Why The Mid-90s Was the Perfect Storm for Nostalgia
You will not have to spend long in a debate about most series that were firmly established by 1996 before you realise the strength of the nostalgia for the mid-90s…
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The Best Police & SWAT Games: Top 10
The life of a cop is hard. The hours are hard, the job is strenuous and the amount of red-tape that binds them is abundant. It is no surprise that…
The 9 Greatest British Video Games
Since the ‘80s, Britain has been responsible for bringing us some of our favourite video games. While Britain may not be home to the highest number of game developers, it’s…
The Best GBA Games Ever Made
The Game Boy Advance was one of the console greats, and arguably the point where people realised the potential handheld games have. This was a machine with the power of…
The Best Lego Games: Top 20
The best LEGO games have been delighting us brick-by-brick for over two decades, from adventures like LEGO Indiana Jones to giant space epics like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.…
The Influence of Retro Gaming: Nostalgia, Revivals, and Remasters
In the huge game world, the impact of retro gaming cannot be ignored. It's not just about remembering good times; the Retro gaming business has had a unique effect on…
Retro Review: Perfect Dark N64
Ever since its release on the Nintendo 64 in 2000, Perfect Dark has been chiefly made famous because of what came before it: Goldeneye 007. That doesn't mean it has…
The Best Final Fantasy VII Characters Ranked
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is around the corner and it’s mentally pleasing to say that I literally can wait, but it’s an exciting time nevertheless. This game helped break Japanese…
Extra Life: Are Platform Games Dead?
It feels like a long time since platform games ruled the gaming world. The rise of 'mascot games' in the 1990s and 2000s saw 2D and then 3D platformers dominate…
Why the Retro Gaming Bubble Shows No Signs of Bursting
It may surprise you to know that Power Up Gaming started life back in 2006, as a retro gaming eBay store. It’s a testament to this site’s love of classic…
The Best Classic Sonic Games
Classic Sonic is the titular character from the main-line series from Sonic The Hedgehog (1991). In a franchise where canon can be more than a little tricky to follow, it is…
Hitman Games Ranked: Best to Worst
The Hitman series has now been around for over 20 years, a number of mainline entries and a selection of mobile iterations have ensured that Agent 47 has stayed in forefront of…
The Best Retro Handhelds
There are numerous portable gaming devices out there. From the Nintendo Switch, to mobile phones, to legacy consoles such as the GameBoy. There have never been so many ways to…
Retro Darling Dragon Quest Monsters Returns with The Dark Prince this Year
The Dragon Quest game franchise is absolutely massive both in size and popularity. Having started in 1986 with Dragon Quest – published as Dragon Warrior – the mainline series has…
Users’ Most-Wanted Game Remakes Revealed
The original Tomb Raider has emerged as the most popular choice for a remastered game among UK players. Out of the 1,000 participants surveyed by Buzz Casino, a significant 24%…
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Slot
Video games and slot machines have long been separate realms of entertainment, captivating different audiences with unique experiences. However, gaming and gambling have collided in recent years, giving rise to…
Top NFL Video Games
The NFL is a globally recognized league with a massive following from fans around the world who tune in each week and make the Super Bowl one of the most…
The Most Legendary Games for the Sega Mega Drive
Retrogaming is a nice thing to do, especially when you stumble upon a favorite game that you used to play through for hours. For some, these games were retro slots,…
This Week in Gaming: The Failure of the Sega Mega Jet
In March 1994, Sega released the Mega Jet, a portable version of their beloved Genesis (Mega Drive) console to be used on commercial flights. While designed to allow passengers to…
The Zelda Game & Watch Is Actually Pretty Great
I've been playing around with the Zelda Game & Watch this week, and I just have to tell you that it's bloody brilliant. If you've never seen a Game &…
