Western Press Review – Fastest Data Entry in the West
A proper Western duel needs a couple of things: blinding reflexes, pinpoint accuracy, and mesmerising narration inspired by The Big Lebowski. Okay, maybe that last one's not vital, but Western…
Owen Atkinson
Beyond Dimensions Review – Sling Spells for Fun and Profit!
Anyone who's ever tried to write a short story knows how hard it can be to conjure up an original plot. Rather than modify a classic trope or reinvent the wheel,…
What We’re Playing – 8th April 2016
Whether you're after some recommendations for the weekend, or you just really want to know what makes our staff tick, here's what we've been playing this week at Power Up Gaming. Owen…
Spellbind Review – Become a Sneaky Mage-Thief
In today's world of 200-hour games with eighteen kinds of side-missions and collectibles to keep you busy, sometimes you just want a quick, simple game that just does one thing…
Hollow Knight Preview – A Tiny Insect Samurai
Insects generally don't have the flashiest roles in games. Whether a giant ant spewing fire at the hero, or maggots crawling out of a corpse, chances are that if you…
Catch Up Corner Review – Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC
Dragon Age: Inquisition launched at the end of 2014 to no small amount of hype, which turned out to be well deserved, for the most part. However, upon finishing my 120-hour…
Fallout’s 8 Most Iconic Weapons
Fallout 4 is nearly upon us, and it's plain to see from the trailers that it's loaded with all manner of weapons for our dismembering pleasure. With all the lead…
Prison Architect Review – A Memorable Take on the Construction Genre
If you ask any kid what they want to be when they grow up, chances are, managing a prison wouldn’t be their first answer. And yet there’s something oddly gripping…
Critical Hit: Why Fallout 4 Needs Harder Drugs
Fallout 4 is now less than two months away, and while Bethesda have teased a few new features, they remain tight-lipped on whether the series' drugs system is getting an…
Virtual Versus Reality: Gaming as a Busy Adult
It’s no secret that games are marketed to the youth of today. Kids, teenagers and young adults make an ideal target market because they all have an abundance of time…
Let’s Replay: Ogre Battle – March of the Black Queen
In all my years I can honestly say I've never played another game quite like Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen. From its tarot-reading introduction (which determines the stats…
The Cat Machine: Fiendish Feline Puzzler Announced
English indie developer Cranktrain has announced its upcoming PC puzzle game The Cat Machine, and the concept is every bit as intriguing as the title suggests. Deep underground there is…
The Top 10 Farts in Gaming
Toots. Air biscuits. Trouser trumpets. Whatever you want to call them, farts are a natural and often hilarious part of our everyday lives, so it's only fair that they've shown…
Mortal Kombat X: Official Launch Trailer Released
Following a long string of teasers, trailers and announcements, NetherRealm has at last released the official launch trailer for the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat X. The two-minute video consists mostly…
Lore-abiding Citizen: The Top 10 Books in The Elder Scrolls
Slaying dragons and saving emperors is all well and good, but some of us know that the real fun in an Elder Scrolls game is amassing a ludicrously extensive personal…
Trapped Dead: Lockdown Review
"Golly, that's a lot of blood." Such was the phrase I uttered (complete with 1900s parlance) the first time I took a wrench to one of Trapped Dead: Lockdown's shambling…
Offworld Trading Company: Early Access Preview
At first glance, Offworld Trading Company seems like a friendly, relaxed RTS about plucky entrepreneurs harnessing the mineral wealth of Mars for the betterment of all mankind. Don't be fooled.…
Goats on a Bridge Review
Mother of Goat, this game is hard. Don't trust the adorable bearded mascots, vibrant graphics and bouncy music; you will tear your hair out and swear like Gordon Ramsay shaking…
Shelter 2 Review
The original Shelter was a charming and surprisingly upsetting tale of survival and loss, as you guided your mother badger and her five cubs to safety as best you could.…
Hand of Fate Leaves Early Access, Launches on Consoles
Defiant Development have launched the 1.0 version of their card-based RPG Hand of Fate on Steam, Xbox One and PS4. The move to home consoles is a big step for…
