News

What is PowerUp?

PowerUp! is the culmination of my 30 year long passion for video games, gaming culture and the written word. On the surface it looks like “just another video games...

Try Dragon Quest Builders ahead of release

Dragon Quest Builders is coming to PS4 and PS Vita and it’s still a little unclear just exactly what it is. Looking like a combination of Minecraft and a...

Overwatch’s Zarya and Starcraft’s Warhead Junction join Heroes of the Storm

Not long after jumping into battle in the Overwatch arena, Zarya has decided to offer her services to those in need in Heroes of the Storm. A tank class character,...

WWE 2K17’s Universe Mode gives players the power

In a blog post, WWE 2K17 designer Cristo Kyriazis has given fans a look at the title’s Universe Mode. Granting the ability to fight for championships and participate in rivalries...

Final Fantasy XIV’s latest patch brings all new content

Final Fantasy XIV patch 3.4, titled “Soul Surrender” is now available and brings all new content to the MMORPG. The story of the Warriors of Darkness is further explored with...

PlayStation Australia announces its EB Expo lineup

EB Expo is this weekend and to get you on board the hype train, PlayStation Australia has announced its playable lineup. PlayStation VR will have a huge presence at the...

━ popular

Beyerdynamic Amiron 300 Review: High-Fidelity Sound for high society

Beyerdynamic's latest buds are stunners with audiophile sound but come up short with fitment and noise-cancellation

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 Aura Edition Review: Redemption

Lenovo redeems itself with a stunning ultrabook that isn't just beauty but also brawn with impressive battery life

Mickey17 Review (2025) – Live, Die, Repeat

Mickey17 is weirdo sci-fi that takes big swings in the way that only Director Bong Joon-ho can. It's a black comedy exploring the evils...

Split Fiction Review (PS5) | Friends Who Slay Together

Before I upload your consciousness into the madness and magic of Split Fiction, it’s worth taking a memory lane stroll. Over the past decade, co-op...

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Review (PS5) | Yo-Ho Goro

I bloody love the Yakuza/Like a Dragon games. Ever since I first played Yakuza 3 15-odd years ago I've been hooked. Back then,...