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
Astro's Playroom sharp sense of humour is just as good as its DualSense tricks
By Ben Tyrer published
Feature Channelling the likes of Gremlins provides Astro Bot with a much-needed edge
Get this 1TB Switch SD card for it's lowest ever price in both the US and UK
By Ben Tyrer published
Deals Truly, you'll never have to worry about game storage again with this beefy SD card
Save over $35 on these Razer Star Wars headsets and keyboards
By Ben Tyrer published
Deals These are the deals you've been looking for (sorry)
Meet the transgender video game designer who is trying to make gaming more accessible
By Ben Tyrer published
Issac Wirth's current project is an adaptable VR dance experience
More PS5 units will be on sale before the end of the year
By Ben Tyrer published
News PS5 launch is also Sony's biggest ever
Every winner at the Golden Joystick Awards 2020
By Ben Tyrer published
News See who won what during this year's show
The Last of Us 2 wins PlayStation Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News Naughty Dog’s sequel bags another award
Among Us developer wins this year's Breakthrough Award at the Golden Joysticks
By Ben Tyrer published
News There's nothing sus about this award
Marvel's Avengers Kamala Khan actor Sandra Saad wins Best Performer at the Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News The actor stole the limelight in this year's blockbuster
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare takes the Golden Joystick Award for Best Esport Game
By Ben Tyrer published
News Infinity Ward's modern-day shooter secures the award
Hades wins the Best Indie Game award at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News Supergiant’s roguelike manages to ascend above the competition
The Last of Us 2 takes home the Golden Joystick for Best Audio
By Ben Tyrer published
News Naughty Dog's masterpiece takes home the show's award for best sounding game of 2020
Fall Guys wins Best Multiplayer Game at this year's Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News Mediatonic's battle royale sensation tumbles into the top spot
The Last of Us 2 wins Best Storytelling at this year's Golden Joystick Awards
By Ben Tyrer published
News Naughty Dog's sequel scoops the first gong
How to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2020
By Ben Tyrer published
News Watch the star-studded showcase right here
The PS5 reveal event saw a 750% spike of people talking about it on Twitter
By Ben Tyrer published
News Head of Gaming Content Partnerships at Twitter explains how PS5 and Animal Crossing has dominated the gaming year
Laura Bailey and Travis Willingham set to host The Golden Joystick Awards 2020
By Ben Tyrer published
News The Last of Us 2 and Marvel's Avengers star will bring you all the winners from this year's Golden Joystick Awards
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 new RPG stylings add to a winning formula
By Ben Tyrer published
Feature Sega's buoyant puzzler adds little, but impresses regardless
Have you tried… becoming a superstar DJ in Fuser?
By Ben Tyrer published
Feature Harmonix returns to its roots with a magical mash-up simulator.
PS5 freezing when using Rest Mode, according to some player reports
By Ben Tyrer published
News Here are some of the common issues and tips to fix them
FIFA Playtime will let FIFA players set limits on how much they play or pay
By Ben Tyrer published
News New mode comes as part of EA's Positive Play
How to watch the Destiny 2: Beyond Light launch livestream
By Ben Tyrer published
News Catch the huge launch event right here
"Please do not blow vape smoke into your Xbox Series X," Microsoft says in response to viral videos
By Ali Jones, Ben Tyrer, Jordan Gerblick published
News "We can't believe we have to say this"
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