As far as ambitious cross-overs in video games go, we would normally think of the likes of Kingdom Hearts, with characters meshing with each other’s worlds. In the case of ‘As Far as the Eye’ is concerned, the fine people over at Unexpected Studios have meshed the genres of rogue-like

When it comes to motorcycle racing simulation, Milestone is the first developer that comes to mind. They have created many major titles focused on motorcycle sporting over the last few years, with MotoGP 22 being the latest. As expected, the team and rider roster has been updated to reflect who

It’s the end of times. Humankind is all but dissipated. With the lack of resources and ability to repopulate, someone has to play God. That person is you. Ragnorium is a brand new planet recolonization simulator, where the player commands clones to do thou bidding and attempt to repopulate the

Chernobylite, developed by The Farm 51, is a sci-fi horror survival set in the wastelands of Chernobyl’s exclusion zone. We reviewed this game in its early stages on PC here, but as it has just come out with its new free Xbox Series X|S upgrade, we get to revisit the

Developed by Tuxedo Labs, Teardown is a beautifully designed and polished game where everything has been created to be destroyed. Teardown is based in a township with you running the family business, Lockelle Teardown Services, and it’s a game in which you can make the desired paths into buildings by

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has been out in the wild since 2019, and I missed it the first time, but thanks to the hard work by Vanillaware, I got a chance to get my hands on the Nintendo Switch port. With publisher Atlus backing the project, there seems to have

Crusader Kings III, Developed by Paradox Development Studio, brings the beloved role-playing strategy game to console. Battle through the ages, conquer Kingdoms, rule the land, and create a legacy to be remembered through time. Do you have what it takes to be King? Choose a noble family from a number

I never knew I had the potential to like simulation games. I was bad at most things IRL, let alone online where I could break controllers in frustration. That was until I played Lawn Mowing Simulation. Lawn Mowing Simulator, by Skyhook Games, is now available on PS4 and PS5. While

The Wild West is one of those magical places that can meld with pretty much anything. There was a film in 2011 called Cowboys & Aliens, and I’ve been spending a lot of time watching a YouTuber by the name of Boylei Hobby Time, who is creating his own magnificent

Ever since the first memorable simulation game, The Sims aka the granddaddy of them all was released, simulation games have been drip-feeding in over the last 20 years. These games can range from classic The Sims features such as controlling the lives of virtual people, creating families, getting a job

FoamPunch is a small indie team with a big, snow-covered dream, and their affinity for snowboarding has inspired the new title, Shredders. Hitting Xbox game pass on day one, there won’t be a shortage of players ready to strap in and shred down the mountainsides. Available now on Xbox and

Lawn Mowing Simulator has received a new content drop that takes players on a prehistoric safari! Now, before we get all Jurassic Park in here, I would like to say that unfortunately, the dinosaurs are not real, so don’t expect to be chased by raptors while trying to finish off

WWE 2K22 is the newest hard-hitting installment of long-running wrestling games developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Games, and it features a new combat system and camera visuals that have taken the wrestling experience to a long-overdue level. The new features are a redesigned gameplay engine that affects

It’s time to be that hero you always dreamed of being as a kid and go save some lives. ‘Rescue Party: Live!’ is a new party game on the scene, developed by Tag Studios and published by 505 Games. This chaotic multiplayer has you step into the boots of a

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is the latest instalment to the long-running Dynasty Warriors series. Created by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo, it is a hack-and-slash game with side elements of battlefield strategy and political choices to form a stronger foothold in lands owned. Players will have a set

Do you remember the movie ‘Minority Report’, starring Tom Cruise? The super futuristic, hologram, computer, intense crime-solving, and in-your-face drama/sci-fi? Well, Forest Grove is that movie in a game. Forest Grove is a first-person mystery game where you uncover forensic clues, solve puzzles, and piece together a story using your

Have you ever dreamed of having your own deserted island, surrounded by loyal henchmen and sharks with fricken laser beams? Did you ever want to run your own evil corporation, spread fear all over the world, and earn one million dollars? Thanks to Rebellion Developments and their release of Evil

Long before I joined the ranks here at MKAU Gaming, I worked as a farmhand on a turf farm. It wasn’t particularly exciting work, but there was something strangely calming about driving a tractor back and forth, mowing the grass, spreading fertiliser and weed killer, and then going home covered

The ocean is vast, scary, and full of mystery and wonder. I have been obsessed with animals since a small one and the thought of creatures living in one of my biggest fears; deep water always fascinated me. ‘Beyond Blue’ developed by E-Line Media is a stunning, single-player, narrative journey

I think it’s safe to say anyone that has seen a Jurassic Park or World movie has at least thought about having a pet dinosaur. I doubt that the logistics of actually taking care of one was also part of that fleeting fantasy though. Well thankfully, someone else did over

Gundam and mecha anime have never really been my thing. I’ve always preferred Shounen. However, Zoids was one of my favorite anime growing up, so I thought I’d give Super Robot Wars 30 a chance. If you are not from Japan you may have never heard of Super Robot Wars.

Back in August, I was treated to a hands-off event held by WolfEye Studios for their upcoming game, Weird West. Based on what I saw that day, I have never been more excited for a twin-stick shooter in my life. They promised a lot of different things, many of which

In the early 2000’s my PC was under heavy strain from two particular games, ‘Diablo 2’ and ‘Total Annihilation’. I like to imagine that one night, 20 years ago, those two snuck away and made a baby that has grown up to become “The Riftbreaker” and is finally ready to

Let me take you back to a simpler time, where you would buy a bag of toy soldiers and proceed to wage an all-out war of epic proportions. The only limitation was your imagination and how rough you were with the little plastic units. Finding little cut-outs in the backyard

Surprisingly, I am pretty into car games. I grew up around my dad dicking around under a hood and often had guy friends through school chasing the next cheapest part for the tiniest boost in performance. ‘Street Outlaws 2: Winner Takes All’ by Team6 Games Studios, takes you to the

Developed by Marvelous and Published by Xseed Games is the remake of both Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, and Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town all in one. For those unaware of the Harvest Moon games, they are a slice-of-life farming simulator. I love these types of games.

Do you remember when your primary school teachers tried to convince you that math could be fun? There was a time where they almost convinced me it was, up until I was halfway through high school and my maths teacher basically told us that not all of us will make

Published and developed by indy studio Glass Bottom Games, ‘SkateBIRD’ is a skateboarding simulation game similar to the Tony Hawk series, except with players taking control of a literal bird riding a skateboard the size of a Tech Deck instead of a pro skater. The game’s plot tells the story

Commander! We need fire support! The enemies are storming our trenches and breaking through our front line! Commander, our toybox is taking damage! SAVE US!!!! Protect your own toybox and destroy your opponents, in single-player campaigns, online or split-screen multiplayer, in a remastered classic that first appeared on Xbox Live

Welcome sinners and Demons alike. Come forth and take control of your own section of Hell in the new game, Hell Architect, as you are tasked with a small section on hell to oversee, torture, control, and maintain your collection of sinners. From publisher Leonardo Interactive and Developer Woodland Games,