I was full of hope and optimism going into the Nintendo Switch presentation. A co-worker and I spent the day leading up to it discussing our wish list,… Continue reading
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Earlier today, the official PlayStation YouTube channel uploaded a preview trailer for what may be the worst PS4 game we’ve ever seen. Originally starting out life as a… Continue reading
Yes, we’ve seen lots of tech inventions in the last couple of years, but in terms of success and mainstream applications, the most recent major phenomenon in technological… Continue reading
If there’s one franchise that’s captivated the minds and eyes of TV viewers across the world over the last few years, it’s Game of Thrones (GoT). First aired… Continue reading
The 8-Bit Playlist is back and ready for round two in this special, no holds barred edition! Challengers from across the globe have argued about which fighting game has… Continue reading
In many ways, 2016 was a triumphant year for the gaming industry. In the triple-A space, the likes of Overwatch and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End became the… Continue reading
With 2016 now drawing to a close, we at Power Up Gaming have had time to reflect on what has, in many ways, been a turbulent year. Mirroring… Continue reading
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Three Things Gears of War Can Learn From and Teach Other Cover-Based Shooters
It’s been quite some time since there’s been a discussion around third-person cover shooters, especially since industry trends have largely run away from that genre. Three years into… Continue reading
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How Mafia III and Watch Dogs 2 Define What it Means to be Black In America
Warning: Spoilers for Mafia III and Watch Dogs 2 follow. After playing games such as Gears of War 4 and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare this year – two… Continue reading
The 1980s was the golden age of video arcades, and it’s the games released there that have influenced the world of computer games ever since. Every game you… Continue reading
The wait is finally over for Team Ico fans. Eleven years after the beloved PS2 title, Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian is finally gracing us with… Continue reading
Last night, Hideo Kojima presented the latest trailer for his first game since parting ways with Konami, Death Stranding. The legendary Japanese developer triumphantly took to the stage… Continue reading
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PlayStation Experience 2016 Predictions: Uncharted 4 DLC, Crash Bandicoot Remastered & More
At this year’s PlayStation Experience, this amiable writer/all-round kiss man is hoping for something big. After 2015’s show, many came away disappointed. The front-loaded affair was full of… Continue reading
After 20 years, six generations and 721 individual designs, you can forgive Nintendo and Game Freak for having a few duff designs for Pokémon. With the upcoming release… Continue reading
While anybody who’s picked up a controller can tell you some of their favorite video game soundtracks, most gamers tend to stick to titles they have played when choosing… Continue reading
Back when I was a young man, travel became my vestibule for knowledge and exploration. This drive expired after a severe horse crash in 1895. Since that time,… Continue reading
With the demo having been out for almost three weeks and plenty of juicy leaks hitting the web right now, people are forming a pretty good idea around what to… Continue reading
This article contains major spoilers for Bravely Second: End Layer, I am Setsuna, and World of Final Fantasy. Metagaming is a term usually used in the context of… Continue reading
Online casino gaming is a big business. Whether it’s playing the virtual slots or roulette for real money, or simply trying your hand at poker for bragging rights… Continue reading