Skill Up
Skill Up is a podcast aimed at self-described nerds. It covers topics such as video games, technology, and pop culture. Episodes offer commentary and discussion for fans of these subjects. The show is designed for listeners who enjoy enthusiastic, in-depth conversation about their favorite media and hobbies.
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I strongly recommend: 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026)' - Review
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'Silent Hill: Townfall' - Review
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The fight to save Mass Effect and Arkane Lyon + layoffs at Sucker Punch | This Week in Videogames
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Austin recommends: The Wolf Among Us Remastered (Review)
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I strongly recommend: Phantom Blade Zero (Review)
Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. Learn more about Nvidia's cutting edge tech including DLSS 4.5, Path Tracing and more here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/--Phantom Blade Zero centers expression and spectacle over progression-halting difficulty checks. At 40-ish hours and with over 50 bosses to fight and 30 unique weapons to collect, there's a stun
A Farewell to BioWare | Friends Per Second #107
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The end of Bioware and the threat of $1800 next-gen consoles | This Week in Videogames
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Report: GTA 6 PC Port coming VERY soon + Epic Games & Xbox go all-in on AI | This Week in Videogames
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Austin recommends: 'Castlevania: Belmont's Curse' (Review)
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It's so good (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Hands-On Impressions)
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We asked Blizzard the big questions about World of Warcraft: Forever | Friends Per Second #106
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I strongly recommend: 'Star Wars: Galactic Racer' (Review)
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Xbox talks next gen consoles, GTA 6 streaming and the fate of Ninja Theory | This Week in Videogames
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Austin strongly recommends: 'Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen' (Review)
Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup.--Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is, much like the first Dark Arisen overhaul, a better, more complete vision for the game; one that fully showcases the potential of this unique action RPG. #Review #DragonsDog
I recommend: 'Gears of War: E-Day' (Review)
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Naughty Dog's new Last of Us projects + Gears of War E-Day reviews | This Week in VIdeogames
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'World of Warcraft: Forever' is extremely dangerous (complimentary)
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Can Activision save Halo? + Control Resonant & Ace Combat 8 review discussions | FPS #105
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Somehow....Destiny 2 returned + the end of of Halo Studios | This Week in Videogames
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I'm begging you to play: Ace Combat 8 - Wings of Theve
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I strongly recommend: Control Resonant (Review)
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Diablo V, WoW Forever & StarCraft returns + Sony/Kojima break up details | This Week in Videogames
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Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom isn't what you probably think it is (Impressions)
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The Wolverine review debrief feat. Gene Park (Washington Post) and Mitch Saltzman (IGN) | FPS #104
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Wolverine reviews, Ocarina remake revealed + Sony & Kojima break up! | This Week in Videogames
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I do not recommend: Marvel's Wolverine (Review)
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Austin recommends: Orbitals (Review)
Doom dev blasts Xbox: 'They don't understand games' + GTA VI pre-orders | This Week in Videogames--Orbitals captures the spirt of Hazelight's coop classic, wrapped up in a beautiful, 80's anime-inspired aesthetic. #Review #Orbitals #Switch2Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a su
So...about that Sony State of Play + Xbox's absurd Xcloud changes | This Week in Videogames
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I recommend: Onimusha Way of the Sword (Review)
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Let's talk about GTA 6 (and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past) | Friends Per Second #103
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GTA 6 looks extraordinary + Gamescom 2026 highlights & Witcher 3 Remaster | This Week in Videogames
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Austin recommends: Resonance - A Plague Tale Legacy (Review)
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Marvel's Wolverine - Preview
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GTA 6 leaks, Horizon Hunters Gathering Rebooted + Kingdom Hearts IV | This Week in Videogames
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Austin recommends: Mortal Shell 2 (Review)
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The biggest games of the year are about to release (and we played a bunch of them) | FPS Ep #102
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Doom dev blasts Xbox: 'They don't understand games' + GTA VI pre-orders | This Week in Videogames
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I just couldn't stop playing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Hands-On Impressions)
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Star Wars Zero Company is full of (excellent) surprises - Hands-On Impressions
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Xbox jacks console prices by up to 50% + GTA 6's Netflix Reveal | This Week in Videogames
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I do not recommend: Beast of Reincarnation (Review)
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After Halo Campaign Evolved, do we want/need a Halo 2 Remaster? | FPS Ep #101
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Xbox hardware sales drop 30% + Halo Remake reviews are in | This Week in Videogames
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Halo: Campaign Evolved - Review
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Bethesda announce Fallout 5, New Vegas remaster + our website turns one! | This Week in Videogames
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I recommend: Splatoon Raiders (Review)
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Is modern gaming cooked? | Friends Per Second #99
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Xbox workers fight back against layoffs as 1600 jobs still to be axed | This Week in Videogames
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Microsoft guts id Software, sacks 3200 people & drops 5 studios in 'Reset' | This Week in Videogames
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Austin strongly recommends: Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced (Review)
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The Blood of Dawnwalker is much more than its Witcher 3 inspirations (Hands-On Impressions)
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Sony ditches physical media, but will gamers ditch Sony in response? | FPS Podcast #98
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Sony abandoning discs is a new low for them, and a dark day for videogames | This Week in Videogames
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I absolutely loved playing Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (Hands-on Impressions)
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Resonance is a very different Plague Tale experience (Hands-On Impressions)
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Sony brings down the axe on Bungie + GTA VI pricing and Xbox price hikes | This Week in Videogames
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I recommend: 007 First Light (Review)
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The honeymoon is over as Xbox prepares to close multiple studios | Friends Per Second #97
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Xbox is abandoning some of its most talented studios (again) | This Week in Videogames
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All the biggest news and reveals from Summer Games, Xbox & Nintendo | This Week in Videogames
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We asked the God of War Laufey Game Director about that cube.... | Friends Per Second #96
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All the biggest news and reveals from the 2026 Sony State of Play | This Week in Videogames
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Austin strongly recommends: Lego Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight (Review)
Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --Lego Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight is basically all the batman movies, TV shows and comics rolled up into a package that's basically Rocksteady's Arkham games but for kids (and big kids). What'
Sony, you're making a huge mistake | This Week in Videogames
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Even more ambitious than we thought - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (Hands-On Impressions)
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Sony is back in the exclusives business - will Xbox follow next? | Friends Per Second #95
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The end of Destiny 2 + Warhorse announces Lord of the Rings RPG | This Week in Videogames
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I recommend: Forza Horizon 6 (Review)
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Massive Bungie write-down, Switch 2 price hike + Subnautica 2 is here | This Week in Videogames
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We asked the Mixtape devs how they made 2026's highest rated game | Friends Per Second #94
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I recommend: Mixtape (Review)
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New (weird looking) Star Fox remake revealed + Xbox kills Gaming Copilot | This Week in Videogames
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Xbox hardware sales drop 33% (again) + Steam Controller reviews are in | This Week in Videogames
Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --Steam Controller review: https://youtu.be/s3wx401x_ekDiablo IV Lord of Hatred review: https://youtu.be/RZlG8d2t9CISaros review: https://youtu.be/o1umIJJgKuk Second Wind Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
I recommend: The Steam Controller (2026) - Review
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So far, the new Xbox boss is saying (and doing ) the right things | Friends Per Second #93
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Xbox considering return to exclusives + AC Black Flag Resynced revealed | This Week in Videogames
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I strongly recommend: Saros (Review)
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I recommend: Diablo IV - Lord of Hatred (Review)
Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --Diablo IV's Lord of Hatred expansion boasts a beautifully presented 10 hour campaign, a new zone, two new classes, new end-game systems and plenty more. It's a beefy offering that is a clear response t
Report: Xbox boss says Gamepass too expensive + Starfield crashing PS5s | This Week in Videogames
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I recommend: Pragmata (Review)
Learn more about Nvidia DLSS 4, Path Tracing and Nvidia Reflex here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/. Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. --Pragmata is a tight, focused, clever, novel videogame that is defined by how videogamey it feels - in a good way. It's yet another W notched for Capcom, albeit one that is unlikely to have the same commercial or cultur
