The Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Gaming Monitor is built with a clear goal: delivering a fast, smooth gaming experience while maintaining a sharp appearance. Sitting at 27 inches with a 1440p resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, it lands in a sweet spot for players who want strong performance

Throughout all gaming, the 70’s era doesn’t get nearly enough love. But what happens when you take the groovy and make it glitchy? You get a fresh, funky, yet unexpected game experience in Yerba Buena. Developers Mad About Pandas adapts the first-person puzzle-platformer formula by adding a copy-paste mechanic that can make or break the game world.

Good luck from developer Happybara games, described as “Physics-driven nightmare, every step is a trap”, as you navigate a city full of surprises. So let’s walk in and see how Good Luck plays from publisher Ultimate Games SA and Ultimate Publishing. You are a businessman just trying to get to

Based on the critically acclaimed and highest-grossing Taiwanese horror film of the same name, Incantation is a first-person psychological horror game that expands on the lore of the 2022 movie. Developed and published by Softstar Entertainment, the movie is loosely based on a real-life incident from 2005, involving a family who claimed

‘Skull Horde’, developed and published by 8BitSkull, is very much my sort of game. It’s simple but challenging, basic but interesting; a combination that just works for me. This auto-fight dungeon crawler, while lacking much diverse point-to-point action, is oozing with charm and something I just can’t put my finger

One of our favourite publishers here at MKAU Gaming, Devolver Digital, once again returns to the forefront with Minos. Developed by Artificer, Minos, as you may have guessed from the name alone, does, in fact, feature the Greek mythological beast, the Minotaur, but not in the way you would expect.

Crossovers aren’t new to PowerWash Simulator, but each DLC treads a fine line between novelty and comfort. The Adventure Time Pack embraces both, placing you in the vibrant, chaotic Land of Ooo. As the first DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2, it’s a welcome addition, though it arrives a bit late.

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together is the sequel to Cooking Simulator from Big Cheese Studios, described on their Steam page as “Cooking Simulator is back: bigger, better, and with multiplayer! Create your own recipes and take advantage of new and improved controls to become the best restaurant cook in the

Ready or Not’s latest expansion, Boiling Point, has arrived at a time when the tactical shooter space continues to evolve, pushing you into deeper, more tense, methodical encounters that demand that you are locked in, composed and ready to kick down doors. Developed and published by VOID Interactive, the DLC

I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator, by developer Bunch’o’Nerds is described on their page as “Run a pizza shop up front and handle shady business out back”. Having played the demo, I was genuinely excited when a review version became available, as it had great potential back then! So

I’ll be honest: I never was a fan of The Division. Rough start to a review, right? But hear me out. In 2016, Ubisoft released The Division 1: a deep, grim look at a pandemic breaking out during the holiday period. Although facing strong competition from titles such as Uncharted

‘Republic of Gamers’ has an ‘Azoth’ problem. There are just too many editions of this efficient and innovative keyboard with slight changes each time, but all in a premium build. This time around MKAU have their hands on a ‘ROG Azoth 96 HE Gaming Keyboard’ to see if Republic Of

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the mechanical keyboard space has exploded in recent years, shifting from a niche hobby to a mainstream obsession and brands like EPOMAKER have been a big part of that rise. They are well known for delivering affordable, highly customisable keyboards with EPOMAKER, earning

‘Life of Strange: Reunion’ is the final chapter in the long-standing saga of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price’s time-bending exploits. Deck Nine’s game-changing series comes to an end with a climactic ending, this time fighting a catastrophic fire with time manipulation. As a fan of Life is Strange (2015), being

In 2023, ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ was released on the original Switch and received universal acclaim from both fans and critics for its classic 2D platforming fun for up to 4 players. Since the Switch 2’s release, various Switch games received upgrades for the Switch 2, and now, it’s Super

For the past 87 years, Marvel has been a media giant in not only comics but also action figures, various animated and live-action series, and the film industry. They have also played a big part in video game history through various publishers and developers, especially throughout the 90s, with their

It has been interesting to watch how gaming laptops have evolved over the past few years, especially as manufacturers strive to strike a balance between raw performance and portability. The Acer Nitro 16S AI is a clear example of that shift, aiming to deliver solid gaming capability in a slimmer,

Darwin’s Paradox does not ease you in; it throws you straight into the strange, unsettling situation and lets curiosity do the rest. There’s an immediate hook that makes you want to see how far the experience will push its concept and whether it can sustain that intrigue beyond its opening

Borderlands 4’s first major paid DLC, Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and The Vault of the Damned, has finally landed, bringing with it more story, a new area, more bosses, loot and another Vault Hunter. We’re still on the planet Kairos, but with a stop into something else altogether, whether

‘Dysplaced’ is the second open-world title from the developers at 10Ton Ltd, following up from their original title, ‘Dysmantle’, released in 2021 to excellent reviews on Steam. I am excited to see how this new title plays. Dysplaced can be described as a survival RPG that blends open-world exploration, crafting,

2023 saw the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the long-awaited film adaptation of the Super Mario Bros. games that stayed more true to its source material, featured plenty of nods and references to the Mario franchise and Nintendo, and overall was just a visually appealing and fun experience

Published by Kwalee and developed by Clover Bite, GRIME II is a Metroidvania-style game and a sequel to the critically acclaimed GRIME from 2021. The original game focused more on body horror, but GRIME II takes a more art-focused narrative and is now lurking its way onto Xbox Series X|S,

We have all heard the story of Jesus before, whether it be through movies, the Bible, or simply hearing it told over the years, but Jesus Simulator takes a different approach to how the story is experienced. Developed and published by VRCFORGE Studios, this narrative-driven game retells the story of

Who doesn’t like pizza? Weirdos, that’s who. ‘Pizza Slice’ by developers Quest Craft and Gaming Factory have created a neat little Pizzeria simulator that is oozing with charm like the mozzarella bubbling on a fresh slice. Starting with the Campaign mode, you play as Tonio, fresh from Italy, inheriting a

From the beginning of Project Songbird, developer Connor Rush with FYRE Games has been incredibly open with us about the work and love he poured into the game. I really enjoyed that level of transparency, and I wish more developers of passion projects would embrace it. Now onto the game.

Directed by Kirill Sokolov and co-written with Alex Litvak, They Will Kill You is an original action comedy horror film about an ex-convict who answers an ad to be a housekeeper at a mysterious New York City high-rise. Starring Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Tom Felton, Heather Graham and more, They

I have always loved the TV show Pawn Stars and its antics, so when Pawnbroker Simulator came up for review from developer Next Sky Games and published by Ultimate Publishing, Ultimate Games, and Playway, I was excited to be selected for it. Let’s see how the game performs and if

I must admit it: being born in the 80s, I have always been sceptical of wireless products, mainly because I believe I was too ignorant to educate myself when the first iterations were released, and have never explored it any further. Razor’s new entry into the gaming mouse market is

Since 2004, Blizzard has captivated millions of players with the largest MMORPG of all time: World of Warcraft. After over 20 years, the second chapter of the three-part World Soul saga, the first multi-expansion storyline in the game’s history, designed both as a celebration of the franchise’s twenty-year legacy and

Alongside the launch of Razer’s Viper v4 Pro gaming mouse, which we’ll also be reviewing, Razer has released a new range of Gigantus v2 Pro gaming pads. Come along for the ride as I try them out, exploring the design and practicality for both esports and casual gaming alike. The