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 GamesRadar+ (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
Dying Light PS5 and Xbox Series X version might be with us sooner than we thought
By Ben Tyrer, Connor Sheridan published
News New-gen ESRB listings spotted in the wild
Elden Ring delay confirmed, but it's only by a month
By Ben Tyrer published
News The George R.R. Martin and Dark Souls developer collaboration moves to February 2022
Twitch apologises for security breach but states payment information was not accessed
By Ben Tyrer, Austin Wood published
News Those affected by the breach will be contacted directly
Battlefield 2042 devs are exploring how Michael K. Williams character's story will move forward
By Ben Tyrer published
News “We thought it was important that his legacy lives on within the Battlefield universe”
Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone trailer is all about squading up and collecting data drives
By Ben Tyrer published
News Collect, extract, and get upgrades to fight another day
PlayStation offering direct PS5 sales for Christmas
By Ben Tyrer published
News US buyers are now able to register for the chance to buy the PS5
Wonka filming across the UK... including outside our office
By Ben Tyrer published
News The Timothée Chalamet prequel is pitching up in Lyme Regis and in the heart of Bath
Cricket 22 brings The Ashes to PS5 and Xbox Series X this November
By Ben Tyrer published
News Developer Big Ant isn't ducking the challenge
FIFA 22 is at its best when played as an RPG in Career Mode
By Ben Tyrer published
Feature Sports games have long been brilliant role-players, and FIFA could benefit from recognizing that
Nintendo and Zynga both deny claims that there was a Nintendo Switch 4K model
By Jordan Gerblick, Hirun Cryer, Ben Tyrer published
News A previous report claimed 11 developers possessed 4K-capable Nintendo Switch dev kits
GamesMaster hosts announced ahead of classic TV show revival
By Ben Tyrer published
News Exclusive: Frankie Ward, Robert Florence, and Ty Logan are set to bring back classic gaming TV show GamesMaster
Activision Blizzard settles with EEOC and will pay $18million to "eligible claimants"
By Ben Tyrer published
News Any unspent money will go to different charities, the publisher has announced
Fortnite App Store ban will hurt players more than Apple and Epic
By Ben Tyrer published
Feature The lawsuit's end has not bought any resolution to the players both companies have left behind
The Golden Joystick Awards celebrates 50 years of games this November
By Ben Tyrer published
News The Golden Joystick Awards is back for another virtual show and will focus on gaming's 50th anniversary
Activision Blizzard releases statement regarding investigations
By Ben Tyrer published
News The company confirms SEC and EEOC investigations into "certain employment practices"
Call of Duty Vanguard beta extended to Wednesday September 22
By Ali Jones, Connor Sheridan, Ben Tyrer published
News There's still time to try out the extended preview
Call of Duty Vanguard beta is a familiarly fun experience, but I'm craving something new
By Ben Tyrer published
News Why do I feel like Call of Duty: Vanguard is the same game I’ve been playing for the past two years?
Knights of the Old Republic could have been remade by a BioWare co-founder
By Ben Tyrer published
News Trent Oster took to Twitter to reveal his unsuccessful pitch
Battlefield 2042 beta: What's happening, when, and how to join
By Sam Loveridge, Ben Tyrer published
News All the details on the technical playtest and open Battlefield 2042 beta opportunities after the game's delay
Battlefield 2042 delay officially pushes the FPS to November
By Ben Tyrer, Austin Wood published
News The heavily rumored Battlefield 2042 delay has been confirmed
OlliOlli World gets gnarly new character customization and 120fps support
By Ben Tyrer published
News We also get a new look at the game's Burntrock biome
Classic gaming show GamesMaster returns to our screens later this year
By Ben Tyrer published
News Showrunner Céin McGillicuddy speaks exclusively to GamesRadar+ about the new series
Nintendo Switch Bluetooth audio update is here to finally let you connect your headphones
By Ben Tyrer published
News The four year wait is over, but microphones still won't work with the Nintendo Switch Bluetooth update
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