Ben Runnings

When not criticizing some obscure aspect of a game, Ben enjoys relaxing by playing in the infinite pool of Super Mario Maker. He was a Genesis kid growing up but Ocarina of Time made him realize how awesome gaming truly is. Hobbies include: continuing to learn Japanese, videogames (duh), reading (in Japanese and English), writing (also duh), and rock climbing. He is also a secret member of the PC gaming master race.

Ben Runnings's Latest Articles

Our Top 10 Favorite Games of 2016

Ben Runnings January 27, 2017

The time has come to crown The Game Fanatics’ top 10 games of 2016!

Sundered Pre-Alpha Preview | Aggressively Addicting

Ben Runnings January 16, 2017

Sundered can best be described as a hand drawn Metroidvania with buttery smooth combat mechanics.

Ben’s Top 5 Games of 2016

Ben Runnings January 5, 2017

While there were plenty of good to great games, there were few that really blew me away. However, after I went back through my library, it was easy to see all the great games I had played in 2016.

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness Review | Lost At Sea

Ben Runnings July 22, 2016

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness is a conundrum. What’s included feels light and underwhelming but it is also, at times, a good to great JRPG.

All Trailers from Bethesda’s E3 Press Conference | E3 2016

Ben Runnings June 13, 2016

From new game announcements to DLC plans, Bethesda had a lot to show at their press conference. For your convenience, here are all the trailers. Enjoy!

Salt and Sanctuary Review | Jolly Inspiration

Ben Runnings March 24, 2016

If you’re a fan of Dark Souls and/or Castlevania, stop reading this review and just go buy Salt and Sanctuary right now. You’ll love it.

Pokémon Sun and Moon Official Announcement and Details

Ben Runnings February 26, 2016

Yesterday, two mysterious trademark registrations filed by Nintendo were found pointing to Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Today, we have the official news.

Puzzling Over The Witness | A Fanatical Discussion

Ben Runnings February 25, 2016

The Witness was released to widespread acclaim. Some say it the best puzzle game of all time. I wholeheartedly disagree.

Amazon Prime vs. Gamers Club Unlocked vs. PowerUp Rewards Comparison and Breakdown

Ben Runnings January 14, 2016

Between Amazon Prime, Best Buy’s Gamers Club Unlocked, and GameStop’s PowerUp Rewards, where should you be buying video games?

Why the Best Games of 2015 are Overrated

Ben Runnings January 8, 2016

Even the best games of 2015 are not without their faults. So let’s have a little fun and talk about what’s wrong with some of the best games of last year.