POWER-UP is Den of Geek's deep dive into the world of gaming. This podcast (also available in video form on YouTube) is the gaming enthusiasts' gateway into all of the newest and most exciting games, the AAA and indie studios they love, and the biggest gaming events of the year. The series features expert commentary and analysis, special guest interviews, panel discussions, reviews, exclusive previews, Let's Plays, and much more.
POWER-UP is back and this time it’s diving deep into the world of virtual reality. In a special episode, host Sam Stone sits down with V-NOVA co-founder and CEO Guido Meardi and general manager Gianluca Meardi to talk about the future of extended reality. With 35 million virtual reality users in the United States alone, the market is growing and V-NOVA PresenZ VR technology is perfectly poised to take these capabilities to the next level, including with gaming experiences that are more immersive than ever. Through V-NOVA PrensenZ VR’s ImmersiX app, users can download several different experiences for free through Steam, ranging from a tense aquatic thriller to a cosmically pulsating musical that’s as much a feast for the eyes as the ears. And with so many potential uses for virtual reality, V-NOVA PresenZ VR is shaping up to be the next big thing in entertainment across the board.
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18 Nov 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 + The Making of Secret Level
In POWER-UP’s very first Adventure Mode segment, host Sam Stone traveled to the Grand Canyon to not only go hands-on with ambitious Xbox title Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 but also to fly a real-life plane! Get a view of the Grand Canyon unlike any you’ve seen on any other video game podcast! And in a new Bonus Level interview, we talked to creators Tim Miller and Dave Wilson about the making of Secret Level, the brand-new anthology series from Prime Video. The creatives tell us what it was like making a show that expands the lore of Warhammer 40K, Dungeons & Dragons, New World, Mega Man, and many more!
In a special PC Gaming segment, Sam sits down with Dwight Kwok, Global Head of Growth for Razer Software, to talk about how Razer Cortex and Razer Axon are changing the game for the better.
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5 Nov 2024
Fatal Fury & Sega Dreamcast at 25
It's been 25 years since the release of the last Fatal Fury fighting game, which is why it's so exciting that a new sequel, titled City of the Wolves, is finally releasing in 2025. Ahead of the launch, POWER-UP host Sam Stone went hands-on with the game and interview the team at SNK behind the series' revival.
Coincidentally, the last Fatal Fury game released on the very underrated Sega Dreamcast, which also turned 25 this year. Sam and Games Editor Matthew Byrd look back at the console's best moments, why it was so ahead of its time, and why it was ultimately the final home console Sega ever released.
In a special PC Gaming segment, Sam talks about how Razer's free apps, Cortex and Axon, have leveled up his gaming experience, from decking out his machine with the perfect customized wallpaper to boosting the performance of his favorite games.
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18 Oct 2024
The Best Games of 2024 (So Far)
While there are still plenty of heavy hitters to come this holiday season, gamers have already been treated to plenty of great new releases in 2024, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Dragon's Dogma 2, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Tekken 8, Helldivers 2, and more. In POWER-UP's biggest episode yet, host Sam Stone sits down with Den of Geek Games Editor Matthew Byrd to chat about their favorite games of the year so far. Expect a few surprise picks along the way!
Meanwhile, in a special PC Gaming segment, we break down how Razer Axon can help gamers unlock their creativity to make the perfect custom wallpapers. Whether you want to deck out your PC setup with a wallpaper that reflects a specific fandom or you want to design something wholly original, Axon is fast, full of features, and very easy to use. You can learn more about Razer Axon at razer.com/axon.
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8 Oct 2024
The Best Zelda Moments of All Time
Nintendo is rounding out the life cycle of its beloved Switch console with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, an exciting installment that not only returns to the classic top-down perspective of the classic games but also finally makes Princess Zelda the star for a change. The latest episode of POWER-UP, the video game podcast from Den of Geek, reviews the new game and breaks down why it's the "thinking gamer's" Zelda game.
In our jam-packed second segment, host Sam Stone is joined by Den of Geek games expert Matthew Byrd to look back on almost 40 years of this celebrated franchise. They discuss their favorite moments of all time, including the boss battles they'll never forget and the dungeons they love to replay to this day. They even take on the task of picking their favorite Zelda games ever as well as the most underrated. And as a special Spooky Season treat, they also chat about the scariest moments in Zelda history. This is the Zelda celebration you've been waiting for!
This episode is also powered by Razer. In a special PC Gaming segment, the podcast looks at Razer Cortex and how the free app can help you keep your gaming rig in tip-top shape for longer so that you're not having to upgrade expensive components so soon.
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24 Sept 2024
Must-Play Games for Fall & Holiday 2024
This Fall and the holiday season promise to bring plenty more heavy hitters to consoles and PC. This week, Nintendo releases a brand-new Legend of Zelda game called Echoes of Wisdom---the first entry to star the titular Princess Zelda---while Xbox will release Shattered Space, a major expansion for Starfield, at the end of September. October brings with it the long-awaited remake of Silent Hill 2, a new Call of Duty installment, the Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred expansion, and the highly-anticipated Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Headlining the holidays are a new Mario & Luigi RPG title, an Assassin's Creed game finally set in feudal Japan, the very impressive looking STALKER 2, and of course Xbox's biggest release of the year: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle from Wolfenstein studio MachineGames.
With so many games still coming up, it might be difficult to know which titles you need to jump on first. But we've got you covered! In the latest episode of POWER-UP, the video game podcast from Den of Geek, host Sam Stone and Games Editor Matthew Byrd dig into the fall release schedule and pick their top 10 must-play games for the rest of 2024.
This episode is powered by Razer. In a special PC Gaming segment, the podcast breaks down some of the big things you might not know about Razer Cortex, the free app designed to make your day-to-day PC gaming journey better than ever before. Part of a series of segments meant to guide players to the ultimate PC gaming experience with help from Razer software, both hardcore enthusiasts and casual gamers will want to tune in.
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13 Sept 2024
Star Wars Games: Outlaws & Beyond
The second episode of POWER-UP, the brand-new video game podcast from Den of Geek, explores the past, present, and future of Star Wars games. At the top of the episode, we review Star Wars Outlaws, including our thoughts on the game’s third-person stealth action gameplay and level design, the many new and returning characters, and all the nerdy easter eggs and references in between. We also give the game our very first Power Score—find out where the game lands on our review scale.
Then host Sam Stone is joined by Den of Geek editor-in-chief John Saavedra for a deep-dive discussion not only about what’s next for Star Wars games—including a detailed breakdown of every game currently in development—but also status updates on all the latest rumors and their wishlist of series they’d love to see make a comeback in the near future. Want to hear more about Respawn’s next Jedi game and what the heck is going on with that Knights of the Old Republic remake? Want to reminisce about the days of Rogue Squadron, Rebel Assault, and The Force Unleashed? This is the episode you’re looking for!
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This episode is powered by Razer. In a special PC Gaming segment, Sam walks viewers through Razer Cortex, a free app designed to make your day-to-day PC gaming journey better than ever before. We talk about some of the biggest challenges PC gamers face today—including managing multiple game launchers and libraries, properly optimizing your games, and finding the best gaming deals—and how Razer Cortex can easily address these issues so you can just get back to playing! The first in a series of segments meant to guide players to the ultimate PC gaming experience with help from Razer software, both hardcore enthusiasts and casual gamers will want to tune in.
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23 Aug 2024
The Legacy of Daybreak Games
For the inaugural episode of POWER-UP, Den of Geek is proud to partner with legendary developer and publisher Daybreak Games. POWER-UP talks to the developers behind six of the longest-running MMOs ever---DC Universe Online, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Magic: The Gathering Online, and The Lord of the Rings Online. Filmed in front of a live audience at Mission Brewery in San Diego, the episode dives into the history of each title as well as what the future holds for these online worlds.
Highlights include:
- The first details on DCUO's upcoming Harley Quinn vs. Apokolips expansion
- The inside scoop on the dangers that await in LOTRO's upcoming Legacy of Morgoth expansion - A look back at 25 years of EverQuest and 20 years of EverQuest II
- Breakdowns of everything new in Dungeons & Dragons Online and Magic: The Gathering Online
Featured guests:
- Jenn Chan, Head of Studio, Darkpaw Games (EverQuest & EverQuest II)
- Rob Ciccolini, Head of Studio, Standing Stone Games (Lord of the Rings Online & Dungeons & Dragons Online)
- Ryan Spain, Creative Director, Daybreak Games (Magic: The Gathering Online)
- Chad Brown, Lead Designer, and Kenn White, Lead Producer, Dimension Ink Games (DC Universe Online)The first episode also includes a bonus interview with Kenneth Thrower, the Director of Grading (Video Games & Home Video) at CGC, who walks us through the ins and outs of gaming collectibles and how to get them professionally graded.
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