Andy Hartup

With over 18 years experience in both online and print journalism, Andy has worked for a host of world-leading tech and gaming brands, including PC Gamer and GamesRadar. He specializes in photography, technology, and smart home, and has provided expert comment for sites like The Guardian. In his spare time, Andy is an amateur photographer, and teaches at the National Film and TV School.

Articles by: Andy Hartup

The best cheap Nintendo Switch SD cards in 2022: expand your storage for less

By Tabitha Baker, Andy Hartup published 5 May 22

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the latest cheap Nintendo Switch SD cards to keep your console storage topped up without breaking the bank.

The 10 best Star Wars games of all time

By Andy Hartup published 15 February 22

Feature The Force is strong with these best Star Wars games

Google Chromecast deals - get set for Stadia

By Andy Hartup, Benjamin Abbott published 4 March 21

Deals Here are the best Google Chromecast deals to get you set for Stadia, and all the gaming that comes with it

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Hero guide and best Hero Star Card builds

By Andy Hartup published 13 January 21

Guide Get the most out of Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and all the other special characters

8 essential Star Wars Battlefront 2 tips to know before you play

By Andy Hartup published 13 January 21

Guide With our Star Wars Battlefront 2 tips you'll know all about Star Cards, secret Starfighter controls, team bonuses, and more

Detroit: Become Human ending discussion - what happens when you finish the game

By Andy Hartup published 8 October 20

Guide We discuss the endings and big talking points that we have after finishing the entirety of the game

30 fun Star Wars facts that will make you more knowledgeable about a galaxy far, far away

By Andy Hartup published 16 December 19

Feature These are the Star Wars facts you're after...

Life is Strange 2 - Episode 5 review: "The ending makes its mark and then some"

By Heather Wald, Andy Hartup published 4 December 19

Review

Cyber Monday game deals 2019 in Australia

By Andy Hartup, Ford James, GamesRadar+ Australia published 1 December 19

Deals Our picks of the best Australia Cyber Monday game deals 2019, on all things consoles, video games, PC, accessories and tech

Black Friday 2019 gaming deals in Australia

By Andy Hartup, Ford James, GamesRadar+ Australia published 29 November 19

Deals The Black Friday game deals have begun! We've gathered the best deals right here on all things gaming

How to get a cheap Nintendo Switch deal before Black Friday

By Andy Hartup published 5 November 19

Deals There are several UK places to bag a cheap Nintendo Switch deal several weeks ahead of Black Friday. Here's how...

Why you should play... the Gloom card game

By Andy Hartup published 11 October 19

Play Gloom Make your family miserable, kill your friends, and generally have a dastardly time in this smart, funny card game

Honor 20 Pro review: "This phone is a gaming powerhouse"

By Andy Hartup published 1 August 19

Review

Beyerdynamic Custom Game headset review: “A well-built headset with superb sound capabilities”

By Andy Hartup published 24 June 19

Review

Razer launches a cheaper Kraken X headset, and brings free 7.1 sound support for older Razer Krakens

By Andy Hartup published 7 June 19

Cheaper cans The new headset is $50 / £50, and the surround sound upgrade to your old Kraken is free via Synapse

Optimize your TV for Game of Thrones episode 3 - Battle of Winterfell

By Andy Hartup published 29 April 19

Guide Our top tips for making the battle a little brighter, so you can see more of the action

Beyerdynamic MMX 300 gaming headset review: "Several design decisions away from perfection"

By Andy Hartup published 26 April 19

Review

Catch up on where EVERY Game of Thrones character is before season 8

By Andy Hartup published 11 April 19

Feature Can't remember where all the major Game of Thrones characters ended up at the end of season 7? No problem

Honor View 20 phone review: "A superb gaming phone with a wealth of smart features"

By Andy Hartup published 9 April 19

review

Watch the ultimate Game of Thrones recap in just 16 minutes and get ready for the end

By Lauren O'Callaghan, Andy Hartup, Brandon Saltalamacchia published 9 April 19

Recap Make sure you're all up-to-date for the season 8 premiere with our ultimate Game of Thrones recap

20 cool facts you never knew about Game of Thrones

By Andy Hartup published 8 April 19

Feature Prepare thy brain for the weirdest, most interesting pieces of Game of Thrones trivia before season 8 begins

Turtle Beach Battle Buds review: "A convenient option for on-the-go gaming"

By Andy Hartup published 4 April 19

Best buds

Nintendo Pokeball Plus is the cheapest we've ever seen, at $42 right now

By Andy Hartup published 3 April 19

Poke-deals Snap up a sweet ball for Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu or Eevee for about $8 less than list price

Creative SXFI Air headset review: "Can handle everything you throw at it"

By Andy Hartup published 18 March 19

Tech review

The biggest 2019 tech trends, and how they could affect gaming

By Alan Bradley, Andy Hartup, Gabe Carey published 30 January 19

Feature Some of the most exciting hardware trends could change the way we play forever

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