The video game industry is bigger and better than ever, but it wouldn’t be to the standard it is today without the contributions of games from the past. Perhaps one of the most significant is Karateka, a side-scrolling martial arts adventure game from 1984. Digital Eclipse, the studio that brought
It brings me back to a simple time in life when all a kid had to worry about was being the king of the jungle gym, swinging across the monkey bars as fast as possible, leaving school at the end of the day, hands covered in blisters that you wore
‘Republic Of Gamers’ never ceases to amaze me. They provide high-quality goods that are steered towards a vast range of gamers, striving every time for ‘Bigger and Better’. Innovative in their design and production, we, at MKAU, were lucky to review the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard.
Waking Tides is an adventure Lovecraftian-esque game, developed and published by AirshipFx. When we start a new game, we are welcomed to Waking Tides before taking part in a short tutorial that showcases the controls. We’re also introduced to the intriguing “AR” feature, an optional mode that will help you
We seem to be having a resurgence of nostalgia this year, and this love for days gone by shows no signs of slowing down. Turbo Overkill, by Trigger Happy Interactive, has dramatically slid onto the scene with guns and chainsaw limbs at the ready. Published by Apogee Entertainment, this game
Developed by Couch in the Woods Interactive, GRAVIATORS is a fast-paced team arena game set in space. Compete against or with friends and AI in these pinball-like arenas using space pods equipped with special gravity and shield abilities. Right off the bat, I will say GRAVIATORS is a lot better
I love a good racing game. Nothing feels as good as racing around a track. Synthwave Racers, by Corrtex Games, twists this concept by adding a range of challenges specifically aimed at ruining your perfect run, adding some much-needed challenge into the genre. Synthwave Racers has no storyline as it
Sometimes in life, we are presented with problems that we must face in order to move forward, and finding our way can come in many forms. Some of us confront the issues head-on, while others simply process them in our dreams. Winner of VR Game of The Year 2019, A
It’s time for Episode 3 of Telltales ‘The Expanse’. The story can go one of two ways here, or I guess multiple, depending on the choices you’ve made. Reaching the halfway mark in an already great story, it’s a wonder what hard decisions are going to be thrown at us
True Apparel has busted onto the scene like an asteroid hurtling to Earth at great speed and with them, they have brought some of the finest merchandise in Esports entertainment. Working with you to design the ultimate jerseys, other wearable gear, or mouse pads no matter what industry you are
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, is out now, and it’s available on PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Players will pilot for an Armored Core, set in a future where humanity has developed an interstellar civilization. On the
Toaplan, a Japanese game development company from the mid-80s to the mid-90s created 31 games for arcades. One of their specialties was horizontal and vertical scrolling shooters. Bitwave Games has now revitalised some of Toaplan’s games by developing and publishing these retro games for the PC. The industrious Hayden “Whippy”
Old-school first-person shooters were my bread and butter back in the day. First being ‘Wolfenstein 3D’ and then graduating to the all-time classic’ Doom’. ‘Rise of the Triad’ was the next to follow originally developed to be the sequel to ‘Wolfenstein 3D’ which is very evident in its enemy design.
Improving a campus to unleash its full learning potential comes down to the current resources available, or in this case, Downloadable content. Two Point Studios is back again with some more DLC for Two Point Campus to better expand your curriculum. Medical School is the latest content pack for you
What do you do when Dracula comes calling? You shoot him up and save everyone, of course. 9 years in the making, Doomsday Hunters, by Moregames, tasks you as 1 of 10 playable characters to cleanse the world of the mutated filth that now inhabits it. Sinners will need to
From the first game back in 1988 to the current date, the series has come so far from its humble beginnings as an aerial view pixel game, to the beautiful work of art we get to play now, which almost looks like you are staring straight at the TV. The
The Future Project, developed and published by Infinite Level, is a weird game to have to review. There is much wrong with this game, but due to its concept I was questioning for the longest time, “Is this intentional?” So, hold on tight as I take you on my adventure
Immortals of Aveum is the first title from the American-based development team, Ascendant Studios, published by Electronic Arts, and it’s a first-person magic shooter. MKAU was lucky enough to be invited to a preview event a couple of months ago, and since attending the event, I was beyond hyped to
If you have ever played games like ‘Dr. Mario’, ‘Tetris’, ‘Bejeweled’, or ‘Candy Crush’ and enjoyed them, then ‘Virus Infinite’ may be a colourful match for you. Virus Infinite was developed and published by Sky World Games and has taken clear inspiration from ‘Dr. Mario’. Like all matching games of
Arcadegeddon, developed by Illfonic, is a 1 – 4 cooperative shooter with rogue-like features. You can team up with your friends or go at it solo and explore multiple biomes, play a variety of mini-games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemy types and bosses. Arcadegeddon offers a mix of
Mortal Kombat, from the creative minds of Ed Boon and John Tobias, is a legendary and infamous arcade fighter that’s been shocking the world since its debut in 1992. The series has seen its highs and lows across various media, but it’s always been a pop culture icon in its
Developed by Sumo Digital, and published by Gun Media, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a three vs. four asymmetrical survival horror, based on the 1974 movie of the same name, and it supports crossplay with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC, and while it can be played on PlayStation
It’s time to put on your favourite team shirt and prepare yourself as Frontier Developments brings to life F1 Manager 2023. The intense world of Formula 1 comes alive for a new season in F1 Manager 2023. 23 races, 6 F1 sprint events, new cars, new circuits including the Las
‘Quake II’ is back and remastered, coming off the back of Quake’s remaster, the second game in the series gets its own work up. Originally developed by id Software, now with the combined efforts of Nightdive Studios and MachineGames has brought us a revamped version of the original with new
“It’s alive! Alive!” The 7th Guest, the classic game that chilled millions to the core in the 90s has been brought back to life with cutting-edge VR technology, completely reimagined for VR gameplay, and featuring additional enhancements to create the definitive experience. Developed and Published by the incredible talent that
The team at Milestone S.R.L are back again for their fifth installment of the Ride series with RIDE 5. The last title was released back in October 2020, and it’s come a long way since 2015 when RIDE was first released. This is the biggest title to date, with 270
With a delay in release time, Tunic has finally made its way to the Nintendo Switch. Hearing favourable comments on the title, I have always been eager to give it a go, but, as more and more games vie for my attention, I didn’t see an opportunity to play Tunic
In 2020, the original ‘Moving Out’ was released, turning players into removalists known professionally as F.A.R.T. (Furniture Arrangement and Relocation Technician), to work solo or with friends to remove furniture from various homes and load them onto the truck, in a quick and not so efficient manner. It created hours
Last year we got the chance to check out the demo for We Stay Behind, which you can check out here (We Stay Behind (DEMO) – Review | MKAU Gaming). Not a lot has changed since then, though they have added a few more features to enjoy before the full
Developed by Nipobox and Eastasiasoft Limited, ‘The Red Exile’ is a rogue-like, horror survival where every playthrough is random with its procedurally generated map, keeping you on your toes. Avoid your pursuer as you try to perform an exile rite to rid yourself of this maniac killer before he kills
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