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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.

Miyamoto reveals how Donkey Kong came to him in the bath

Speaking with Wired, legendary video game creator Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed that the original idea for Donkey Kong came to him while he was taking a bath. According to Miyamoto,...

Phil Spencer wants to make the Xbox One more successful in Japan

In a recent interview with Weekly Famitsu, Xbox Head Phil Spencer admitted that the Xbox One is not performing at all as Microsoft would like. He did advise that the...

Nintendo could unveil the NX this week

According to the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo could be getting ready to unveil the NX this week. Tech reporter Takashi Mochizuki, tweeted that it is speculated the Japanese gaming giant will...

Explore Satoru Iwata’s history thanks to Did You Know Gaming

Satoru Iwata was incredibly well respected and much loved within the video game community and his death last year at age 55 due to complications with cancer was an...

Forza Horizon 3’s October update focusing on stability issues

Playground Games and Turn 10 have released the October update for Forza Horizon 3. According to the post; This update includes numerous stability and performance improvements for the game across a variety...

All new Dishonored 2 images show weapons and abilities

Bethesda and Arkane have published a selection of new images from Dishonored 2 which feature weapons and abilities from the title. In the post it's revealed that every weapon and ability is...

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