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  • noun Plural form of powerup.

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Examples

  • The powerups were a good addition, but they did not come frequently enough for them to be a factor in the game.

    unknown title 2009

  • With enhanced features such as powerups, new enemies, upgrades, and an entirely online multiplayer co-operative gameplay option, the new Missile Command has all the makings of a modern classic.

    Gaming Nexus 2010

  • Walker has weapons on both arms (two options for each) and is your best bet for picking off hordes of enemies, and is also the only mode that can pick up items such as powerups and keys.

    Nintendo Life | Latest Updates 2010

  • The levels also contain powerups which is a nice addition to this staple DS formula.

    Gaming Nexus 2009

  • A range of exotic energy orbs act as powerups and touching these causes effects such as switching the players hole size or slowing time, adding variety and tactical considerations to the fast-paced gameplay.

    Prototype Game: YinYangYou : KillerCodingNinjaBunny 2009

  • Farmville offers some "mechanized" methods for saving mouseclicks as powerups, but I have resisted the temptation to buy into them.

    SWEATblog: reblog: Bruce Sterling - The Farmville Horror 2010

  • Farmville offers some "mechanized" methods for saving mouseclicks as powerups, but I have resisted the temptation to buy into them.

    SWEATblog: March 2010 Archives 2010

  • The stages often zoom out so far and with objects and characters and powerups flying all over the place, I can hardly ever even keep track of what's going on or which one is me.

    Archive 2008-03-01 SVGL 2008

  • You even get the equivalent of milk jars to store powerups for use in the field.

    Video Game Review: Darksiders | CurveHouse.com 2010

  • Kill the Diggs on enemy stories and collect comments for powerups.

    Archive 2007-10-01 2007

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