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Ben Sledge

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Covers:  Gaming, technology, sport, travel, news, and culture.
Award-losing journalist, Features Editor at @TheGamerWebsite, formerly The Loadout. Words: Eurogamer, The Guardian, IGN, NME, Kotaku, VICE, more ✍ he/him

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Ben Sledge’s Biography

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Over five years covering the gaming industry in freelance and full-time roles demonstrates my skills of researching, reporting, and reviewing, as well as showcasing in-depth interviews which help my stories to resonate with readers. With a nose for a lead and a commitment to thorough research, I create exciting and engaging stories that focus on amplifying the voices of those who may not otherwise be heard.

In the past, I've reported on issues of crunch and cultural appropriation in the games …

Ben Sledge’s Journalist Portfolio

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How a visually impaired streamer hunts shiny Pokémon

How a visually impaired streamer hunts shiny Pokémon

Shiny hunting is a task only the most dedicated Pokémon players dare undertake. Shiny Pokémon are an incredib…

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The pursuit of low ping: one player's 6,000-mile journey to the ALGS Championship

The pursuit of low ping: one player's 6,000-mile journey to the ALGS Championship

"It means a lot for the African orgs and the players to compete at this high level, and for this much money,"…

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"Actions Speak Louder Than Words": Why Pokémon GO Streamer Reversal Is Quitting the Game

"Actions Speak Louder Than Words": Why Pokémon GO Streamer Reversal Is Quitting the Game

Despite Pokémon GO earning over £15 million during the hugely successful Pokémon GO Fest weekend last month, …

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Fans Are Resurrecting a Canceled LEGO Bionicle Game, Along With its Murky Past - IGN

Fans Are Resurrecting a Canceled LEGO Bionicle Game, Along With its Murky Past - IGN

When Bionicle: Tales of the Tohunga was released for the GameBoy Advance back in 2001, it was poorly received…

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Home comforts: how The Sims let millennials live out a distant dream

Home comforts: how The Sims let millennials live out a distant dream

ne of the first decisions you make in The Sims is which house to buy. The 200m-selling life simulation series…

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Women of Warhammer Show Us Their Finest Work

Women of Warhammer Show Us Their Finest Work

Whether you were a nerdy collector, a friend dared you or it was an honest mistake while you were looking for…

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The ‘MrBeast Of Warhammer’ Has A Big Decision To Make About His Painting Reality Show

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By Ben Sledge
| TheGamer Verified
I've never seen a MrBeast video. This isn't a point of pride for me, it wasn’t even a conscious decision. I just have no interest in watching a man recreate Squid Game with real people or cure 100 people's blindness in some gamified, monetised viral video. However, one YouTuber has branded himself as the 'MrBeast of Warhammer' .
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Necromunda Skirmish Rules Changes, New Edition, And How They Fit Into Warhammer 40k

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By Ben Sledge
| TheGamer Verified
Necromunda is one of the most exciting settings in all of Warhammer 40k. But, to me at least, it’s also one of Games Workshop’s most opaque games.
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If Games Workshop Won’t Make My Dream Warhammer Army, I’ll Do It Myself

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By Ben Sledge
| TheGamer Verified
Buckle up, because you’re in for a whistle-stop tour of my fractured mind. Expect sprue goo, baking soda, and more Green Stuff cables than you can shake a mechadendrite at as your favourite kit is butchered in the name of the Omnissiah. Yep, you guessed it, I’m back on my Dark Mechanicus grind. After a brief dalliance with my AU Slaanesh-worshipping Iron Hands, I’ve ripped up my previous Cawl conversion because it was too boring and forged him anew.
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What does it mean to be a journalist?

Asking difficult questions, exploring important topics, and giving voices to those who aren't usually heard.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Exploring conditions of crunch and accusations of cultural appropriation in a resurrected LEGO Bionicle game for IGN.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Remove the word "aspiring" from your bio. If you're writing, you're a writer.