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Leo Stevenson

I've been playing games for the past 27 years and have been writing for almost as long. Combining two passions in the way I'm able is a true privilege. PowerUp! is a labour of love and one I am so excited to share.

Review – Super Mario Odyssey

Super Mario Odyssey feels like Nintendo deciding to have some fun. The entire concept is absolute madness but in a good way. I can just imagine the brainstorming sessions… “What...

PAX Aus Injustice 2 tournament is happening this weekend

PAX Aus will play host to an Injustice 2 tournament this weekend. The tournament is being run in conjunction with ESL, CouchWarriors and WB Games Australia. The prize pool...

Destiny 2 is bringing puppies to PAX Aus

Remember in Destiny 2's live-action trailer when the Guardians said they were doing it for the puppies? Well, Bungie and Activision meant it. At PAX Aus this weekend Destiny 2, in...

Xbox Australia announces free boutique sleepover experience hotel Xbox Stay n’ Play

To celebrate the impending release of the Xbox One X, Microsoft Australia has announced the Xbox Stay n' Play hotel in Sydney. While Xbox Australia is calling it a...

Review – Middle-earth: Shadow of War

I absolutely loved Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. I've never been much of a Tolkien fan, but the gameplay and meshing of established systems had me hooked. The Nemesis System was something about...

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Guide – How to make Warchiefs into spies

In Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the Nemesis System is king. Once you're able to dominate Orcs, you can recruit Captains, make them spies and make your battles easier. When you're trying...

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