by Osirun on January 23, 2012
I am extremely excited to finally announce that PowerUp is teaming with Focus Fire to provide our equipment for this year’s event. This is the last major upgrade to PU2012 that will address those four big issues we had last year:
Problem: It’s cramped in here!
Solution: Arcade Legacy is moving to a new , larger venue.
Problem: I had to wait forever for my pools!
Solution: Pool scheduling, pool assignments, and personalized pool schedule.
Problem: I wanted more food options!
Solution: The new Arcade Legacy is in a mall, right next to the food court and the movie theater.
Problem: The setups weren’t that good and there weren’t enough!
Solution: Focus Fire!!
Focus Fire has been developing a fine reputation with the fighting game community, and PU2012 aims only to further that goal while providing the absolute best we can for our attendees.
See you all at the event!
by Osirun on January 19, 2012
The worldwide internet strike against SOPA and PIPA has come to a close, but it is important not to let the cause of striking down this legislation fade away. PowerUp did not participate in the Internet blackout of January 18th, but more for lack of time invested than lack of interest. Now I have the time to modify the website and in doing so I have rerouted the main banner image link to Google’s information page about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) bills that are currently under debate in the U.S. Congress.
Obviously myself, Nathan Shields, and this website that I run, PowerUp, are opposed to SOPA and PIPA. However, I will never be bold enough to tell others what to do without first making sure they are informed about a situation or policy. So my message is not to take a stand, not immediately. My message to everyone is to become informed, and then make a choice about the best course of action to take.
For information about the January 18th Internet blackout, please go to: http://sopastrike.com/
It was a very impressive endeavor that should not be forgotten.
