Ben_Richardson
Ben Richardson is a former Staff Writer for Official PlayStation 2 magazine and a former Content Editor of 12DOVE. In the years since Ben left GR, he has worked as a columnist, communications officer, charity coach, and podcast host – but we still look back to his news stories from time to time, they are a window into a different era of video games.
Latest articles by Ben_Richardson
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Why a handheld Wii is a terrible idea
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Nintendo patent hints at motion-sensing portable
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Fallout: The original vision
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Bethesda adhering to Fallout's decade-old design
BBC turns to videogames
By Ben_Richardson published
But which of our favourite shows would work?
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Skate: New shots and trailers
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Visual update illustrates Skate's progress
WoW expansion announced tonight
By Ben_Richardson published
GamesRadar prepped for big Blizzard news at 8pm
Smash Bros adventure mode revealed
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Side-scrolling action in The Subspace Emissary
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Miyamoto doesn't like Haze's drug focus
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Free Radical legend David Doak meets Mr. Mario
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Oblivion dev creates MMO...
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...studio to focus on developing online games
SingStar belts out Rock Ballads
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New croon-heavy instalment to hit in September
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"We didn't want Uncharted to be a launch title"
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Naughty Dog glad to have taken its time
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One hit kills for Soul Calibur IV?
By Ben_Richardson published
Developer hints at new gameplay element
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David Jaffe insults fanboy. Feels bad
By Ben_Richardson published
"What an ass I was," laments God of War developer
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New White Knight Story shots
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Gameplay action in first images since last year
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Why Viva Pinata is perfect for DS
By Ben_Richardson published
Six reasons why Rare's cuddly creation belongs on Nintendo
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Call of Duty 4: Gunship reward
By Ben_Richardson published
Multiplayer footage shows off reward system
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Twisted Metal is back!
By Ben_Richardson published
New PS2 outing features "lost" levels from Twisted Metal II
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Ratchet & Clank demo incoming
By Ben_Richardson published
PS Network to play host to Tools of Destruction
Sky bringing shows to PSP
By Ben_Richardson published
Sony and TV giant plan on-demand service
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They've stolen Crash's brains!
By Ben_Richardson published
Three bright ideas that give Crash of the Titans a boost
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Metal Gear Online: First images
By Ben_Richardson published
Konami dishes out multiplayer action for PS3