Author: Ben Harnwell

Ben Harnwell

Ben embarked on his journalism journey as a weekend photographer and roving reporter for a regional newspaper. Capturing local stories through his lens and bringing them to life with his pen, Ben's passion extended to the airwaves as the host of various radio shows on a community station. His discussions ranged from music to technology. But it was hosting shows like Obligatory RPG Show and Dice Hard in the realm of RPG, board games & miniature gaming where he excelled. His infectious enthusiasm drew fellow enthusiasts into spirited conversations. Beyond radio, Ben's interests spanned music, literature, and miniature battlefields, showcasing his boundless curiosity and ability to evoke magic through words. Whether wielding a pen or a paintbrush, Ben's impact resonates throughout the media cosmos, leaving trails of insights, stories, and the promise of more to come in his byline.

EPOMaker Split 70 – The Learning Curve and Triumph of Split Ergonomics

If you spend your day pulling data from different sources, compiling extensive reports, or diving deep into heavy writing sessions, or even gaming for hours, you know the physical toll a standard keyboard layout can

The EPOMAKER Carbonis Gaming Mouse – Heavyweight Performance in a Featherweight Shell

EPOMAKER built its name on keyboards, but it’s clearly branching out. The EPOMAKER Carbonis Gaming Mouse feels like part of that shift, less of a side project, more of a statement. On paper, it leans

A Decade of Silence and Sound: Sony Unveils the 1000X THE COLLEXION

Media Release: Sony has officially marked a monumental milestone in audio engineering, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its acclaimed 1000X series. To commemorate a decade of industry-leading noise cancellation and sonic innovation, the company has

World of Warcraft Executive Producer Holly Longdale Named PAX Aus 2026 Storytime Speaker

Media Release:  PAX Aus is thrilled to announce that Holly Longdale, the Executive Producer of World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment, will headline this year’s event as the official Storytime Speaker. As one of the

Keychron R6 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard – Retro Soul, Modern Muscle

There’s a bit of a trend at the moment. Small boards everywhere. 75% layouts, tighter footprints, desks that look… almost a little too clean, if I’m being honest. I get the appeal, I really do.

Meet the Designer – Wade Dyer – Double Tap

It’s always a pleasure to see familiar faces at ArcFest. Wade Dyer is a regular on the roleplaying game circuit, and I’ve run into him more than a few times at PAX Aus. It was

Meet the Designer – Richard – Warsurge

I caught up with Richard from Warsurge, who, along with his brother Nic, has been carving out something pretty special in the tabletop space: a miniature-agnostic, open-style wargame that feels less like a rigid ruleset

Xbox is Back: Microsoft Scraps ‘Microsoft Gaming’ Branding in Major Pivot

MEDIA RELEASE In a move that many enthusiasts and industry analysts have been calling for since the corporate restructuring of 2022, Microsoft has officially retired the Microsoft Gaming moniker. As of this week, the division

PAX Aus 2026: “Coming Home” to the Brand-New Cosplay Land

Media Release: For those of us who live and breathe gaming culture, the yearly walk into the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for PAX Aus always feels a bit like coming home. Familiar halls. Familiar

Apple’s Changing of the Guard: John Ternus Stepping Up as CEO

Media Release: For more than a decade, we’ve grown used to a certain rhythm. Tim Cook walks on stage. Same calm confidence. Usually a sweater. And then, quietly, he explains the next thing Apple wants

Shadows of a Dead Race: Why Ereban is the Stealth Reviver Xbox Needs

The stealth genre has languished in a peculiar state for the past decade. It never disappeared, but it did soften. Somewhere along the way, the slow, deliberate tension of classic infiltration gave way to stealth‑lite

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