Usually, when I talk about gaming on the go, I’m talking about a gaming laptop. While they’re certainly more portable than a dedicated desktop PC, they’re still not the easiest thing to take out and play, particularly in cramped areas, like on a plane. While not a particularly long flight,

It’s the best time of the school year – field trip time! So get those permission slips signed and travel to the distant lands of Kitakami to embark on a new adventure in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet franchise. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet: the Teal Mask DLC is part one of The Hidden Treasures

“Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation” developed by Softstar Entertainment Inc. and published by Eastasiasoft Limited, brings you a gripping horror adventure that beckons players into a world steeped in supernatural mystery. This indie gem weaves a complex narrative that unravels the chilling secrets of a cursed campus through the eyes

I’ll be honest with you all, my dears. I have not stepped back into the gritty underbelly of Night City since ‘CyberPunk 2077’ was released back in 2020 (Cyberpunk 2077 – Review). While this grand-scale adventure RPG had technical issues, I loved that at the heart of it was a

Having never used a curved monitor before, I was excited to try out the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34WQ15R2B Curved Gaming Monitor. I must admit it was an unexpected experience, but certainly one I could get used to. ASRock is a Taiwanese company that has been specialising in motherboards since 2002.

It is time to put myself through the pain and suffering of tackling another souls-like game, and hopefully, I come out on top with as few broken controllers as possible. Developed by Neowiz, Lies of P is the latest action souls-like on the market, challenging veterans and new players with

Since my preview of Gunbrella back in July, I have been eagerly awaiting its release so I could continue my adventure. Thankfully, developer Doinksoft, and publisher Devolver Digital, will not only be releasing Gunbrella on the PC, but it will also be available on the Nintendo Switch. With their decision

Being stranded and alone in space would not be the most pleasant experience, and I guess you could use the famous quote, “No one can hear your scream in space” for this exact moment. ‘The Expanse’ Episode 4 takes you to a whole new level of distraught and loneliness as

Being a sports fan is always rewarding, as we get new sports titles or major updates each year and it just keeps you content. We have to decide if we are going to go through with the purchase, but we always do because these games keep improving year after year

Mortal Kombat, a legendary and infamous arcade fighter that’s been shocking the world since its debut in 1992, comes from the creative minds of Ed Boon and John Tobias. The series has seen its highs and lows across various media, but it has always been a pop culture icon in

I have never worked on a farm, but in the virtual world, I am an absolute master of crop cultivation, animal rearing, and amassing an impressive collection of assorted bugs and fish. I am by no means a stranger to this life, and I’m very happy for a night snuggled

Ubisoft Ivory Tower is back again with the third installment of The Crew series, and with this latest title, The Crew: Motorfest, there is a completely new feel. There is so much content jam-packed into this title. The Crew: Motorfest is based on an absolutely beautiful island O’ahu, the jewel

“Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle” by Invader Studios, is a gripping third-person survival horror game, serving as a prequel to the acclaimed “Daymare: 1998.” This chilling installment takes players deep into the enigmatic depths of Area 51, offering a heart-pounding narrative-driven experience. With immersive horror, dynamic gameplay, and an engaging storyline, it’s

Developed by Ariem, Apartament 1406 is a short indie horror that challenges you in multiple ways as you try to survive in a hostile environment. Scavenge items, gather weapons, solve puzzles, and fight creatures that lurk in the dark. Play as Ethan Blake, an assistant to an experienced demon hunter,

The mantle of Blue Beetle is held by three characters, with the first being Dan Garret in Mystery Men Comics #1, published by Fox Feature Syndicate in 1939, then Ted Kord in Captain Atom #83, published by Charlton Comics in 1966, and finally, Jaime Reyes in Infinite Crisis #5, published

In 1999, Samba de Amigo debuted in arcades and had players shake a pair of maracas to the beat to match prompts on the screen, and it was one of the first video games ever to use controllers based on instruments, long before Guitar Hero. It was mostly seen at

Developed by Frozenbyte, ‘Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy’ is a 2.5D action-adventure and puzzle-ridden platformer following three heroes on their fifth outing. They are pitted against villains who will stop at nothing to take control of the kingdom, but the clock is ticking to save the world of Trine! This

A hefty weapon and momentum-driven platforming are great ingredients to throw into a gaming experience. I had the wonderful opportunity to preview Pepper Grinder, an upcoming title by Ahr Ech, and published by the ever-on-trend Devolver Digital, and I want more as soon as humanly possible. The compact but packed

Scotland-based development studio Blazing Griffin is back again with a brand-new mystery that brings you more tales of detective Hercule Poirot. Hercule is making a comeback from the first title, Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, but this time, there is a whole new cast and a lot

‘Breach and clear, I’ve got your six.’ First Contact Entertainment Inc. is back bigger than ever, with their latest creation Firewall Ultra, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. I’m very excited to dig into the latest PS VR2 exclusive and tell you all about my gameplay experience over the last few

The Nun II is the direct sequel to 2018’s The Nun, a part of the Conjuring Universe of movies that also includes The Conjuring, Annabelle, The Curse of La Llarona, and more. The latest film is directed by Michael Chaves who also directed 2019’s The Curse of La Llarona and

EA Sports is back with its fifth installment into the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) series and MKAU was recently invited to an exclusive virtual preview event for the new game, and needless to say, UFC fans are in for an absolute treat. UFC 5 has been completely rebuilt to take

As ‘Star Trek’ so eloquently put it, “Space. The final frontier…” The one place that is, pun intended, so alien to mankind. Space games have always been such an allure as it allows us to explore the unknown. Long-awaited, it’s finally here. From award-winning creators of epic titles such as

The video game industry is bigger and better than ever, but it wouldn’t be to the standard it is today without the contributions of games from the past. Perhaps one of the most significant is Karateka, a side-scrolling martial arts adventure game from 1984. Digital Eclipse, the studio that brought

It brings me back to a simple time in life when all a kid had to worry about was being the king of the jungle gym, swinging across the monkey bars as fast as possible, leaving school at the end of the day, hands covered in blisters that you wore

‘Republic Of Gamers’ never ceases to amaze me. They provide high-quality goods that are steered towards a vast range of gamers, striving every time for ‘Bigger and Better’. Innovative in their design and production, we, at MKAU, were lucky to review the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard.

We seem to be having a resurgence of nostalgia this year, and this love for days gone by shows no signs of slowing down. Turbo Overkill, by Trigger Happy Interactive, has dramatically slid onto the scene with guns and chainsaw limbs at the ready. Published by Apogee Entertainment, this game

Developed by Couch in the Woods Interactive, GRAVIATORS is a fast-paced team arena game set in space. Compete against or with friends and AI in these pinball-like arenas using space pods equipped with special gravity and shield abilities. Right off the bat, I will say GRAVIATORS is a lot better

I love a good racing game. Nothing feels as good as racing around a track. Synthwave Racers, by Corrtex Games, twists this concept by adding a range of challenges specifically aimed at ruining your perfect run, adding some much-needed challenge into the genre. Synthwave Racers has no storyline as it

Sometimes in life, we are presented with problems that we must face in order to move forward, and finding our way can come in many forms. Some of us confront the issues head-on, while others simply process them in our dreams. Winner of VR Game of The Year 2019, A