If, like me, you grew up in the ’80s, you will remember a game called Contra. Whether intentional or not, developer and publisher Retrowave have brought us Iron Meat, and I found it impossible not to draw a comparison to it. I believe Retrowave have taken strong inspiration from Contra.
Slashing onto the scene is “Towerborne,” a vibrant, action-packed side-scroller, developed by “Stoic” and published by “Xbox Games Studios,” sure to impress with its delightful scenery and awesome combat. Earlier in the month you might have seen I covered a preview of this game, and since then, I have eagerly
Football fans, it’s that time of the year, and we can all rejoice because Electronic Arts has released their latest football title, EA Sports FC 25. I’ve been eagerly waiting for this title since attending the media event earlier in the year on behalf of MKAU Gaming, and now I’ve
Developer and publisher, Steady Boar, have joined the popular trend of rouge-lites with Blood Purge: Releaseburg, and given I like rouge-lites, I was eager to see what this company had to offer in its preview release. You are a survivor in an apocalyptic city overrun by hordes of zombies that
Welcome to SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada, where a once-thriving civilisation was brought to its knees in the world of Amasia. Developed by Game Studio Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, this upcoming PvPvE extraction shooter is set in the far-distant future of 2222. An extinction-level event known as the
From the studio that brought us hit film franchises such as Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks now brings us The Wild Robot. Based on the award-winning and best-selling children’s book series by acclaimed writer and illustrator, Peter Brown, the animated film adaptation aims to
The zombie apocalypse is upon us, and you are humanity’s last hope for survival. Today, we look at the unique PS5 experience, Night of the Dead Simulator, developed by Unkown People Lab, and published by Wild Sphere, S.L. Let’s not waste any more time and get stuck into everything on
After years of playing various military simulators, ‘Squad 44’ by Offworld Industries instantly grabbed my attention when it appeared on the list of games to review. The Steam page states “The most authentic tactical WWII shooter, promising a brutal level of realism and an impressive array of meticulously recreated weapons
Over my gaming years, I’ve experienced many tales of daring heroes and thrilling adventures, but none quite like Jot’s, for his story takes place not just in a game world, but in a storybook. You’re probably thinking, “Books aren’t video games,” and you’d normally be right, but in the case
For more than 85 years, Marvel has been a media giant in not only comics but also action figures, various animated and live-action series, video games, and the film industry. They have also played a big part in arcade history working with Sega and then later Konami, before beginning their
From Blizzard Entertainment comes the 10th expansion for one of, if not the most, popular MMORPGs, World of Warcraft. World of Warcraft: The War Within is the first part of the 3-part Worldsoul Saga, centred around a new area with new factions and a new playable race. Set in Khaz
It’s finally a new horror title that does not feel like the others. Developer and self-publisher Jumpy Unit have made the latest horror titles with Ominous. It’s an online thriller/horror title for four players and you must collaborate with your team members to face monsters and get out of the
Coming-of-age and romantic comedy films are hard to make original these days, but My Old Ass aims to create a fresh new take on the genres. Directed and written by Megan Park and starring Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, and Percy Hynes White, My Old Ass is an original coming-of-age story
If you’re craving the thrill of solving real-life cases without the actual risks, 112 Operator is your game. Developed by Jutsu Games and published by Ultimate Games S.A., this simulation game offers a realistic experience of managing emergency services. Sit back, enjoy, and immerse yourself in the action. In 112
It is time again to don the brown pants and prepare to have the living daylights scared out of me, as I prepare to step into the supernatural world and try to ease restless spirits. MKAU Gaming has been fortunate to get early hands-on access to the upcoming title from
It’s another year and another NBA 2K release and this year is NBA 2K25 and I could not be more keen to see Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics rocking the front cover. A’ja Wilson and Vince Carter are joining him as this year’s cover athletes. It’s always great seeing
In my previous life, I worked as a drone for one of Australia’s biggest consumer electronics stores. We’d sell small appliances, household appliances, TVs, and sound systems, and I initially started my position there in the tech department, selling fun things like cameras, game consoles, and computers. Of the few
Towerborne is a delightful upcoming side-scrolling action adventure developed by Stoic and published by Xbox Game Studios. Thanks to Xbox for gifting MKAU the code, I was fortunate enough to receive a pre-early access version to test out. It was truly amazing and left me speechless. Towerborne is one of
In 2022, the Danish psychological thriller, Speak No Evil was released, shown in various film festivals, winning a few awards, and was nominated for more. It became one of the most talked about films and found its way to more countries. Now in 2024, an American adaptation of Speak No
The iconic fantasy world, created by J.R.R. Tolkien, is summoning us back to the Fourth Age of Middle-Earth. Development studio, Free Range Games, and publishers, North Beach Games, invite you to adventure into Middle-earth once more as you work to uncover the mysteries in The Lord of the Rings: Return
Developed by Nintendo EPD and Mages, and published by Nintendo, the long-awaited fourth instalment of the Famicom Detective Club series, Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, is finally here. It has been 27 years since the last instalment in the series, BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako,
I have to be straight with you all and declare I do not like Harry Potter. Gasp in horror if you must, but it is a franchise I couldn’t connect with, and it was not through a lack of trying either. I spent many years watching the movies but was
The Castlevania series is one of Konami’s legendary franchises that has produced more than 30 games since 1986 and helped define the term Metroidvania. In the early 2000’s after the release of Nintendo’s new innovative handheld console, the Nintendo DS, Konami capitalised on its success by developing three original Castlevania
Since 2001, the Ace Attorney series has been one of Capcom’s premiere franchises, beginning with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on the Nintendo DS. It has built a solid and dedicated fanbase, has an anime series, and has crossed over with other Capcom franchises, Professor Layton, SEGA, Bandai Namco, SNK, and
You walk into the nearby forest. Within this forest is a large, mysterious mirror. You gaze upon it, and a creature gazes back, dragging you through the glass. This is Demon’s Mirror by Be-Rad Entertainment, published by Good Shepherd Entertainment, a magical deck-building fantasy roguelike that goes through the looking-glass.
When Sony’s PlayStation 5 was released, Astro’s Playroom came as a free pre-loaded showcase, introducing the full capabilities of the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller. At the time, it was the best implementation of the controller’s motion and haptic feedback abilities …until now. Zooming forward a few years, Team ASOBI returns
Mana here and there, with a whole world filled to the brim. Welcome to Visions of Mana, Developed and published by SQUARE ENIX. Now sit back, relax, and let the Mana fill you up. Enter the enchanting world of Mana, where a fresh chapter in the series unfolds. This time,
In my teenage years, I discovered the tabletop juggernaut ‘Warhammer’. This discovery was also during my love affair of ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ which continues to this day. The discovery of the Warhammer world opened not only new ways to represent Dungeons and Dragons around the gaming table with my friends
In 1988, the world was introduced to the rude and crude chaotic force of nature, Beetlejuice. Directed by Tim Burton, it became one of the most memorable films in history and one of Michael Keaton’s iconic roles next to Batman. In the years since and after only a single film
This is the first time I have been intimidated by a keyboard in my 7 years at MKAU. Coming in a massive heaving box, I did not know for the life of me where to start with this one. A great keyboard for someone with way too much money on
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