The Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop (2025) is a jaw-dropping showcase of what happens when Intel’s Ultra 9 CPU meets NVIDIA’s RTX 5090. From melting through Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K to serving up Diablo IV frames in the hundreds, this rig is pure overkill in the best possible way. We put it through its paces—here’s why it scored a rock-solid 9/10 in our review.
Have you ever dreamed of running your very own general store in the American Wild West? Well, that dream can now be a reality in ‘Wild West Supermarket Simulator’. Developed and published by SunDust, it’s yet another entry to the ever-growing simulator genre. It’s a fairly safe, often generic space
Gaming laptops have come a long way since I received my first back in the early 2010s, and Alienware have appeared on my radar ever since. Available in three different builds, the Alienware Aurora 16 Gaming Laptop offers something for every price point. We received the mid-range version of the
Developer Superkami brought Sengoku Dynasty to PC on the 7th November 2024. It is now making its debut on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 with Publisher Toplitz Productions. Superkami are no beginners in the field, with several titles under their belt, even with another new release this month called
Having previously completed an in-depth review of ‘Ready or Not’ on the Xbox Series X, I was eager to see how the PlayStation 5 version measures up. With the PC release widely regarded as the definitive way to experience the game, and the Xbox Series X offering impressive performance, the
Step into a world where loyalty is currency and betrayal is the cost of ambition. Mafia: The Old Country, developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, transports you to the sun-soaked hills and blood-stained backstreets of Sicily, the birthplace of the old code and cradle of organised crime. From
You’re invited to enter a magical new world featuring portals and oxygenation! ‘Grand Emprise 2: Portals Apart’ is a single-player, fantasy, action survival game with a focus on crafting and travelling via portals to different mystical worlds. Developed by Tbjbu2 and published in collaboration with GrabTheGames, Grand Emprise 2 is
Over the last few months, we’ve had quite a few monitors come through the office, and I’ve been fortunate enough to trial most of them, but as of right now, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM takes the cake. As a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor, it blurs the line between
There is something deeply unsettling about places that feel familiar yet eerily off, and Liminal Exit leans into that discomfort with both feet. Developed and published by LittleRedDread, this surreal walking simulator traps you in looping corridors, flooded hallways, and unsettlingly empty rooms, testing not just your attention to detail
From the twisted mind behind Buckshot Roulette, indie developer Mike Klubnika presents s.p.l.i.t, a uniquely disturbing psychological horror experience that draws you into a world of vintage tech, paranoia, and digital isolation. Completely controlled via keyboard, no mouse or no controller, s.p.l.i.t immerses you in an archaic computer system where
EA recently invited MKAU Gaming to an exclusive online hands-on preview event for the upcoming FC 26, and it’s clear they’re not messing around this year. From what we’ve seen and played, EA is pulling out all the stops to deliver not just the most authentic football experience, but one
Nyctophile Studios is a small-sized team from Istanbul, and this is their first project, and it is shaping up to be a great starting introduction into the world of gaming. Released on the 25th July 2025, I was fortunate enough to receive a copy to review on PC. Available across
In 1982, the Police Squad! television series made its way into homes, starring the late great Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling police lieutenant, Frank Drebin. Despite the positive reception, the series was sadly cancelled after only six episodes, sparking controversy with the TV network that made the decision. Seeing its
Oh, a family reunion is nice. After reviewing the ‘ROG Azoth Extreme’, Republic Of Gamers is back with a little sibling, the ‘ROG Azoth X Gaming Keyboard’. This keyboard is cheaper in price and interesting in style and appearance, having inherited some good family genes. When you buy a keyboard
Written, produced, and directed by Zach Cregger, Weapons is an original mystery horror film with a story told from different points of view. Starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, and more, Weapons is now terrifying audiences in cinemas worldwide. Almost an
‘Pac-Man’ as an IP has been around for over 40 years. In that time, it’s done nearly everything, and now, ‘Shadow Labyrinth’, developed and published by Bandai Namco takes the IP in a new, different direction, reimagining the famous yellow Puck within the ‘Metroidvania’ setting. Metroidvanias have long been a
I’ve played with a few gaming laptops since I started reviewing for MKAU Gaming, but nothing has excited me more than the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 Gaming Laptop. Rocking the signature ROG aesthetic, it looks and feels like a premium piece of gear from the moment you
Tripwire Interactive returns to its blood-soaked roots with Killing Floor 3, a sequel that inherits the gory legacy of its predecessors while struggling to redefine itself in the modern era of live service shooters. Built in Unreal Engine 5 and set in a dystopian 2091, the game continues the franchise’s
It’s been nearly two decades since Titan Quest first transported players to the sun-drenched shores and monster-infested ruins of Ancient Greece. Now, in 2025, Titan Quest II has entered Early Access, reborn under the direction of Grimlore Games, the studio behind Spellforce 3, and published by THQ Nordic. This sequel
Since its debut in 2019, the Demon Slayer franchise has been one of the most successful animes, boasting a dedicated fanbase and attracting non-anime fans. Adapted from the manga series that debuted in 2016, the anime went for 63 episodes over 4 seasons, with various feature films as well. In
Wizards of the Coast has once again redefined the boundaries of the Magic: The Gathering universe with their latest set, Edge of Eternities. This bold new expansion launches players into the uncharted Sothera system, which is a region beyond the multiverse, on the brink of the Blind Enternites. Blending high-concept
In late 2024, the latest game in the Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree, arrived on Nintendo Switch, bringing the party home once again with loads of new content, minigames and extras. With the recent release of the Nintendo Switch 2, Super Mario Party Jamboree gets an exciting update
Phantom Squad enters the tactical shooter genre with a promise of tense infiltration missions, sleek squad-based mechanics, and a high-tech modern warfare backdrop. Developed by Ctrl Freak and published by Super Rare Originals, it caters to fans of stealth-heavy gameplay and squad control, offering a hybrid of real-time tactics and
Earlier this year, ASUS allowed me to check out the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 and 5070 OC Edition GPUs, so it was only a matter of time before I got my hands on the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition graphics card. Although we’re working down
If you’ve watched any of the trading card unboxing videos I’ve done, you’ll have heard my longing for a Star Wars series to be sent my way. Clearly, someone has been, and while it wasn’t the game I expected, I did receive a care package for the upcoming Star Wars
When it comes to legendary gaming mice, few names carry as much weight as the Razer DeathAdder. Since its debut in 2006, the DeathAdder line has established a loyal following due to its iconic ergonomic design and tournament-ready performance. Now, in 2025, Razer has returned with a vengeance: DeathAdder
The thunderous roar of the crowd, the blinding flash of pyrotechnics, the bone-jarring impact of a perfectly executed RKO, it’s all here, respectfully recreated and ready to explode in the palm of your hand. WWE 2K25 has finally thrown open the ropes on the Nintendo Switch 2, making its grand
From Jony Pazu Games, One Man’s Trash is out now on PC/Steam. This is the second title being released and self-published by Jony Pazu Games, the first being Raiders of the Apocalypse. You have used every cent you own to purchase some land that has somewhere buried beneath the ground
Code Horizon, the developers of ‘Gold Mining Simulator’ and ‘911 Operator’, bring you their latest title to XBOX as of 10th July 2025. ‘Giant Machines 2017 boasts seven of the largest machines on the planet, and you get to be behind them all on a journey across fourteen missions as
Ever since the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 back in June, third-party companies have been designing peripherals and accessories to help improve or provide alternatives to the official Nintendo products. ANTANK has provided us with their own Dock design for the Switch 2, known as the ANTANK S3
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