Introducing POWER-UP, the New Video Game Podcast Series From Den of Geek

Den of Geek, the leading entertainment media company for pop culture enthusiasts, is proud to announce the launch of POWER-UP, a brand-new video series that takes a deep dive into the world of gaming. A major expansion of Den of Geek’s fast-growing Games vertical, POWER-UP will be 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 will feature expert commentary and analysis, special guest interviews, panel discussions, reviews, exclusive previews, Let’s Plays, and much more. POWER-UP will also have a major presence at future pop culture events—such as Summer Game Fest, San Diego Comic-Con, Gamescom, and PAX—giving viewers behind-the-scenes access to the latest and greatest from the show floor and the Den of Geek interview studio.

Hosted by Sam Stone, a lifelong gamer and journalist with a decade of experience covering the industry, POWER-UP will be released on the Den of Geek YouTube channel and denofgeek.com as well as in audio form on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. You can also watch the first episode below.

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, Magic: The Gathering Online®, The Lord of the Rings Online™, and Dungeons & Dragons 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 viewers through the ins and outs of gaming collectibles and how to get them professionally graded.

Future POWER-UP episodes will look at the best games of 2024 so far, the most exciting new releases coming this holiday season, the state of Star Wars games, plus special interviews you won’t want to miss!

Until then—sit back, plug in, and POWER-UP!

For business inquiries regarding POWER-UP, contact:

Chris Longo, Director of Editorial and Partnerships, clongo@denofgeek.com
Matthew Sullivan-Pond, Publisher, msullivan@denofgeek.com 

For media inquiries, contact:

John Saavedra, Executive Producer, jsaavedra@denofgeek.com