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Ben Hazell
Ben is a writer and video game enthusiast from somewhere mysterious in the North East of England. He spends a lot of his time either jamming out to music or playing video games with stories which take his fancy, or if they include fun and immersive multiplayer. As Magnasword2 on YouTube and Twitch, he's made gameplay videos and streams for the past seven years. (Oh no has it been that long already...)

What’s the Deal With Mortal Kombat’s Reboot Addiction

Mortal Kombat 1 is fast approaching. Ben goes over the confusing tradition of reboots within the franchise and why he thinks it needs to slow down a bit.
by Ben Hazell | July 29, 2023 | , , ,

Sega Genesis Retro-Spective: Alisia Dragoon

Alisia Dragoon is a game from the 16-bit generation which found its way to Nintendo Switch online last year. Ben goes into his memories of one of his childhood favorites.
by Ben Hazell | July 10, 2023 | , ,

Honkai Star Rail: Ranking all 22 Launch Characters

It's been a month since Honkai: Star Rail released, Ben and Tom have been playing, and ranked the initial roster from 0/10 to 10/10, come see if your favorites made it to the top of our list!
by Ben Hazell | June 10, 2023 | , , ,

A Nintendo Amiibo Hunting Guide for 2023

Got some old Amiibos wasting space? If you have any of these, you could be missing out on a sweet payday. Ben goes in-depth on the current state of the Nintendo Amiibo Market and what is rare and expensive in the current year.
by Ben Hazell | May 25, 2023 | , ,

Sega Genesis Retro-spective: Naughty Dog’s Rings of Power

Did you ever wonder what Naughty Dog was doing before Crash Bandicoot? Ben goes in-depth about a mostly forgotten RPG in their history called Rings Of Power on the Sega Genesis.
by Ben Hazell | May 17, 2023 | ,

Trinity Fusion Early Access Review

Ben Hazell takes you on a tour of the new Early Access roguelike Trinity Fusion! How does this new game look and does it have promise?
by Ben Hazell | May 12, 2023 | , ,

Why You Should Play Stranger of Paradise on Steam This Month

Stranger of Paradise finally released on Steam, Ben goes over the good things to look out for in the game and why it's a must-play for Final Fantasy fans.
by Ben Hazell | April 30, 2023 | ,

Octopath Traveler 2: All Character’s Chapter 1 Review

Stuck wondering which character to start with in Octopath Traveler? Ben Hazell goes over each character's beginning chapter to help your choice.
by Ben Hazell | April 17, 2023 | ,

The Best April Fools Joke: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

April fools brings the surprise of a new Sonic game and character death; Ben played it and shares his thoughts on if this is a joke or actually worth your while.
by Ben Hazell | April 1, 2023 | , ,

The Worst Isekai Anime that are still worth watching

With the world over-saturated with Isekai anime, Ben recommends some shows that have charm you might not have heard of.
by Ben Hazell | March 23, 2023 |

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There Should Be No Doubt: Believe in Heretic

Heretic, the new psychological horror from A24 starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East is a movie that will make you question your own beliefs. Let us tell you why this film should be on your must-watch list of 2024.
by Iain McParlandNovember 18, 2024
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