Do you think you have what it takes to be a professional House Flipper? Empyrean and Frozen District have made that dream a reality with House Flipper 2. It’s the sequel to the smash hit “House Flipper” which took the gaming world by storm. The main task is to flip

Serum, an upcoming single-player, first-person survival game, created by Game Island and published by Toplitz Production, is yet to get a release date, but MKAU Gaming was invited to take part in a playtest version of the build, so we’ll be going through my initial thoughts on the development so

Loading into ‘Indika’ and seeing the Unreal Engine title flash up, I know I am in for something special. Developer, Odd Meter, immediately sets the tone with a nod to the 1980s gaming era in the opening scene. It’s a nostalgic blast from the past, tapping into the current trend

From the award-winning developers that brought you ‘Ori and the Blind Forest’ and ‘Ori and the Will of the Wisps’, Moon Studios GmbH is back with what is sure to be a hit, ‘No Rest For The Wicked’ published by ‘Private Division’. Before we dive into the pleasure and pain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

What a journey it has been, being given the opportunity to play Penny’s Big Breakaway early as a preview and now being able to review the whole game. Penny’s Big Breakaway was developed by Evening Star and published by Private Division. Let’s dive right in. Penny’s dream was to be

Visual Concepts and 2K Studios are back again with this year’s addition to the WWE 2K series,. It’s the most action-packed title to date, and with an incredible amount of WWE history, WWE fans won’t be disappointed. There are always new additions to the WWE 2K games, and this year’s

Development teams, Octato and Massive Miniteam have brought a new puzzle-riddled, 2.5D adventure game which if you are anything like me will have you scratching your head figuring out what is next to work out. In an interconnected world, you must explore, evolve, and ensure you are keeping full attention

Having always seen indie games as an essential building block of the gaming industry, I take particular interest in solo dev projects. This week I’ve been fortunate enough to check out the latest title from The Fox Knocks. Embrace your inner furry and come with me as I dive into

Avast ye scurvy dogs! What a journey Ubisoft Singapore’s ‘Skull and Bones’ has come and we haven’t even booted up to hit the seas yet. Beginning development all the way back in 2013 after the critical success of ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’, and being revealed in 2017 as a

After almost three years of early access being moulded and sculpted, the full release of GRAVEN is finally here. Come with me, loyal brothers and sisters as we delve deeper into the dark fantasy world, developed by Slipgate Ironworks and published by 3D Realms, and Fulqrum Publishing. You are a

Imaginings Software is on the scene with its first PC release, ‘BMX Gravel’. BMW Gravel is a side-scrolling, psychics-based, obstacle course game where you need to ride your BMX bike through 5 stages and make sure you don’t run out of lives stacking it or you will be starting from

I’m a sucker for a good survival RPG with an open world and Enshrouded has not disappointed. Developed and published by German studio Keen Games GmbH, Enshrouded was released via early access this month. If the online chatter around the future of the game holds any truth, this title has

‘Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’ created by Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo, is a rogue, souls-like title from the team that brought us ‘Nioh’ released in March 2023, and is now available as a ‘Complete Edition’. Wo Long takes place in China, during the late Han Dynasty but with a new

Blizzard’s ongoing action-RPG saga against demonic forces continues in the third season of Diablo IV, Season of the Construct. The new seasonal content brings a new questline, new dungeons, and new unlocks. I returned to Sanctuary with the Diablo IV Season of the Construct Battle Pass to take on new

Deathbound is an upcoming souls-like action RPG and thanks to the development team at Trialforge Studio in Brazil and publisher Tate Multimedia, MKAU has been given the opportunity to try out the latest demo, with the full game due to be released in 2024 on Steam. This demo is incredible,

Have you ever wanted to use a Yo-Yo as a weapon or a swinging device? Wait, even ride it? When I see ‘Penny’s Big Breakaway’ developed by Evening Star, I see a resemblance of ‘Ratchet and Clank’ from my childhood; going on adventures fighting, running, finding collectibles and coins throughout

Farsiders, developed and published by Thai studio Gambitghost Games, is a hack-and-slash top-down RPG. Available on all platforms, this indie title was created on the Unity Engine on the back of a successful Kickstarter campaign and initially released in February 2023. Set in 2060 in a world that has been

Poland-based development team, Drago Entertainment, is back with another addicting title that once you start playing will look back at the clock and hours have passed. Drago Entertainment has dropped some other epic simulator titles such as the famed; ‘Gas Station Simulator’ and ‘Farming Simulator’ which are both again addicting