With the lead-up to the release of the Series 2 Intel Core Ultra processors, we were recently given an ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-Plus Wi-Fi Motherboard to check out. I had initially written up a preview on this one, which you can read about here, and I went into quite a
What has blue skin, wears a Phrygian cap and has the most infectious theme song ever to grace our television sets? The Smurfs are back and doing everything they can to escape the clutches of the ever-devious Gargamel. Sing a happy song with me as we dive into The Smurfs:
Many moons ago (2017, to be precise), Guerilla Games released a game that would become a champion for Sony PlayStation: Horizon Zero Dawn. In the future (2022), Horizon Forbidden West will be released, bringing visual and performance improvements and another massive region to explore. In the present, Guerilla Games and
“Suppose that makes us, a necessary evil…. “- Felix. There are always two sides to war. Even when you are on the side of ‘good’ you are still, like the new character Sev so elegantly puts it, a ‘necessary evil’. ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ developed by Treyarch and
Softstar Entertainment, PQube, and Gamera Games have released the second instalment in The Bridge Curse franchise, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, an action, horror game where you are stuck in the halls of Wen Hua University, and not everything is as it seems. Located in Taiwan, Wen Hua University
Just in time for Halloween comes ‘Don’t Be Afraid 2’, a first-person horror sequel to the 2020 game ‘Don’t Be Afraid’. Brought to you by Eneida Games, Cat-astrophe Games and Untold Tales, this time you follow along as a young man coping with childhood trauma and launch into this horror
With the hide-and-seek genre reviving in mainstream gaming, Uuvana Studios has decided to mix the uprising gaming style with an established favourite: horror. They have thrown them both in a blender and outpour the deliciously enticing HOUND: AUTOMATON. The crux of HOUND: AUTOMATON circles around a 1vsMany approach, where one
Poland-based indie development studio, Gaming Factory, has recently released Puppet House, a puzzle-horror game with a hint of thriller, and it aims to keep you on your toes as you play. If you have an unreasonable fear of dolls being possessed, then this title is definitely for you. Stepping into
In 2011, Sega released Sonic Generations which stood out as one of the better Sonic the Hedgehog games during a time when the franchise was known for its terrible games than the good ones. It was praised by critics and mixed the classic and modern versions of the Blue Blur,
Razer Con has concluded for 2024 and there were some amazing products announced. Among those amazing products was the all-new Wireless Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K gaming mouse, and RazerANZ sent MKAU Gaming a review unit. I’m impressed and like their slogan says “For Gamers, By Gamers” so let’s see
There have been a massive number of Hot Wheels games over the years, starting back in 1985 with the game of the same name, but the series doesn’t often venture into the destruction derby arena. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem challenges players to get behind the wheel to cause
H.P. Lovecraft is a prolific science fiction and horroresque writer, making him a total enigma. His legacy is not really one to be messed with unless you are prepared to dig deep and deliver homage with care enough to not tarnish his name. While ‘Innesmouth 22′ by Raven Novels attempts
‘TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials’ by 3Dclouds brings that nostalgia hit to a newer audience. Though the younger generation may not particularly appreciate the legacy that is Transformers, this title is a great way to introduce them to just how great this franchise is. Opening with a very unexpected cutscene, this game
Thanks to Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics, and 28 years of history, Lara Croft, our favourite adventurer, has been brought back with a remastered definitive edition, or, as the title suggests, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. The remastered collection is the original three games that many grew up with, though unfortunately, the first
I have always enjoyed using a controller on a PC. There is something more relaxing about sitting back in your chair with a controller in hand for long stints of gaming. Guilkit has got you covered with the ‘Guilkit KK3 Max’. Like a Swiss army knife with features galore, how
From Krillbite Studio, an indie studio hailing from Norway, comes Fruitbus, a new cozy, open-world, adventure game developed on the Unity engine. During your childhood, your Grandma was your best friend and mentor. When she passes away, she leaves you her famed Fruitbus; a travelling food truck that offers salads
The Mario Party series began all the way back in 1998 on the Nintendo 64 with everyone’s favourite Italian plumber and the gang bringing the party to your home. The 4 player party game has been featured on every Nintendo console since, providing hours of entertaining, intense, and hilarious moments,
Just before we jetted off to PAX AUS 2024, we received a little care package filled with some new toys. It’s always exciting when we get a new piece of hardware slide across the table, and even more so when it’s from our friends over at ASUS. We didn’t really
Asus ROG, as we know, is dedicated to bringing the best gaming experiences to all players alike by creating the world’s most powerful and versatile gaming laptops and various other gaming accessories in the industry, and this time around MKAU managed to snag their hands on the ROG Raikiri Pro
Over the last year or so, we’ve had the opportunity to unbox some incredible trading card game sets from some incredible companies, and most recently, we’ve been sent two starter decks for Altered: Beyond the Gates, by EQUINOX. A blue Ordis Deck, featuring Sigismar, the Commander, and a red Bravos
Are you one of the lucky people who grew up watching Predator movies and thought how could I be one of the predators or one of the poor humans running around with the predators? Well, thanks to Iconic and Sony Interactive Entertainment you can do this and it’s just as
PowerA is known for its diverse range of third-party controllers available for consoles, PCs, and mobile gaming. The release of their OPS (Overpowered) series brings PowerA to the forefront of the industry. Between the PowerA OPS V1 Wireless Controller and the higher-tier V3 model (Our Review Here), the team at
Innovation is built on something that is preexisting. Often you don’t know you want something until you experience it. Glorious is a company that prides itself on customisation, quality, ecosystem, and performance. Their business is to deliver customisable peripherals that you can design to suit your style. But what does
As a massive fan of Top-Down arcade bullet-hell shooters, I could not be more excited to introduce you to Kill Knight, the latest release from Melbourne-based studio PlaySide. Games in this genre are supposed to be easy to play and hard to master. I used to be addicted to this
Alienware AW3225QF Monitor Review: The Ultimate Gaming Experience The Alienware AW3225QF monitor is a game-changer in the world of gaming displays. With its stunning 32-inch QD-OLED panel, 4K resolution, and 240Hz refresh rate, this monitor is designed to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience. In this review, we will delve into
Thanks to Steel City Interactive and Deep Silver boxing fans can rejoice as we have finally been blessed with another boxing game. I’ve been super keen to sink my teeth into this title because at the moment there are no current boxing games and I’m stuck doing the “Stand &
Developed by Devolver Digital, known for taking the most unique of titles under their wings, Nomada Studio, creators of one of my fave indie titles ‘GRIS’, brings you their newest creation, ‘Neva’. Similar to the stylings of anime, ‘Princess Mononoke’, this 2D platformer is an epic adventure of a girl
I am so happy to be here bringing you the Razer Kraken V4 Pro Wireless Gaming headset and control hub, which Razer graciously gave us to review. Its sleek and well-designed characteristics and standout RGB colour spectrum flowing from each side of the headphones put style and aesthetics on show.
The Earth is predicted to contain 7.5 sextillion grains of sand. One of those grains of sand is minuscule compared to the overall amount of sand. The Jackbox Survey Scramble developed and published by Jackbox Games Inc. has taken on the mammoth task of getting your opinion. With only 8.1
‘Dead Season’, brought to you by solo-developers ‘Snail Bite’ and ‘Iceberg Interactive’, is an old-school turn-based zombie game that will have you on the edge of your seat as you use your strategic skills to make it through the endless hordes of zombies. Guide a group of strangers through each
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