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
After being given the chance to try out a short, 15-minute demo, the release of Grandma, No! is here. Developed by Wallride and published by Super Rare Originals, I now get to experience all it has to offer. There was very little I could report on for such a brief
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
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
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
Towerborne was a title I had not seen much coverage for in my doom-scrolling of social media. Then, on one of my regular checks to titles coming to the Xbox Game Pass, I discovered a title that visually grabbed my attention and appealed to my old-school side-scrolling gaming days. Initially
One of my fondest, most ridiculous co-op gaming experiences was Journey To The Savage Planet in 2020. Warping forward into the future, in 2025, Typhoon Studios are back from cryo-sleep as Racoon Logic, with Revenge Of The Savage Planet. It’s an action-adventure that honours the previous title while shooting forward
Published by Ultimate Games and developed by Departure Interactive, Bartender Hustle is a simulation game that puts players in the shoes of a bartender and working their way up in the industry. Bartender Hustle is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. In Story Mode, players take
The highly anticipated sequel to DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages, is just around the corner, and thanks to the team at Bethesda ANZ, we have had the opportunity to play the game before its official release. Serving as a prequel to the 2016 DOOM game, DOOM: The Dark Ages
Days Gone Remastered is an enhanced version of the original open-world action-adventure game Days Gone, which was released in 2019. Developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the remaster brings the post-apocalyptic journey to current-generation consoles with upgraded visuals, improved performance, and relentless hordes of Freakers. The
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