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

Silent Hill 2 is a perfect game... and it's still inspiring survival horror today

By Andy Hartup published 8 February 17

Editorial How Konami's acclaimed horror classic embraces its technical failings to amplify the sensation of dislocation and dread

Editorial

Westworld's ending explained: Two Timelines theory, Ford's narrative, and the Maze

By Andy Hartup published 14 January 17

Feature

"Five minutes of beautifully choreographed violence" - the karambit fight is The Best Bit in The Raid 2

By Andy Hartup published 11 January 17

The Best Bit

The Man in the High Castle season 2 review: "By the end, you will find yourself rooting for Himmler"

By Andy Hartup published 3 January 17

Review

Become an actual bird (with a beak and everything): You should be playing Eagle Flight VR

By Andy Hartup published 2 January 17

You Should Be Playing

The 11 most feeble character motives in video games

By Andy Hartup published 27 December 16

Feature

You know how Star Wars: Rogue One ends… but that might actually make it a better movie

By Andy Hartup published 17 December 16

Opinion

Westworld season 1 review: "Some of the most polished, smartest TV you’ll ever watch"

By Andy Hartup published 6 December 16

TV review

Westworld S1.10 review: "A strangely beautiful, smart, restrained end to a TV season"

By Andy Hartup published 5 December 16

TV review

Yes. Playing as an X-Wing pilot in VR is as amazing as you want it to be

By Andy Hartup published 2 December 16

Feature

Good or bad - the Assassin’s Creed movie will give the games new life

By Andy Hartup published 30 November 16

Opinion

Westworld S1.09 review: "An episode of dark revelations and tragic answers"

By Andy Hartup published 28 November 16

TV Review

Westworld S1.08 review: "Little action, but a masterclass in smart storytelling"

By Andy Hartup published 21 November 16

TV review

Skyrim Special Edition review: "Retains the magic that made players fall in love five years ago"

By Andy Hartup published 16 November 16

Review

So, the big THING in Westworld episode 7? You really should have seen that coming…

By Andy Hartup published 14 November 16

feature

The 15 best Game of Thrones moments ever

By Andy Hartup published 13 November 16

Feature

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

Feature

8 improvements PlayStation VR needs to make next

By Andy Hartup published 27 October 16

Feature

"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

Feature

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

Feature

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

By Andy Hartup published 7 September 16

Feature

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

By Andy Hartup published 16 July 16

Feature

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