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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The return of the handhelds
By Ben_Richardson published
Yellow PSP and silver DS soon available. Yey!?
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Xbox 360: Officially uncool
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Ninty and Sony lead the way in cool brands survey
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Keanu Reeves as Solid Snake?
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We explore the MGS movie's leading man contenders
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Lost Videogame lead role revealed
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Amnesiac newbie Elliot to take the helm
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The Reviewer's Guide to Crap Games
By Ben_Richardson published
Three rubbish games that would benefit from the Lair treatment
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Loose lips slip secret Bliz project
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Eavesdropping on Blizzard: What is Hydra?
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Guerilla: Killzone 2 needs Blu-ray
By Ben_Richardson published
"Impossible" to deliver shooter sequel on any other console
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LocoRoco PS3: First shots
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'Interactive screensaver' puzzler to use Sixaxis controls
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Metroid dev "taking a break from Samus"
By Ben_Richardson published
Retro Studios won't be returning to Metroid immediately
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Manhunt bags European release
By Ben_Richardson published
Rockstar's grime-a-thon to launch in Holland
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Blizzard: MMO focus equals failure
By Ben_Richardson published
World of Warcraft creator warns devs of pitfalls
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GamesRadar does Notting Hill Carnival
By Ben_Richardson published
We sponsor the Rampage Sound System
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MGS4's real-life beauty
By Ben_Richardson published
We reveal the face behind Snake's beastly new enemy
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Beastie Boys rock Rock Band
By Ben_Richardson published
10 new tracks revealed, plus PS2 version
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Eight things you must know about Skate
By Ben_Richardson published
Top tips for this week's hottest Live demo download
More shocking secrets of game store workers
By Ben_Richardson published
This time it's UK game shop staff who tell us their real workplace stories
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Microsoft has a surprise for you
By Ben_Richardson published
UK price drop for 360, Elite hits at under £300
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The sickest screenshots ever?
By Ben_Richardson published
Fresh Jericho shots turn our stomachs
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Get your free games here!
By Ben_Richardson published
A World Of My Own opens to beta testers
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Haze: Rebel action revealed
By Ben_Richardson published
Free Radical takes us deeper into the future of war
Gearbox announces new shooter
By Ben_Richardson published
Borderlands the beginning of a new series, apparently