The Silent Hill franchise has been one of the most recognised horror games since its debut title in 1999 on the original PlayStation. Each game put more focus on the psychological side of horror, messing with players’ minds and making them experience genuine fear, but the well-written stories kept them
Routers aren’t usually the most exciting bit of tech in the house, but they’re definitely one of the most important, and ASUS has been putting out some impressive gear lately, even with their entry-level range. The ASUS RT-AX59U is one of their latest WiFi 6 routers, and it seems they’ve
As the old saying goes, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,’ and in this case, developers, Sucker Punch Productions have firmly planted their feet into the sand, and have stood on business. ‘Ghost of Yotei’ has a warmth that feels so familiar, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as
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
I’ve always found the idea of building a small form factor PC intimidating. Not only are you limited in physical space, but when you look at all of the components required to build a PC, you start to wonder what you’ll need to sacrifice to make it all work. The
Aimed at the younger audience, ‘NBA Bounce’ makes the popular sport of basketball accessible, whimsical, and fun for all. Developed by Unfinished Pixel SL and published by Outright Games Limited, this game is a less serious take on actual sports, where I don’t feel like throwing my controller through the
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
Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC brings a beloved chapter of gaming history back to life on the PlayStation 5, giving fans both old and new a fresh chance to chomp through one of Pac-Man’s most memorable adventures. It was originally released back in 2002 as a part of the Pac-Man World
Directed by Justin Tipping, Him is a film where sports drama meets horror. HIM is now showing in cinemas worldwide with Tyriq Withers and Marlon Wayans leading the cast. Cameron Cade is a rising quarterback who suffers a potentially career-ending injury after being attacked by an unhinged fan. When all
When it comes to building a compact yet uncompromising gaming PC, the choice of motherboard is perhaps the most critical decision of all. Small form factor builds demand for a balance of performance, connectivity, and thermal efficiency, all without the luxury of wasted space. The ROG STRIX B860-I Gaming WiFi
Season 10, the ‘Season of Infernal Chaos’, is live now in Blizzard’s illustrious Diablo IV, and it brings mild differences that surprisingly bring big fun to the land of Sanctuary. Here are my thoughts and opinions on this season so far as the local MKAU Diablo IV connoisseur. The veil
‘Digimon Story: Time Stranger’, the latest in the Digimon Story series, offers a fresh entry point for newcomers with a standalone story. Developed by Media Vision and published by BANDAI NAMCO, this story-based RPG focuses on turn-based battles and stat-driven Digivolution. As someone introduced to Digimon through the original Tamagotchi
With anticipation building for the release of Fallout Season 2, Bethesda is keeping the momentum alive in the wasteland with a brand-new expansion for Fallout 76. Launching alongside the next chapter of the hit series, the Burning Springs will add even more to the franchise’s unmistakable retro-futuristic aesthetic and post-apocalyptic
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
Recently, I had free time between tasks when Labyrinthe, a horror game developed and published by Valko Game Studios, landed in my inbox. In the ever-abundant horror genre, a game really has to shine to make an impression, as most ideas truly have been beaten to death. Labyrinthine, unfortunately, doesn’t
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
It’s hard to believe it’s only been a couple of months since ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ dropped, and we already have fresh content to dig our claws into. The ‘DK Island & Emerald Rush’ DLC, brought to us once again by Nintendo, is a roguelite take on Donkey Kong that I
With the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise being all about speed, it was only natural that the blue blur would get his own racing games beginning in 1994’s Sonic Drift on the SEGA Game Gear, two years after the original Mario Kart game, which has always raised the bar for the
Detectives have been a source of intrigue for readers, viewers, and gamers since the golden age of Detective Fiction, between the 1920s and 1930s. A pioneer of detective fiction, Agatha Christie is proof that the allure of mystery and the urge to solve them never died—Agatha Christie’s novel from 1937,
For the past 25 years, Snakebyte has been designing third-party gaming hardware and accessories, selling over 30 million products to date. Thanks to the folks at Snakebyte, we had an early hands-on experience with one of their latest products, the Snakebyte Sling Case S2, which is now available in parts
Marvel’s Spider-Man has officially web-slung his way into Magic: The Gathering, and no, this isn’t some wild fan-made custom card set found on Reddit. Wizards of the Coast has teamed up with Marvel to bring everyone’s favourite neighbourhood hero to the Multiverse, and the results are just as flashy as
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
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was notable for doing something different for the Metal Gear series. Instead of infiltrating bases in urban settings, players were dropped into the Soviet jungle, forced to survive not just enemies but also the wilderness itself. As a result, players found themselves hunting for
Orcs Must Die! has reached its fourth iteration in Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, thanks to the developer and publisher, Robot Entertainment. I was first introduced to Orcs Must Die! when it was offered as a Games With Gold through the Xbox subscription service. Being a lover of tower defense games,
Based on the 1990 novel, Vineland, written by Thomas Pynchon, One Battle After Another is a black comedy action thriller written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro and is now showing in cinemas worldwide. Bob
Can you believe it’s been a face-melting 41 years since This Is Spinal Tap first spearheaded the rock documentary/mockumentary genre?! Thankfully, the wait is over, as Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues reignites the trio and brings back the tap! But questions can naturally arise, given the era of spinoffs,
‘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
The ‘Goosebumps’ franchise began as a novel series in 1992 about horror stories made for young readers created by legendary author R. L. Stine, who is still writing the books today. It has been adapted into various other media, including TV series, movies, comics and of course, video games. The
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
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