For every positive aspect of Ghost Recon: Wildands, there was always a tiny misstep that continuously gnawed away at me during my time with the game. Wildlands has… Continue reading
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Since playing it at PAX Australia last year, Death Squared has blossomed into something quite special. It’s not only a game that virtually anybody of any age can… Continue reading
Earlier this month, Ubisoft showed off their latest open-world multiplayer tactical shooter, Ghost Recon Wildlands, with a closed technical test. Taking place in South America, you and a group… Continue reading
More information about Bioware’s upcoming sci-fi RPG, Mass Effect: Andromeda, surfaced earlier today – courtesy of two new trailers. They shed some more light on the Pathfinder program, the… Continue reading
In the video game world, cricket is shelved alongside other niche markets in the sporting genre, like tennis, lacrosse and even handball. With no competition on either PC… 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
Short in stature with big personalities, dwarves are one of the most misunderstood races in the mainstream fantasy genre. They’re always at loggerheads with each other or the elves,… Continue reading
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What Did We Learn From Mass Effect: Andromeda’s Premiere Gameplay Footage?
After being teased to the point of exhaustion with developer diary presentations, anecdotal trailers and drops of information here and there, gamers were finally treated to something more concrete at… Continue reading
Gwent was only a small part of what accounted for the sheer brilliance of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. But now, the popularity of this seemingly straightforward mini-game has… Continue reading
Earlier this month, Power Up Gaming was given the nod to cover PAX Aus 2016. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to attend this massive gaming event in the… Continue reading
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PAX Aus 2016: Day 3 Wrap-Up – More VR, Indie Games, and Final Thoughts
Day three of PAX Aus 2016 brings us to the final stretch and one last chance to play around with some of the titles that may have otherwise… Continue reading
Nestled among the PAX Rising section, away from the absolute chaos and extensive queues of the triple-A area, was ByteSprite. This small indie team from Perth, Australia, brought… Continue reading
Work together or die together; it’s the crux of many multiplayer games, but it carries a particular weight with Death Squared. Players must guide their coloured cubes around stages… Continue reading
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Hand of Fate 2 Interview: Defiant Development Discuss Improvements And Legendary Dealers
Since our early access preview of the original back in 2014, Hand of Fate has been one of Power Up Gaming’s favourite indie games. Blending together a card game… Continue reading
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PAX Aus 2016: Day 2 Wrap-Up – Horizon Zero Dawn, For Honor, Bad Watch Dogs, and More
With plenty of games still left to try out, day two of PAX Aus was the chance for the big triple-A titles to flex some muscle. There were… Continue reading
There’s something infectious about party games. If done right, they effortlessly fill an empty space with noise or, on the other hand, can quickly prove to be a… Continue reading
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PAX Aus 2016: Day 1 Wrap-Up – A Nosulus Start, Charming Indies and an Eyeful of VR
Yes, Power Up Gaming is back for another year to provide coverage of PAX Aus, the largest video game convention in the southern hemisphere. There are triple-A titles, lots… Continue reading
“Tomorrow, Marcus. We’ve finally got a tomorrow.” The final words spoken by Anya Stroud at the end of Gears 3 have stuck with me with for five years…. Continue reading
Some games carry a sense of curiosity and adventure from the outset. Everspace is a perfect example of this, turning the genre of immersive space exploration on its head and… Continue reading
It’s taken a hell of a long time, but the good news is that EA Sports has at long last has injected something fresh and new into a… Continue reading