Andy Hartup

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.

Latest articles by Andy Hartup

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Stop calling sports games casual. You couldn't be more wrong

By Andy Hartup Published

Opinion

Opinion
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Silent Hill 2 is a perfect game... and it's still inspiring survival horror today

By Andy Hartup Published

Editorial How Konami's acclaimed horror classic embraces its technical failings to amplify the sensation of dislocation and dread

Editorial
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Westworld's ending explained: Two Timelines theory, Ford's narrative, and the Maze

By Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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"Five minutes of beautifully choreographed violence" - the karambit fight is The Best Bit in The Raid 2

By Andy Hartup Published

The Best Bit

The Best Bit
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The Man in the High Castle season 2 review: "By the end, you will find yourself rooting for Himmler"

By Andy Hartup Published

Review

Review
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Become an actual bird (with a beak and everything): You should be playing Eagle Flight VR

By Andy Hartup Published

You Should Be Playing

You Should Be Playing
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The 11 most feeble character motives in video games

By Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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You know how Star Wars: Rogue One ends… but that might actually make it a better movie

By Andy Hartup Published

Opinion

Opinion
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Westworld season 1 review: "Some of the most polished, smartest TV you’ll ever watch"

By Andy Hartup Published

TV review

TV review
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Westworld S1.10 review: "A strangely beautiful, smart, restrained end to a TV season"

By Andy Hartup Published

TV review

TV review
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Yes. Playing as an X-Wing pilot in VR is as amazing as you want it to be

By Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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Good or bad - the Assassin’s Creed movie will give the games new life

By Andy Hartup Published

Opinion

Opinion
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Westworld S1.09 review: "An episode of dark revelations and tragic answers"

By Andy Hartup Published

TV Review

TV Review
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Westworld S1.08 review: "Little action, but a masterclass in smart storytelling"

By Andy Hartup Published

TV review

TV review
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Skyrim Special Edition review: "Retains the magic that made players fall in love five years ago"

By Andy Hartup Published

Review

Review
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So, the big THING in Westworld episode 7? You really should have seen that coming…

By Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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The 15 best Game of Thrones moments ever

By Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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Westworld S1.06 review: "The slaves are slowly becoming the masters"

By Andy Hartup Published

TV review

TV review
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How Skyrim’s magnificent dragons were created (and why they could never fly)

By Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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8 improvements PlayStation VR needs to make next

By Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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"Chilling and wickedly funny" the spooky camp-fire story is The Best Bit in Dog Soldiers

By Andy Hartup Published

The Best Bit

The Best Bit
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10 sweet family movies… recut as horror films

By Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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Why No Man’s Sky is perfect for a VR make-over

By Andy Hartup Published

Opinion

Opinion
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19 things Destiny: Rise of Iron never tells you

By David Houghton, James Jarvis, Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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How Destiny’s best weapon, Gjallarhorn, has always been a reflection of the game’s success

By Andy Hartup Published

Features

Features
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