Ben_Richardson

Ben Richardson is a former Staff Writer for Official PlayStation 2 magazine and a former Content Editor of GamesRadar+. 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

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Yellow PSP and silver DS soon available. Yey!?

Games
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Xbox 360: Officially uncool

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Ninty and Sony lead the way in cool brands survey

Xbox
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Keanu Reeves as Solid Snake?

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We explore the MGS movie's leading man contenders

Metal Gear
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Lost Videogame lead role revealed

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Amnesiac newbie Elliot to take the helm

Adventure Games
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The Reviewer's Guide to Crap Games

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Three rubbish games that would benefit from the Lair treatment

Action
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Loose lips slip secret Bliz project

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Eavesdropping on Blizzard: What is Hydra?

Games
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Guerilla: Killzone 2 needs Blu-ray

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"Impossible" to deliver shooter sequel on any other console

FPS Games
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Naughty Dog prefers blondes

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Uncharted's lead lady gets a new 'do

Action
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LocoRoco PS3: First shots

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'Interactive screensaver' puzzler to use Sixaxis controls

Puzzle
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Metroid dev "taking a break from Samus"

By Ben_Richardson Published

Retro Studios won't be returning to Metroid immediately

Metroid
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Manhunt bags European release

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Rockstar's grime-a-thon to launch in Holland

Action Games
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Blizzard: MMO focus equals failure

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World of Warcraft creator warns devs of pitfalls

World of Warcraft
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GamesRadar does Notting Hill Carnival

By Ben_Richardson Published

We sponsor the Rampage Sound System

Games
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MGS4's real-life beauty

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We reveal the face behind Snake's beastly new enemy

Metal Gear
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Beastie Boys rock Rock Band

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10 new tracks revealed, plus PS2 version

Games
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Eight things you must know about Skate

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Top tips for this week's hottest Live demo download

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More shocking secrets of game store workers

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This time it's UK game shop staff who tell us their real workplace stories

Games
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Microsoft has a surprise for you

By Ben_Richardson Published

UK price drop for 360, Elite hits at under £300

Games
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The sickest screenshots ever?

By Ben_Richardson Published

Fresh Jericho shots turn our stomachs

Action
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Get your free games here!

By Ben_Richardson Published

A World Of My Own opens to beta testers

Simulation
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Haze: Rebel action revealed

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Free Radical takes us deeper into the future of war

Action
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Gearbox announces new shooter

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Borderlands the beginning of a new series, apparently

Borderlands
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The rough guide to Warhawk

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The online blast we'll still be playing when Halo 3 is a distant memory

Action
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Is this the stupidest peripheral ever?

By Ben_Richardson Published

Piss screen demands both bladder control and gaming skills

Games
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Why a handheld Wii is a terrible idea

By Ben_Richardson Published

Nintendo patent hints at motion-sensing portable

Games
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