The Care Bears franchise began as greeting cards in 1981, designed in 1981 by artist Elena Kucharik. The loveable multi-coloured bears later became a highly successful toy line as plush teddy bears. They were adored by children all over the globe before their first television special, which led to their
One of the most famous thieves in pop culture, Carmen Sandiego, has a long history in video games dating back to 1985 with her debut game, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, and many more in the years that followed. Despite being a video game series, they were also
Growing up, I wasn’t a Nintendo kid; I never owned any of their consoles. Instead, I enjoyed Nintendo titles at friends’ houses, envious of all the games I never had as a PlayStation kid. I missed out on the Xenoblade Chronicles series and have never experienced them until now. Nintendo
‘Donkey Kong Country Returns HD’ is a supped-up version of the original 2D, side-scrolling platformer we fondly know as ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns’. Brought to you by Forever Entertainment and Nintendo, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD ticks all the boxes with its original fundamentals from the Wii and 3DS versions.
Dave Pikley fans rejoice and no it’s not ‘Captain Underpants’ this time, it’s ‘Dog Man’ and his on a brand new adventure with ‘Dog Man: Mission Impawsible’. MKAU Gaming was given a copy on the Nintendo Switch to check out, so let’s see how developers, Floor 84 Studio, and publishers,
‘Super Spy Raccoon’ taps into the retro style of gaming at its finest; when it was simplistic and fun. Developed by Slain Mascot LCC, this 2D platformer reeks of nostalgia, leaving a wanting of more. Focusing on our titular Raccoon who lives a life of espionage, it is up to
Published and developed by The Farm 51, Chernobylite was originally released on PC and then on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2021, then on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in 2022, receiving high praise from critics. Now, in 2024, this survival horror game is making its way to
Strategy games can be enjoyed anywhere, Whether on your lap or on the big screen. Welcome to W.A.N.D. Project, Developed by The Knights of Unity and Published by Untold Tales. Let’s dive right in and experience the exciting spell-crafting world of Japan. As the world is plunged into danger by
After a long, difficult day in the office, I tend to promptly plant myself on the couch, bed, or PC to play a shooter or action game to vent my frustrations. Of course, the gym is my other go-to for venting my frustrations, but sometimes, the motivation to go is
‘Stray’ by BlueTwelve Studios was the purrfect game at the purrfect time. People were still tiptoeing around and reluctant to go outside due to the wind-down of Covid and it slotted in perfectly as a comfy snuggle-up and game experience. Now, thankfully, it is yours to own on the Nintendo
Polish-based development studio Illusion Ray first released The Beast Inside in October 2019 and brought it to handheld consoles a couple of years later. The Beast Inside is now being released on Nintendo Switch, and this review will cover how the game runs on the Switch. If you are looking
The long-anticipated sequel to the 2008 classic, World of Goo, has finally been released on PC and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by 2D Boy and Tomorrow Corporation, World of Goo 2 is a puzzle game with a physics focus. Fans of the original might experience a bit of Déjà
Brought to you by Acquire, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, Nintendo and Nintendo of America Inc. comes the sixth main instalment in the Mario & Luigi series, Mario & Luigi: Brothership. I was excited to give this game a whirl when it slid into my DM’s and set off on
I watch a lot of cartoons, and occasionally, I find myself watching something a little left of the field. One such cartoon for which I have a guilty pleasure is Miraculous. When I am surfing television channels, if I come across an episode, I stop scrolling. Petit Fabrik, the developer,
What has blue skin, wears a Phrygian cap and has the most infectious theme song ever to grace our television sets? The Smurfs are back and doing everything they can to escape the clutches of the ever-devious Gargamel. Sing a happy song with me as we dive into The Smurfs:
The Mario Party series began all the way back in 1998 on the Nintendo 64 with everyone’s favourite Italian plumber and the gang bringing the party to your home. The 4 player party game has been featured on every Nintendo console since, providing hours of entertaining, intense, and hilarious moments,
When it’s not Duck Season or Rabbit Season, it’s Sports Season! Everyone’s favourite Looney Tunes are ready to slam dunk, kick for a goal, score points, and get holes in ones. Published by GameMill Entertainment and developed by Bamtang Games, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports is set to bring
Not since the 1995 Philips C-Di “compact disc interactive” game, Zelda’s Adventure has the Zelda series let fans play as the princess of which the games are named. Nintendo’s Switch exclusive, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, seeks to right that wrong, where Zelda is instead the hero that
‘Besiege’ by Spiderling Games is a pleasant and surprisingly relaxing romp into devastation and destruction that I didn’t expect to enjoy as much as I did. Frankly, there is no real plot to Besiege but there is a strong premise and presence. Set in medieval times you are set the
The original Karate Kid film from 1984 is one of the most iconic films in history, with memorable characters and quotes still referenced to this day. Alongside three sequels, an animated series, a remake, and a highly successful TV spinoff, there were also various video games. Publisher, GameMill Entertainment, and
For more than 85 years, Marvel has been a media giant in not only comics but also action figures, various animated and live-action series, video games, and the film industry. They have also played a big part in arcade history working with Sega and then later Konami, before beginning their
Developed by Nintendo EPD and Mages, and published by Nintendo, the long-awaited fourth instalment of the Famicom Detective Club series, Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, is finally here. It has been 27 years since the last instalment in the series, BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako,
Since 2001, the Ace Attorney series has been one of Capcom’s premiere franchises, beginning with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on the Nintendo DS. It has built a solid and dedicated fanbase, has an anime series, and has crossed over with other Capcom franchises, Professor Layton, SEGA, Bandai Namco, SNK, and
Since 2001, the Ace Attorney series has been one of Capcom’s premiere franchises, beginning with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on the Nintendo DS. It has built a solid and dedicated fanbase, has an anime series, and has crossed over with other Capcom franchises, as well as Professor Layton, SEGA, Bandai
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
Canadian development studio Roofdog Games and Ultimate Games S.A. have teamed up to bring a once iOS and Android title to another handheld console the Nintendo Switch. The title we are talking about is Fishing Break. This is the type of title where you sit down for as long as
In 1990, Nintendo of America hosted the Nintendo World Championships, one of the earliest esports events in gaming history, long before the word ‘esports’ was invented. Since then, the event has been held two more times in 2015 to celebrate its 25th anniversary and again in 2017. The events consisted
This, by far, will be the weirdest review I will ever write in terms of having more negatives about a game than positives, yet somehow, Hot Blood is not only fun but addictive. Developed and published by Eastasiasoft and Deklazon, they have managed to deliver a game that is so
Brought to you by “Bandai Namco Entertainment” comes “Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown”. If you have been with us for a while, you would know that in January 2019, the initial release date on PC and console, MKAU reviewed Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Dust off those helmets and strap
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
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