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Oct 13, 2018
4 min

PAX WEST 2018: Element: Space – Stop A War Before It Starts

As long as humans exist, there will always be battle. Even in the deep future, when mankind has explored and settled upon the vast reaches of space, the instinct of violence and the desires for war and power are strong, even in an era of peace, technological progress, and human longevity. When peace is threatened and an intergalactic civil war is about to break out, it is up to a ragtag team of soldiers to stop this war before it happened. This is Element: Space from Argentin

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PAX WEST 2018: Element: Space – Stop A War Before It Starts

Oct 11, 2018
3 min

PAX WEST 2018: World Of Horror – A Terrifying Experience

There are dark forces entering our world. There are innocent people being taken by demonic forms. It is the 1980’s, and when monstrous paranormal activity is reported, who are you going to call? No one, because its already being taken care of by a young high school girl. Ysbyrd Games and developer Panstas, introduced a new kind of horror video game at PAXWEST, one that will create a suffocating atmosphere of dread and terror, and refrain from the exhausted use of jump scares.

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PAX WEST 2018: World Of Horror – A Terrifying Experience

Oct 2, 2018
3 min

PAX WEST: VALFARIS Brings Aliens, Blood, and liquid-hot Plasma

Space, the final frontier. A vast void that spans endlessly for an eternity. There are countless systems in the universe, as well as trillions of civilizations waiting to be discovered with their vast amounts of knowledge and technology. However, the people at Steel Mantis Studios and Upper Cut Productions don’t care about knowledge, technology, or intergalactic peace, because in space, no one can hear you rock. From the makers of Slain: Back From Hell comes Valfaris, a bruta

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PAX WEST: VALFARIS Brings Aliens, Blood, and liquid-hot Plasma

Sep 25, 2018
1 min

Air Assaults – Stacking Up at PAX West 2018

Once again PAX West was a whirlwind of gaming excitement that all seemed to go by so quickly! One of the best things for us here at Stack-Up is seeing a convention like this through the eyes of our Air Assaults! For this PAX West, we were joined by four amazing Veterans as part of our Air Assault program where we hand-pick deserving veterans and pays for them to attend life-changing video game and geek culture events, like PAX. If you haven’t yet, you can learn more about the

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Air Assaults – Stacking Up at PAX West 2018

Sep 22, 2018
5 min

PAX WEST 2018: Killer Queen Black Builds Its Hive On The Switch

With the Nintendo Switch spearheading the game industry into new, uncharted waters, many developers are introducing new kinds of games and gameplay styles to the hybrid platform. As the system approaches its second year, it is undeniable that the Nintendo Switch has changed how we see video games at home and on-the-go. The world of competitive gaming has noticed the potential of the Switch to be a competitive gaming platform. Developers, such as Georgia-based Hi-Rez studios,

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PAX WEST 2018: Killer Queen Black Builds Its Hive On The Switch

Sep 21, 2018
3 min

PAX WEST 2018: Katana Zero Slashes Away On PC

A small group of independent game devs had set up a small gaming lounge, complete with three very anticipated games to play. I made my way downtown to the legendary Pike Place alley, and after some careful searching, I made it to the address. Initially, I was puzzled, as it was clear where the location was. but then, like something out of a video game, I discovered a door. I went through the door, ascended the stairway, and discovered one of the most relaxing spaces at PAX W

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PAX WEST 2018: Katana Zero Slashes Away On PC

Sep 14, 2018
2 min

PAX WEST 2018 – Salt And Sanctuary Switch Impressions, Physical Edition Arrives 10.30.18

Originally released in 2016, Salt And Sanctuary by Ska Studios has been an incredibly endearing video game. The passion project of married couple James and Michelle Silva, the Dark Souls-inspired sidescrolling action adventure title has challenging and enthralled players for several years, garnering critical and commercial acclaim. It even caught the attention of our very own Founder, Captain Steven Machuga (@ShanghaiSix). For a full review, you may find it here. Having playe

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PAX WEST 2018 – Salt And Sanctuary Switch Impressions, Physical Edition Arrives 10.30.18

Sep 8, 2018
3 min

PAX WEST 2018: Astroneer Hands-On Impressions

Astroneer is looking to answer as it moves along in early access. Seattle-based System Era Games has been hard at work with Astroneer, crafting an interesting space-focused video game that combines science and exploration, as well as accessibility for the player. I had the chance to check the game out for myself at the Indie Megabooth at PAX WEST in Seattle, Washington. Astroneer has garnered quite the reputation, becoming popular among the PC gaming circles. Originally relea

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PAX WEST 2018: Astroneer Hands-On Impressions

Aug 27, 2018
3 min

Air Assault – Stacking Up at PAX West 2018

We here at Stack Up are gearing up for another great Air Assault experience at the convention. We want to take just a moment to introduce you to the Veterans who we will be bringing along with us to Seattle so that they can experience this amazing event. Jonathan S. Delacy Favorite Video Game Franchises/Studios/Publishers: Bethesda Favorite Twitch/Mixer Streamers: PatrckStatic, JackSepticEye, Mini Ladd I joined the Army in February 2007 and medically retired in April 2013. M

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Air Assault – Stacking Up at PAX West 2018

May 31, 2018
2 min

Infinite Adventures – Brings Dungeon Exploration to PAX East

Eventually, DRPGS or Dungeon Role-Playing Games made their way to video game platform., They introduced the idea of a first-person RPG experience where players explored massive, maze-like labyrinth and fighting monsters while balancing party strengths and weaknesses to stay alive. It’s a very niche genre, consisting of titles such as Ray Gigant, Shin Megami Tensei, and May Skelter Nightmares. Now, the team at Stormseeker games hope to change all that with the release of Infin

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Infinite Adventures – Brings Dungeon Exploration to PAX East

May 15, 2018
4 min

Fox N Forests – Blast from the Past at PAX East 2018!

When gamers discuss the difficulty in the titles they play, they will often reminisce about the platformer genre. Earthworm Jim, Castlevania, Super Ghosts N Goblins and Mega Man, for example, were fantastic games, praised for their action, soundtrack, and stellar visuals. However, they are widely notorious for their challenge. Platformers, especially early 1990’s platformers, are considered to be some of the most challenging games ever made. From the enemies to the boss fight

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Fox N Forests – Blast from the Past at PAX East 2018!

May 13, 2018
5 min

Ion Maiden – Aims High and Delivers at PAX East

It was a time of innovation. it was a time of pushing the envelope. it was a time of doing things because you could. The 1990s are no stranger to innovations and major happenings within the video game industry. 3D graphics were the new norm. Games were being placed on compact discs. And the platformer genre was slowly fading in favor of first-person shooters. One of the most widely popular shooters was Duke Nukem 3D, a game that fundamentally changed the way games were made,

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Ion Maiden – Aims High and Delivers at PAX East

May 12, 2018
3 min

Project Warlock – PAX EAST 2018

Tucked in a corner outside of the Indie Megabooth was a small black booth. There were no light or theatrics, but there was a banner for a fascinating looking game called Project Warlock. As it was nearing the end of the day at PAX EAST, I decided to take a look at this interesting title, having already been drawn in by the impressive banner. I was greeted by the developer, and right away, I was thrust into the chaos of Project Warlock. With a name like Project Warlock, you ex

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Project Warlock – PAX EAST 2018

May 3, 2018
2 min

Antigraviator – Hands-on at PAX EAST 2018

At PAX EAST 2018, Iceberg Interactive and Cybernetic Walrus introduced their latest, cutting-edge sci fi-racer Antigraviator. Originally announced in Winter last year, Antigraviator is a new take on sci-fi racing action, featuring extreme speeds, a plethora of racing crafts to use, and an exciting, robust universe of racing tracks. When the game was announced, the title was met with great praise, as there is a massive vacuum present in the future racer genre. With the excepti

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Antigraviator – Hands-on at PAX EAST 2018

May 2, 2018
3 min

Exception – Bringing a New Dimension to Action and Platforming at PAX EAST 2018

Destiny has a way of working in the universe. Sometimes, you are chasing your dreams. Sometimes, your dreams are chasing you. But, how does that apply in a computer system, a digital frontier where programs and directives are necessary for an orderly but diverse operating system? In the world of Exception, we get that answer. When a rogue programs turns fascist and sends an entire army to corrupt and conquer the system, a lone security program will be chosen and become the he

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Exception – Bringing a New Dimension to Action and Platforming at PAX EAST 2018

Apr 29, 2018
4 min

Grip – Wired Productions Races at PAX East 2018

Wired Productions have been bringing forth stellar, unconventional titles to the gaming space, such as 2016 Super Dungeon Bros and last year’s Vostok Inc, which was a personal favorite game last year. Now, this year, Wired Productions bringing Grip, a futuristic combat racing game greatly inspired by the PlayStation Classic, Roll Cage to PAX East. Grip is a vehicular action and racing game coming to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch Xbox One and PC. As a fan of sci-fi and anythi

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Grip – Wired Productions Races at PAX East 2018

Apr 26, 2018
4 min

The Messenger – Brings A Game-Changing Ninja Experience to PAX East 2018

If you are an avid follower of gaming circles, there is a very high likelihood that you have heard of The Messenger. Like the ninja it focuses on, The Messenger, alongside the team at Canadian-focused Sabotage Studios have been making leaps and bounds, since the game’s announcement earlier this year. The early-impressions of the game garnered not only the attention of the gamers but also the attention of the world-renowned game publisher, Devolver Digital. Devolver has been p

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The Messenger – Brings A Game-Changing Ninja Experience to PAX East 2018

Apr 24, 2018
3 min

Soulcaliber VI – The Soul Still Burns at PAX East 2018

Hands-On with SoulCaliber VI at PAX East by Kate Sanchez It’s been six years since Soulcalibur V was released, and with the exception of a mobile game (Soulcalibur: Unbreakable Soul in 2014) and a free-to-play single player quest game – exclusive to the PlayStation Network (Soulcalibur: Lost Swords) the fighter hasn’t been top of mind for many gamers. There are few fighters that hold my attention, however, the mechanics and character customization (introduced in III) made the

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Soulcaliber VI – The Soul Still Burns at PAX East 2018

Apr 23, 2018
1 min

Air Assault – Post PAX East 2018!

Earlier this month we had the opportunity to take an amazing veteran to PAX East 2018 in Boston Massachusetts through our Air Assault program. Cody L. Bowman was the Veteran selected to join us for four fun days of gaming and more and you can read more about this awesome veteran from our pre-convention write-up located HERE. During the show, our Media Team had the chance to catch up with the Cody throughout the Convention weekend and record some of his exploits, which you can

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Air Assault – Post PAX East 2018!

Apr 20, 2018
6 min

Console Gems from PAX East 2018

Console Gems from PAXEast 2018 by JoPaWrites A Penny Arcade Expo can be quite overwhelming for those new to the experience. There are hundreds of games on display and it feels impossible to see them all. This is especially true for games found outside of the major booths such as Sony, Xbox or the like. Yet there are quite a few that are deserving of a closer look as they bring something unique to the table. Below are a few from PAX East 2018 to be on the lookout for that will

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Console Gems from PAX East 2018