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It's official: AC Shadows a big hit for Ubisoft + GTA6 release date fears | This Week in Videogames Mar 27, 2025

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Thanks to Nvidia and Gigabyte AORUS for sponsoring the video. To be in the running to win a custom built PC featuring an RTX 5080, hit this link and follow the instructions: https://gleam.io/rGmZY/gigabyte-aorus-skill-up-custom-pc-giveaway (Note: entries limited to Australian and New Zealand).

The Ubisoft Social Media Intern chose violence.

My Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: https://youtu.be/HtbtcLxJTtY?si=O3_Gyekw_-i5MxU9

#thisweekinvideogames #ACShadows #Ubisoft

If you want to check out Promise Mascot Agency (or any other game I profile in the 'Put This On Your Radar segment) you can find a link to it on my Steam Curator page:

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128-Skill-Up-Curates.../

News collation and run-sheet by Edmond T.

Written and voiced by Ralph P.

Edited by Stuart K and Austin B.

You can find all the Skill Up reviews, previews and episodes of This Week in Videogames over on Spotify (where you can listen ad-free if you're a Spotify premium subscriber): https://open.spotify.com/show/2w3Injyqj2VoxOxQg6ESbl?si=c1fd44e1ff9a442b

If you want to check out the Friends Per Second Podcast, you can find all the links to it here:

https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt

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Austin recommends: Fragpunk (Review) Mar 23, 2025

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Thank you Incogni for sponsoring this video. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code SKILLUP and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/skillup

Fragpunk is one of the most promising tactical shooters to release in a hot minute, and deserves to go the distance despite how tricky it can be to earn a place at the table with the established players.

#Review #Fragpunk #F2P

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt

You can find all the Skill Up content (reviews, previews, This Week in Videogames & The Friends Per Second Podcast over on Spotify, where you can listen ad-free if you're a Spotify premium subscriber: https://open.spotify.com/show/2w3Injyqj2VoxOxQg6ESbl?si=b651261f52c24e58

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Check out my curator page on steam:

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Assassin's Creed Shadows reviews are in + Oblivion remake details | This Week in Videogames Mar 21, 2025

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Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. To learn more about RTX Remix visit: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/rtx-remix/ (and don't forget to check out the Half Life 2 RTX Demo on Steam)

Can't believe we're talking about next gen when it feels like this gen hasn't even started.

My split fiction review: https://youtu.be/hajChij56Xo

#thisweekinvideogames #Xbox #battlefield

If you want to check out Psycho Patrol R (or any other game I profile in the 'Put This On Your Radar segment) you can find a link to it on my Steam Curator page:

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128-Skill-Up-Curates.../

News collation and run-sheet by Edmond T.

Written and voiced by Ralph P.

Edited by Stuart K and Austin B.

If you want to check out the Friends Per Second Podcast, you can find all the links to it here:

https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt

Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390

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Assassin's Creed Shadows - Review Mar 20, 2025

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Assassin's Creed Shadows is...another one.

#Review #assassincreed #Ubisoft

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Recent vids:

Split Fiction review:

https://youtu.be/hajChij56Xo

Kingdom Come Deliverance II review:

https://youtu.be/_wFHtqKYMaM

Avowed review:

https://youtu.be/yxnyOmJzg_0

The best game of 2024

https://youtu.be/ShInfDuzl7A

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review:

https://youtu.be/HtbtcLxJTtY

STALKER 2 review:

https://youtu.be/BRCLRAJkqjg

PS5 Pro review:

https://youtu.be/BRCLRAJkqjg

Dragon Age: The Veilguard review:

https://youtu.be/QF-Kd2BBpx8

Silent Hill 2 review:

https://youtu.be/dBoU9SNFw9w

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 review:

https://youtu.be/OZ6ur9NOkpE

Astrobot review:

https://youtu.be/JVAEWreFU0I

Star Wars Outlaws review:

https://youtu.be/sKo1owZzYcs

Concord review (RIP):

https://youtu.be/vRrWp_MVAxU

Marvel Rivals Impressions

https://youtu.be/7rhAYJM-Tho

Zenless Zone Zero review:

https://youtu.be/r-pvw1xGmKY

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review:

https://youtu.be/d1FQ3BiL-L8

Stellar Blade Review:

https://youtu.be/6NPvgtZ9pxc

Dragon's Dogma 2 review:

https://youtu.be/GWaPbEjjSqI

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review:

https://youtu.be/_LaI5Knv4wM

Helldivers 2 review:

https://youtu.be/5j4TsO8vngA

Skull and Bones review:

https://youtu.be/z_BKf5cdV_w

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review:

https://youtu.be/reQKHNg0jh8

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review:

https://youtu.be/-mTbCsDQitU

I recommend: 2023 (This Year in Videogames)

https://youtu.be/26KzkLymUb4

The Day Before - A Scam To Remember:

https://youtu.be/tdQXfXm8rjg

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review:

https://youtu.be/QNKS3vkGAag

Final Fantasy XVI review:

https://youtu.be/PzfUardkloY

Diablo IV review:

https://youtu.be/_Vk7yrh_JhM

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review:

https://youtu.be/E21qSEyRa88

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review:

https://youtu.be/BQFImTqvW8E

Redfall review:

https://youtu.be/YTpFvYbDuqA

Resident Evil 4 Remake Review:

https://youtu.be/iIXQ3sospSo

Calisto Protocol review:

https://youtu.be/mm8pxfU9c6E

God of War Ragnarok review:

https://youtu.be/QdqMpAV1A1s

Saints Row review:

https://youtu.be/T-hsMkWHMLU

Elden Ring review:

https://youtu.be/gfcJv3oZNcc

Interview: Joseph Fares reacts to Split Fiction's GOTY-level review scores | Friends Per Second #65 Mar 17, 2025

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro with Guest Host Alanah Pearce!

11:40 Xbox's Handheld and Hardware Strategy

38:38 Raycon (ad)

41:11 Interview with Josef Fares of Hazelight Studio

01:24:25 Factor (ad)

01:26:52 User Question

01:40:11 What We've Been Playing

02:36:40 Show and Tell

02:52:51 Wrap Up

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Let's meet our hosts!

- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot and a Creative Producer at Giant Bomb. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

Report: Xbox to release handheld in 2025, next gen consoles 2027 | This Week in Videogames Mar 13, 2025

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Thank you Surfshark for sponsoring this video. Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup for 4 extra months of Surfshark

Can't believe we're talking about next gen when it feels like this gen hasn't even started.

My split fiction review: https://youtu.be/hajChij56Xo

#thisweekinvideogames #Xbox #battlefield

If you want to check out Child of Clay (or any other game I profile in the 'Put This On Your Radar segment) you can find a link to it on my Steam Curator page:

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128-Skill-Up-Curates.../

News collation and run-sheet by Edmond T.

Written and voiced by Ralph P.

Edited by Stuart K and Austin B.

If you want to check out the Friends Per Second Podcast, you can find all the links to it here:

https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt

Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skillup.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en

Atomfall isn't what you think it is (Austin's Hands-On Impressions) Mar 10, 2025

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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

We all thought Atomfall was British Fallout. Turns out it's not, but it's still pretty damn interesting...

#Atomfall #Impressions #HandsOn

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/skillup.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skillup

Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390

Check out my curator page on steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128-Skill-Up-Curates.../

Assassin's Creed Shadows game length revealed + MH Wilds smashes records | This Week in Videogames Mar 06, 2025

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Thank you Manscaped for sponsoring this video. Get The Beard & Balls Bundle for 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with code SKILLUP at http://manscaped.com/skillup #ManscapedPartner

Ubisoft listened.

My split fiction review: https://youtu.be/hajChij56Xo

#thisweekinvideogames #Assassinscreed #monsterhunter

If you want to check out Expelled! (or any other game I profile in the 'Put This On Your Radar segment) you can find a link to it on my Steam Curator page:

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128-Skill-Up-Curates.../

News collation and run-sheet by Edmond T.

Written and voiced by Ralph P.

Edited by Stuart K and Austin B.

If you want to check out the Friends Per Second Podcast, you can find all the links to it here:

https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt

Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skillup.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en

I strongly recommend: Split Fiction (Review) Mar 04, 2025

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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

The absolute madlad - he's done it again.

#SplitFiction #Review #Coop

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/skillup.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skillup

Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390

Check out my curator page on steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128-Skill-Up-Curates.../

Recent vids:

Kingdom Come Deliverance II review:

https://youtu.be/_wFHtqKYMaM

Avowed review:

https://youtu.be/yxnyOmJzg_0

The best game of 2024

https://youtu.be/ShInfDuzl7A

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review:

https://youtu.be/HtbtcLxJTtY

STALKER 2 review:

https://youtu.be/BRCLRAJkqjg

PS5 Pro review:

https://youtu.be/BRCLRAJkqjg

Dragon Age: The Veilguard review:

https://youtu.be/QF-Kd2BBpx8

Silent Hill 2 review:

https://youtu.be/dBoU9SNFw9w

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 review:

https://youtu.be/OZ6ur9NOkpE

Astrobot review:

https://youtu.be/JVAEWreFU0I

Star Wars Outlaws review:

https://youtu.be/sKo1owZzYcs

Concord review (RIP):

https://youtu.be/vRrWp_MVAxU

Marvel Rivals Impressions

https://youtu.be/7rhAYJM-Tho

Zenless Zone Zero review:

https://youtu.be/r-pvw1xGmKY

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review:

https://youtu.be/d1FQ3BiL-L8

Stellar Blade Review:

https://youtu.be/6NPvgtZ9pxc

Dragon's Dogma 2 review:

https://youtu.be/GWaPbEjjSqI

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review:

https://youtu.be/_LaI5Knv4wM

Helldivers 2 review:

https://youtu.be/5j4TsO8vngA

Skull and Bones review:

https://youtu.be/z_BKf5cdV_w

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review:

https://youtu.be/reQKHNg0jh8

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review:

https://youtu.be/-mTbCsDQitU

I recommend: 2023 (This Year in Videogames)

https://youtu.be/26KzkLymUb4

The Day Before - A Scam To Remember:

https://youtu.be/tdQXfXm8rjg

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review:

https://youtu.be/QNKS3vkGAag

Final Fantasy XVI review:

https://youtu.be/PzfUardkloY

Diablo IV review:

https://youtu.be/_Vk7yrh_JhM

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review:

https://youtu.be/E21qSEyRa88

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review:

https://youtu.be/BQFImTqvW8E

Redfall review:

https://youtu.be/YTpFvYbDuqA

Resident Evil 4 Remake Review:

https://youtu.be/iIXQ3sospSo

Calisto Protocol review:

https://youtu.be/mm8pxfU9c6E

God of War Ragnarok review:

https://youtu.be/QdqMpAV1A1s

Saints Row review:

https://youtu.be/T-hsMkWHMLU

Elden Ring review:

https://youtu.be/gfcJv3oZNcc

Game reviews and why it's important to not care about them too much | Friends Per Second #64 Mar 02, 2025

Show notes

Go to BUY RAYCON dot com slash friends to get 20% off the best-selling Everyday Earbuds! Brought to you by Raycon. BUY RAYCON dot com slash friends.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

12:01 What's Happening in the AAA Space?

27:46 How to Use Video Game Reviews

01:11:01 Raycon (ad)

01:13:33 What We've Been Playing

01:56:15 Show and Tell

02:05:26 Wrap Up

If you wanna check out our brand new newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/

Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond

Let's meet our hosts!

- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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