As much as I’d like to think it does, go-faster panels and colourful RGB don’t affect a computer’s performance. Sometimes, simpler is better. Built with portability in mind, this is where the durable ASUS TUF Gaming A14 laptop finds itself. Clean and simple dark grey panels hide an overachieving system,
When Stellar Blade was released in 2024, it was clear that the SHIFT UP devs were inspired by another post-apocalyptic sci-fi game, Square Enix’s NieR: Automata. While EVE’s journey differs significantly, there’s some DNA of NieR: Automata in Stellar Blade. In a case of divine fate, or just the directors
Starting in 1982 ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ has continued to innovate over the past 42 years. ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’ is a testament to the franchise’s legacy. Developer Asobo Studios is back for their second production of the franchise with publisher Xbox Game Studios beside them, and all involved should be
Published and developed by Riot Games, League of Legends has been one of the biggest gaming franchises ever since it began in 2009, building a dedicated fanbase and filling out arenas with esports events around the world. The characters themselves have become pop culture icons even outside of gaming, with
After 12 years of dedication and development, Karaclan Studios has released ‘VED’. Published by Fulqrum Publishing, this hand-drawn RPG offers a fresh perspective on the genre, blending roguelike elements with turn-based combat. Its focus is on storytelling and decisions that impact your journey. Set in the world of Velet, VED
While a gaming computer is more than capable of performing normal office-style work, it can be beneficial to have a second device dedicated to the task. It wasn’t something I had considered in the past. After spending the last couple of years performing work-related duties on my gaming PC, I
Who doesn’t love a theme park? Even the not-so-inclined, there are always things to look at and a buzz in the air. Having not gone to an actual theme park in a long while, I jumped into ‘Planet Coaster 2’ by Frontier Developments, with a crack of the knuckles, ready
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t stoked to jump into Astroneer’s first DLC. Welcome to Astroneer Glitchwalker! You will embark on an epic adventure on an alternate timeline to a mysterious planet called Aeoluz, where you have been tasked to search for and find the Hacker called Bl!tZ
With ASUS generously helping us build a benchmarking PC, I wasn’t expecting to receive a replacement case so soon. The original build, made up of an ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WIFI Motherboard, an ROG Strix LC III 360 AIO cooler, and the ROG Strix Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 OC
The Alienware AW2725DF is a gaming monitor that promises to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. With its impressive specifications and sleek design, it aims to cater to both casual and competitive gamers. In this review, we’ll explore the features and performance of the AW2725DF, and compare it to its larger
The highly anticipated release of ‘Avowed’ is only three months away, and thanks to the teams at Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Studios, MKAU got a hands-on preview of what to look forward to in this upcoming epic RPG. Set in the same world as the ‘Pillars of Eternity’ series, Avowed
124 years ago in 1900, the children’s novel ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ written by legendary author, L. Frank Baum was published, becoming a huge success and was soon adapted into a Broadway musical in 1902, and later into the hit 1939 film, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, a landmark in
This is one of the most exciting third-person space exploration/survival games to this day. Welcome to ‘ASTRONEER’, which was developed and published by System Era Software. Now, let the space exploration mission begin! You are landing on an unknown planet, intending to travel deep within the earth or to other
Since 2001, the Taiko no Tatsujin series by Bandai Namco has been one of the most addictive rhythm games in Japanese arcades and across Asia, as well as home consoles. It had limited releases in other countries but has been increasing in popularity over the past few years and can
Ever since I played my first roguelike years ago, the genre has become deeply personal to me, spawning some of my favourite games of all time. Naturally, when I stumbled upon ‘Liberté’, developed by Superstatic and published by Anshar Publishing, I was intrigued. A deck-building roguelike set during the French
As the holiday season quickly approaches, we’re seeing more hardware sliding across the desk, and just before we jumped on a plane to PAX AUS 2024, a care package arrived containing two TUF Gaming motherboards. The subject of this review, the ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI Gaming Motherboard, offers yet
Our benchmarking build, generously provided by ASUS, recently received an update, with ASUS sending us a TUF Gaming 16GB GDDR6 AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT OC Edition in white GPU to review. At the same time, we received an ASUS TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB Case in white, and the ASUS
We open at the peak of the 1980s. You are home from school, and your parents are about to head out of town. You hear the door slam, dash over to your hidden drawer, and pull out the item you’ve been hiding from your parents—something you know is taboo, something
Published by Ultimate Games S.A. and developed by Games Incubator, ‘Pets Hotel’ is a simulation game that puts players in charge of a hotel looking after various pets. Pets Hotel was originally released on PC in 2023 and is now available on Xbox Series X|S. In Pets Hotel, players can
While I’ve seen the cartoon Totally Spies!, I didn’t connect with it like others. There is nothing wrong with the cartoon, and there is nothing wrong with Totally Spies! – Cyber Mission. Developer, Balio Studio SRL, and Microids SA, the publisher, have captured the essence of the cartoon and made
Polish-based development studio Illusion Ray first released The Beast Inside in October 2019 and brought it to handheld consoles a couple of years later. The Beast Inside is now being released on Nintendo Switch, and this review will cover how the game runs on the Switch. If you are looking
The long-anticipated sequel to the 2008 classic, World of Goo, has finally been released on PC and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by 2D Boy and Tomorrow Corporation, World of Goo 2 is a puzzle game with a physics focus. Fans of the original might experience a bit of Déjà
When it comes to VR game development, Vertigo Games is the most trusted name in the space. Having delivered hit titles like Arizona Sunshine, Arizona Sunshine 2, and After the Fall, I feel it’s safe to say they’ve got what it takes to deliver quality FPS games. Vertigo Games has
From Square Enix comes the long-awaited ‘Dragon Quest III 2D-HD Remake’, and they have knocked it out of the park. This game keeps everything we love about the original. Still, it makes it fresh, beautiful, and way more accessible for new and old players. Whether you’re a long-time Dragon Quest
‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ has made a massive comeback over the past year with the release of ‘Forbidden West’ on PC. It is virtually only yesterday that ‘Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’ was released on PlayStation 5 and PC. Where else could Aloy possibly travel next? It could be into the lovable
Brought to you by Acquire, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, Nintendo and Nintendo of America Inc. comes the sixth main instalment in the Mario & Luigi series, Mario & Luigi: Brothership. I was excited to give this game a whirl when it slid into my DM’s and set off on
‘Farming Simulator’ fans rejoice Giants Software has brought another instalment of our favourite Farming Simulator back to life with ‘Farming Simulator 2025’ and there have been some great additions to this year’s title. Needless to say, I was super keen to throw the gum boots on and start planting some
Danish gaming peripherals and accessories manufacturer SteelSeries is back with another great little product the Arctis GameBuds Playstation 5 Edition. SteelSeries makes headsets, keyboards, mice, controllers and mousepads and needless to say over the years they have made some fantastic products all the Arctis GameBuds are no exception to that
Have you been trying to find a single-player role-playing game to fill that little itchy spot in your gaming titles but can’t seem to find something to sink some time into, well developers BioWare and Electronic Arts have you covered with the fourth instalment into the Dragon Age series with
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has a long history in video games with many big hits in arcades and consoles. The latest game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed is a follow-up to the hit 2023 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem which was widely praised by critics
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