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Last of Us Character Guide
HBO's The Last of Us adaptation has garnered a lot of attention and anticipation from fans of the original PlayStation video game released in 2013. While staying faithful to the…
Obliteracers Review – Carnage Awaits
The kart-racer is an iconic style of game. From the timeless classics of MarioKart 64 and Crash Team Racing to the more modern offerings of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed,…
Quantum Break Review – Time Out
Weaving a television show into your video game is not only one of the most outlandish ventures out there, but it's also arguably the riskiest thing a developer can do.…
Marble Mountain Review – Rolling Around at the Speed of Round
Marble Mountain is a nice, simple setup. You roll a pretty marble around some treacherous, gorgeous tracks until you reach a golden elevator at the end. Simple, right? Actually, that's one…
2016 Upcoming Releases – A Year Full of Class
It's been a while since we've had a year for video games crammed full of highly anticipated releases and unexpectedly enjoyable titles, captivating hordes of gamers. Cast your trigger fingers back…
PAX Aus 2015: Assault Android Cactus Interview with Witch Beam
Twin-stick studio Assault Android Cactus has been a favourite around the Power Up Gaming office, and we awarded it with much acclaim in our review earlier in month. With developer Witch Beam…
PAX Aus 2015: KLANG – More Than Just A Beat ‘Em Up
There were a few surprises on the opening day of this year's PAX Aus, and I was definitely caught unaware by rhythm-based brawler KLANG. In the game, players must progress…
A Year With Halo: The Master Chief Collection
With MasterChief by your side, how can you go wrong? Almost 15 years on and still Halo manages to be one of the most immersive and captivating gaming franchises on…
Tales from the Borderlands: Episode 5 – The Vault of the Traveller Review
The season finale of Tales From The Borderlands had all the work to do and, holy crap, it delivered in the best way possible. Episode Five: The Vault of the…
Star Wars Battlefront Is A Blast
It's been a week since the Star Wars Battlefront beta ended and it has given gamers a lot to think about. Is DICE's take like the Battlefront games of old? What's…
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Closed Beta Impressions
Amidst the hordes of shooters in the gaming market, with intimate maps and massive battlefields, few capture the essence of teamwork required for a multiplayer title. The Rainbow Six Siege beta has…
Mad Max Review
Few video games can master the look and feel of their blockbuster film predecessors. Mad Max, an iconic movie franchise well overdue for an up-to-date video game tie-in, has arrived. The…
The Swindle Review
It's dark, cold, and rain is pelting down on the tiles above. Despite the loud creaks of the wooden floorboards, your presence seems to go unnoticed by the guards. But…
Tales from the Borderlands: Episode 4 – Escape Plan Bravo Review
After the events of Catch a Ride, our villains-cum-heroes were in a spot of bother. Athena was kidnapped, Gortys was extremely vulnerable and Rhys, Fiona and Sasha were defenseless and…
Why Modern Shooters Have Lost Their Sense Of Danger
Unless you've been living under a particularly large rock over the last console generation, you'll know that the shooter genre has become the single most popular form of game on…
Velocibox Review
After a minuscule tutorial and quick load screen into the game's first level, the words "You are not prepared" flash to the player and the skill-fueled Velocibox starts with a…
Bierzerkers Review
Bierzerkers is a game that says it in the title. It is a game all about Vikings, warriors and the endless river of beer they drink while they run about…
