JDM: Japanese Drift Master (PC) – Review

Not many people know this, but I might be a little obsessed with the imported car scene and Japanese car culture. I love watching drifting and have always appreciated the talent it takes to take a perfect corner; thus, as I grew up as a gamer, I always tended to

Frog Legs (Steam) – Review

I have a confession. I’ve never played the classic game Frogger until now…or at least in some form. Frog Legs, by Elliott Dahle, is like a twisted fever dream of Frogger, leaping through the 2D world into the third dimension. It was up to my froggy hero to go where

The Drifter (Steam) – Preview

The Drifter is a gritty, narrative-driven point-and-click adventure that plunges you into a suspenseful tale of murder, mystery and memory loss. Developed by Powerhoof, a talented two-man indie studio based in Melbourne, this game captures the essence of classic thrillers with a modern twist. MKAU Gaming had the chance to

The Phoenician Scheme (Movie) – Review

The directing style of Wes Anderson is best described as postmodern on account of his nostalgic attention to detail, his subversion of mainstream conventions of narrative, his references to different genres in the same film, and his love for eccentric characters with complex sexual identities. It may not be everyone’s

Blades of Fire (Xbox Series X) – Review

MercurySteam, the Spanish Developer of games like Clive Barker’s Jericho, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Metroid Dead, which won The Game Awards Action Game of the Year, just to name a few. They are bringing their new project, Blades of Fire, to Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series

Monster Train 2 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Monster Train 2 is back; honestly, it’s exactly what fans probably hoped for. Developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment, the sequel hits Xbox Series X with everything that made the first game fun, plus a few new twists to keep things fresh. Even better, it’s available

Elden Ring: Nightreign (Playstation 5) – Review

This is not the Lands Between as you once knew them. What rises now is a twisted echo—familiar, yet different. Elden Ring: Nightreign, published once more by Bandai Namco and developed by FromSoftware—those same Tarnished hands that, not long ago, spoke of no sequel, no continuation. No more journeys beyond

Stunt Flyer (Xbox Series X) – Review

In 2011, Stunt Flyer: Hero of the Skies was released exclusively to Nintendo Wii, where players could take to the skies in a kid-friendly, arcade-like flight simulation game. The game even came packaged with its own peripheral, which was designed to look like a plane steering wheel with a slot

EA SPORTS F1 25 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Codemasters and EA Sports return to the track, promising a refined racing experience that captures the intensity, precision, and drama of Formula 1. F1 25 builds on the foundations laid by previous years’ titles and introduces updated physics, enhanced AI, and an overhauled career mode designed to immerse you in

Finding Frankie (Xbox Series X) – Review

The gaming world is no stranger to parkour-based adventures or eerie survival experiences, but ‘Finding Frankie’ dares to combine the two in a way that feels fresh and exhilarating. Developed by SUPERLOU and now on Xbox Series X/S, this high-speed platformer throws players into a sinister game show where fluid

Diablo IV: Belial’s Return (PC) – Review

Season 8 for Blizzard’s Diablo IV comes in hard with The Lord of Lies, Belial, taking centre stage. Diablo 4 keeps adding new content thick and fast but my question is, is it quality or is it just quantity as we dive into ‘Belia’s Return’? First, this season brings a

Mirage 7 (PC) – Preview

A “dark fairytale and third-person adventure with a fantasy and sci-fi fusion” is quite an ambitious way to describe a game. Drakkar Dev defines their latest game, Mirage 7, in this way: I didn’t quite fully grasp what a ‘dark fairytale’ with a ‘fantasy and sci-fi fusion’ would look like

Gore Doctor (Xbox Series X) – Review

Horror games for me have always been a regular part of my gaming repertoire. Some can forget how hard it can be to get this genre right, when it comes to soundtrack, aesthetics and a story to share. So, going into any horror game for me is with excitement and

Star Overdrive (Nintendo Switch) – Review

It’s an action-packed open world full of quirky aliens and gnarly hoverboards. Star Overdrive is an exciting adventure across an alien planet, battling enemies and solving challenges to craft your fate. Brought to you by Caracal Games and Dear Villagers, Star Overdrive is worth adding to your wishlist as it’s

Cash Cleaner Simulator (Steam) – Review

Cash Cleaner Simulator is all about cleaning dirty cash and not getting caught doing it. Come along and give in to your inner criminal side and be the cash cleaner you’ve always wanted to be. Cash Cleaner Simulator was developed by Mind Control Games and published by Forklift Interactive. When

RoadCraft (Playstation 5) – Review

In 2014, Spintires was released exclusively to Microsoft Windows and delivered a more realistic experience in off-road driving simulation. It was published by Oovee Game Studios, IMGN and developed by Pavel Zagrebelny, who later went to work for Saber Interactive to develop its spiritual successor, MudRunner, in 2017, published by

Kiborg (Xbox Series X) – Review

Released on 30th April 2025, Kiborg is a fast-paced single-player Rogue-Lite style Beat ‘em Up from Indie Studio Sobaka Studios. A team of five from Moscow and Kaliningrad in Russia, known for their previous titles, Redeemer and Monkeys of Shaolin. The game begins with no immediate introduction sequence. You are

The Siege And The Sandfox (Steam) – Review

The Siege and the Sandfox is a beautifully crafted “stealthvania” that blends classic Metroidvania explorations with smooth, stealth mechanics reminiscent of old-school platformers. The game was developed by North Yorkshire-based developers Cardboard Sword and publisher PLAION. This title offers a fresh take on a 2D stealth action set in a

BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots (Steam) – Preview

Developed by Perculiar Pixels and published by Perculiar Pixels, a one-man indie development studio, BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots immediately shows you that you’re in for a fun ride. This offbeat brawler blends slapstick chaos and mechanical mayhem. BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots has an original play on robotic combat, where it comes to

Shroom and Gloom (Steam) – Preview

Team Lazerbeam has surprised me with Shroom and Gloom. This weird little card-based dungeon crawler ended up being way more engaging than I expected. I thought I was jumping into a quirky deck-builder with some mushrooms and spooky vibes, but it was a super thoughtful, well-crafted experience with a ton

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