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James Wood

James literally cannot recall a time in which video games weren’t a part of his life. A childhood hobby turned adult fascination, gaming has been one of the few constants.

Cyberpunk 2077’s Huge “Next-Gen” Patch Is Finally Here

After a tumultuous launch back in November of 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 has today finally been patched to include next-gen console support, along with a whole host of other improvements....

Star Wars: The High Republic – Midnight Horizon Book Review – Across the Stars

Editors Note: For light and life! Welcome to PowerUp!'s rolling coverage of Star Wars: The High Republic, the all-original publishing push from Lucasfilm set two hundred years before the...

FFXIV Has A New Oceania Data Centre, Here’s How To Become A Materia Girl

After years of ping roulette on other global data centres, Aussie Final Fantasy XIV Online players finally have the chance to make a home for their Warriors of Light...

Opinion – Star Wars: The High Republic Deserves Better Than Quantic Dream

Announced via industry-standard “cinematic” trailer at this year’s Game Awards, Star Wars: Eclipse is the first AAA title Lucasfilm has unveiled since breaking its exclusivity deal with publisher EA....

IGEA Survey Reveals Massive Growth In Australia’s Game Development Industry

According to new survey data released by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA), Australia's game development industry has doubled its revenue since 2016. The data, which the IGEA...

Riders Republic Review (PS5) – Tubular, Dude

Rider’s Republic careens down a very treacherous path with shocking abandon. It’s a game that features mechanics so tightly self-assured it knows it needs to give you little else...

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This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Notable Milestones of Apr 16

In the ever-evolving landscape of gaming, revisiting the classics is not simply a trip down memory lane. It’s an exploration of ingenuity, risk-taking, and...

Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Review (PS5 Pro) | A Shinier Treasure

Unlike my colleague, who swung right into The Great Circle at Xbox launch, I held back and nervously gauged this golden idol from afar....

This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Semi-Timeless Must Plays of Apr 14

There’s a magic in revisiting the games that not only defined our childhoods but also paved the way for modern gaming marvels. In Australia,...

This Day in Aussie Gaming: Reliving the Golden Oldies of Apr 11

Looking to feel old? Today you can as we journey back to the launch dates of Suikoden (1997), Dino Crisis 2 (2003), Defiance (2013),...

This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Strategy, Horror and Mythic Adventure of Apr 9

Once again, today is gonna be all about appreciating the creative and technical evolutions that define our digital lives. Let's revisit three landmark games...