Reviews

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Payday 3 (Xbox Series X) – Review

It’s time to mask up and land the greatest heist known to man. The Payday series is back with the third installment, PayDay 3, following the gang after the events of PayDay 2, where they thought they could retire rich, happy, and safe, but that is never the case. They

Exorcizamuste (Steam) – Preview

Let’s dive into the supernatural terror that awaits us in Exorcizamuste, developed, and soon to be published by Conservation&Ruin. MKAU Gaming was invited to try out the demo, giving us a chance to step into the world of ghosts and unidentified beings in a game that brings new features to

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Super Bomberman R2 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Super Bomberman R2, made and published by Konami, marks the franchise’s 40th anniversary, and it’s now available on PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, plus, it supports online crossplay. Super Bomberman R2 brings back fan favourites from the first title, like the Class Battle Mode

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Lies Of P (Xbox Series X) – Review

It is time to put myself through the pain and suffering of tackling another souls-like game, and hopefully, I come out on top with as few broken controllers as possible. Developed by Neowiz, Lies of P is the latest action souls-like on the market, challenging veterans and new players with

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Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle (Steam) – Review

“Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle” by Invader Studios, is a gripping third-person survival horror game, serving as a prequel to the acclaimed “Daymare: 1998.” This chilling installment takes players deep into the enigmatic depths of Area 51, offering a heart-pounding narrative-driven experience. With immersive horror, dynamic gameplay, and an engaging storyline, it’s

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Apartament 1406: Horror (Steam) – Review

Developed by Ariem, Apartament 1406 is a short indie horror that challenges you in multiple ways as you try to survive in a hostile environment. Scavenge items, gather weapons, solve puzzles, and fight creatures that lurk in the dark. Play as Ethan Blake, an assistant to an experienced demon hunter,

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Blue Beetle (Movie) – Review

The mantle of Blue Beetle is held by three characters, with the first being Dan Garret in Mystery Men Comics #1, published by Fox Feature Syndicate in 1939, then Ted Kord in Captain Atom #83, published by Charlton Comics in 1966, and finally, Jaime Reyes in Infinite Crisis #5, published

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Up Or Lava! (Steam) – Review

Up or Lava! is a new indie game by Garden of Dreams, and it’s a parkour platformer game that has some deadly elements waiting for you. As you parkour your way up an obstacle course, there is a countdown to when lava will rise and will continue to rise to

Pepper Grinder (Steam) – Preview

A hefty weapon and momentum-driven platforming are great ingredients to throw into a gaming experience. I had the wonderful opportunity to preview Pepper Grinder, an upcoming title by Ahr Ech, and published by the ever-on-trend Devolver Digital, and I want more as soon as humanly possible. The compact but packed

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Firewall Ultra (PS VR2) – Review

‘Breach and clear, I’ve got your six.’ First Contact Entertainment Inc. is back bigger than ever, with their latest creation Firewall Ultra, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. I’m very excited to dig into the latest PS VR2 exclusive and tell you all about my gameplay experience over the last few

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The Nun II (Movie) – Review

The Nun II is the direct sequel to 2018’s The Nun, a part of the Conjuring Universe of movies that also includes The Conjuring, Annabelle, The Curse of La Llarona, and more. The latest film is directed by Michael Chaves who also directed 2019’s The Curse of La Llarona and

EA SPORTS UFC 5 (Hands-Off) – Preview

EA Sports is back with its fifth installment into the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) series and MKAU was recently invited to an exclusive virtual preview event for the new game, and needless to say, UFC fans are in for an absolute treat. UFC 5 has been completely rebuilt to take

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Starfield (Xbox Series X) – Review

As ‘Star Trek’ so eloquently put it, “Space. The final frontier…” The one place that is, pun intended, so alien to mankind. Space games have always been such an allure as it allows us to explore the unknown. Long-awaited, it’s finally here. From award-winning creators of epic titles such as

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