When Death Stranding was released in 2019, it received a mixed reaction from the gaming industry and fans alike. Years later, some have come around on the game labelled as a “walking simulator” by harsh critics, while others remain unchanged. I was a firm believer from the very start. However,
SHIFT UP’s Stellar Blade is an incredible action-adventure game with platforming, swordplay, and gunning. What could it use more of? Even more gunplay, and with the release of the DLC expansion, Stellar Blade x GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, on both the PlayStation and PC Stellar Blades. There’s shooting galore, and
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner – Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army was initially released in 2006 on PlayStation 2. Raidou, the demon-summoning badass, is stepping out from the shadows again in RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. For anyone familiar with ATLUS and their Shin Megami Tensei
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
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
Since 2018, Capcom has been digging through its extensive library of fighting games and porting them to modern consoles. It began in 2018 with Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, Capcom Fighting Collection in 2022 and most recently, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics in 2024. Included in those compilations
In the early days of fighting games, the genre was dominated by Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat, but SNK introduced a new fighter that brought something new and innovative at the time, with Fatal Fury in 1991. Despite many claiming it was a copycat of Street Fighter, it was
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
MKAU Gaming was recently invited to an exclusive digital event, giving us a sneak peek at what is in store for the new F1 25, set to release later this year. From what we’ve seen so far, it’s clear the team at Codemasters has been hard at work, pushing the
Steamworld Heist 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved turn-based strategy shooter set in the imaginative SteamWorld universe. Brought to us by Thunderfull Development and Thunderfull Publishing, you set sail on the high seas of a steampunk-inspired ocean world. Players will again take command of a ragtag crew
The Onimusha series was one of Capcom’s premiere franchises in the early 2000s, beginning with Onimusha: Warlords in 2001 on PlayStation 2, which saw two sequels and a few spin-offs. Aside from the browser-based game Onimusha Soul in 2012, it hasn’t had a proper sequel since 2006’s Onimusha: Dawn of
Prepare to dust off the fedora and crack that whip, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is making its long-awaited debut on PlayStation 5 this April 17th, 2025. Step into the boots of the world’s most iconic archaeologist and experience the pulse-pounding adventure that spans continents and uncover ancient secrets,
Published by Ultimate Games S.A. and developed by Games Incubator, Pets Hotel is a simulation game that puts players in charge of a hotel looking after various pets. Pets Hotel was originally released on PC in 2023, then on Xbox Series X|S in 2024 and is now available on PlayStation
Published by Games Incubator and developed by Hypnotic Ants, Police Shootout is a simulation game that puts players in the shoes of a police officer and need to take on cases, track down suspects, arrest them and even interrogate them. Police Shootout is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
This is not the ‘Elden Ring’ you might remember. Published by Bandai Namco and developed once again by FromSoftware, who said late last year that they weren’t “really considering” a sequel, spin-off or DLC anytime soon. To our surprise, they then announced ‘Elden Ring: Nightreign’, a standalone, co-op, action-adventure roguelike
Published and developed by Nippon Ichi Software, the original Phantom Brave was released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and received critical acclaim. It saw various ports and re-releases on Nintendo Wii, PSP, PC, and Nintendo Switch but has never received a sequel. 21 years since the original game, the
Before being handed Freedom Wars Remastered for review, I had never heard of the game. When delving deeper into the history of Freedom Wars, developed by Dimps Corporation and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and subsequently the same developer and publisher for Freedom Wars Remastered, I was asking the
Only a couple of weeks into the new year, publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has brought out another game, this time with publisher Games Studio Inc. – Synduality Echo of Ada, a PvPvE extraction shooter. Set in 2222, 200 years after humanity was almost completely whipped out during an event
When Stellar Blade was released in 2024, it was clear that the SHIFT UP devs were inspired by another post-apocalyptic sci-fi game, Square Enix’s NieR: Automata. While EVE’s journey differs significantly, there’s some DNA of NieR: Automata in Stellar Blade. In a case of divine fate, or just the directors
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
While I’ve seen the cartoon Totally Spies!, I didn’t connect with it like others. There is nothing wrong with the cartoon, and there is nothing wrong with Totally Spies! – Cyber Mission. Developer, Balio Studio SRL, and Microids SA, the publisher, have captured the essence of the cartoon and made
‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ has made a massive comeback over the past year with the release of ‘Forbidden West’ on PC. It is virtually only yesterday that ‘Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’ was released on PlayStation 5 and PC. Where else could Aloy possibly travel next? It could be into the lovable
Danish gaming peripherals and accessories manufacturer SteelSeries is back with another great little product the Arctis GameBuds Playstation 5 Edition. SteelSeries makes headsets, keyboards, mice, controllers and mousepads and needless to say over the years they have made some fantastic products all the Arctis GameBuds are no exception to that
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has a long history in video games with many big hits in arcades and consoles. The latest game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed is a follow-up to the hit 2023 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem which was widely praised by critics
It’s a dark and stormy night. A rickety stagecoach makes its way through muddy roads, surrounded by a profoundly unsettling forest. In this carriage are four travellers with one goal: reaching the mountain where a world-ending threat looms. Red Hook Studios returns with the sequel to their cult hit in
Many moons ago (2017, to be precise), Guerilla Games released a game that would become a champion for Sony PlayStation: Horizon Zero Dawn. In the future (2022), Horizon Forbidden West will be released, bringing visual and performance improvements and another massive region to explore. In the present, Guerilla Games and
Softstar Entertainment, PQube, and Gamera Games have released the second instalment in The Bridge Curse franchise, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, an action, horror game where you are stuck in the halls of Wen Hua University, and not everything is as it seems. Located in Taiwan, Wen Hua University
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