The Top 8 Characters We Want to See in Street Fighter V
It's safe to say that Street Fighter has its fair share of colourful characters, many of which get plenty of love and attention. Unfortunately, not all of them can make…
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UK Fighting Game Scene Spotlight: C-Town Scrubs
In the age of online multiplayer, it's hard to imagine that there was once a time where the only place you could play against other people was either in the…
The Definitive Video Game Workout Playlist
Every year in March, my hometown hosts a 10k and 6k evening run, with proceeds going to various local charities. I have participated in the run for the past three…
Fact & Fiction: Things I've Learned From Video Games
The human brain is a wonderful thing. It’s a processor more intuitive than any operating system, more complex than any microchip, and more handy than any must-have gadget; but, in…
The Gamer Identity Crisis
What do we mean when we call someone a ‘gamer’? Some suggest a gamer is anyone who plays games frequently, with dedication and passion. Others suggest that a gamer is…
A Cautionary Tale: The Danger of Going Digital
Here at Power Up Gaming, we’re dedicated to bringing you breaking news, interesting opinions and insightful reviews to help you decide whether or not games are worth your time. It…
12 Things You'll Experience While Playing an MMORPG
I'm fairly new to the magical world of MMORPGs, but despite that, I do feel like I've had 'the experience' – and by that I mean that I've gone through…
New Nintendo 3DS XL Hardware Review
Here we go again. Nearly four years after the Nintendo 3DS's launch, two and a half years after the 3DS XL's release and a year and a half after the…
10 Xbox One Indie Games We Can't Wait to Play
Under the shadow of PlayStation’s industry-leading independent developer partnerships in the home console space, Microsoft has fought an uphill battle in framing its own identity as a viable platform for…
Past Mortem: Project LMNO
Shortly before the dawn of the Xbox 360 and PS3 era, Electronic Arts was the biggest publishing powerhouse of the video games industry – but it had a problem. Many…
Playing as a Mage for the First Time Ever in Dragon Age: Inquisition
Call me old fashioned, but I was always intimidated by the mage class in RPGs. It's a fear that dated as far back as the early Final Fantasy days, where…
Can Anti-Social Players Still Enjoy Evolve?
As Evolve began its rapid transformation from an intangible, freshly announced concept into a frequently played, comprehensible love-child of Turtle Rock, there was plenty of skepticism surrounding the developer's approach…
The Top 10 Pokémon That Need Mega Evolutions
A few weeks ago, we took at look at ten of the coolest Mega Evolutions that the world of Pokémon has given us. Mega Evolution has been around for a…
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Video Review
As a life-long, diehard fan of both the Zelda franchise and the original Majora’s Mask on the N64, I had mixed feelings when this 3DS remake was announced a few…
15 of the Greatest Songs from Final Fantasy
It has been nearly thirty years since the release of the first Final Fantasy game, and during that time, the series has come to be known for many things; deep…
Why The Order: 1886's Duration Doesn't Matter
Leaks within the gaming industry can either be a blessing or a curse. They can create some much-needed buzz around an obscure title, or adversely, mar the good name of…
The Evolution of Naughty Dog, Part 2: Jak and Daxter
As we discussed last time, Crash Bandicoot was a much-needed mascot for PlayStation during the nineties. He was a colourful inclusion, world renowned for his zany antics, absurd villains and…
A Serious Guide to the Greatest Video Game Horses
Horses may roam the lowly pastures of our society without a care in the world, but in gaming, they are a conduit of vast importance. They are magnificent mares that…
Power Up Gaming's Video Game Valentines
It's Valentine's Day! We hope all of you lovers out there enjoy your flowers, wine, over-sized teddy bears and over-priced chocolates on the most romantic day of the year. Whether…
A Guide to Love and Romance in Mass Effect
Mass Effect is an action shooter RPG series from Bioware, and has won critics over worldwide with its fantastic graphics, gameplay, and story. Today, however, we won't be focusing on…
