Turnkey Gambling Software: What’s Inside Every Module
"Turnkey" suggests a box you open and switch on. In reality, turnkey gambling software is a set of connected modules, and each one affects how the business runs day to…
Chris Mawson
Machine Games Duty Rise Puts UK Venue Slots Under Pressure
UK slot operators have found themselves under pressure in the autumn budget. This is due to a tax rise focused on category B gaming machines. In the October 2026 budget,…
What FFXIV’s Next Expansion Says About Long-Running MMOs
The Tokyo Fan Festival runs on October 31 and November 1, with more news about what comes next for FFXIV expected over the weekend. Earlier Fan Festivals in 2026 have…
How GTA 3 Hit 30fps With a Trick Crash Bandicoot Fans Will Recognise
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto III nearly had to settle for 20 frames per second before a last-minute rendering trick helped push it to 30fps – using a principle that also…
Did GTA 3 Developer Just Settle Its 25-Year Ending Debate?
GTA 3’s former technical director has given a blunt answer to a question players have debated for 25 years: did Claude kill Maria at the end of the game? Speaking…
Early GTA Online Would Have “Compromised” Vice City and San Andreas
Rockstar considered an early GTA Online built around GTA 3, but pursuing the project would have “compromised Vice City and San Andreas”, according to former technical director Obbe Vermeij. Speaking…
How Digital-Only Futures and Live-Service Sunsets Are Erasing Gaming History
Back when video games shifted from physical cartridges and disc cases toward digital downloads, the pitch was pretty straightforward: absolute convenience. You didn’t have to wait outside a store for…
Metro 2039 Collector’s Edition Preorders Cancelled as Scalpers Thrive
Fans who thought they had secured a Metro 2039 Collector’s Edition preorder say retailers have cancelled their orders, days after the limited edition quickly sold out. At the same time,…
Modern Games Are Still Finding New Uses For Old-School Mechanics
You’d think a new Star Wars racer launching in 2026 would begin life using only the most cutting-edge of tools. A brand-new engine, perhaps. Giant screens, for sure. And somebody…
Microsoft Turns to Xbox Trade-Ins to Soften Blow of Console Price Hikes
Microsoft is offering some Xbox owners up to $375 to trade in their consoles, following through on a plan to make used hardware available at lower prices after rising component…
Power Up Gaming Founder Chris Mawson Discusses GTA 6 Scams on CBS Miami
Power Up Gaming founder Chris Mawson appeared on CBS Miami this past weekend to discuss how scammers are exploiting anticipation for GTA 6's November 19 release. He warned viewers about…
Marvel Rivals Just Got a PEGI 16. Alberta Drew Its Own Line at 18 This Summer
The PEGI badge on Marvel Rivals' store pages quietly changed this week, from 12 to 16, and as Power Up Gaming reported in its piece on Marvel Rivals' increased age…
How Gaming and Betting Platforms Are Becoming More Connected
Open a modern video game and a modern betting app side by side, and the resemblance is hard to miss. Progress bars, daily challenges, leaderboards, live streams and achievement badges…
How Casino Games Took Over the Video Game World
Casino games have appeared in some of the best-loved video games ever made. Some players see them as harmless fun, while others argue that they teach young people the rhythm…
Big Bass Splash: How Pragmatic Play’s Fishing Slot Works
Big Bass Splash takes on a familiar slot structure, giving the fisherman a very specific job and saving most of its mechanical activity for the bonus round. Beneath the tackle…
Why Games Keep Returning to Egypt
Ancient Egypt keeps turning up in games because very little setup is needed. Put a pyramid in the distance, add a temple covered in carvings and most players know where…
CyberLeek Is Back With GTA 6 Hints and the Casino Question Is Still Unanswered: Here’s What the Best Online Casinos in the UK Look Like While We Wait
The Cyberleek site went quiet in late August. On October 5 it woke up with a poll made entirely of question marks, two unlabelled options, and one of them pulling…
GTA 6 Arrives in 45 Days, and the Community Still Can’t Agree on Whether Vice City Gets a Casino
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S on November 19, with pre loading opening a week earlier on November 12. Take Two has…
Betpanda Live Casino: The Complete 2026 Guide to Games, Bonuses, and Real Risks
Betpanda has carved out a distinctive niche in the crypto gambling world since its launch in 2023. Operated by Star Bright Media S.R.L. and registered in Costa Rica, the platform…
Blackjack, Roulette, and Beyond: The Tech Behind Virtual Table Games
The tactile snap of cards and the distinct clatter of a roulette ball bouncing across wooden frets once made classic table games feel impossible to replicate on a screen. However,…
