‘Pepper Grinder’ has finally arrived on Switch and PC after much anticipation on my part. I’m keen to finally drill down to the core of what makes Pepper Grinder such an addictive time. Devs, Arh Ech, and publisher Devolver Digital have brought out a treasure of a 2D side-scrolling platformer

Fighting robots in a never-ending war now that’s my type of game. Welcome to Outpost: Infinity Siege, developed by Team Ranger and published by Lightning Games. Let the slaughter begin. Outpost: Infinity Siege is based on humanity making the mistake of enabling robots to think, and then soon after being

Over time names can morph to have additional meanings. Nigel; no friends, plain Jane, Johns, and the most recent one to join our vernacular, ‘Karen’. For those not aware of what Karen’s additional meaning is, it typically refers to someone who is perceived as entitled through excessive demanding. ‘Attack of

Developed by Vanillaware and published by Atlus in Japan, and SEGA for the rest of the world, Unicorn Overlord is a tactical fantasy RPG game. It is a refreshing throwback to classic RPG games from the 90s with a modern look, utilising 2D graphics with a highly detailed art style,

This game is precisely what it sounds like, but way more fun and exciting. Developed by Broadside Games and Published by Ravenscourt, Bears in Space is amazing, so let’s dive right in. You, Maxwell Adams, one mission away from retirement, were sent to serve aboard a prison transport ship. While

Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue is a new visual novel social thriller game created by Dreamloop Games and published by Aksys Games. The game takes place on an island resort where eleven people have been kidnapped and forced to partake in a reality TV show with the promise of each

What is a ‘Ronin’? A lawless and masterless samurai. I have a deep-seated love for historical pieces in games, in particular anything of Asian or specifically Japanese orientation. I ate up everything games like ‘Trek to Yomi’ and ‘Ghosts of Tsushima’ had to offer. Developed by Team Ninja for Playstation,

Have you ever tried to walk atop a pair of stilts, or bounced around on a pogo stick? I have very fond memories of doing exactly this as a kid. After many an hour spent outside, bouncing, falling, and dusting myself off. It was time to kick the shoes off

I’m a dedicated PC gamer, and I’ve always sworn by the desktop I’ve built and upgraded myself over the years. I’m not new to laptops, however, and I’ve owned a few over the years, and there’s currently one in my arsenal, which, although rarely used, does the job when I’m

In 2008, DreamWorks introduced their latest animated feature film, Kung Fu Panda, which became a huge success and an instant hit with kids and fans of all ages. It was the beginning of its own franchise, with sequels, toy lines, and video games, featured at theme parks around the world,

When you look up the meaning of the word “game”, you will receive the answer, “an activity one engages in for amusement or fun”. To call “Cricket Through the Ages” a game is such a stretch that I have seen thicker rice paper. Developer Free Lives with publisher Devolver Digital

Okay, I might not be the most active sporty person, but I do enjoy fishing. It is minimal effort for what I consider high rewards… lunch. The experience, as a whole, is relaxing too, taking in the sea air, chilling with a book with your rod balanced between your legs,

Derceto Manor is back with a full reimagination of the 90’s cult classic horror game ‘Alone in the Dark’, set in the 1920’s of Southern America. Pieces Interactive have brought this classic back for a new generation as a survival horror experience and for a small development team they have

During Xbox Developer Direct in January 2023, an all-new 3D platform game Hi-Fi Rush was revealed, and shadow dropped that same day exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game published by Bethesda and developed by Tango Gameworks received rave reviews from critics and gamers, even winning a few

Outcast: A New Beginning is the long-awaited sequel to the 1999 version of Outcast. This new instalment is developed by Appeal Studios and published by THQ Nordic. It is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X and PC. The player will be put into the shoes of the returning

MKAU Gaming recently attended an online press event for “World of Warships”, presented by Wargaming and Franchise Community Manager Joey Snyder-Kloos. With great ANZAC pride, we can now share the details of the long-awaited bolstering of Commonwealth cruisers. Alongside the brand-new line of ships, we also heard about a new

In the history of video games, there have been many incredibly successful games that have stood the test of time, as well as many that were panned by critics and probably should’ve stayed on store shelves before being disposed of. Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties is most certainly one of those

MKAU Gaming was invited to a live preview event which was followed by a hands-on preview of the latest season of Battlefield 2042. Season 7 has scored the name Turning Point which seems very fitting for the new additions and adjustments to the title. Haven is one of the newest

From California-based indie studio, Orc Chop Games comes the turn-based RPG ‘Goblin Stone’. MKAU has been lucky enough to try out this title ahead of its March 12th, 2024, release on all platforms. I love a good RPG, and you can tell Goblin Stone has been a great passion project

Milan-based development studio Avantgarden and 505 Games have teamed up to recreate the captivating story of Naia and Naiee as they embark on an adventure to save their dying father. The title originally came out in 2013 on Unreal Engine 3 and now ten years later has been remade on

What is a ‘Ronin’? A lawless and masterless samurai. Oh, you know this is going to be good because you pave your own destiny. ‘Rise of The Ronin’ is an upcoming action/role-playing game developed by Team Ninja famous for franchises and titles such as ‘Ninja Gaiden’, ‘Nioh’, and ‘Wo Long’.

In 1987, Contra blasted its way onto the arcade scene with its unique, innovative, and action-packed side-scrolling, run-‘n’-gun gameplay that was ahead of its time and led to many sequels across various consoles. It is one of the legendary franchises made by Konami along with Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Silent

‘Winter Survival’ is an open-world, survival crafting game developed and published by DRAGO Entertainment with HeartBeat Games. As the name suggests the aim is to survive in the frozen wilderness, escape from predators, find or build shelter, and try not to lose your mind. Your primary goal is to survive

I suck at making decisions, often thinking through every single possible scenario before committing to anything. ‘As Dusk Falls’, an interactive crime-drama narrative game with branching storylines by INTERIOR/NIGHT, challenges those like me by hitting me with tough decisions and a small window of time to act. Originally released on

From Canadian studio, Red Barrels comes the anticipated release of the third instalment in the ‘Outlast’ series, ‘The Outlast Trials’. Initially released in May 2023, into Early Access, MKAU were lucky enough to be given access to the full release build of the game ahead of its March 5th official

I enjoy good story-driven RPGs, especially ones with solid exploration, impactful dialogue choices, and intricate turn-based combat. ‘The Thaumaturge’, by Fool’s Theory, published by 11 Bit Studios, sets out to achieve exactly that. It’s an RPG about facing inner demons and seeking greater truths. I spent a decent chunk of

What a journey it has been, being given the opportunity to play Penny’s Big Breakaway early as a preview and now being able to review the whole game. Penny’s Big Breakaway was developed by Evening Star and published by Private Division. Let’s dive right in. Penny’s dream was to be

Finally, part two of the Final Fantasy VII Remake is here, I have been so excited for its release and like the first part, I was once again graced with the opportunity to review the next installment. It is no secret I love Square Enix and I try and play

Visual Concepts and 2K Studios are back again with this year’s addition to the WWE 2K series,. It’s the most action-packed title to date, and with an incredible amount of WWE history, WWE fans won’t be disappointed. There are always new additions to the WWE 2K games, and this year’s

Development teams, Octato and Massive Miniteam have brought a new puzzle-riddled, 2.5D adventure game which if you are anything like me will have you scratching your head figuring out what is next to work out. In an interconnected world, you must explore, evolve, and ensure you are keeping full attention