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 review: "Exceptionally polished and entertaining multiplayer, with an unfulfilling campaign tacked on"
By Andy Hartup published
Review Multiplayer is Han. Story mode is Lobot.
How Star Wars Battlefront 2's loot crates actually work (and how they influence your character progression)
By Andy Hartup published
Loot boxes! See our video explaining all you need to know about Battlefront 2's crates
Many are calling Resident Evil 7 'the new Silent Hills'... but it's so much more than that
By Andy Hartup published
Editorial
8 essential Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus tips to know before you play
By Andy Hartup published
Guide Need a guide through the game? We've got you covered with these Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus tips
Wolfenstein 2: New Colossus review: “Be bold, in this boldest of games, and you’ll have a blast”
By Andy Hartup published
Review BJ Blazkowicz is back, and more brutal than ever. Here's how this killer sequel stacks up
Wolfenstein 2 - how to find and play the original Wolfenstein 3D (with a secret twist)
By Andy Hartup published
Secret Our video explains how to access the full version of Wolfenstein 3D, and includes play from the first level
Rugby 18 review: “A woefully inadequate representation of one of the world’s most popular sports”
By Andy Hartup published
Review Get ready for endless, soul-sapping rucking
South Park: The Fractured But Whole - a surprisingly deep RPG, a predictably sick sense of humour
By Andy Hartup published
Hands on
Game of Thrones season 7 review: "One of the best slices of TV you'll see in 2017… but it could have been better"
By Andy Hartup published
TV Review A thrilling season, but one that doesn't quite deliver on its potential
Game of Thrones’ Littlefinger and Euron talk exclusively about death, playing bad guys, and staying off Twitter
By Andy Hartup published
Interview Aidan Gillen and Pilou Asbaek chat all about their roles in season 7
13 questions we have after watching Game of Thrones season 7
By Lauren O'Callaghan, Andy Hartup published
Feature Is this the end for the Lannisters? What do we call Jon Snow now? And will we EVER get Cleganebowl?
Game of Thrones S7.07 review: "Delivers exactly what you’d expect from a show at the top of its game"
By Andy Hartup published
Review A fitting end to a thrilling season of TV
Game of Thrones S7.06 review: "Has moments that'll render you absolutely silent with awe"
By Andy Hartup published
Review It's pure spectacle, even if the narrative is extremely wobbly
Game of Thrones S7.05 review: "Eastwatch ties up loose ends admirably, but fumbles some of its narrative wow-moments"
By Andy Hartup published
Review The aftermath of the loot train battle is a compelling, yet rather middling episode
Game of Thrones S7.04 review: "A masterclass in presenting the horrors and glories of war"
By Andy Hartup published
TV Review To hell with the budget! This is spectacular TV.
Game of Thrones S7.03 review: “A smart episode that makes us question our assumptions”
By Andy Hartup published
Review All isn’t going to plan in Westeros, and that makes Game of Thrones season 7 sensational TV
Hands-On with Wolfenstein 2: one of the smartest, most-entertaining, games you'll play in 2017
By Andy Hartup published
Hands on 90 minutes of Nazi killing in an alternative Area 52
“Every time you get a script you always look for your character’s name and the word ‘dead’.” Game of Thrones’ Gemma Whelan on the fate of Yara Greyjoy
By Andy Hartup published
Interview The actor who plays Yara Greyjoy discusses all things Game of Thrones, including death, spoilers, and the fate of her fierce character
10 questions I have after watching Game of Thrones S7.02
By Andy Hartup published
Questions What will happen to Yara? Who is the Prince Who Was Promised? Can we get Arya's pie recipe?
Is Jon Snow the Prince Who Was Promised in Game of Thrones? Or is it Daenerys?
By Andy Hartup published
Recap Everything you need to know about the show's most important character
Game of Thrones S7.02 review: "Stormborn represents GoT at its brilliant best - its showmanship is second to none"
By Andy Hartup published
Review Moments of quiet and chaos define another excellent episode
Saints Row meets Crackdown in the rough, but thoroughly entertaining, Agents of Mayhem
By Andy Hartup published
Preview This game won’t set the world alight, but it’ll give you a damn good time as you blow it up
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