Ben Tyrer
Ben Tyrer is a freelance games journalist with over ten years experience of writing about games. After graduating from Bournemouth University with a degree in multimedia journalism he's worked for Official PlayStation Magazine as a staff writer and games editor, as well as 12DOVE (hey, that's this website!) as a news editor. He's also contributed to Official Xbox Magazine, Edge, PC Gamer, GamesMaster, PC Games N, and more. His game of the year - no matter the year - is Rocket League.
Latest articles by Ben Tyrer
Marvel approached Firaxis to make Midnight Suns because of how much they liked XCOM
By Ben Tyrer, Edge Staff published
News Edge 363 reveals how Midnight Suns came about due to a mutual respect
New Infamous game rumored to appear at PlayStation showcase
By Ben Tyrer published
News Leaks and website registrations point to a potential announcement this week
Battlefield 2042 early access beta date leaks are everywhere, but there's no consensus yet
By Ben Tyrer, Jordan Gerblick published
News The Battlefield 2042 beta could be close... or the end of the month
Uncharted Collection PC leaks and includes all five games
By Ben Tyrer published
News Drake's apparently heading to Steam and Epic Games Store
Apple changes App Store rules amid its lawsuit with Fortnite creator Epic
By Ben Tyrer, Ali Jones published
News The move has received a mixed response from politicians and developers
Marvel's Midnight Suns is a supernatural strategy game coming in 2022
By Ben Tyrer published
News The much-rumored Marvel XCOM has been officially revealed
Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a faster and darker tactical RPG from the team behind XCOM
By Ben Tyrer published
Feature From a brand new Marvel character to a faster-paced experience, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is already one of next year’s most exciting prospects
Call of Duty: Vanguard PlayStation exclusive alpha announced
By Ben Tyrer published
News The limited time alpha will give PlayStation players a chance to experience new multiplayer mode Champions Hill
Call of Duty: Vanguard studio head address the Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
By Ben Tyrer published
News "Harassment of any kind goes against everything we stand for as a studio"
New Life is Strange: True Colors gameplay focuses on a cat-wrangling puzzle
By Ben Tyrer published
News New 13 minute clip also shows off Haven Springs' record store
The Future Games Show at Gamescom Powered by AMD set for August 26
By Ben Tyrer published
News Resident Evil Village stars Maggie Robertson and Aaron LaPlante will be hosting our latest showcase
How to get a Back 4 Blood beta code
By Ben Tyrer, Connor Sheridan published
News Get in first when the early access beta starts on August 5
Activision Blizzard investor lawsuit emerges as shareholder sues
By Ben Tyrer published
News A proposed shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed in a California court
Blizzard has two new leaders as president J. Allen Brack leaves the company
By Ben Tyrer published
News Reshuffle comes amidst the ongoing scrutiny of the company after the Activision Blizzard lawsuit
Media Molecule talks DreamsCom and how it all came together
By Ben Tyrer published
News "The end result feels like a genuine thriving community space"
Skate tease shows that EA will keep gambling on showing games early
By Ben Tyrer published
Feature EA are banking on fans' excitement lasting for years, but is that a risk?
Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance forgets what's fun about playing D&D
By Ben Tyrer published
Feature Hacking and slashing through Icewind Dale doesn't play to the franchise's strengths
How Jett: The Far Shore was originally more like No Man's Sky
By Ben Tyrer published
News Latest Edge reveals how the PS5 game underwent a rethink after Hello Games revealed their space-faring sim
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