Renowned founder and CEO of indie game publisher and development studio S-Game, Qiwei Liang, or Soulframe Liang as he’s affectionately known in various internet blogs/posts, has an origin story that’s almost as intriguing as the video games he’s successfully created. As mentioned in an official PlayStation blog, he appears to

What’s better than a game with wizards? A game with wizards using guns, and this is exactly what the aptly named Wizard with a Gun delivers. Devolver Digital shoots another zany game our way alongside developer Galvanic Games sometime later this year, but we don’t need to wait for a

Developed by Duality Games, Unholy is an unsettling horror experience with puzzle and stealth mechanics offering good gameplay variation. You take on the role of Dorothea shortly after the mysterious disappearance of her child, and traversing the multiple worlds is her only option to find answers. Throughout these worlds, you

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an upcoming horror survival game based on the series, and it’s being developed by Sumo Digital, and published by Gun Media. The build I had a chance to play was a timed access technical test, so there are features that were left out or are

Eresys is what an unfinished love letter to H.P. Lovecraft would look like. Developer Ares Dragonis, and publisher Dragonis Games, are clearly inspired by his works and do not hide it. With such admiration on display, I believe Mr. Lovecraft would almost have enough evidence to file a restraining order.

HYPERVIOLENT is an amazing throwback to 90s gaming, and this brutal action-packed FPS brings back the old-school sprite-based character models that were used in heavy hitter classics like Doom and Duke Nukem. It is created by indie company Terminst Arcade and is published by Fulqrum Publishing. HYPERVIOLENT will have the

GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead is a new retro-FPS game that mixes elements of adventure games with 90s fast-paced shooter action, like Quake Arena. Created by Daev Team, the game is set to be released in segments as it is an episodic-release title. The story mode for GHOSTWARE: Arena of

Last week I was fortunate enough to be able to get a little hands-on time with Sludge Life 2, developed by DoseOne and published by Devolver Digital. Normally I would be able to open up with a little about what the game is about, however, with Sludge Life 2 being

Kerbal Space Program has become nothing short of a beloved game over the years. Being able to build your own spaceships, rovers, planes, and much more was a fantastic experience, whether you send them into orbit or out into space to find planets, the possibilities felt endless. Now with a

Power always corrupts. Yes, it does, as Apple exclusive ‘Bleak Sword DX’ by more8bit, curses its way onto PC and Nintendo Switch. With no announced release date, MKAU got their hands on the DEMO to see what we are in store for! The Bleak Sword has corrupted King Rhael and

Homeseek is a post-apocalyptic survival strategy game created by Traptics and published by The Iterative Collective. I first saw this game in action at PAXAUS 22, but now, it has a demo available on Steam for everyone to try out. In Homeseek, the world has been destroyed by overpopulation, exploitation

The heroes of this story are about to be made Demigods! How else would you celebrate by having a massive night on the ales at the local tavern? Unfortunately, these soon-to-be Demigods drink the tavern out of all available liquor. A rumor goes around that the innkeeper has some super-secret

Clowns. Clowns are often scary depictions in a horror setting. This time though, you step into the big oversized shoes of Oliver the Clown, and you can’t help but feel sorry for his plight. The year is 1921. The famous Vlad Cirus burns to the ground in smoulders, leaving death

Forest Grove, developed by Miga Games and published by Blowfish Studios, is a futuristic crime mystery investigation game, where you use advanced technology to recreate a scene and look for clues. Think Star Trek holodeck, which creates an entire multistorey house that you can walk through, interact with objects, and

Ironwolf Studios S.A. and Daedalic Entertainment have brought us this authentic and historically accurate naval simulation called Destroyer: The U-Boat. The game is based in 1942, the time of WW2 during the battle of the Atlantic, which is when the United States Navy created a convoy protection system against the

Developed by perelesoq, ‘Torn Away’ is an interactive story set during World War 2, in 1944, and dedicated to all the children and civilians affected by the war. You play as Asya and she can not fight and does not want to, she just wants to go home. Combining the

Beacon Pines is a cute adventure game developed by Hiding Spot and published by Fellow Traveller, sitting under the ‘Visual Novel’ genre. We start the game by opening a book and that is where our story and the true journey begin, and we are introduced to Luka, a young lad

I remember a long time ago when I used to play stickman mini-games and watch a plethora of stickman animated videos with intense fighting and gunfights, and I always was fond of playing those games. Well, in Stick it to the Stickman, I found those intense and highly enjoyable memories

‘Sweet Transit’ by Ernestas Norvaisas and Team17, is a building simulator where the railway is king, and trains are the players’ only means of transportation. Available on STEAM, this title is described as ‘Quaint villages expanding into bustling cities, farms to industrious factories, steam-powered rail to combustion diesel and even

Skate games have always been something I’ve enjoyed since I was a kid and even tried to take up skating myself. Only getting the basics down like kickflips, 50-50 grinds, and sometimes pulling off varial flips, I decided to stick to the video game adaptations. I always find myself hanging

Rollerdrome, developed by Roll7, is a third-person action shooter that combines high octane and visceral combat with the fluid movement and trick mechanics of rollerblading, creating a whole new original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other. The year is 2030. In a world where corporations rule and the lines between

Paranormal Hunter is a game that has been in the works since 2020 by EALo GAMES. In this four-player co-op game, players will have to explore haunted locations to track down demonic circles and exercise the ghost that is haunting the location. Never let your guard down, as the ghost

Devolver Digital has come out swinging with another gem of an indie game in the form of Cult of the Lamb. At first glance, this game does admittedly look a tad confusing, as it showcases a mix of elements and styles from other previously released gaming titles, e.g. city building,

Tentacular is a new VR game created by Firepunchd Games UG and published by Devolver Digital, and it is about a giant-but-friendly tentacled beast that has been raised among humans on the island La Kalma. It is time to get your suckers ready and help the humans out while also

Card Shark, for me at least, is a very skilled game to take on. Trust me when I say, “Keep a constant eye on the Card Shark. He will cheat you before you have even realized you’re partaking in the game.” Whilst playing, you start off with some low-grade cheats

Return to the place where you grew up, meet old friends and make new ones along the way as you journey to clean up the world humanity trashed and left behind. Bring back the beauty of the land you once called home, because there is “No Place Like Home”. Developed

Do you remember the movie ‘Minority Report’, starring Tom Cruise? The super futuristic, hologram, computer, intense crime-solving, and in-your-face drama/sci-fi? Well, Forest Grove is that movie in a game. Forest Grove is a first-person mystery game where you uncover forensic clues, solve puzzles, and piece together a story using your

All good things come in threes – and OlliOlli is no different, with British game developer Roll7 returning for their upcoming third game “OlliOlli World”, now skating closer to its release date. OlliOlli World is a bright, colourful and downright fun 2D-platforming skateboarding game. You start off in the new

Developed by Massive Work Studio and published by Prime Matter, ‘Dolmen’ advertises itself as an action RPG combining futuristic Sci-Fi and cosmic horror elements. Over the years, I played a lot of Dead Space, I dabbled in some Warframe, and I spent hours running around the Talos I in Prey.

Back in August, I was treated to a hands-off event held by WolfEye Studios for their upcoming game, Weird West. Based on what I saw that day, I have never been more excited for a twin-stick shooter in my life. They promised a lot of different things, many of which