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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...

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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...