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.

A Closer Look at an Australian-Made, A Game Called Birds

A new Australian-designed board game landed on my table recently, Edition 2, to be specific, courtesy of the publisher. It’s the work of Chris Bury, Corey Graham, Julia Stone, Leigh Ellis, and Thomas Friend. And

Next-Level Gaming: Meet the ROG XBOX Ally

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a new Ally handheld gaming device. For the first time, running an optimised version of Windows 11 that focuses on gaming through the Xbox platform (and others as

Empowering Lives: The Revolution of Accessible Technology

It's absolutely thrilling to see how technology is evolving to become more inclusive and accessible for everyone! The advancements in this field are not just impressive but also life-changing for many. From innovative gadgets to

Enhanced Hearing with AirPods Pro 2

Media Release: Launched earlier this year, the all-in-one hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2 is now available in Australia. This experience includes a scientifically validated Hearing Test,1 a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature,2 and Loud

The Allfather has new Space Wolves champions

There were many announcements from Games Workshop at Adeption 2025 but one in particular caught my (and editor Dez') eye are the Space Wolves. Space Wolves The new army set provides a great start or

Two Months Later: A Windows User’s Review of the MacBook Pro

I mentioned it when I wrote about the launch of the new MacBook Pro back in 2024. I was really tempted by the idea of my next laptop being a Mac. I have identified as

Hangry : A Culinary Quest – The Comic Adventure Begins!

As a writer, I truly appreciate the art of world-building in games and how it transforms them into something more than just moving meeples on a board, laying down cards, or, in the case of

Cyberpunk 2077: Mac Gamers Rejoice – Launch Imminent!

Late last year, during the M4 MacBook Pro announcement, Apple unveiled what is considered the biggest gaming news for Mac users to date. A key highlight of that announcement was the revelation that Cyberpunk 2077

Warhammer comes to Secret Level

The new Amazon Prime animation anthology Secret Level features episodes based on popular computer games.  The series will commence on 10 December. It's not revealed whether the series will release all 15 episodes at once

Future Proof Modular Terrain: The Next Level in Tabletop Gaming

Is this the last set of terrain you will buy for your wargaming? The Snot Goblin is back with a new Kickstarter for their versatile and hard-wearing modular terrain, Future Proof Modular Terrain. That sentence

Apple Announces new Mac Mini and New MacBook Pros

In the week of announcements here are the ones most people have been waiting for. Read our take on the 2024 iMac here. We got a new Mac Mini (emphasis on the mini this time)

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