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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 6d

Despite a disappointing ending, Hades II had me completely spellbound with its scope, cohesion and visual flair - once again raising the bar for one of the industry’s most consistently excellent studios. My review: youtu.be/L2BGd3x5gP4?...

Austin strongly recommends: Hades II (Spoiler-Free Review)

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 8d

Preach. Absolutely phenomenal show.

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 9d

From what I’ve heard it tackles similar themes but it’s a whole different thing? Not necessary viewing imo

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 9d

Idk who needs to hear this but if you’re into anime at all, pls go watch To Be Hero X.

Creative blend of animation styles, great music, rad twist on the superhero genre, cool characters and some of the best fight scenes you’ve ever seen. S1 just wrapped and it deserves more love, imo

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 10d

Finally finished Spiritfarer some 3 years after picking it up. What a profoundly beautiful game. 🛶

Very much looking forward to At Fate’s End next year.

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 21d

Yooo wtf, I think Ravenswatch is the co-op roguelite I’ve always dreamed of? The storybook theme, the class designs, the ARPG-esque power-ups - damn it’s good. The design of the Romeo & Juliet characters? Genius, man 👌

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 24d

I know Hades II is just around the corner, but I just wanna shout out Rogue PoP which dropped into 1.0 last month and has sadly slipped under the radar.

Absolutely S tier music with super fluid combat and traversal. Just a really cool, unique roguelite that deserves far more attention, imo.

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 24d

Oh HELL yeah. I will be seated 👌

AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 26d

Ay thanks!

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · 29d

Peak is officially around the corner. What a year for indies, man 👑

Supergiant Games @supergiantgames.bsky.social · 29d

HADES II v1.0 is coming September 25!🌒

Battle beyond the Underworld in our launch trailer.🏔️

Play in blazing-fast 120fps in TV Mode on Nintendo Switch 2, or 60fps on Nintendo Switch (w/ free upgrade to Switch 2). Transfer PC progress from Steam/Epic w/ Cross Saves.

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Hades II – v1.0 Launch Trailer (Coming Sep. 25!)

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ay thanks man, appreciate the kind word

AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Aug 25

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance ruuuules. I never played the originals, and tbh I find the usual metrodivania formula a bit played out at this point - but even then, this game had me hooked from start to finish with its level variety, its stellar art and S tier combat. My review: youtu.be/P8e57SvP4M0?...

Austin strongly recommends: 'Shinobi: Art of Vengeance' (Review)

YouTube video by Skill Up

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Aug 24

The Peacemaker show is so good man what the heck

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Jul 23

Close enough, welcome back Avatar: The Game

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Jun 30

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon! Played and finished this a little while ago but wanted to get a review out since it’s kinda slipped under the radar.

Fell off the more I played, but those first 20 hours or so were magical. A+ buildcraft and quest design imo.

Review: youtu.be/4mb_xsby7LU?...

Austin recommends: Tainted Grail - Fall of Avalon (Review)

YouTube video by Skill Up

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Jun 21

An extra special game that deserved an extra special video.
The story of Sandfall / E33 is chock-full of valuable takeaways, but most of all… it’s incredibly inspiring. It’s already had a real impact on me personally, and I think anyone in a creative field will resonate with it just as deeply.

Skill Up @skillup.bsky.social · Jun 21

After 2 months of work, the Clair Obscur Expedition 33 video is here. I interviewed most of the game's senior leadership team asking one simple question: how did you do this? Their answers were inspiring and moving, and it's no surprise that COE33 is as remarkable as it is: youtu.be/mXLOLgC2V2Q?...

The impossible (true) stories behind the making of Clair Obscur Expedition 33

YouTube video by Skill Up

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Jun 19

Absolutely banger game. Can’t wait for the full release - they’ve got something special here

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Jun 10

Finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Sits comfortably in my top 5 favourite games of all time. What a top to bottom masterpiece.

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · May 14

Wildgate, man. It’s fun. Very fun. Moonshot Games might genuinely have a sleeper hit on their hands.

My impressions:
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Wildgate has that old-school Blizzard magic (Austin's Hands-On Impressions)

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Apr 23

lol had a weird moment where I closed Guild Wars 1 and opened up the Oblivion Remake, but thought I had GW1 still open in the background because both their music is done by Jeremy Soule and sounds basically identical 🙃

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Apr 18

Been a bit since I shared a review on here, but finally released my review for South of Midnight which I think is sadly going under the radar.

On the gameplay front it’s nothing special - but narratively, artistically and musically it’s really stuck with me.

My review: youtu.be/vs8q6ynxlco?...

Austin recommends: South of Midnight (Review)

YouTube video by Skill Up

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Feb 17

Got into the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test but my matchmaking doesn’t work

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Feb 14

I know we’re all meme’ing on Blizzard bringing back loot boxes (agree it’s dumb) but having watched the full presentation, I’m lowkey pretty impressed? That new mode with a MOBA/CS:GO-esque item shop full of perks to mix and match genuinely feels like the shake-up I’ve been waiting so long for.

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AustinUp @austinup.bsky.social · Feb 13

Lies of Peak is back baby 🙌

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Back Pocket @backpocket.gg · Feb 6

We have another returning guest on tonight's episode of Back Pocket - it's Austin from @skillup.bsky.social!

Plus, our first Pete's Party of the year...

📺 7PM AEDT | twitch.tv/back_pocket

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