In 2020, the most cathartic game for haters of those eight-legged freaks of nature, SPIDERS! was released upon the world. ‘Kill It With Fire’ was a literal and metaphorical smash hit for gamers and those sneaky bastards. Four years later, the same development team, Casey Donnellan Games, and publishing team

Square Enix has just released the final DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, The Rising Tide, and as the name suggests, this DLC will involve the Warden of Water, the lost Eikon Leviathan. Out of the two, this has to be my favourite release, and even though Echoes of the Fallen

At the 2023 Game Awards, British actor Abubakar Salim, best known for his role in Raised by Wolves and as the voice of Bayek in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, appeared on stage to introduce the world to his passion project, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. It is an original Metroidvania-style game and

Loading into ‘Rauniot’ for the first time, players are greeted with a nostalgic nod to the past, as the game’s DOS coding and vintage computers bring a sense of retro charm. It’s akin to stepping into a time capsule, reminiscent of the golden days of gaming. Act Normal Games has

As I delve into ‘Ereban – Shadow Legacy’, the loading screen fades into a captivating display of the Ereban people’s lore, painting a vivid backdrop of the universe’s tumultuous history, shaped by the relentless power wars. Baby Robot Games masterfully sets the stage, immersing me in a steampunk-infused realm nestled

At the 2023 Game Awards, British actor Abubakar Salim, best known for his role in Raised by Wolves and as the voice of Bayek in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, appeared on stage to introduce the world to his passion project, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. It is an upcoming original Metroidvania-style game

Following the release of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Rogue Prince of Persia is yet another instalment to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia franchise. Developed by Evil Empire, and published by Ubisoft, this fast-paced roguelite looks to have players testing their hand-eye coordination as they leap and

Fallout the TV series based on the beloved Bethesda, role-playing games is now out on Amazon Prime Video! Starring the likes of Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Kyle Maclachlan and Aaron Moten, this is one adventure into the wastelands of America, you don’t want to miss. For a spoiler-free synopsis of

“Children of the Sun” is a bizarre type of shooter game; it’s not particularly heavy on the fast-paced, action-heavy side of the shooter genre. Instead, it’s about thinking like a sniper. Created by developer, René Rother, and published by Devolver Digital, “Children of the Sun” encourages players to scope out

The next major instalment to The Elder Scrolls Online, The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road, also marks the series’ 10th anniversary. Players will pick up where the Necrom cliffhanger left off, continuing the story and exploring locations last seen in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The Gold Road Chapter takes

‘HellStuck: Rage With Your Friends’, a game by Terror Dog Studios, gives you all the fun and excitement of the screams and utter chaos from your mates as you watch them finally make the jump just to mess it up and fall ALL THE WAY BACK DOWN IN THE ABYSS.

The Japanese-based development team at Good-Feel Co. and Nintendo have teamed up to bring us Princess Peach: Showtime!, featuring Princess Peach as the main protagonist for the first time since the 2005 game, Super Princess Peach. Flyers were handed out advertising for some plays at the Sparkle Theater, so Princess

You get to once again join Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny and celebrate the most magical day in a young child’s life in South Park, America, a ‘Snow Day’. This is the latest instalment to the South Park games from South Park Digital Studios, who brought us well-known titles like

Kingdom Come Deliverance is a medieval RPG game created and published by Warhorse Studios and co-published by Deep Silver, Kingdom Come Deliverance was first released in 2018 and this new version the Royal Edition, is the base release for the Nintendo Switch which comes with all the past DLC to

‘Pepper Grinder’ has finally arrived on Switch and PC after much anticipation on my part. I’m keen to finally drill down to the core of what makes Pepper Grinder such an addictive time. Devs, Arh Ech, and publisher Devolver Digital have brought out a treasure of a 2D side-scrolling platformer

Are you a fan of intriguing storylines, detective work and drinking beer? Active Fungus Studios brings all these together with their release of ‘Inspector Schmidt – A Bavarian Tale’. While you might not usually find me playing a game like this, it has broadened my perspective and had me constantly

Over time names can morph to have additional meanings. Nigel; no friends, plain Jane, Johns, and the most recent one to join our vernacular, ‘Karen’. For those not aware of what Karen’s additional meaning is, it typically refers to someone who is perceived as entitled through excessive demanding. ‘Attack of

Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue is a new visual novel social thriller game created by Dreamloop Games and published by Aksys Games. The game takes place on an island resort where eleven people have been kidnapped and forced to partake in a reality TV show with the promise of each

What is a ‘Ronin’? A lawless and masterless samurai. I have a deep-seated love for historical pieces in games, in particular anything of Asian or specifically Japanese orientation. I ate up everything games like ‘Trek to Yomi’ and ‘Ghosts of Tsushima’ had to offer. Developed by Team Ninja for Playstation,

Have you ever tried to walk atop a pair of stilts, or bounced around on a pogo stick? I have very fond memories of doing exactly this as a kid. After many an hour spent outside, bouncing, falling, and dusting myself off. It was time to kick the shoes off

In 2008, DreamWorks introduced their latest animated feature film, Kung Fu Panda, which became a huge success and an instant hit with kids and fans of all ages. It was the beginning of its own franchise, with sequels, toy lines, and video games, featured at theme parks around the world,

When you look up the meaning of the word “game”, you will receive the answer, “an activity one engages in for amusement or fun”. To call “Cricket Through the Ages” a game is such a stretch that I have seen thicker rice paper. Developer Free Lives with publisher Devolver Digital

From California-based indie studio, Orc Chop Games comes the turn-based RPG ‘Goblin Stone’. MKAU has been lucky enough to try out this title ahead of its March 12th, 2024, release on all platforms. I love a good RPG, and you can tell Goblin Stone has been a great passion project

Milan-based development studio Avantgarden and 505 Games have teamed up to recreate the captivating story of Naia and Naiee as they embark on an adventure to save their dying father. The title originally came out in 2013 on Unreal Engine 3 and now ten years later has been remade on

What is a ‘Ronin’? A lawless and masterless samurai. Oh, you know this is going to be good because you pave your own destiny. ‘Rise of The Ronin’ is an upcoming action/role-playing game developed by Team Ninja famous for franchises and titles such as ‘Ninja Gaiden’, ‘Nioh’, and ‘Wo Long’.

In 1987, Contra blasted its way onto the arcade scene with its unique, innovative, and action-packed side-scrolling, run-‘n’-gun gameplay that was ahead of its time and led to many sequels across various consoles. It is one of the legendary franchises made by Konami along with Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Silent

‘Winter Survival’ is an open-world, survival crafting game developed and published by DRAGO Entertainment with HeartBeat Games. As the name suggests the aim is to survive in the frozen wilderness, escape from predators, find or build shelter, and try not to lose your mind. Your primary goal is to survive

I suck at making decisions, often thinking through every single possible scenario before committing to anything. ‘As Dusk Falls’, an interactive crime-drama narrative game with branching storylines by INTERIOR/NIGHT, challenges those like me by hitting me with tough decisions and a small window of time to act. Originally released on

From Canadian studio, Red Barrels comes the anticipated release of the third instalment in the ‘Outlast’ series, ‘The Outlast Trials’. Initially released in May 2023, into Early Access, MKAU were lucky enough to be given access to the full release build of the game ahead of its March 5th official

I enjoy good story-driven RPGs, especially ones with solid exploration, impactful dialogue choices, and intricate turn-based combat. ‘The Thaumaturge’, by Fool’s Theory, published by 11 Bit Studios, sets out to achieve exactly that. It’s an RPG about facing inner demons and seeking greater truths. I spent a decent chunk of