Andy Hartup

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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

The 15 best Game of Thrones moments ever

By Andy Hartup published 13 November 16

Features

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

By Andy Hartup published 8 November 16

TV review

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

By Andy Hartup published 1 November 16

Features

8 improvements PlayStation VR needs to make next

By Andy Hartup published 27 October 16

Features

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

By Andy Hartup published 26 October 16

The Best Bit

10 sweet family movies… recut as horror films

By Andy Hartup published 25 October 16

Features

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

By Andy Hartup published 21 October 16

Opinion

19 things Destiny: Rise of Iron never tells you

By David Houghton, James Jarvis, Andy Hartup published 28 September 16

Features

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

By Andy Hartup published 7 September 16

Features

"I climbed Mount Everest to learn the challenging truth of virtual reality"

By Andy Hartup published 16 July 16

Features

Game of Thrones season 6 review

By Andy Hartup published 28 June 16

Review

Watch our Game of Thrones TV show, Last Night's Watch

By Lauren O'Callaghan, James Jarvis, Andy Hartup published 27 June 16

Video

Game of Thrones S6.09 review - Battle of the Bastards

By Andy Hartup published 20 June 16

Review

Everything you need to know about E3 2016… in 10 articles

By Andy Hartup published 16 June 16

Features

How VR turned me into the eagle from Assassin's Creed

By Andy Hartup published 13 June 16

Features

Game of Thrones S6.07 review - The Broken Man

By Andy Hartup published 6 June 16

Review

Here's why rugby video games fail (and how to fix them)

By Andy Hartup published 3 June 16

Editorial

Game of Thrones S6.06 review - Blood of My Blood

By Andy Hartup published 30 May 16

Review

Game of Thrones has lost its most noble character

By Andy Hartup published 25 May 16

Editorial

Destiny: Xur weapons, gear, and location, May 20 - 22. Universal Remote!

By Andy Hartup published 20 May 16

Xur News

The Hound is back in Game of Thrones... here's why

By Andy Hartup published 10 May 16

Editorial

Battlefield 1 goes back to WW1... and feels like the most modern shooter of this generation

By Andy Hartup published 6 May 16

Features

Game of Thrones S6.02 review - Family (mis)fortunes

By Andy Hartup published 2 May 16

Review

12 Game of Thrones motivational posters to help you be better at life

By Andy Hartup published 26 April 16

Features

Game of Thrones S6.01 review - a fiery return to form

By Andy Hartup published 25 April 16

Review

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