Andrew Hamilton
Gaming industry reporter
Waco, Texas
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I've been gaming since Mario was the king of 2D platformers. I'm a technical media producer by day, and a game content creator and reviewer by night.
The game industry as a whole has been a passion of mine for years, and now I have a way to bring that passion to people everywhere with Hardwired.
I am currently loving my time with Battlefield 2042, Modern Warfare 2 and Bayonetta 3. Loving to hate my time with Elden Ring.
What are your favorite games? Shoot me an email or follow Hardwired on YouTube for the latest video game reviews.
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a LEGO -fied twist of Mario Kart and Forza Horizon makes something new. But is it worth playing? Our review.
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From remakes to sequels and fresh new indies, 2023 is chalk-full of new video games. To make the overwhelming amount of titles easier to keep up with we've compiled this list of release dates, which will be updated consistently throughout the year.
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Jedi Survivor picks up 5 years after Fallen Order, putting Cal Kestis at the heart of a rebellion feeling like nothing he does really matters. Is this adventure tapped into the Force that is Star Wars or is it a bogged down hack n slash belabored by performance issues? Let's review.
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We've been playing Jedi Survivor and have lots of thoughts on the gameplay, story and the overall performance of the game. Also Microsoft has a rough week, Redfall falls flat on its face, and we finally understand the reason behind the Gran Turismo movie.Like and Subscribe to never miss an episode.
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On this week’s episode Andrew Hamilton and Royden Ogletree dive into news on the Microsoft Activision Blizzard purchase, a frame rate discourse for Redfall, Andrew rants about HBOMax becoming MAX and the Mario movie is actually good?? Plus we talk what each of the major platform holders needs to bring to impress us this year. All this and more on this week’s The Uplink!
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In what is clearly a high fantasy narrative, this game is set in an alternate 1955 where the Soviet Union is the most powerful country on the planet. They have led the world in scientific discoveries and have developed robots that can be used by everyone on earth as servants. But things take a turn for the worst when the robots enter combat mode and begin attacking instead of serving. Atomic Heart was released on February 21st 2023 and was developed by Mundfish Studios.
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...There is nothing more dangerous than a revolver with unlimited bullets and a man using a katana like a stabby baseball bat...
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Some great games to pass the time while we thaw out from this surprise frost.
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Forspoken is the first AAA game for the PS5 released this year. Luminous Games, has a great background in crafting large-scale RPGs, so it's only natural that Forspoken would share that DNA. But does this modern day meets ancient times RPG stick the landing or does it fall flat on its face?
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Lots to cover this week. Skull and Bones is never coming out...is it? The boys have the details on Ubisofts new strategy to make up for major losses in 2022. The Last of Us on HBO is looking to be the best video game adaptation of all time and we wildly speculate on stuff that could be announced at Xbox's Jan 25th event
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JoyMasher brings it's retro-inspired 16-bit action back with cyber-samurai flair in Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
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6 big games releasing in 2023 that you should be excited for. From returning franchises to all new adventures, dive into the bounty of video games in the first half of the year
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Marvel's Midnight Suns is a surprisingly fun mix of turn based deck building, and persona style friendship sim. Firaxis Games brings an excellent blend of humor and action to the comic world, as you talk a demonic outbreak as your custom character. I loved most every second of this game, but how much of a Marvel-ous win is it?
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Sifu is a martial arts driven fighting game using Pak Mei, we invited Sil Lum Kenpo Ryu master, Joseph Hamilton to check it out and give his expert opinion.
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From Elden Ring to Need for Speed this year has been full of fantastic gaming experiences. But only one can be our Game of the Year. Let's take a look at the top 10 games of 2022 and crown the best of the best.
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Need for Speed is back! Unbound is a return to the speed and intensity of car culture in an anime infused, street art styled tuner racing game. Is this return to form enough to bring the series up to the front of the race or is it just another entry in a tired series? Our Review.
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Today we talk Microsoft's promises in the wake of a FTC lawsuit over the Activision-Blizzard purchase, The Game Awards came and went leaving a trail of great announcements and Andrew needs to finally talk about the latest Pokemon game
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Evil West is a game about being a vampire hunting cowboy with tesla powered suits. It's a throwback to classic linear action games, not too much fluff, and just the right amount of flair. But is this a throwback style classic or a relic of a bygone era? Our review.
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The Callisto Protocol Review: Horror Gaming at it's laziest
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God of War Ragnarök is a very good video game. The follow up to the 2018 blockbuster, brings the story of Atreus and Kratos in the Nordic mythos to a close. Ragnarök does everything right, improving on every single mechanic while addressing the pitfalls of the original making one of the most memorable sequels and one of, if not the best action-adventure game I've ever played. Our Review.
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Sifu by Sloclap Studios is a love letter to Pak Mei, martial arts and classic action movies. A moving narrative about the nature of power, revenge and the way people change delivered in fun snappy combat with just the right amount of challenge.
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The Uplink offers all the latest gaming news all in one convenient place.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 takes place 3 years after 2019's Modern Warfare. Is it a worthy follow-up to the excellent reboot or just a middling dud?
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Levi Barner dives deep into the gross fleshy world of Scorn, a new horror game released October 14th on PC, Xbox series S and Series X
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Wouldn't you rather have a new Splinter Cell game, instead of Sam Fisher in Fortnite? Or how about an original Doctor Strange game? Fortnite is the soulless collaboration of corporate synergy and microtransactions that is leading us away from the best stories gaming has to offer. Allow me to explain.
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Rollerdrome drips this comic book, 70s art-deco sci-fi aesthetic that leaps from the screen in an incredible display. The team takes heavy inspiration from the James Caan film.
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Pokémon Legends Arceus offers a unique reimagining of the established mold breathing new life into the wild world of Pokémon.
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Johnny joins me from Bell County Comic-Con to talk cons, cosplay, guests, and turtles!
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At the dawn of time the first fighting game was pioneered by primitive man, Pong. Then came the enlightenment, all the way back in 1991, when Street Fighter 2 first graced us with intricate and stylish combat, fighting games have made notable strides towards one goal.
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Royden and Andrew dive deep on the upcoming remakes of beloved games, plus some ideas for who deserves the remake treatment next.
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Ghostwire’s neon drenched Tokyo is an impressively detailed rendition of the beautiful districts of the famous Japanese city.
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“Grid Legends,” released this past week, sees the storied franchise return to once again compete with Gran Turismo for the spotlight and car racing video game throne.
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