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
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Hero guide and best Hero Star Card builds
By Andy Hartup last updated
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
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
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
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
Review
Cyber Monday game deals 2019 in Australia
By Andy Hartup, Ford James, 12DOVE Australia published
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, 12DOVE Australia published
Deals The Black Friday game deals have begun! We've gathered the best deals right here on all things gaming
Best Apex Legends headsets
By Andy Hartup published
Buying guide These are the best Apex Legend headsets you can buy right now, with incredible audio for Respawn's online shooter
The best PC headsets for gaming
By Andy Hartup, Rob Dwiar published
Buying guide These are the best PC headsets for gaming.
The best PS4 external hard drives
By Andy Hartup, Rob Dwiar published
Buying Guide These are our selections for the best PS4 external hard drives you can get right now.
How to get a cheap Nintendo Switch deal before Black Friday
By Andy Hartup published
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
Play Gloom Make your family miserable, kill your friends, and generally have a dastardly time in this smart, funny card game
Beyerdynamic Custom Game headset review: “A well-built headset with superb sound capabilities”
By Andy Hartup published
Review
Razer launches a cheaper Kraken X headset, and brings free 7.1 sound support for older Razer Krakens
By Andy Hartup published
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
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
Review
Catch up on where EVERY Game of Thrones character is before season 8
By Andy Hartup published
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
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
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
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
Best buds
Nintendo Pokeball Plus is the cheapest we've ever seen, at $42 right now
By Andy Hartup published
Poke-deals Snap up a sweet ball for Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu or Eevee for about $8 less than list price
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