Skill Up

Sæson 2019

Our favorite Laymen (We still love you Sam!) does a deep dive and thoroughly critiques the industry's top (and bottom) games.

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42 episoder

  • Why I Deleted My (Positive) Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Review
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    Why I Deleted My (Positive) Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 ReviewI reviewed Black Ops 4 very positively, but that was before the arrival of the microtransactions. When they arrived, I found them predictably shit. Today, though, I ...
  • Ashen - A Brief Review (2018) [Ultra-Wide PC Gameplay]
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    Ashen - A Brief Review (2018) [Ultra-Wide PC Gameplay]Ashen was the last game I played in 2018, and it was also one of the best. I really hope that people give it the the attention it deserves. It's simple, but it's brilliant, ...
  • My Reaction To The Bungie Activision Split
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    My Reaction To The Bungie Activision SplitDing dong, the witch is dead. If you like my posters in the background, check out Displate metallic posters. I have a dozen or so and they're pretty rad. They make ...
  • I Played Metro: Exodus for 4 Hours. It's Really, Really Good [4k Gameplay]
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    I Played Metro: Exodus for 4 Hours. It's Really, Really Good [4k Gameplay]I got to play Metro: Exodus for around 4 hours. Unsurprisingly, it's looking awesome. Here are my detailed impressions If you like my posters in the background, ...
  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - A Brief Review (2019)
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    Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - A Brief Review (2019)I had no intention of reviewing Ace Combat 7, but I'm bloody glad I did. There's a great game to be found here, so long as you have the patience and discipline to ...
  • Resident Evil 2 - A Brief Review (2019) [100% Spoiler Free] PC Gameplay
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    Resident Evil 2 - A Brief Review (2019) [100% Spoiler Free] PC GameplayI have no idea how Capcom managed to re-capture the x-factor that made Resident Evil 2 such an incredible game, but they've totally done it here. What a game ...
  • Far Cry: New Dawn's Controversial Changes Won't Please Everyone
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    Far Cry: New Dawn's Controversial Changes Won't Please EveryoneI played about 3 hours of Far Cry: New Dawn. I definitely enjoyed myself, but some of the new RPG systems in place aren't sitting right with me yet. If you like my ...
  • The Hong Kong Massacre - A Brief Review (2019) [Ultra-Wide PC Gameplay]
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    The Hong Kong Massacre - A Brief Review (2019) [Ultra-Wide PC Gameplay]Here's something you might have missed. It's got PLENTY of problems, but the muzzle flash just shines too brightly. I loved this unfinished gem. If you like my ...
  • Anthem has too many issues and unknowns this close to launch (My Impressions)
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    Anthem has too many issues and unknowns this close to launch (My Impressions)Anthem is fun. I think it has all the makings of a great game...eventually. Right now I'm seeing a lot of red flags that force me to recommend that people hold off ...
  • Apex Legends - A Brief Review (2019)
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    Apex Legends - A Brief Review (2019)Like everyone else, I was disappointed that Titanfall 3 was being replaced with a Battle Royale game. I should have had a little more faith in Respawn... If you ...
  • The Division 2 Beta Reveals A Promising (But Still Broken) Game
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    The Division 2 Beta Reveals A Promising (But Still Broken) GameThe Division 2 Beta was a chance for me to see whether a) the sequel brought new ideas and b) the game was still suffering from old issues. I'm glad to report ...
  • Anthem - The Review (2019)
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    Anthem - The Review (2019)I've been cheering for Anthem for 3 years. I wanted Bioware to succeed here. The end result, though, is a product that repeats every single mistake made by ...
  • Metro Exodus - The Review (2019)
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    Metro Exodus - The Review (2019)Metro Exodus feels like a game made for our times; recognizing the dearth of single player, narrative shooters and delivering something sorely needed. Despite ...
  • Days Gone Is Nailing Some Important Things (Impressions)
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    Days Gone Is Nailing Some Important Things (Impressions)I played 3 hours of Days Gone. It has some problems, but its story, characters and presentation seem like they'll be strong enough to carry the experience.
  • Tom Clancy's The Division 2 - The Review (2019)
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    Tom Clancy's The Division 2 - The Review (2019)In 2019, we expect our Live Service games to launch broken and incomplete. The Division 2 bucks this trend - big time. But The Division 2 isn't great because it's ...
  • Anthem Review (Part 2): Post-Mortem
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    Anthem Review (Part 2): Post-MortemJason Schreier's article detailing the deeply troubled state of Anthem's development process seemed to book-end my review (and those of others). As a huge ...
  • ...Shame It Was Sold As A Stand-Alone Game (Far Cry New Dawn Review)
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    ...Shame It Was Sold As A Stand-Alone Game (Far Cry New Dawn Review)I was a big fan of Far Cry 5, but its season pass was a huge disappointment. As Ubisoft continue to spank the Far Cry IP with annualized releases, a truly ...
  • Mortal Kombat 11 - A Brief Review (2019)
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    Mortal Kombat 11 - A Brief Review (2019)Mortal Kombat 11 is here. It's pretty good. I like it a lot. Though I wonder if really hard-core fighting fans will have the patience for its more grindy elements.
  • Days Gone - The Review (2019)
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    Days Gone - The Review (2019)Days Gone is a far more deserving game than most of the games press is giving it credit for. It's not perfect by any stretch, but it's worth your time and money if ...
  • Rage 2 - A Brief Review (2019)
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    Rage 2 - A Brief Review (2019)Rage 2 was my game of show for E3 2018. The final product falls well short of my hopes. While I had a few hours of fun with it, its lack of personality, coupled ...
  • A Plague Tale: Innocence - The Review (2019)
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    A Plague Tale: Innocence - The Review (2019)A Plague Tale: Innocence is the best kind of surprise you can get in this industry: new IP, new premise, a little-known developer and no marketing hype.
  • A VERY Serious Review of Blood and Truth (2019)
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    A VERY Serious Review of Blood and Truth (2019)I had WELL more fun with this then I had expected to, though despite this I still think Blood and Truth is a hard sell owing to technical limitations and game length.
  • Warhammer: Chaosbane - The Review (2019)
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    Warhammer: Chaosbane - The Review (2019)I was looking forward to my next aRPG hit. Sadly, Chaosbane is well and truly not it. --- Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed the video, be sure to hit the like and ...
  • The 8 Things E3 2019 Showed Me About The Future of the Games Industry
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    The 8 Things E3 2019 Showed Me About The Future of the Games IndustryE3 isn't just about what's coming this year, or the next, or even the year after that. Buried in the tea leaves are clear hints as to where the industry is going in the ...
  • Darksiders Genesis Is Not Diablo-Esque...So what is it? (Hands On Impressions)
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    Darksiders Genesis Is Not Diablo-Esque...So what is it? (Hands On Impressions)I had the chance to go hands on with Darksiders Genesis. I enjoyed it, but I think it's important to set expectations at the right level for this one. -- Thanks to ...
  • The Surge 2 Is Looking Better Than The First (Mostly) [Hands On Impression]
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    The Surge 2 Is Looking Better Than The First (Mostly) [Hands On Impression]I was sent an early build of The Surge 2. I really liked the first one, despite it having plenty of problems, and it looks like that pattern will continue with the sequel ...
  • Wolfenstein Youngblood Is The Second Worst Game I've Played This Year (Review)
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    Wolfenstein Youngblood Is The Second Worst Game I've Played This Year (Review)I was looking forward to this game. It really is a stunning level of fail. It feels like what you'd make if you were actively trying to piss of your core fan-base.
  • Remnant: From The Ashes - The Review
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    Remnant: From The Ashes - The ReviewRemnant: From The Ashes has turned out to be WAY more controversial than I expected. When I played it, I thought it was a slam dunk experience. Turns out ...
  • Control Feels Like It's Missing Something... (Review)
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    Control Feels Like It's Missing Something... (Review)Control is an experience comprised of incredible individual components, but if you tally them all up you can't help but feel as though as you got the math wrong.
  • Gears 5 Is So Damn Good... (Xbox One + PC Review)
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    Gears 5 Is So Damn Good... (Xbox One + PC Review)I was SERIOUSLY not looking forward to reviewing Gears 5. I had basically zero hype. Oh how quickly things change... --- Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed ...
  • Greedfall - The Review
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    Greedfall - The ReviewI desperately wanted Greedfall to be great. Sadly, it's a middling affair, with far too little content stretched too thinly, and what content is there is often deeply ...
  • Borderlands 3 - The Review
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    Borderlands 3 - The ReviewBetween Epic, Randy, SupMatto and a shady review process, you'd think that BL3 was shit and that 2k had something to hide. Turns out the game is great and ...
  • The Surge 2 Is A SOLID Step Up (Review)
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    The Surge 2 Is A SOLID Step Up (Review)Go to https://nordvpn.com/skillup to get 70% off a 3-year plan and use code SKILLUP for an extra month for free! The Surge 1 felt like a proof of concept.
  • Ghost Recon Breakpoint Has Some Serious Problems (Impressions)
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    Ghost Recon Breakpoint Has Some Serious Problems (Impressions)Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a confused mess of ideas that completely forsakes the sense of tactical immersion that Ghost Recon has always tried to create.
  • The Outer Worlds Revives Its Genre In One Brilliant Stroke (Review)
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    The Outer Worlds Revives Its Genre In One Brilliant Stroke (Review)Get 1 audiobook, 2 audible originals and a free 30 day audible trial when you go to https://www.audible.com/skillup or text skillup to 500 500 -- I was SO excited ...
  • Death Stranding - A Brief Review (1000% Spoiler-Free)
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    Death Stranding - A Brief Review (1000% Spoiler-Free)Kojima had the weight of the world on his shoulders; impossibly high expectations that seemed impossible to deliver on. Many are going to think he failed.
  • CoD Modern Warfare Pulls Every Punch That Spec Ops: The Line Didn't
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    CoD Modern Warfare Pulls Every Punch That Spec Ops: The Line Didn'tIt's a shame that as videogames get prettier and more 'realistic', they feel the need to hold back more and more from the audience. Spec Ops is seven years old ...
  • Skyrim Meets God of War, But Made for VR (Asgard's Wrath Gameplay)
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    Skyrim Meets God of War, But Made for VR (Asgard's Wrath Gameplay)Sponsored by Oculus, #OculusPartner. Find out more about Oculus here: https://ocul.us/2M8en3m -- You can watch me streaming on Twitch here: ...
  • Pokemon is Nintendo's Most Stagnant and Lazy Franchise (Pokemon Sword and Shield Review)
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    Pokemon is Nintendo's Most Stagnant and Lazy Franchise (Pokemon Sword and Shield Review)I was expecting 10 years worth of improvements to the largest, most profitable IP in history, super-charged by the jump to next-gen Nintendo hardware. What I ...
  • Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Feels Like Coming Home (Review)
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    Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Feels Like Coming Home (Review)Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order is a game that in each of its components, is never as strong as the games it seeks to emulate. But none of this really matters. This is ...
  • Disco Elysium - A (Mainly) Spoiler Free Review
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    Disco Elysium - A (Mainly) Spoiler Free ReviewA number of people weren't able to watch my Disco Elysium video before of how spoiler heavy it was, so I re-cut it to make it watchable for those that have not yet ...
  • The Top 10 Games of 2019
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    The Top 10 Games of 20192019 had some good videogames. Here are my favorites. -- Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring this video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a ...

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