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
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
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
Did We Watch The Same Fallout Show?
The Fallout TV show was a good video game adaptation, but only an okay TV show
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
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
Warhammer's Licensed Jewellery Range Is Dangerously Expensive
Who knew merch could look so good, or cost so much?
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
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
Life Eater Review: A Grisly Puzzle For The The Murder Podcast Listeners
Your favourite murder podcast’s favourite game
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
Please Shut Up About 40K's Female Custodes
Warhammer 40K Confirms Female Adeptus Custodes In New Codex
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?
Death Noodle Delivery Is More Cyberpunk Than 2077
The longer time goes on, the less cyberpunk Cyberpunk 2077 feels
Does The New Ork Codex Make A Dread Mob Viable?
We dive deep into Warhammer 40,000’s new Ork Codex for 10th edition
Indie Games Need Your Help
Indie games are struggling more than ever now, and only you can save them
I'm Dragon's Dogma 2's Worst Wakestone User
I’ve wasted all my Wakestones in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Every. Single. One.
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
The Live-Action Dredge Film Needs To Cast Willem Dafoe
What’s a creepy fishing film without Willem Dafoe?
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
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