniversary of Mafia II, games developer Hangar 13 have been working on something in secret, something many

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Tidal Shock (Early Access) – Review

As a kid growing up, I used to love diving in the sea or a swimming pool and having that weightlessness slowed down sensation that you feel whilst being underwater. How time seemingly slows down, all your actions are intensified and any underwater play fights are genuinely like you’re forever

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Touhou Mechanical Scrollery – Review

To start this off, Touhou Mechanical Scrollery, or I like to say TMS, is the latest in Bullet hell mid-air hunting shoot-em-ups, and for those familiar with Tougou games, this is no exception. With its action RPG, an interesting storyline and graphically stunning gameplay, TMS really has the spirit of

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Ion Fury – Review

Being a bit of an older gamer, I was around when first person shooters started making their way onto computers. The likes of Duke Nukem 3D, the very first DOOM title, Wolfenstein 3D, and my personal favourite, Redneck Rampage. These were the games that every aspiring gamer had in their

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Infinite: Beyond The Mind – Review

Infinite – Beyond The Mind is a little indie game developed by Emilie Coyo and published by Blowfish Studios and is a retro platformer with a futuristic flavor. The story follows two girls, Tanya & Olga, both connected by their magic powers, sharing a unique bond and abilities between one

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Someday You’ll Return – Review

In these last few years, one gaming genre that has made a valiant and triumphant return is that of First Person thriller/horror games. The genre usually revolves around you playing a protagonist who is being put in a drastic, most times dire, situation and your only options are to run,

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Trials of Mana – Review

Trials of Mana is a 3D remake of the 1995 Japanese title, Seiken Densetsu 3, published and produced by Square Enix. This game is an Action RPG set in a fantasy world and follows the adventure of six heroes, with three main storylines to follow depending on who you choose

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Streets of Rage 4 – Review

Streets of Rage (known as Bare Knuckle in Japan) was one of the most recognised ‘Beat ‘Em Up’ games in the arcade scene, back in the 90‘s. Its simple but effective gameplay and iconic soundtrack helped it stand out from the rest and had a big influence in people buying

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XCOM: Chimera Squad – Review

I remember seeing an edition of XCOM (XCOM: Enemy Unknown) many years ago and thinking, ‘What is this alien rampage shooter thingy?’ Shortly thereafter, I found myself strangely addicted to its turn-based battle style game. It blew my mind that the 2012 game I was currently lost in was actually

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Obey Me – Review

‘Obey me’ developed by Error 404 Game Studios and published by Blowfish Studios is a game I was super stoked to see when it appeared in my inbox. It’s no secret that I’m a massive fan of just about anything Blowfish Studios is attached to, so with that being said

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Fallout 76: Wastelanders – Review

Wastelanders. Whether they’re trying to make an honest living working the lands and living out of the ruins of humanity after the great war, or roving around the desolate wilds of Northern America in gangs of savage raiders, wastelanders are a staple in the world of Fallout. From the very

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Tharsis (Nintendo Switch) – Review

Originally released in 2016 on Steam and PlayStation 4, the turn-based strategy game about space survival is now available on Nintendo Switch. Published and developed by Choice Provisions with Zach Gage as the lead designer, Tharsis puts players in charge of a spacecraft and a team of up to four

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Dreamscaper: Prologue – Review

To break the proverbial third wall here, I’m a huge fan of storytelling. If the action in movies or games is poor, but you have a good story, I’m hooked! Thankfully, the team at Afterburner Studio are in agreement with my fandom (plus the gameplay action is just as awesome!)

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One Piece: Pirate Warrior 4 – Review

One Piece: Pirate Warrior 4 is an action adventure hack and slash game, set in the same style as the Dynasty Warriors Franchise. Developed by Koei Tecmo Games and Omega Force, and published by Bandai Namco, One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy, the Captain with the straw hat and ability

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Control: The Foundation Expansion – Review

‘The Foundation’ is the first expansion for Control, a third person action game based around the protagonist, Jesse Faden. Jesse arrives in New York looking for her brother who was taken by the mysterious Federal Bureau of Control when they were young, after weird events in their hometown. The Foundation

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Resident Evil: Resistance – Review

Most zombie based multiplayer games will have teams of players facing up against countless zombies, blasting away without worry for ammunition and simply trying to get from one safe room to another. One of my personal favourites was Left 4 Dead, pitting four players against a seemingly limitless supply of

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Bleeding Edge – Review

When a game keeps reminding you to stick together and work as a team, you down right listen because chances are you will get your ass handed to you over and over again. Not talking from any experience or anything, but sometimes relying on others to make smart choices in

Monster Train – Preview

I’ve played a few trading card games in my life. Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, a few forgettable virtual ones, and one particularly good one. While I wouldn’t consider myself particularly good at any of them, if they have simple mechanics but offer strategic challenges, I find myself losing myself in

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