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
The time has come to crown The Game Fanatics’ top 10 games of 2016!
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Sundered Pre-Alpha Preview | Aggressively Addicting
Sundered can best be described as a hand drawn Metroidvania with buttery smooth combat mechanics.
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Ben’s Top 5 Games of 2016
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, ...
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Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness Review | Lost At Sea
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.
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All Trailers from Bethesda’s E3 Press Conference | E3 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. ...
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Salt and Sanctuary Review | Jolly Inspiration
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.
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Pokémon Sun and Moon Official Announcement and Details
Yesterday, two mysterious trademark registrations filed by Nintendo were found pointing to Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Today, we have the official news.
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Puzzling Over The Witness | A Fanatical Discussion
The Witness was released to widespread acclaim. Some say it the best puzzle game of all time. I wholeheartedly disagree.
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Amazon Prime vs. Gamers Club Unlocked vs. PowerUp Rewards Comparison and Breakdown
Between Amazon Prime, Best Buy's Gamers Club Unlocked, and GameStop's PowerUp Rewards, where should you be buying video games?
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Why the Best Games of 2015 are Overrated
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 ...
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Xenoblade Chronicles X Review | A Mediocre JRPG in a AAA Wrapper
Xenoblade Chronicles X contains a series of odd choices that deface what could have been a huge step forward in JRPGs.
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Our Favorite Horror Gaming Memories
This weekend is Halloween and to celebrate the Game Fanatics’ staff is taking a moment to recall some favorite memories in horror games.
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PlayStation PGW Conference Trailer Roundup | Paris Games Week 2015
Don’t search around for all the trailers from Sony’s Paris Games Week conference, we’ve collected all of them right here and even added in the ...
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