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Ben Javinsky’s Biography

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Ben is a lifelong gamer and a self-described nerd who loves to play everything from Pathfinder: Kingmaker to Stardew Valley to DnD. He has a strong belief in the power of video games and their ability to tell personal, entertaining, and emotional stories. He first felt this with the Mass Effect trilogy when he was a young teenager, before the series took a downword spiral. He hopes the series will make a triumphant return, but he tries to keep a skeptical eye towards the future.

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Pacific Drive: How To Enter The Deep Zone

Pacific Drive: How To Enter The Deep Zone

Here's how you enter the Deep Zone in Pacific Drive.

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Pacific Drive: Where To Get Olympium

Pacific Drive: Where To Get Olympium

Learn how to get the precious Olympium in Pacific Drive!

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Pacific Drive: Where To Get Marsh Eggs

Pacific Drive: Where To Get Marsh Eggs

We'll tell you where to find the coveted Marsh Eggs in Pacific Drive.

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Pacific Drive: A Guide To The Auto Shop

Pacific Drive: A Guide To The Auto Shop

Pacific Drive's hub is Oppy's Auto Shop. Here's the complete tour.

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Pacific Drive: Blueprints, Explained

Pacific Drive: Blueprints, Explained

Pacific Drive is all about the upgrades. To do that, you need Blueprints. Here's everything you need to know.

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Pacific Drive: 10 Beginner Tips

Pacific Drive: 10 Beginner Tips

Everything you need to know when you start playing Pacific Drive.

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How To Complete The Chemical Part 1 Quest In Escape From Tarkov

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By Ben Javinsky
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In Escape from Tarkov, Skier will task you with finding Secure Folder 0013 for him for Chemical Part 1. This task is simple and easy to complete, compared to others in the game. It will become available after you complete the task, Golden Swag, and reach level 10. You'll find that this task is a good change of pace in the early game. Related 8 Tips For Leveling Up Quickly In Escape From Tarkov: Arena As well, the rewards are worth it for such a simple job.
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How To Understand Ammo In Escape From Tarkov

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By Ben Javinsky
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So, you want to know all about ammo in Escape from Tarkov? Well... You're in for a long ride. Ammo in Tarkov is complicated, multifaceted, and poorly tutorialized. It requires in-game experience to accumulate knowledge in order to utilize it to its full potential. Plus, some extra info from the internet can go a long way to understanding the ammo system.
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How To Complete The Gunsmith Part 1 Quest In Escape From Tarkov

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By Ben Javinsky
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In Escape From Tarkov, you'll encounter a wide variety of tasks that ask a lot of you. However, Gunsmith Part 1 is a solid introductory task with the purpose of teaching you how to customize your weapons. Unlike most tutorials, this one is worth doing as it offers sweet early game rewards worth investing in. Related 8 Tips For Leveling Up Quickly In Escape From Tarkov: Arena Any weapon in the game can be modded, from large changes down to the smallest details.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job was as a Contributor for TheGamer.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I've used many broken typewriters but no working ones, sadly.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is changing the dissemination of information. Whether true or false, news can reach an enormous amount of people.