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.

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

Epomaker HE30: Small Keyboard, Big Gameplay Shift

In the competitive peripheral market, fast isn’t just talked about anymore; it’s expected. Epomaker seems to know this, and they’ve put forward a duo that tries to balance speed with space: the Epomaker HE30 One‑Handed

Epomaker CLICK: The Flagship Lightweight that Won My Heart!

In the world of gaming mice, everything starts to blur together after a while. Same shapes, same promises, same “ultra‑lightweight precision” marketing lines. So when the Epomaker CLICK Wireless Gaming Mouse landed on my desk,

Meet the Designer – FishOmatic – Anthony Hilkmann

There is a specific rhythm to the first day of The Game Expo. It’s the sound of hundreds of mechanical keyboards clacking in unison, the low hum of PC fans, and that brief, golden window

Meet the Designer – Disaster Draft – Margo Lee

A four‑hour road trip is a long time when the tablet’s dead, the music cables have mysteriously vanished, and the back seat contains a 10‑year‑old with a very active imagination. That’s usually where things go

Meet the Designer – Indiverse – Dylan Rock

There’s a certain pull that drags you toward the back of a convention hall. You feel it once you pass the glowing RGB towers and the steady clatter of very serious mechanical keyboards. It’s quieter

PAX Aus 2026: Tickets Go Live as “PAX Land” Gaming Oasis Announced

Media Release: Preparations for PAX Aus 2026 are already in full swing, with publishers, developers, tabletop creators, hardware innovators, cosplayers, and industry talent gearing up to welcome the community to PAX Land, the ultimate destination

Meet the Designer – Doopy Games – Harry Metcalf

There’s a particular kind of focus that settles over a designer’s table long before anyone even whispers the words “final box art.” It’s quiet but not really silent, the scratch of a pencil trying to

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