‘Vlad Circus: Curse Asmodeus’ is a glorious prequel to 2023’s ‘Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness’, a game developed by Indiesruption and published by Blowfish Studios. This survival horror adventure is a trip into the past of its predecessor, setting up a twist narrative that never fails to embrace the bizarre
At 9:15 am on the 26th of June, I was buckled into a Boeing 737-800, coffee in hand, and heading to Sydney for a one-on-one sneak peek at Samsung’s 2025 lineup. I got an early look at some incredible gear, but tucked away in a private room was a lone
Reikon Games, the team behind the stylish brutality of Ruiner, is back with another adrenaline-charged descent into chaos. Published by Deep Silver, Metal Eden drops players into a heart-pounding sci-fi first-person shooter where cybernetic warfare meets desperate survival. The game feels like a mix between Doom, Ghostrunner, and Titanfall all
Disney Lorcana continues to grow as one of the most exciting card games on the market, and the brand-new Fabled set is proof that the magic is not dying but becoming stronger. This expansion doesn’t just add a fresh set of cards. It introduces new layers of strategy with unique
I’ve spent a long time in the barren wastelands of Pandora, braved the low-oxygen surface of the planet Elpis, and travelled through space on the Sanctuary spaceship. Still, I’ve never encountered a planet quite like Kairos. Gearbox Software and 2K Games have unveiled the four new vault hunters of Borderlands
Based on the children’s novel series of the same name, 2022’s ‘The Bad Guys’ by DreamWorks brought the team of highly skilled but sometimes clumsy criminals to the big screen for their big heist. The film was well received by both kids and adults for its story of if Bad
In 2022, Kirby and the Forgotten Land wasn’t a platformer; it was a statement. It showed that Kirby could not only exist in a 3D world but also flourish with a bright, beautiful adventure and was, in all likelihood, an instant classic. Now, thanks to the release of the Nintendo
Written and directed by Ethan Coen of the Coen Brothers, Honey Don’t! is a neo-noir dark comedy detective film. The film stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans, and is now showing in cinemas worldwide. Set in Bakersfield, California, the story centres around Honey O’Donahue, a small-town private investigator
Skate fans, the wait is almost over. Skate is back and ready to grind its way into a new era of skateboarding games. As the next chapter in the beloved series, it promises to blend everything players loved about the originals with a fresh, modern twist. MKAU Gaming was lucky
The year was 2006, the shooter genre was bigger than ever, and while heavy-hitters like Halo and Call of Duty had more or less dominated the limelight, nothing quite changed the game like The Coalition and Xbox Game Studios’ Gears of War. Just short of 20 years later, the Gears
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance isn’t just a game; it’s a journey that reaches back to the golden age of gaming and pulls you in with a stunning, modern grip. Lizardcube, the team that so brilliantly resurrected Streets of Rage 4, has poured their soul into this project, and it shows.
I never expected this, but I might be an accessory to murder, thanks to developers Realcast and their game ‘Hide The Corpse’, published by HyperVR Games. Originally released on the Meta Quest, it’s now time for PSVR2 players to see if they can outsmart the law. ‘Hide The Corpse’ is
In 2021, Nobody introduced Hutch Mansell, a seemingly ordinary family man living a mundane life and isn’t close with his wife and kids. His past was anything but ordinary, being a former government assassin, and after he was forced to use his skills to save his family, it brought them
‘Gaucho and the Grassland’ instantly sets itself apart from the typical cozy sim. Instead of leaning on the usual medieval fantasy or the retro-pixel farm settings that Sim lovers are used to, it takes players into the world of the Gaucho; cowboys of the South American pampas. Developed by Epopeia
The ‘Bendy’ franchise has always thrived on its mixture of vintage cartoon aesthetics and psychological horror, and ‘Bendy: Lone Wolf‘ takes that formula into darker, more personal territory. Where previous entries leaned heavily on exploration and puzzle-solving, Lone Wolf emphasises survival mechanics, isolation, and the slow unravelling of one character’s
Have you ever come across old photos or mementos from time spent with friends and found yourself reminiscing over those fond memories, wishing you could go back in time and relive them? I am almost certain that we have all been there. Now, thanks to the award-winning team at The
Published by Ultimate Games and developed by Turborilla, ‘Mad Skills BMX 2: Bike Game’ was originally released in 2017 as a mobile game and is the sequel to 2013’s Mad Skills BMX Blitz. The addictive BMX-themed mobile game now makes its way to Nintendo Switch, simply titled Mad Skills BMX
After reading Sammy’s review of the Alienware 34″ 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW) Gaming Monitor, I was curious to check one out for myself. I’ve been on the fence about ultrawide monitors for a while now, because something about the aspect ratio threw me off, but when the budget-friendly Alienware 34 Gaming
As someone who is very much a recluse, I haven’t spent much of my life in any form of club. ‘Midnight Murder Club’, by Velan Studios, lets me feel what it’s like to belong to an organisation, all while committing virtual (but somehow permissible) murder. Being part of the murder
Do you feel like dungeon crawling as a Stalker who also happens to serve as a piece of eye candy? If that sounds interesting to you then look no further because you’re in the right place. ‘Dungeon Stalkers’ is a PvEvP, extraction RPG where players take on the role of
You hear the roar of gunfire in the distance, the thunder of collapsing buildings, and the chaos of the battlefield stretching as far as the eye can see. ‘Battlefield 6’ open beta weekend on the Xbox Series X was nothing short of a warzone in motion. MKAU was lucky enough
Developer Free Lives is back with publisher Devolver Digital, bringing us another potential hit to their ever-growing library. Free Lives has brought us ‘Broforce’, ‘Genital Jousting’, ‘GORN’ and ‘GORN 2’, ‘Terra Nil’, ‘Cricket Through the Ages’, and my Indie pick of the year 2024, ‘Anger Foot’. Will ‘Stick it to
When I first got my hands on ‘Drag x Drive’ at the Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on event earlier this year, I walked away feeling quietly excited. Developed by Nintendo Entertainment, the game immediately stood out as one of the boldest showcases of the system’s new Joy-Con 2 “mouse-mode” controls. Playful,
Written and directed by Ari Aster, Eddington is a neo-Western satirical black comedy set in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eddington is now showing in cinemas worldwide and stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Emma Stone. The story takes place during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 in the small town
In 2023, Razer released the BlackShark V2 Pro wireless headset, and it became the standard for professional esports competitors thanks to the excellence of its microphone and audio output, providing clear sound and enhancing communication with your teammates. Now in 2025, Razer introduces the BlackShark V3 Pro Wireless Headset, aiming
Prepare for an all-out adrenaline rush as Dazzling Divine, both the developer and publisher, unleashes a relentless zombie-infested thrill ride. In this action-packed survival adventure, you’ll blast through waves of the undead across a beautifully twisted world teeming with danger. From eerie, abandoned ruins to treacherous depths of mutated swamplands,
Acer’s Predator lineup has built a solid reputation for delivering serious gaming hardware without breaking the bank, and it’s hard to believe that the last Acer laptop I reviewed was back in September 2024. Now, almost a year later, I’m checking out the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI. Built
I was only a year old in 1994 and two in 1995, so I missed the little title by the name of ‘DOOM’ when it first entered the scene. A few years later, though, I finally got my hands on id Software’s classic, courtesy of my Dad’s PC, and was
Echoes of the End, the debut title from Icelandic indie studio Myrkur Games, is a cinematic, linear action-adventure that blends puzzle-solving, platforming, and light RPG elements against a backdrop of rich worldbuilding inspired by Icelandic landscapes and myth. The game is published by Deep Silver. Set in the world of
When it comes to monitors, I usually lean towards something a bit larger, and I’ve been rocking a dual 27-inch setup for a while now, but every so often, a smaller screen surprises me. That’s exactly what happened with the Alienware AW2525HM gaming monitor, a 25-inch gaming monitor that doesn’t
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