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Skill Up

300 episodes

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  1. I strongly recommend: Phantom Blade Zero (Review)

    · 28 min

    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…

  2. A Farewell to BioWare | Friends Per Second #107

    · 2 h 35 min

    One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to http://Ridge.com/FRIENDS for Ridge’s Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE -- Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and…

  3. The end of Bioware and the threat of $1800 next-gen consoles | This Week in Videogames

    · 38 min

    Use my discount code SKILLUP or click this link: https://displate.com/l/skillup for the following promotions: 1 Displate -22% 2 Displates -27% 3+ Displates -33 % (Not valid on Limited Edition and Shards Limited…

  4. Report: GTA 6 PC Port coming VERY soon + Epic Games & Xbox go all-in on AI | This Week in Videogames

    · 30 min

    Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower Ultra Gen 6 with code “SKILLUP” at https://www.Manscaped.com/skillup! -- Companies are done pretending that they aren't…

  5. Austin recommends: 'Castlevania: Belmont's Curse' (Review)

    · 18 min

    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 -- Castlevania's Belmont's…

  6. It's so good (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Hands-On Impressions)

    · 14 min

    Get up to $40 off Dbrand's legendary Killswitch case for the Switch 2 by visiting https://www.dbrand.com/skillup. Thanks to Dbrand for sponsoring the video. -- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is a…

  7. We asked Blizzard the big questions about World of Warcraft: Forever | Friends Per Second #106

    · 2 h 11 min

    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast item per box for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS! -- Head to…

  8. I strongly recommend: 'Star Wars: Galactic Racer' (Review)

    · 26 min

    Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark!--Star Wars Galactic Racer is a generational arcade racing experience, shoving the genre forward after years of…

  9. Xbox talks next gen consoles, GTA 6 streaming and the fate of Ninja Theory | This Week in Videogames

    · 35 min

    Upgrade your setup with the Norwood Standing Desk from Eureka Ergonomic: http://eurekaergonomic.com/skillup. Use code SKILLUP at checkout for 12% off. Thanks to Eureka Ergonomic for sponsoring the video. -- Xbox is…

  10. Austin strongly recommends: 'Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen' (Review)

    · 20 min

    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…

  11. I recommend: 'Gears of War: E-Day' (Review)

    · 25 min

    Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. Learn more about Nvidia's cutting edge tech including DLSS 4.5, Nvidia Reflex and more here:…

  12. Naughty Dog's new Last of Us projects + Gears of War E-Day reviews | This Week in VIdeogames

    · 32 min

    Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupCLIP to get 25% off! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -- Naughty Dog ain't done with...Uncharted? My Ace Combat 8 video: https://youtu.be/h4nbrRTCNdg #thisweekinvideogames…

  13. 'World of Warcraft: Forever' is extremely dangerous (complimentary)

    · 25 min

    Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! -- Unfortunately, I'm thinkin' I'm back. My Forsaken Kingdom vid: https://youtu.be/ZZFSWM0Uqjs #Impression…

  14. Can Activision save Halo? + Control Resonant & Ace Combat 8 review discussions | FPS #105

    · 2 h 26 min

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:06 Xbox Reset Discussion 27:47 Ralph Talks Us Through…

  15. Somehow....Destiny 2 returned + the end of of Halo Studios | This Week in Videogames

    · 34 min

    Thanks to MANSCAPED® for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower® Ultra Gen 6 with code “CODE HERE” at https://www.Manscaped.com! -- We made our own fate. My Ace Combat 8 video:…

  16. I'm begging you to play: Ace Combat 8 - Wings of Theve

    · 23 min

    They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup -- You think Ace Combat isn't for you, but you're wrong. Very, very wrong.…

  17. I strongly recommend: Control Resonant (Review)

    · 26 min

    Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. To learn more about how Nvidia tech delivers the best possible fidelity and performance in games like Control Resonant, click the link:…

  18. Diablo V, WoW Forever & StarCraft returns + Sony/Kojima break up details | This Week in Videogames

    · 32 min

    Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- I've made a terrible mistake (I re-installed WoW) My Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom…

  19. Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom isn't what you probably think it is (Impressions)

    · 17 min

    Try MacroFactor for yourself at https://app.macrofactor.com/mfskillup and use code SKILLUP for an extended 14-day free trial. Thanks to MacroFactor for sponsoring the video. -- I was expecting an RTS campaign and…

  20. The Wolverine review debrief feat. Gene Park (Washington Post) and Mitch Saltzman (IGN) | FPS #104

    · 2 h 44 min

    One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FRIENDS at https://www.Ridge.com/FRIENDS #ridgepod -- Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your…

  21. Wolverine reviews, Ocarina remake revealed + Sony & Kojima break up! | This Week in Videogames

    · 39 min

    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. -- Big (bad) week for Sony.…

  22. I do not recommend: Marvel's Wolverine (Review)

    · 24 min

    Thanks to MANSCAPED® for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower® Ultra Gen 6 with code “SKILLUP" at https://www.manscaped.com/skillup -- Marvel's Wolverine's uneven story and sub-par…

  23. Austin recommends: Orbitals (Review)

    · 11 min

    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.…

  24. So...about that Sony State of Play + Xbox's absurd Xcloud changes | This Week in Videogames

    · 35 min

    Save money on mobile data for your next overseas trip thanks to this video's sponsor, Ubigi. Use offer code SKILLUP at checkout for 10% off: https://cellulardata.ubigi.com/ -- They're calling it the worst State of…

  25. I recommend: Onimusha Way of the Sword (Review)

    · 23 min

    Grab the all new 8bitDo Ultimate E3 Controller for Xbox and PC here in the United States & Canada: https://scrl.ink/2k9k1d, and here in other regions: https://scrl.ink/F2hnTi -- Despite some missteps largely owing to…

  26. Let's talk about GTA 6 (and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past) | Friends Per Second #103

    · 1 h 56 min

    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 9:10 GTA 6…

  27. GTA 6 looks extraordinary + Gamescom 2026 highlights & Witcher 3 Remaster | This Week in Videogames

    · 35 min

    Thanks to video sponsor Gigabyte AORUS, who teamed up with Nvidia and @SIMPLEMODZ to deliver this custom built 007 First Light themed PC, just so they could give it away to one lucky person in Australia or New Zealand.…

  28. Austin recommends: Resonance - A Plague Tale Legacy (Review)

    · 20 min

    Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- Resonance - A Plague Tale Legacy is a big swing for studio Asobo, and while it doesn't have…

  29. Marvel's Wolverine - Preview

    · 17 min

    Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! -- Marvel's Wolverine clearly has the storytelling chops, but the gameplay side of the equation is still a bit…

  30. GTA 6 leaks, Horizon Hunters Gathering Rebooted + Kingdom Hearts IV | This Week in Videogames

    · 33 min

    They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup -- The GTA6 leaks situation is well and truly out of hand. IWGB fundraising…

  31. Austin recommends: Mortal Shell 2 (Review)

    · 24 min

    Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupCLIP to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -- Mortal Shell 2 is a serious step-up over its predecessor, delivering better combat, customisation, visuals and style. Boss…

  32. The biggest games of the year are about to release (and we played a bunch of them) | FPS Ep #102

    · 2 h 23 min

    🔒 Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/friends and use code FRIENDS to protect your privacy! 🙌 -- Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first…

  33. Doom dev blasts Xbox: 'They don't understand games' + GTA VI pre-orders | This Week in Videogames

    · 37 min

    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. -- id Software devs are…

  34. I just couldn't stop playing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Hands-On Impressions)

    · 24 min

    Get up to $40 off Dbrand's legendary Killswitch case for the Switch 2 by visiting https://www.dbrand.com/skillup. Thanks to Dbrand for sponsoring the video. -- Fire Emblem Fortune's weave has about it a crackling…

  35. Star Wars Zero Company is full of (excellent) surprises - Hands-On Impressions

    · 18 min

    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. -- Zero Company feels like…

  36. Xbox jacks console prices by up to 50% + GTA 6's Netflix Reveal | This Week in Videogames

    · 32 min

    Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- It finally happened: they're pay-walling trailers, now. #thisweekinvideogames #xbox #GTA6…

  37. I do not recommend: Beast of Reincarnation (Review)

    · 23 min

    Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today’s video! Get The Beard Hedger® Plus for 15% OFF + Free Shipping with code “SKILLUP” at https://manscaped.com/skillup -- Beast of Reincarnation stretches 10 hours of content…

  38. After Halo Campaign Evolved, do we want/need a Halo 2 Remaster? | FPS Ep #101

    · 1 h 48 min

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:22 Ralph and Jake have been playing Halo Campaign Evolved…

  39. Xbox hardware sales drop 30% + Halo Remake reviews are in | This Week in Videogames

    · 33 min

    Try Rocket Money for FREE or unlock more features with premium at: https://rocketmoney.com/SkillUp -- Xbox content and hardware revenue drops precipitously (again). #thisweekinvideogames #xbox #halo Our Dinoblade…

  40. Halo: Campaign Evolved - Review

    · 36 min

    They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup -- Halo Campaign Evolved is still (mostly) Halo, and that's enough to make…

  41. Bethesda announce Fallout 5, New Vegas remaster + our website turns one! | This Week in Videogames

    · 38 min

    Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark!--Xbox are finally making the games people want them to make. Plus, https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com celebrates…

  42. I recommend: Splatoon Raiders (Review)

    · 18 min

    Get up to $40 off Dbrand's legendary Killswitch case for the Switch 2 by visiting www.dbrand.com/skillup. Thanks to Dbrand for sponsoring the video. -- Take it from someone who doesn't actually like Splatoon: this is…

  43. Is modern gaming cooked? | Friends Per Second #99

    · 2 h 28 min

    Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/friends and use code FRIENDS to protect your privacy! -- Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off and free daily…

  44. Xbox workers fight back against layoffs as 1600 jobs still to be axed | This Week in Videogames

    · 31 min

    Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupOPEN to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!--Xbox workers aren't taking this laying down. --Support independent games coverage by signing up to…

  45. Microsoft guts id Software, sacks 3200 people & drops 5 studios in 'Reset' | This Week in Videogames

    · 36 min

    Thanks to Displate for sponsoring this video! Use code: SKILLUP or click this link https://displate.com/l/skillup for up to 33% of your Displate (conditions apply - not available on Limited Edition items) -- Asha…

  46. Austin strongly recommends: Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced (Review)

    · 28 min

    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. -- 13 years later, Edward…

  47. The Blood of Dawnwalker is much more than its Witcher 3 inspirations (Hands-On Impressions)

    · 23 min

    Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- The sauce may look, smell and taste like 'The Witcher 3: Reheated', but stir the pot just a…

  48. Sony ditches physical media, but will gamers ditch Sony in response? | FPS Podcast #98

    · 1 h 41 min

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- A huge thanks to Kyle Bosman for joining us. Pleas do check out his stuff over at…

  49. Sony abandoning discs is a new low for them, and a dark day for videogames | This Week in Videogames

    · 35 min

    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. -- A sad end to an…

  50. I absolutely loved playing Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (Hands-on Impressions)

    · 16 min

    Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower® 5.0 Ultra in colorway Desert Sand with code “SKILLUP” at https://www.manscaped.com -- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was…

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