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About Ben Sledge

Ben is TheGamer's only Features Editor from the north of England. An award-losing journalist, his specialities lie in Pokemon, Warhammer, Apex Legends, esports, and fantasy and sci-fi RPGs. You can read his work in Eurogamer, The Guardian, IGN, Kotaku, The Loadout, NME, or VICE. Or here.

Industry Focus

I'm TheGamer's resident Esports Guy, with a particular focus on Apex Legends and the ALGS. I'm also our undisputed Pokemon champion and will play any fantasy or sci-fi game you put in front of me. 

Favorite Games

In release date order: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Pokemon SoulSilver, Disco Elysium, Citizen Sleeper, and Baldur's Gate 3.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

In Super Smash Bros. Melee I, playing as Yoshi, once managed to get every other player into an egg at the same time.

Latest Articles

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The Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch Notes Show Capcom Is A Cowardly Custard

Capcom is decreasing the frequency of Dragonsplague infections in Dragon’s Dogma 2, going against everything the game stands for

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Tales Of The Shire Is The First Lord Of The Rings Game That Truly Understands Tolkien

Our first look at Tales of the Shire in the new trailer shows a magical game that understands the heart of Tolkien

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Did We Watch The Same Fallout Show?

The Fallout TV show was a good video game adaptation, but only an okay TV show

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Dragon's Dogma 2's Best Vocation Turns You Into A Jedi

I finally switched vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2, and it was worth the wait

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I Need To Play Nintendo's 2D Version Of Breath Of The Wild

Nintendo made a retro 2D version of Breath of the Wild to test its ideas for new age Zelda. I need to play that prototype

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Warhammer's Licensed Jewellery Range Is Dangerously Expensive

Who knew merch could look so good, or cost so much?

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Hades 2 Is Already Fixing The First Game's Biggest Problem

I’m already impressed with Supergiant’s commitment to improving body diversity in the Hades 2 technical test

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Dragon's Dogma 2's Elves Are The Best Since Tolkien

I missed the elves in my first Dragon’s Dogma 2 playthrough, but I won’t make that mistake again

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Life Eater Review: A Grisly Puzzle For The The Murder Podcast Listeners

Your favourite murder podcast’s favourite game

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Dragon’s Dogma 2’s False Ending Opened My Eyes To Its Greatness

I thought I was done with Dragon’s Dogma 2. It turns out I was only just beginning

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Please Shut Up About 40K's Female Custodes

Warhammer 40K Confirms Female Adeptus Custodes In New Codex

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Apex Legends’ Legend Challenges Encourage The Worst Sort Of Behaviour

Apex Legends has disincentivised ‘ratting’ for years. So why do its challenges encourage the frowned-upon practice?

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Death Noodle Delivery Is More Cyberpunk Than 2077

The longer time goes on, the less cyberpunk Cyberpunk 2077 feels

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Does The New Ork Codex Make A Dread Mob Viable?

We dive deep into Warhammer 40,000’s new Ork Codex for 10th edition

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Indie Games Need Your Help

Indie games are struggling more than ever now, and only you can save them

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I'm Dragon's Dogma 2's Worst Wakestone User

I’ve wasted all my Wakestones in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Every. Single. One.

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Breaking Up With My Pawns Made Dragon's Dogma 2 Fun Again

I hit a wall in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Then I broke up with my Pawns

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The Live-Action Dredge Film Needs To Cast Willem Dafoe

What’s a creepy fishing film without Willem Dafoe?

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Mars After Midnight Review: Pope Is Perfect For Playdate

Mars After Midnight is the perfect showcase of the Playdate, but I couldn’t help yearning for more

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Warhammer’s New Skaven Models Can’t Distract From The Elephant In The Room

Games Workshop revealed new Skaven Clanrats yesterday. They can’t distract from the dozens of models being removed from Age of Sigmar

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