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

The Best Gaming Hardware of All Time is revealed as the PC at the Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News The votes have been counted and the PC has taken home the crown

Final Fantasy 14 scoops another Golden Joystick for the Still Playing award
By Ben Tyrer published
News With Endwalker launching next month, it's been a successful evening for the JRPG MMO

Lady Dimitrescu performer Maggie Robertson wins Best Performer at this year's Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News Lady Dimitrescu's got a new award to take back to her castle

Capcom is this year's Best Studio at the Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News Another strong year for Capcom sees it pick up a Golden Joystick Award

Life is Strange: True Colors wins Best Storytelling at this year's Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News Deck Nine's emotional journey has taken the top spot in this year's vote

Golden Joystick Awards celebrates 50 years of gaming with special musical montage
By Ben Tyrer published
News Artists including Troy Baker, Lotte Kestner, and more

50 years of gaming documentary premieres during the Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News The retrospective includes interviews with John Romero, Brenda Romero, Trip Hawkins, and more

How to watch today's Golden Joystick Awards 2021 that celebrates 50 years of gaming
By Ben Tyrer published
News The show is about to start for this year's Golden Joystick Awards

OlliOlli World set to debut new soundtrack during Golden Joysticks Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News We speak to Roll7 co-founder Simon Bennett on what it means to the studio to debut these new songs during the showcase

Activision Blizzard lawsuit and investigations explained
By Ali Jones, Ben Tyrer published
News The details of all the current lawsuits and investigations against Activision Blizzard

Uncharted stars Nolan North and Emily Rose are this year's Golden Joystick Awards hosts
By Ben Tyrer published
News Join them on Tuesday, November 23 to find out which games are taking home a coveted Golden Joystick

New report details multiple allegations of sexual misconduct at Activision Blizzard studios
By Ben Tyrer published
News A Wall Street Journal report has shone a light on more allegations made against the company

Saints Row delay confirmed as colorful reboot now set for August
By Ben Tyrer published
News The Saints' return has been put on hold, but only for a few months

Here's our first look at Spider-Man in Marvel's Avengers
By Ben Tyrer published
News Spidey is ready to join the fight against A.I.M

Golden Joystick Awards announce Ultimate Game of All Time and Best Gaming Hardware of All Time shortlist
By Ben Tyrer published
News To celebrate 50 years of gaming, the Golden Joystick Awards is introducing two new awards for this year's show

GamesMaster trailer reveals the show's premiere date alongside first look at Sir Trevor McDonald as the GamesMaster
By Ben Tyrer published
News The retro revival is set to start on November 21

Microsoft and Sega announce they'll work together to produce games built on the Azure Cloud Platform
By Ben Tyrer published
News The partnership will hopefully see a "Super Game" born from it

Activision responds after Call Of Duty voice actor makes misogynistic comments
By Ian Stokes, Ben Tyrer published
News “Sexism has no place in our industry, our games or in society"

Sir. Trevor McDonald is the new GamesMaster
By Ben Tyrer published
News The veteran broadcaster is ready to take on the all-important GamesMaster mantle

GTA Trilogy trailer is the 20th anniversary present we've been waiting for
By Ben Tyrer published
News GTA Trilogy trailer showcases new look for open-world classics

Activision Blizzard reveals more than 20 people have "exited" the company following investigations
By Ben Tyrer published
News Open letter discusses the company's plan to become more accountable

The Witcher PS5 and Xbox Series X versions have now been rated in North America
By Ben Tyrer published
News The Witcher PS5 and Xbox Series X rating implies an announcement is on the way

Golden Joystick Awards 2021: see the full list of nominees and how to vote today
By Ben Tyrer published
News What gets your pick in the world's biggest player-voted gaming awards?
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