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Skill Up

by Skill Up · English · Leisure & Travel

For nerds.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 32 min
Latest: 3 Oct 2026
Language: English

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3 Oct 2026 · 25 min

I recommend: 'Gears of War: E-Day' (Review)

Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. Learn more about Nvidia's cutting edge tech including DLSS 4.5, Nvidia Reflex and more here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/gears-of-war-e-day-dlss-4-5-ray-tracing-rtx-mega-geometry/ -- Gears of War E-Day is The Coalition betting on the enduring appeal of good, old-fashioned Gears of War gameplay and top tier presentation, and its a bet that pays off. #Review #GearsofWarEDay #RTXON Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access…

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2 Oct 2026 · 32 min

Naughty Dog's new Last of Us projects + Gears of War E-Day reviews | This Week in VIdeogames

Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupCLIP to get 25% off! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -- Naughty Dog ain't done with...Uncharted? My Ace Combat 8 video: https://youtu.be/h4nbrRTCNdg #thisweekinvideogames #Gearsofwareday #TheLastofUs -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our op-ed features, expert columns, a bonus newsletter and an ad-free version of this very show. -- Get…
28 Sep 2026 · 25 min

'World of Warcraft: Forever' is extremely dangerous (complimentary)

Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! -- Unfortunately, I'm thinkin' I'm back. My Forsaken Kingdom vid: https://youtu.be/ZZFSWM0Uqjs #Impression #WoWForever #Blizzard Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns, newsletters and an ad-free version of the weekly news show. Thanks for supporting the work we do. -- You can find all the Skill Up content (reviews,…
26 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 26 min

Can Activision save Halo? + Control Resonant & Ace Combat 8 review discussions | FPS #105

Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:06 Xbox Reset Discussion 27:47 Ralph Talks Us Through the Latest Bungie Update 42:19 Raycon (ad) 44:39 Everyone's Been Playing Control Resonant 01:14:17 User Question 1 01:23:49 Lucy and Ralph Have Been Playing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave 01:35:32 Ralph is BEGGING Everyone to Play Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve 01:48:22 Lucy and Jake Have Seen the Resident Evil Movie 01:58:02 Blizzard Block02:12:08 User Question 2 02:16:39 Show and…
26 Sep 2026 · 34 min

Somehow....Destiny 2 returned + the end of of Halo Studios | This Week in Videogames

Thanks to MANSCAPED® for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower® Ultra Gen 6 with code “CODE HERE” at https://www.Manscaped.com! -- We made our own fate. My Ace Combat 8 video: https://youtu.be/h4nbrRTCNdg #thisweekinvideogames #Halo #Destiny2 -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our op-ed features, expert columns, a bonus newsletter and an…
25 Sep 2026 · 23 min

I'm begging you to play: Ace Combat 8 - Wings of Theve

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 -- You think Ace Combat isn't for you, but you're wrong. Very, very wrong. #Review #AceCombat8 #WingsofTheve Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns, newsletters and an ad-free version of the weekly news show. Thanks for supporting the work we do. -- You can find all the Skill Up content…
20 Sep 2026 · 26 min

I strongly recommend: Control Resonant (Review)

Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. To learn more about how Nvidia tech delivers the best possible fidelity and performance in games like Control Resonant, click the link: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/news/control-resonant-geforce-rtx-50-series-bundle/ -- Control Resonant adopts the structure and aesthetic of a Ubisoft style open world game full of map markers and regional bosses, but whereas in a Ubisoft game the structure is the experience, here the structure is the beginning of a process that is specifically designed to subvert expectations. Rather than dictate the game's…
19 Sep 2026 · 32 min

Diablo V, WoW Forever & StarCraft returns + Sony/Kojima break up details | This Week in Videogames

Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- I've made a terrible mistake (I re-installed WoW) My Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom impressions: https://youtu.be/ZZFSWM0Uqjs?si=hgpH05KFdW8xR4a4 My Wolverine review: https://youtu.be/YhUiptupV7A My Fire Emblem preview: https://youtu.be/aSVvPliMJwg Our full Diablo V interview: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/the-case-for-diablo-v-is-justified-assures-blizzard/ Our Warcraft III interview:…
14 Sep 2026 · 17 min

Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom isn't what you probably think it is (Impressions)

Try MacroFactor for yourself at https://app.macrofactor.com/mfskillup and use code SKILLUP for an extended 14-day free trial. Thanks to MacroFactor for sponsoring the video. -- I was expecting an RTS campaign and what I got was....an RPG? Our Brad Chan interview write up: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/forsaken-kingdom-and-reviving-the-world-of-warcraft-iii/ #Impressions #WarcraftIII #ForsakenKingdom Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like…
13 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 44 min

The Wolverine review debrief feat. Gene Park (Washington Post) and Mitch Saltzman (IGN) | FPS #104

One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FRIENDS at https://www.Ridge.com/FRIENDS #ridgepod -- Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast item per box for 1 year while supplies last. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS! -- Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:12 Wolverine Discussion Pt. 1 with Gene Park and Mitchell Saltzman 31:10 Ridge (ad) 34:19 Wolverine Discussion…
11 Sep 2026 · 39 min

Wolverine reviews, Ocarina remake revealed + Sony & Kojima break up! | This Week in Videogames

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. -- Big (bad) week for Sony. My Wolverine review: https://youtu.be/YhUiptupV7A My Onimusha review: https://youtu.be/VK4FwpKMBho My Fire Emblem preview: https://youtu.be/aSVvPliMJwg #thisweekinvideogames #wolverine #kojima -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews,…
10 Sep 2026 · 24 min

I do not recommend: Marvel's Wolverine (Review)

Thanks to MANSCAPED® for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower® Ultra Gen 6 with code “SKILLUP" at https://www.manscaped.com/skillup -- Marvel's Wolverine's uneven story and sub-par combat are not enough to carry the game's 20-ish hour run-time, but it's the obnoxious, hand-holding game design that makes Marvel's Wolverine so objectionable; patronizing the player with constant guidance, pop up reminders, GPS pointers, audio pings and sign-posting. Long after we’ve stopped talking about Wolverine’s pretty visuals and repetitive combat, I think we’ll continue…
9 Sep 2026 · 11 min

Austin recommends: Orbitals (Review)

Doom dev blasts Xbox: 'They don't understand games' + GTA VI pre-orders | This Week in Videogames -- Orbitals captures the spirt of Hazelight's coop classic, wrapped up in a beautiful, 80's anime-inspired aesthetic. #Review #Orbitals #Switch2 Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns, newsletters and an ad-free version of the weekly news show. Thanks for supporting the work we do. -- You can find all the Skill Up content…
4 Sep 2026 · 35 min

So...about that Sony State of Play + Xbox's absurd Xcloud changes | This Week in Videogames

Save money on mobile data for your next overseas trip thanks to this video's sponsor, Ubigi. Use offer code SKILLUP at checkout for 10% off: https://cellulardata.ubigi.com/ -- They're calling it the worst State of Play of all time, and they may be right. 00:00 Ubigi (Ad) 00:51 TWIV #thisweekinvideogames #stateofplay #Xcloud -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our op-ed…
31 Aug 2026 · 23 min

I recommend: Onimusha Way of the Sword (Review)

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30 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 56 min

Let's talk about GTA 6 (and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past) | Friends Per Second #103

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! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 9:10 GTA 6 Extended Look Discussion 26:14 Factor (ad) 28:35 Lucy's seen The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past 40:27 Ralph's played Marvel's Wolverine 48:06 Jake's been playing Metal Gear Solid Master Collection 2 59:14 Jake and Ralph have been playing Star Wars: Zero Company 01:14:42 Lucy's played Stranger Than Heaven and Persona 4 Revival 01:23:58 Ralph's been playing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition…
28 Aug 2026 · 35 min

GTA 6 looks extraordinary + Gamescom 2026 highlights & Witcher 3 Remaster | This Week in Videogames

Thanks to video sponsor Gigabyte AORUS, who teamed up with Nvidia and @SIMPLEMODZ to deliver this custom built 007 First Light themed PC, just so they could give it away to one lucky person in Australia or New Zealand. Click the link to enter: https://gleam.io/s4GK8/gigabyte-aorus-skill-up-custom-pc-giveaway Check out @SIMPLEMODZ 's build video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgbN0hbSBKk -- There it is. #thisweekinvideogames #Rockstar #GTA6 -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get…
27 Aug 2026 · 20 min

Austin recommends: Resonance - A Plague Tale Legacy (Review)

Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- Resonance - A Plague Tale Legacy is a big swing for studio Asobo, and while it doesn't have quite the same 'lightning in a bottle' quality that defined the original games, this prequel still stands on its own as a worthwhile action adventure. #Review #Resonance #APlagueTale Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features,…
22 Aug 2026 · 17 min

Marvel's Wolverine - Preview

Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! -- Marvel's Wolverine clearly has the storytelling chops, but the gameplay side of the equation is still a bit of a question mark. I'm hoping the full experience delivers more depth than I was able to experience during my brief hands-on time with the game. #Preview #Wolverine #ps5 Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns,…
21 Aug 2026 · 33 min

GTA 6 leaks, Horizon Hunters Gathering Rebooted + Kingdom Hearts IV | This Week in Videogames

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 GTA6 leaks situation is well and truly out of hand. IWGB fundraising link: https://gameworkers.square.site/s/order?cs=true&cst=custom&item=66WZHVFB242USGVZPSOPSAAB#most-popular Barbie is the only thing that can stand up to GTA6 in November: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/barbie-is-the-only-one-that-can-stand-up-to-gta-vi-in-november/ #thisweekinvideogames #Rockstar #GTA6 -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to…
18 Aug 2026 · 24 min

Austin recommends: Mortal Shell 2 (Review)

Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupCLIP to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -- Mortal Shell 2 is a serious step-up over its predecessor, delivering better combat, customisation, visuals and style. Boss encounters are still a weak point but the overall package is still worth checking out for any soulslike fan. #Review #MortalShell2 #Soulslike -- Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns, newsletters and an ad-free…
16 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 23 min

The biggest games of the year are about to release (and we played a bunch of them) | FPS Ep #102

🔒 Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/friends and use code FRIENDS to protect your privacy! 🙌 -- 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! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro with Guest Host Ben Hanson 07:21 Beast of Reincarnation Discussion 18:51 Ben's been playing Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls 30:01 Lucy's been playing Onimushia: Way of the Sword 37:17 DeleteMe (ad) 39:23 Jake's been playing Updates for Crimson Desert and Ghost Recon Wildlands 49:39…
14 Aug 2026 · 37 min

Doom dev blasts Xbox: 'They don't understand games' + GTA VI pre-orders | This Week in Videogames

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. -- id Software devs are saying it out loud now. #thisweekinvideogames #xbox #GTA6 -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our op-ed features, expert columns, a bonus newsletter and an ad-free…
13 Aug 2026 · 24 min

I just couldn't stop playing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Hands-On Impressions)

Get up to $40 off Dbrand's legendary Killswitch case for the Switch 2 by visiting https://www.dbrand.com/skillup. Thanks to Dbrand for sponsoring the video. -- Fire Emblem Fortune's weave has about it a crackling energy that sparks and flashes with every new character met, every new song played and every battle won. Massive and yet still intricate, Fortune's Weave is shaping up to be an all-timer for tactics based RPG fans. #Preview #FireEmblem #Switch2 -- Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a…
11 Aug 2026 · 18 min

Star Wars Zero Company is full of (excellent) surprises - Hands-On Impressions

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. -- Zero Company feels like spiritual successor to XCOM in a Star Wars wrapper; something that delivers rock solid XCOM style gameplay fundamentals, with levels of storytelling and presentation that are a first for this genre. #Preview #StarWars #ZeroCompany -- Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter…
7 Aug 2026 · 32 min

Xbox jacks console prices by up to 50% + GTA 6's Netflix Reveal | This Week in Videogames

Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. -- It finally happened: they're pay-walling trailers, now. #thisweekinvideogames #xbox #GTA6 My Beast of Reincarnation review: https://youtu.be/WL6L0UcvXC8?si=N-OnQ4CL61Os1fRc -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our op-ed features, expert columns, a bonus…
6 Aug 2026 · 23 min

I do not recommend: Beast of Reincarnation (Review)

Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today’s video! Get The Beard Hedger® Plus for 15% OFF + Free Shipping with code “SKILLUP” at https://manscaped.com/skillup -- Beast of Reincarnation stretches 10 hours of content out over 20+ hours of runtime, and the result is something half-baked, repetitive, unpolished and boring. #Review #BeastofReincarnation #GameFreak -- Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns, newsletters and an…
2 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

After Halo Campaign Evolved, do we want/need a Halo 2 Remaster? | FPS Ep #101

Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:22 Ralph and Jake have been playing Halo Campaign Evolved 45:17 Raycon (ad) 48:38 Lucy's been playing Silent Hill: Townfall 01:04:26 Ralph's been playing Splatoon Raiders 01:14:57 Jake's been playing Rhythm Heaven Groove 01:16:58 User Question 01:31:10 Lucy's been playing Clicky Islands, The House Dreams Along With Them, and The Incident at Galley House 01:36:43 Show and Tell 01:47:25 Wrap Up -- Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on…
31 Jul 2026 · 33 min

Xbox hardware sales drop 30% + Halo Remake reviews are in | This Week in Videogames

Try Rocket Money for FREE or unlock more features with premium at: https://rocketmoney.com/SkillUp -- Xbox content and hardware revenue drops precipitously (again). #thisweekinvideogames #xbox #halo Our Dinoblade interview: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/dinoblade-jean-nguyen-interview-sucker-punch-senior-animator/ -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our op-ed…
29 Jul 2026 · 36 min

Halo: Campaign Evolved - Review

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 -- Halo Campaign Evolved is still (mostly) Halo, and that's enough to make it enjoyable to play through. But it could have been so much more than that, and with a raft of changes that water down the original experience, Halo Campaign Evolved misses the mark both in ambition and execution. #Review #halocampaignevolved #Xbox -- Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or…

About Skill Up

For nerds.

Skill Up is a English leisure & travel podcast from Skill Up. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Skill Up
Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 32 min
Latest episode: 3 Oct 2026
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