I’ve finished work for the week, picked up my much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, gone through the set-up process and started redeeming my game codes. Eager to play, I settle in, ready to explore all my new console has to offer, only to discover there’s no pre-installed demo or game, just
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
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
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
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
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
‘Tiny Garden’ by Ao Norte is a game with an interesting concept, and that, my friends, alone is commendable because thinking outside the box is rare. There is a loose narrative attached to this game through letters you unlock as you progress. It is quite a touching little story of
Surprisingly, I’m not new to playing as a cat in a platformer, albeit my previous experience was more dystopian sci-fi. Only Way is Down by Jilted Generation Productions takes it to a more realistic place, with a small side of silliness that often falls flat. Starting firmly on the ground
Have you ever wanted to spend time with family or friends and play a fun and competitive game with multiple space Galaxy game modes and special celestial space spirits, all with unique models for each person to enjoy? Well, look no further. Welcome to Which Way Up: Galaxy Games, Developed
‘Two Point Museum’, another instalment in the ‘Two Point’ series brought to you by Two Point Studios and Sega, is an engrossing management sim boasting heaps of customisation and plenty of wonderful and wacky exhibits to display in your museums, creating the ultimate guest experience. As this was my first
Thanks to developer Wallride and publisher Super Rare Originals, I was allowed to play their demo of ‘Grandma No!’ Unfortunately, I will have little to tell you as the demo only lasted about 15 minutes. Even after a second play-through, there wasn’t much more to find and interact with. Anyway,
This week, MKAU Gaming was fortunate enough to check out the Steam demo for ‘HoverGrease 2’, an upcoming release developed and published by Altergaze. After learning that HoverGrease sadly failed amidst the carnage of the pandemic, it was refreshing to see that a game enjoyed by thousands would be making
Man, I have always liked cooking, but somehow, ‘Let’s Cook Together 2’ by Yellow Dot Games makes the relaxing experience a full-on panic-fest. Bringing together the preparation of dishes and cooking them under a time limit, kitchen life here is not relaxing. You play as an Ohmie working with General
Oh, do I love games that tug at nostalgia. Unfortunately, some games just throw in ‘remember berries’ with no real purpose. ‘Tiny Garden’ by Ao Norte is a game I have yet to decide if the gimmick of a garden in a tiny pocket-sized town is exciting or just there
DeathOmen is a psychological horror story by developer Jeff Winner and published by CreativeForge Games. I do like a good psychological horror, but to truly get my spine tingling with fear, the formula needs to evoke my imagination to run away with itself. Consequently, I often find myself unimpressed by
Fast food is the bane of my existence. Too quick, too easy, and it has not been kind to my waist, however, not as easy as it seems behind the counter where all the action is. I was thankfully never cut out for a job in hospitality as I was
Have you ever had one of those days where, no matter what you do, everything turns out to be cursed? What if your cursed day turned out to be a total blessing that could be used to help others? Thanks to developers Warp Digital and Dan Ferguson, we can explore
Snowabunga! Shredding its way to you with its epic courses, mind-blowing tricks, and cute characters comes Slopecrashers. Brought to you by solo developer Byteparrot comes this labour of love that takes you back to the era of SSX. Invite your pals to carve up these gnarly courses and launch various
Since 2001, the Taiko no Tatsujin series by Bandai Namco has been one of the most addictive rhythm games in Japanese arcades and across Asia, as well as home consoles. It had limited releases in other countries but has been increasing in popularity over the past few years and can
Bum Bum Monsterz is the latest team-based multiplayer party game to hit the Steam store from Funverse Games and TheGamePublisher.com. Muster your pals for various challenges, puzzles, and obstacles and duke it out to become the ultimate winner in this teamwork-based playground. This looks like another version of a particular
From Krillbite Studio, an indie studio hailing from Norway, comes Fruitbus, a new cozy, open-world, adventure game developed on the Unity engine. During your childhood, your Grandma was your best friend and mentor. When she passes away, she leaves you her famed Fruitbus; a travelling food truck that offers salads
The Earth is predicted to contain 7.5 sextillion grains of sand. One of those grains of sand is minuscule compared to the overall amount of sand. The Jackbox Survey Scramble developed and published by Jackbox Games Inc. has taken on the mammoth task of getting your opinion. With only 8.1
It’s finally a new horror title that does not feel like the others. Developer and self-publisher Jumpy Unit have made the latest horror titles with Ominous. It’s an online thriller/horror title for four players and you must collaborate with your team members to face monsters and get out of the
It is time again to don the brown pants and prepare to have the living daylights scared out of me, as I prepare to step into the supernatural world and try to ease restless spirits. MKAU Gaming has been fortunate to get early hands-on access to the upcoming title from
“Office Fight”, the title has sparked my interest already! Fenix Studios has created what in their words is a “Hilarious physics-based office destruction game”. A lighthearted game made by a small group of devs who were made redundant from their own real-world company, so what better way to showcase your
Japanese-based development studio ILCA and Bandai Namco have teamed up again and brought “One Piece Odyssey” to handhelds with the Nintendo Switch. This title first came out on the 12th of January 2023 and you can now embark on the adventures that Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates embark on
Have you ever wished there was a way to enjoy the classic arcade nature of light gun games in VR? Well, the wonderful team from Actuator Digital have more than got you covered with their debut title, `On Point`. Before I go too crazy with the puns, I can already
Where horror and anomalies come to meet in an incredible tale of Ooo spooky ghost… welcome to Shift 87, which was Developed by Pixelsplit and Published by Daedalic Entertainment. Now, let’s dive right into the Simulation. Shift 87 is a horror simulator that unfolds across three locations, each in an
12 years ago, I started a job that required shift work. The long hours were brutal during the quiet periods and were even worse at night. To keep my mind active and alert I would do tasks or play games that would stimulate it. Services such as Game Pass didn’t
Do you like vibrant colours, ninjas and importantly doughnuts? Well, I have the game for you! Developed by Dummy Dojo and published by Abylight Studi, Ninja Chowdown: Glaze of Glory is a quirky arcade-like game. The bosses at MKAU Gaming graciously handed me the controls to this vibrant title, and
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