Rise Of The Ronin (Playstation 5) – Preview

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’.

Contra: Operation Galuga (Playstation 5) – Review

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 (Steam) – Review

‘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

As Dusk Falls (Playstation 5) – Review

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

The Outlast Trials (Steam) – Review

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

The Thaumaturge (Steam) – Review

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

Penny’s Big Breakaway (Steam) – Review

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

WWE 2K24 (Xbox Series X) – Review

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

Airhead (Xbox Series X) – Review

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

Metro Simulator 2 (Nintendo Switch) – Review

KishMish Games have recreated the beauty of Moscow’s subway network that lies beneath the city. This ‘realistic’ simulation of how the subway network works allows you to get behind the controls and live your lifelong dreams of travelling the lines. There are currently two trains in the game with super

Dune: Part Two (Movie) – Review

The story of ‘Dune’ is a heck of a thing, so strap in. On one side, you’ve got a group of people who have learned to survive and use the resources available to them in a way to live in harmony and balance with their world. On the other side,

Shadowkin (Steam) – Review

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

Dicefolk (Steam) – Review

Welcome to the world of ‘Dicefolk’, where dice rolling is the key to success. This fantastic game was developed by LEAP Game Studios and Tiny Ghoul and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Let the rolls guide your path. With humanity on the verge of destruction due to the evil sorcerer,

Solium Infernum (Steam) – Review

Venture with me to the depths of Hell as we strive to conquer the desolate landscape and rule the underworld with blood, cruelty, and schemes. ‘Solium Infernum’ is a turn-based, grand strategy game, developed and produced by League of Geeks, a Melbourne-based game company, and also the creator of a

Mario Vs Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch) – Review

Our favorite furry ape and the red overall-wearing plumber are back. Nintendo has brought back a classic rivalry with this newly updated 2024 version of ‘Mario Vs Donkey Kong’. When the game opens, we find our famous but ever-lovable ‘Donkey Kong’ relaxing at home channel surfing. When he sees an

Drive-Away Dolls (Movie) – Review

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is an original comedy, crime film directed by Ethan Coen of the famous, award-winning ‘Coen Brothers’. This marks the first movie with Ethan as the sole director, who co-wrote the story with his wife, Tricia Cooke. It stars Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan with cameos by various celebrities

Fate/Samurai Remnant – DLC Vol.1 “Record’s Fragment: Keian Command Championship (Steam) – Review

Following the release of Fate/Samurai Remnant, which was created by Omega Force and published by Toei Tecmo, the DLC Vol.1 “Record’s Fragment: Keian Command Championship” adds all-new story elements and controllable characters to the mix. Masters and Servants compete in the ultimate tournament against some of the greatest fighters. The

Skull And Bones (Xbox Series X) – Review

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

Foamstars (Playstation 5) – Review

What happens when you combine the fun of partying with your friends and mix it with the innocence of childhood bubble baths and the thrill of combat? You get the latest in foam-blasting frenzying from Square Enix, ‘Foamstars’. Join me as we head into the world of ‘Bath Vegas’ and

Helldivers 2 (Playstation 5) – Review

Helldivers II has finally launched, allowing us to become Champions of Managed Democracy, Legends of Liberty, and the first line of defence in Super Earth’s assault on those needing a compassionate helping hand with our iron fist of justice. Published by PlayStation PC LLC, Helldivers II is pretty much an

UNITED 1944 (Steam) – Preview

The Spanish development team, Norarama, is back with another title, but unlike their others, UNITED 1944 is based on WWII, and it combines weapon crafting, base building, and team strategy. As it stands, there are currently two playable game modes; Domination and Survival. Domination is a 16 vs 16 urban

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash (Steam) – Review

With the success of Jujutsu Kaisen, an anime that made its premiere in 2020 before spawning a prequel film, a second season, and the announcement of a third, comes the highly anticipated release of Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, a 2v2 action-brawler. Collaboratively developed by studios Byking and Gemdrop, and being

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