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Skill Up

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  1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. Resonance is a very different Plague Tale experience (Hands-On Impressions)

    · 15 min

    Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! -- 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy' is an entirely new spin on the Plague Tale formula, and while I'm not…

  5. Sony brings down the axe on Bungie + GTA VI pricing and Xbox price hikes | This Week in Videogames

    · 34 min

    Save big during Green Man Gaming's summer sale, with up to 30% of recent releases like Resident Evil Requiem, and up to 75% off a huge range of games: https://tr.ee/u3bRaf. Thanks to GMG for sponsoring the video. --…

  6. I recommend: 007 First Light (Review)

    · 29 min

    Nvidia 50-series GPUs deliver cutting edge performance as well as advanced features like DLSS 4.5, Path Tracing and more. Learn how 007 First Light benefits from Nvidia tech here:…

  7. The honeymoon is over as Xbox prepares to close multiple studios | Friends Per Second #97

    · 2 h 14 min

    Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:05 What's Going On with XBOX 37:36 Control Resonant Interview with Mikael Kasurinen and Sean Durrie 53:26 Control Resonant Impressions 1:04:11 Summer Game Fest Impressions 2:04:57 Show…

  8. Xbox is abandoning some of its most talented studios (again) | This Week in Videogames

    · 32 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 honeymoon is officially over. -- Support independent games coverage…

  9. All the biggest news and reveals from Summer Games, Xbox & Nintendo | This Week in Videogames

    · 39 min

    Thanks to Nvidia and Gigabyte Aorus for sponsoring the video. Learn more about how Nvidia hardware can take games like '007 First Light' to the next level here:…

  10. We asked the God of War Laufey Game Director about that cube.... | Friends Per Second #96

    · 2 h 30 min

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 15% off Raycon audio products this holiday season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro / Housekeeping 07:50 Sony State of Play…

  11. All the biggest news and reveals from the 2026 Sony State of Play | This Week in Videogames

    · 31 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. --'Your mother is at peace…

  12. Austin strongly recommends: Lego Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight (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. --Lego Batman - Legacy of the…

  13. Sony, you're making a huge mistake | This Week in Videogames

    · 40 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 -- Guardians make their own fate. 00:00 D2 Crash Out 15:05 TWIV --…

  14. Even more ambitious than we thought - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (Hands-On Impressions)

    · 36 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 -- Assassin's Creed Black Flag…

  15. Sony is back in the exclusives business - will Xbox follow next? | Friends Per Second #95

    · 1 h 40 min

    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS! NOTE: We recorded this before the Bungie/Destiny 2 news broke.…

  16. The end of Destiny 2 + Warhorse announces Lord of the Rings RPG | This Week in Videogames

    · 37 min

    Thank you Displate for Sponsoring! Click here https://displate.com/l/skillup or use code SKILLUP to get some of the biggest discount of the year: 1-2 Displates for 31% off, 3 Displates for 36% off and 4+ Displates for…

  17. I recommend: Forza Horizon 6 (Review)

    · 24 min

    Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- Forza Horizon 6 is a new benchmark for the open world racing-sub genre, even if some elements…

  18. Massive Bungie write-down, Switch 2 price hike + Subnautica 2 is here | This Week in Videogames

    · 31 min

    Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! -- Steam Controller review: https://youtu.be/s3wx401x_ek -- Support independent games coverage by signing…

  19. We asked the Mixtape devs how they made 2026's highest rated game | Friends Per Second #94

    · 2 h 03 min

    Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at http://WarbyParker.com/FRIENDS — and using our link helps support the show. -- Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at…

  20. I recommend: Mixtape (Review)

    · 13 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. -- Mixtape is dreamy,…

  21. New (weird looking) Star Fox remake revealed + Xbox kills Gaming Copilot | This Week in Videogames

    · 35 min

    Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupOPEN to get 15% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -- Steam Controller review: https://youtu.be/s3wx401x_ek -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to…

  22. Xbox hardware sales drop 33% (again) + Steam Controller reviews are in | This Week in Videogames

    · 31 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. -- Steam Controller review:…

  23. I recommend: The Steam Controller (2026) - Review

    · 18 min

    Thanks to Dbrand for sponsoring the video. Grab a skin for your new Steam Controller here: https://dbrand.com/shop/skins/steam-controller-skins. And if you want to be notified for when Companion Cube pre-orders go…

  24. So far, the new Xbox boss is saying (and doing ) the right things | Friends Per Second #93

    · 2 h 12 min

    Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a FREE Nutribullet Ultra +2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System on your 3rd box. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS. --…

  25. Xbox considering return to exclusives + AC Black Flag Resynced revealed | This Week in Videogames

    · 39 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 -- Pragmata review: https://youtu.be/6n84HC57zEU?si=rCxN_EHYFGRxeEcI Diablo…

  26. I strongly recommend: Saros (Review)

    · 22 min

    Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! -- I don't know how you top Returnal, but somehow Housemarque did it. #Saros #PS5 #Review -- Visit our…

  27. I recommend: Diablo IV - Lord of Hatred (Review)

    · 34 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. -- Diablo IV's Lord of…

  28. Report: Xbox boss says Gamepass too expensive + Starfield crashing PS5s | This Week in Videogames

    · 34 min

    Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupOPEN to get 15% off! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -- Pragmata review: https://youtu.be/6n84HC57zEU?si=rCxN_EHYFGRxeEcI -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to…

  29. I recommend: Pragmata (Review)

    · 17 min

    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,…

  30. These PS5 price hikes are a serious problem | Friends Per Second #92

    · 2 h 06 min

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box,…

  31. Starfield's latest expansion underwhelms + Pokemon Champions | This Week in Videogames

    · 35 min

    Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com.…

  32. Forza Horizon 6's Japan is absolutely stunning (Hands-On Impressions)

    · 14 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 CODE HERE at Manscaped.com! -- Even with all the restrictions imposed on the…

  33. I strongly recommend: Crimson Desert (Review)

    · 40 min

    Check out the updated Mathias Office Chair! Our best selling chair now available in new color options like Navy Blue and Coffee Brown, plus more size options. Use code SkillUp for 10% off through the end of April.…

  34. The Crimson Desert Comeback is Insane + Massive PS5 Price Hike | This Week in Videogames

    · 33 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 -- Support independent games…

  35. Exclusive: Crimson Desert voice actors react to the game's reviews and INSANE reception | FPS #91

    · 2 h 16 min

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a…

  36. SAROS: more approachable, still brilliant (Austin's hands-on impressions)

    · 17 min

    #Saros #PS5 #impressions -- Note: Sony offered to pay our flights and accommodation for this preview event but we declined, choosing instead to pay our own costs so we can guarantee you truly independent coverage. if…

  37. New Xbox boss wants to make Gamepass cheaper + Marathon reviews are in | This Week in Videogames

    · 34 min

    Check out the updated Mathias Office Chair! Our best selling chair now available in new color options like Navy Blue and Coffee Brown, plus more size options. Use code SkillUp for 10% off through the end of April.…

  38. Crimson Desert reviews are in + Nvidia DLSS 5 creates a new meme template | This Week in Videogames

    · 39 min

    Support truly independent games coverage by signing up for free or becoming a paid supporter of our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. We've just enabled comments on articles some come join the conversation!…

  39. Crimson Desert is the most hyped game since Elden Ring - can it deliver? | FPS #90

    · 1 h 56 min

    Have your dog try The Pets Table at https://thepetstable.com with code fps55 to get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two. Thanks to The Pets Table for sponsoring FPS! -- Try HelloFresh at…

  40. Xbox reveals next gen console details + Pokemon Pokopia takes over | This Week in Videogames

    · 30 min

    To learn more about SanDisk's Optimus range, follow this link: https://creatorlink.shop/4cy3G8i. A big thanks to SanDisk for sponsoring the video #SandiskOptimus--My Pokemon Pokopia preview:…

  41. Austin strongly recommends: Monster Hunter Stories 3 (Review)

    · 23 min

    Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup--Monster Hunter Stories 3 is almost too good to be labelled a spin off. It's so…

  42. Highguard shuts down + Xbox reveals next gen console codename and details | 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--My Resident Evil Requiem…

  43. Crimson Desert remains extremely promising, but its opening hours are a little rough (Impressions)

    · 27 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 -- Worry not - Crimson…

  44. Marathon: so far, I'm just not feeling it (Server Slam Impressions)

    · 16 min

    Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! -- I hoping the full releases delivers some other stuff that really expands on the core Marathon offering,…

  45. Why Resident Evil Requiem is absolutely peak ft. TheSphereHunter (FPS #89)

    · 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 for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS! -- Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get…

  46. Right now, Austin cannot recommend: High on Life 2 (Review)

    · 17 min

    Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! -- High on Life 2 is better than the original in almost every way (a lot better, in fact). But crippling…

  47. New Xbox boss promises 'return to Xbox' centred on console & hardware | This Week in Videogames

    · 38 min

    Thank you Displate for Sponsoring! Use my code SKILLUP or hit the link in the description to get 1 Displate for 27% off & 2 Displates for 35% off! (*Not applicable on Limited Edition). Link:…

  48. I strongly recommend: Resident Evil Requiem (Review)

    · 14 min

    Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- Resident Evil Requiem is a glorious celebration of the franchises rich, 30 year history. Some…

  49. Sony shutters legendary Bluepoint Games without any explanation | This Week in Videogames

    · 32 min

    Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupOPEN to get 15% off! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign…

  50. I strongly recommend: Cairn (Review)

    · 21 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 -- You've never played a…

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