Could a 'The Last of Us' pandemic really be the last of us?
So I was on the train the other day, and there was an announcement telling people who felt sick to get off and seek medical attention, and I thought, 'Thank…
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The Top 5 Most Improved Video Game Sequels
We have all played video games that knocked our socks off at some point or another; we've also played games that have been afforded general apathy or even a sweeping…
The Literary Classics That Could Make Great Video Games
Movies and television seem quite content in grabbing stories and inspiration from other forms of entertainment: books, comics, and of course, video games. What they also seem to enjoy doing…
What Can Dragon Age: Inquisition Learn From Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning?
I'm guessing most of you have already heard at least something about 38 Studios and Big Huge Games' 2012 RPG, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. The line-up and production of this…
Was This Month's Nintendo Direct the Best of 2014 So Far?
While Nintendo’s latest Direct followed their tradition of announcing additional information about the titles we already knew about, each and every one of the yet-to-be released games shown exudes the…
A Quick Chat With… Lords of the Fallen's Jan Klose
I recently got the opportunity to sit down with Jan Klose, creative director at Deck13 Interactive, to discuss the studio's latest title, Lords of the Fallen. I questioned Jan on…
Telltale Games: Which Series Do We Want Next?
Telltale Games are quickly solidifying themselves as one of the most exciting studios in the video gaming industry. The team has cultivated a story-telling prowess that few can rival. The…
Show Me Your Moves: An Idiot's Guide to Taunting
To become competent at a fighting game, it takes hours upon hours of hard work, dedication, patience, study and, above all else, miniature custom-made ice packs for your not-yet calloused…
The Top Five Classic Games That Deserve Modern Reboots
Over the last couple of years, video game remakes have been very much in vogue. Although publishers have sought to cash in on the launch of the new-gen consoles by…
The Unbalanced Portrayal of Gender in Video Games
Remember Borat? The touching tale of an innocent foreigner and his quest to kidnap a woman and force her into sexual slavery? Remember the laughs, the awkward pauses, the humorous…
The Unhelpful #7 in Gaming Reviews
The number seven is kind of a big deal both inside and out of the gaming world. It's the number of sages in Ocarina of Time, the number of (arguably)…
Destiny Raid Diary II: Let's Finish This
Note: This article is a continuation of my previous post, Destiny Raid Diary I: Let's Do This. The team was handsomely rewarded for vanquishing the Templar. Some much-needed Ascendant Shards…
Power Up Gaming Plays… Left 4 Dead 2
As part of our Halloween celebrations here at Power Up Gaming, contributor Johnny Quid has put together a let's play video for classic Valve survival horror FPS, Left 4 Dead…
The 8 Most Sinister Monsters in Video Games
As part of Power Up Gaming's Halloween spooktacular, today we're turning our attention to some of the most gruesome, evil and downright disturbing monsters in video gaming (Unfortunately, much to…
PUG Battlestations: Week 1 – Johnny Quid
Whether it's for work, school, gaming, or a healthy mix of all three, your personal work/battlestation should always be a thing of beauty: clean, cozy, and above all, functional. We…
What Is The Meaning of Hatred?
Warning: In case you haven’t seen it, this trailer contains some f**ked up s**t. It wasn’t long after the shooting in Sandy Hook Elementary School where 20 young students and…
Interview with Nate Schmold of 30/30 Games
Cosmochoria blasted its way onto Steam's Early Access storefront on September 29. A sort of tower defense/rogue-lite/space-gardening simulator, it's one of the more colourful and highly received Early Access titles…
Destiny Raid Diary I: Let's Do This
It took some players a day, others a week and in my case, even longer, to face. It’s called the Vault of Glass. Inside is the culmination of Destiny’s previous…
The Evolution of Naughty Dog, Part 1: Crash Bandicoot
If there's one developer that consistently offers up amazing games on a regular basis, it would have to be Naughty Dog; a studio that has created, arguably, some of the…
The PlayStation Vita's Biggest Annoyances
I bought my Vita in an impulse buying spree, and sometimes I have to ask myself: was that really the best idea? Overall, I would say yes, as I think…
