EVE stole my heart when I met her on the Sony PlayStation 5 in 2024. I was overjoyed when I reunited with the badass Naytiba-slaying babe on PC in Stellar Blade: Complete Edition. Locked and loaded with extra content galore. Korean devs SHIFT UP’s action RPG is back in full
Borderlands 4, the long-awaited new entry in the Borderlands series, is teleporting our way on September 12 this year, and thanks to the folks at 2K ANZ, I had the pleasure of spending a few hours checking it out. I had the chance to explore Fadefields at level 5, shooting
TRON: Catalyst has finally arrived and has taken a different spin on what lovers of the franchise expect, combining immersive storytelling with adrenaline-fueled action. Created by the team at Bithell Games, this isometric adventure drops players into an atmospheric cyber realm, offering dynamic combat and is a huge step away
‘Baby Steps’ is an upcoming game from ‘Getting Over It’ creator Bennett Foddy, developed in collaboration with Maxi Boch and Gabe Cuzzillo of ‘Ape Out’. At first glance, it looks like another entry in the emerging “Foddian” genre—games defined by deliberately awkward movement and frustratingly precise control, named after Foddy himself.
Earlier this year, Split Fiction hit Xbox hard, and at MKAU, we were right there for the ride. It’s brutal honesty, tight mechanics, and unforgettable atmosphere left a mark, and at the time, Dylan called this a possible Game of the Year candidate. You can check out his review HERE.
The ‘Yakuza’ series is one of SEGA’s premier franchises, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, which all began in 2005, on PlayStation 2. Now rebranded as ‘Like a Dragon’, which is also the English translation of its Japanese name Ryū ga Gotoku, the series has seen a slow but well-deserved
There’s always been something deeply fascinating to me about the Chornobyl setting—an entire city and its surrounding towns suddenly abandoned, frozen in time by the disaster. The eerie emptiness of that urban landscape has long captured my imagination. I’ve dreamed of seeing it firsthand, though I know that’s not likely.
‘Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma’, the latest entry in the beloved lifestyle sim series developed by Marvellous Inc. and published by XSEED Games, marks a bold new direction. For the first time, the series trades its traditional Western-inspired fantasy setting for Azuma, a land steeped in Eastern aesthetics; a fantastical
From the twisted minds of Rougeside, Devil Jam throws players headfirst into a chaotic blend of rhythm-based action and rougelite madness. This demo offers a tantalising taste of a game that’s equal parts stylish, brutal, and surprisingly strategic. This is a game for the competitive metal heads. You play as
Recently, MKAU Gaming was invited to attend a Hands-On Preview of ‘Renown’, an upcoming title from Aussie developers RDBK Studios. After multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns and years at the development grindstone, the team at RDBK Studios were ready to show us what they have been forging behind the scenes. Before
Demo builds are not uncommon by today’s standards. Everywhere you look, companies offer demos, free trials, limited access, early access, and VIP passes – you name it, there’s probably an early release. But what makes Macabre different is that it is in its demo phase, but upon playing it, you’ll
Coming into Bravely Default: Flying Fairy for the first time, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I’d heard the name tossed around in JRPG circles, usually with terms like “underrated gem” or “spiritual successor to Final Fantasy.” With the HD remaster landing on Nintendo Switch 2, I finally decided
The How to Train Your Dragon franchise began in 2003 as a novel series written by Cressida Cowell before being adapted into a 3D animated film in 2010 by DreamWorks and turning it into a worldwide phenomenon. Toothless became a pop culture icon, and the original film saw two sequels,
As quoted on the Steam page, “Possessor(s) is a fast-paced, action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters”. Developed and produced by Heart Machine and Devolver Digital, The Possessor(s) demo is a promising platform fighter in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world and is inspired by games such as ‘INSIDE’, ‘Signalis’
From the ashes and rubble of Ballbylon rises ‘BALL x PIT’, a wildly inventive fusion of brick-breaker chaos, roguelite intensity, and some base-building strategy, all bundled into a neat little package. MKAU Gaming got an early taste of what’s to come with the demo, which throws you head first into
It’s been over two decades since the first crash-landing into our hearts with its heartfelt message and offbeat charm. Lilo & Stitch has returned in 2025 as a live-action reimaging under the Disney remake umbrella. It’s directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (known for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On), and
‘Paranormal Cleanup’ is a 1 – 4 Player, Online COOP, Survival Horror Game from Developer Manic Mice, an independent video games developer based in Berlin, Germany. With a handful of titles under their belt, they are most known for ‘Lunch Lady’, and if you are active in Discord, you will
With the upcoming release of the latest update for ‘The Elder Scrolls Online’, MKAU Gaming had the pleasure of attending a hands-off preview event to see what we can expect in ‘Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1’. The newest update arrives on June 2 for PC and on June
The year is 1959. The world is heavily indulging in rock and roll music, fashion is a big deal, and the looming threat of war is seemingly even bigger! In the midst of it is Mr Winston Green, a newly recruited employee of the delivery company “We Deliver”. Behind his
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 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 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
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
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
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
Originally released on PC in 2020 by Byterunners Game Studio and published by Movie Games, Drug Dealer Simulator was an unexpected cult hit. Offering a grounded, systems-heavy take on the criminal underworld, it was five years later that the game finally arrived on Xbox Series X/S. This console port doesn’t
Entering its 12th year, Zenimax Online Studios has done a brilliant job over the little more than a decade rejuvenating and breathing new life into Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) through its many expansions and yearly updates. The 2025 Content Pass is this year’s new cycle, releasing updates throughout the year
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
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
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
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