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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...)

Doctor Who in 2023 is a Breath of Life We Really Needed

Being A Doctor Who fan for years, Ben just couldn't stay away from the new Doctor Who show, hoping it returns to its prime. Ben goes over his experience watching The Star Beast.
by Ben Hazell | November 29, 2023 | ,

Spike Chunsoft’s Newest Sleuthing Masterpiece: Master Detective Archives: Raincode

What is the spiritual successor to Danganronpa like? Ben goes in-depth about the game in this spoiler-free review!
by Ben Hazell | November 17, 2023 | , ,

Behind the Bloodshed: Exploring the Compelling but Flawed Story of Mortal Kombat 1

Ben talks about the story mode of Mortal Kombat 1, the newest entry to the hit fighting game franchise. How does it measure up to the series' long history of narrative marvels?
by Ben Hazell | October 29, 2023 | , , , ,

I’ve Never Watched One Piece. Let’s Watch the Netflix Live Action Version. Ep 1 REVIEW

Ever wondered what a live-action adaption looks like to a newcomer? Ben watched the first episode of One Piece 2023 and shares his thoughts.
by Ben Hazell | September 9, 2023 | , ,

Retro-Spective: Digimon World

Digimon games have always been in the shadow of more popular games. Ben does a retrospective on why Digimon World was a hidden gem of its time.
by Ben Hazell | September 2, 2023 | , ,

Fury’s Final Flop: Marvel’s Secret Invasion Leaves Fans Furious and Frustrated!

Secret Invasion is over for now, and Ben has some choice words about a disturbing trend of Marvel wasting footnotes of its own history.

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 | , ,
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Gears of War on PlayStation?! Why I’m Excited and Terrified For Gears of War: Reloaded

Gears of War has made the console jump to PlayStation with Gears of War: Reloaded, and we are absolutely shocked. Join Tom as he tells you why he is both excited and terrified for this monumental release.
by Thomas RichardsMay 16, 2025
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