‘Second Sun’, by Grey Wolf Entertainment and published by Iceberg Interactive, reminds me of old-school dungeon-crawling adventure games. It harkens back to a time when games like the Elder Scrolls series were in their prime. Second Sun feels like a nostalgic throwback to early RPGs, finding its stride in looter-shooter
It’s been over a decade since Sacred 2: Fallen Angel first rolled out its sprawling world of Ancaria, a blend of swords, sorcery, and unapologetic eccentricity. Now, developers Ascaron / THQ Nordic have applied their own Ancaria magic and given life to Sacred 2 once more. The Sacred 2 Remaster,
No Joke! On April 1st, I was privileged to play the demo of ‘Forestrike’, developed by Skeleton Crew Studio and Thomas Olsson, and published by Devolver Digital. You can read my preview here, but like the power of the Forestriker, this review will draw lessons from the past, allowing you
‘Football Manager 26’ is here, and long story short, it is shockingly woeful. Sports Interactive and SEGA’s latest addition to the Football Manager series has players in uproar over how disappointing the game actually is compared to the previous titles. After playing, I can wholeheartedly agree with them. Built on
S.E.M.I. – Side Effects May Include is a cooperative escape-style game that turns teamwork into unpredictable chaos. Developed and published by indie game studio Two Horn Unicorn, MKAU had the chance to check out the demo recently, and this title is unexpected and often messy, but that’s precisely what makes
‘Devil Jam’, published and developed by Rougeside, is incredibly addictive. A testament to not necessarily the game, but this genre of roguelite gameplay. Similar to the likes of popular ‘Vampire Survivor’, Devil Jam adds a twist by weaving a rhythm-based mechanic into its gameplay, making it stand out from the
Well, after my interview with Mike Bilder and Allard Laban at PAX Aus 2025, I was excited to try out ‘The Jackbox Party Pack 11’, developed and published in-house at Jackbox Games Inc. The interview must have gone well because, hey, we didn’t get blacklisted. /wink. So, if you haven’t
A.I.L.A is a first-person psychological horror game set in a futuristic world, developed by Pulsatrix Studios and published by Fireshine Games. You must search and survive across ever-changing worlds of fear and horror while communicating with an advanced AI system referred to as A.I.L.A. The second horror game from Pulsatrix
Wreckreation is a massive sandbox open world for all your high-octane adrenaline-fueled adventures. THQ Nordic and Three Fields Entertainment have successfully merged the likes of popular names ‘Need for Speed’ and ‘Forza Horizon’, giving you the keys to create your own adventures, either alone or with friends. Wreckreation is an
There’s something therapeutic about cleaning. The action of literally wiping and scrubbing away some dust or dirt and seeing the clean, pristine results of your hard, elbow-greasing endeavours. But what about blasting away grime, soaping up the dirt and spraying filth into a pristine shine? After the massive success of
Dobro Goranku is an upcoming card game aiming to make its mark in a unique and dedicated genre. Developers Moonlab, known for their Blockchain Game of the Year win in 2022 with Devikins, have teamed up with Klever, one of Brazil’s most innovative blockchain companies, to bring a fresh experience
From the Colombian developer Madbrick, published by Amber Studios, comes Mexican Ninja. Releasing in the first quarter of 2026, I get hands-on with the demo available now on Steam. You are Darles Cuello, trained in the outlawed martial art “The Way of the Donkey” and set on taking out the
Kenny Sun and Devolver Digital have certainly brought the heat. 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. Ball x PIT launches players into a rampageous
When Age of Mythology: Retold arrived in 2024, it wasn’t just a remaster; it was a revival. The legendary 2022 RTS returned with a modern sheen, updated systems, and the same larger-than-life battles that cemented it as one of the genre’s time greats. Since then, it’s grown stronger, expanding its
Holiday Motel Simulator, developed and self-published by Indie studio Red Phoenix Interactive, is one of those quirky titles currently in Early Access that sneaks up on you with charm and atmosphere. Wrapped in a liminal, cozy presentation, it offers a management sim experience that always keeps you guessing. Holiday Motel
It’s been a hot minute since we took a dive into Banjo’s Rift and returned to the land of Macabre. Since our time away, there have been some heavily requested and well-implemented changes to the gameplay – from graphics updates to store improvements, and even the monster itself being a
G’day mates! Grab ya thongs, crack open a cold one, and get ready for a ripper adventure, ’cause ‘Aussie Bogan Hero’ is here to put some fair dinkum Aussie flavour into the Metroidvania scene. Developed and published by the larrikins at Snag Swag Studios, this sidescrolling belter follows Davo, a
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of joining Australian developers ‘RDBK Studios’ for a hands-on play session of their upcoming title, ‘Renown’. Although this play session was brief, I was left feeling the bitterness of defeat and an eagerness to see how my own journey from peasant to
Skygard Arena, developed by Gemelli Games and published by Gemelli Games and SpaceJazz, is a fantasy turn-based tactical game where players lead a squad of customisable Champions through challenging story missions or competitive multiplayer battles. Command your team to capture objectives, gather resources, and unleash powerful spells. It combines deep
Developed by White Owls Inc. and published by Cult Games as an exciting collaboration between famous game developers Suda51 and Swery65, ‘Hotel Barcelona’ is a 2.5D side-scrolling, dungeon-crawling, RPG game that is both somehow creepy and charming. Filling a void I had in a time while I wait for certain
‘Easy Delivery Co.’, developed by Sam C and published by Oro Interactive, looks like your typical indie driving-and-delivery sim at first glance. You hop into your ute, haul packages, and navigate snowy roads. But beneath its cozy, small-town aesthetic, the game conceals an unsettling mystery that slowly unfolds. Easy Delivery
Earlier this year, I had the chance to play the demo for ‘Baby Steps’, a collaboration between ‘Getting Over It’ creator Bennett Foddy and ‘Ape Out’ creators Gabe Cuzzillo and Maxi Boch. Now that the whole game is here, I was keen to go back in to see what awaited
Do you remember the cult-classic movie ‘Mars Attacks!’ from the 90s? Well, the over-the-top Martians are back, this time reimagined into “Mars Attracts”, which is a theme park management simulator with a darkly comedic twist. Build your Martian amusement empire, abduct humans from different ages in human time and decide
‘Perennial Order’ is a 2D plant horror with challenging one-hit death combat. Developed and published by Gardenfiend Games and SOEDESCO, Perennial Order presents an atmospheric Dark Age world infested by nature-inspired horrors. Set in an ambient world overtaken by natural monsters, Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush
Time is ticking down to the highly anticipated release of Battlefield 6, set to launch on October 10th, 2025, and the excitement is reaching new heights. Recently, EA extended an invitation to MKAU Gaming to go hands-on with a fresh build of the game. During the session, we had the
I’ve always had a love for roguelikes, mainly because the simple fact that, even at 2 am, the idea of one more run for a little extra progression is so appealing. Moros Protocol, developed by Pixel Reign and published by Super Rare Originals, brings its own pixelated spin to the
Having discovered that I enjoy playing golf in my spare time, I am always welcome to try out new golf games. Over the years, I have played golf games, ranging from simulation to arcade, on and off. Today, I will discuss the arcade type. ‘Everybody’s Golf’ is a familiar brand
‘These Sunny Daze DLC’ is a colourful expansion to ‘POSTAL: Brain Damaged’, offering fans a fresh setting, new weapons, and additional enemies while keeping the high-octane, arena-style combat intact. The DLC doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it leverages the sunny vacation theme to inject new challenges, visual variety, and humour
‘Splatterbot’ is simple, but effective. I literally had a smile on my face the whole time playing because it’s just an indie game that is about having fun, and that’s why I love reviewing indie games. Fun is always at the forefront. Developed by the Australia team at Hey! Kookaburra,
So you want to hear a story, eh? Let’s talk about Borderlands 4, the newest entry in Gearbox Software and 2K Games’ iconic first-person looter shooter series. As a veteran vault hunter, I’ve followed new and returning characters across the universe, looting and shooting my way against all incoming threats.
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