Ben Borthwick
banner
the-b.bsky.social
Ben Borthwick
@the-b.bsky.social
Freelance gaming writer for hire.

Work email: benborthwick(at)hotmail.com

Formerly News Editor of VideoGamer, have also been seen in plenty of other gaming places including PC Gamer, OPM, OXM & more.

He/Him.
She was obviously great in everything but I'll always have a soft spot for Sally. RIP Catherine O'Hara

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCd0...
Catherine O'Hara - Sally's Song (From "The Nightmare Before Christmas")
YouTube video by DisneyMusicVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Turned 38 today, which seems like some sort of giant administrative error on someone's part.
January 29, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Reposted by Ben Borthwick
We're launching a website.

Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.

jank.cool

If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM
My favourite bit from the Fable showcase:
January 22, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Fallout Season 2 Episode 6 is the episode gang. Punching the air several times. Get it watched before the internet does its thing.
January 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Yup I will take a surprise CHVRCHES music drop especially a cover of Robert Palmer's Addicted to Love thank you very much

youtu.be/-tQSo10f2B4?...
Addicted to Love (From "Tell Me Lies (Season 3)")
YouTube video by CHVRCHES - Topic
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 9:55 AM
This will be a v handy and cool new feature for a few friends on here:
📢 v1.114 is rolling out!

Today, we're expanding access to the Live Now beta to everyone.

This experimental feature lets you add a temporary LIVE badge to your avatar, helping others discover that you're currently live-streaming on Twitch. They can click it to land directly on your stream page.
January 15, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Opening the Animal Crossing Switch 2 update for the first time to find an in-game mail from the virtual "Mom" six months after my real life Mum passed:
Brb GIF
ALT: Brb GIF
media.tenor.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Reposted by Ben Borthwick
HEY HEY it's NEWS 'O CLOCK.

'EARTH MUST DIE' is coming out on the 27th of Jan, which is alarmingly soon!

Please pop over here and wishlist it, and do share if you're able. Thank you.

store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Bashed my forehead open on the corner of one of those standalone oil radiators after bouncing on my bed as a child. I still have the scar.
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.

😅
January 6, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Don't believe I had the pleasure of meeting Patrick directly myself, but have worked with and been around a lot of folk that did and none of those had anything but good things to say about him. Horrible news, thoughts with his family.
sharing Patrick Dane's sister's post Instagram with her permission. if anyone would like to share memories and tributes (so many have said such kind things on here) please let me know in a DM and I can share Katie's email.
January 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Safe to assume I'm glad to see the back of this year. Maybe the door can hit it on the ass on the way out.
December 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Apparently 2025 couldn't quite finish up without taking yet another family member from us before it left. RIP Aunt Peggy.
December 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Came to it a bit late but finally got and finished Dispatch in a couple of days this week. Yup, that may be one of my favourites of the year, it's as great as everyone said it was.
December 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It's a lovely day in the village, and you are a horrible goose. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Woman's shock as goose smashes through front door in Countesthorpe
Wildlife rescuers think the Canada goose misjudged its descent before smashing through the door.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Most of my Steam time this year ended up on the Deck in and out of hospitals/waiting rooms (and before that I was trying to get through all the Ace Attorney games) so it's a lot of stuff I could pick up and put down easily/quickly.
December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It's screaming Willy Wonka giving out an award for the Best Dentist isn't it
December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Pretty much the results I expected even factoring in I do most of my listening to bought tracks via YT Music. (But I don't sub to either, so they don't get tracked) #spotifywrapped #spotifywrapped2025
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Reposted by Ben Borthwick
Announcing Jingle Jamboree with War Child & @outsidexbox.bsky.social - a new festive celebration at the heart of @jinglejam.co.uk!

📅 Dec 9, 6-11:30pm
📍 @loading.bar London
🎟️ bit.ly/48lJ1BE

1/2
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This entire thread 👍:
Game reviewers should use the full range of scores and opinions available to them. It’s not a healthy cultural environment otherwise. Tommy Wiseau worked really hard on The Room but that doesn’t make it a good movie.
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
As today would've been my Mum and Dad's 58th wedding anniversary, we decided today was the right day to scatter her ashes at the far end of Bridlington beach, where they used to walk down in the summer.

Thanks for everything Mum, we love you - rest in peace.
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Can't believe we got a second GTA 6 delay before GTA 6.
November 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Latest addition to the vinyl collection - Hayley Williams' Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party in webstore exclusive Team Zissou Green. Great album. #vinyl #hayleywilliams
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Reposted by Ben Borthwick
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Some of us are old enough to remember when Halo was going to be a Mac exclusive.
October 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM