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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I still find it astonishing that Sir Ian Livingstone is the only person knighted for services to the UK games industry. Film, TV and sport are constantly recognised with knighthoods, yet one of Britain's biggest creative industries has had just one.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Going live now with some Silent Hill Townfall! Huge thank you to the lovely folks at @guillotine.agency for sending over a code. Horror-enthusiast @ednights.bsky.social will be joining me too. Come hear us squeal! 💫 twitch.tv/biggusbennus #ad / #gifted

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I definitely need to brush up on my Resident Evil knowledge...

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Swapping Joysticks Podcast 🎙️ @swappingjoysticks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

⭐ New Swapping Joysticks episode ⭐ Is Control Resonant a flawed masterpiece? We talk about what works (and what doesn't), plus our trip to Xbox FanFest London! Also: the new Resident Evil film, Destiny 2 news & games coming out in October! 👇 Links below 👇

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Jumping on the latest posting trend! I'm sure I've missed some glaringly obvious ones, but each of these is a banger that I fell in love with.

Graphic titled “My 9 Games: The 9 Games That Shaped Who I Am”, featuring a 3x3 grid of game covers: Grim Fandango, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Red Dead Redemption, Final Fantasy X, Destiny, Rayman, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, RollerCoaster Tycoon, and Final Fantasy XIV Online.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I posted this on Instagram and YouTube and it’s stunning how many people claim that games journalists are paid by publishers for good reviews. Literally doesn’t happen!

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Super excited to be streaming CONTROL Resonant tonight from 5pm BST. Huge thanks to Remedy Entertainment for the code - I can't wait to play!

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It might be basic with shallow repetitive combat, but I still enjoyed Wolverine more than I expected - mainly because the story between these two has so much heart and is so well performed. Still I wish it had been an X-Men game playing as multiple characters to give more variety.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Decided to have an early night last night so I could start bright and early today with World of Warcraft: Forever! It feels like the perfect game for someone who's been wanting to get into WoW for ages, so feel free to come help a newbie out! 🔴LIVE🔴 twitch.tv/biggusbennus

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Started Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave last night and Ooft, this along with World of Warcraft Forever and The Blood of Dawnwalker ensure I won’t be leaving the house until Christmas.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What an incredible evening Saturday was - easily my biggest career highlight. Getting to work on something that not only included one of my favourite TV shows, but also raised over £380k for GOSH Charity was a dream come true. I feel it’ll be something I talk about for the rest of my life 😂

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I finished Splatoon Raiders yesterday & it’s not only my favourite Splatoon game, but easily the best game I’ve played all year. I enjoyed every minute with it - the levels, customisation, challenges, just everything feels so much fun to play. Now I’m at post game and there’s tons more to do too!

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Shall we finish Splatoon Raiders so I can start Blood of Dawnwalker with a clear conscience? It's a rare sight seeing me finish a game, so you won't want to miss it. Let's do it. 🔴LIVE🔴 💫 twitch.tv/biggusbennus

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Swapping Joysticks Podcast 🎙️ @swappingjoysticks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

⭐New Episode⭐ We survived Gamescom 2026! We chat about the games we played, the biggest Opening Night Live announcements, Fable, Alien Isolation 2, and our highlights from Cologne. Plus, a massive German pickle. With @biggusbennus.bsky.social and @ednights.bsky.social! ⬇️LINKS⬇️

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Raiding tombs and saving streamers. What can’t she do? Day 2 of Gamescom!

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Heading to Cologne tomorrow for Gamescom! Who will I see there? Let me know if you're going!

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I turn 39 today and I’m spending my birthday morning in the gym. Wtf has become of me 😭 (Aching back and legs, that’s what. Officially old)

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It's been a while since I played a classic for the first time. Really looking forward to finally sinking my teeth into Kingdom Hearts tomorrow - let's see if I can get through at least the 3 mainline games before the 4th game comes out. Live from 6pm UK time!

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

It’s my birthday next week so @biggusbennus.bsky.social treated me to a Danish baking workshop. Please enjoy my buns.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

AD | I got an exclusive early look at STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™! Turns out giving the devs behind Burnout a STAR WARS racing game was a very good idea. I tried the roguelike story mode and somehow made it all the way to the boss! Out October 6th! #StarWarsGalacticRacer

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Swapping Joysticks Podcast 🎙️ @swappingjoysticks.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Apparently 23°C is a heatwave...Ben isn't having it. 😂 What temperature actually counts as hot? #travel #heatwave

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Swapping Joysticks Podcast 🎙️ @swappingjoysticks.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Do you think TikTok has ruined attention spans?

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There we have it! The full talent lineup for Taskmaster Live Stream: GOSH Charity Edition. Live on Saturday 5th September on Taskmaster’s YouTube channel and across other places on Twitch. We’ve been working on it for the best part of a year and it’s going to be EPIC.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Feels like quite a few games at gamescom are going to be buried under all the GTA6 articles. They really did pick that week.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The next 4 contestants for Taskmaster Live Stream: GOSH Charity edition have been revealed.🎉 MatPat, Stephanie Patrick, Hayley Morris & Rob Colfer - what a lineup so far!! Final reveals tomorrow.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

One of the reasons my streams have been a bit all over the place this year is because we’ve been organising this… And it’s finally time for the reveal… GOSH Charity and @taskmaster.tv are teaming up on the 5th September for a very special online show with creators, celebs and Alex Horne himself!

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

⭐ New @swappingjoysticks.bsky.social episode ⭐ Splatoon Raiders completely surprised us, so much so that one of us ended up enjoying it more than 007 First Light... Plus our spoiler-free thoughts on Bond, Nintendo's future for Splatoon & the biggest games coming in August. 👇 Links below 👇

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The project I’ve been working on for the best part of a year gets announced tomorrow and oooooft you’ll see why I’m so excited. 🤩

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I’m only about 6 hours in, but I’m absolutely in love with Splatoon Raiders. The missions are quick and fun (scratching that ‘just one more mission’ itch), there are endless builds and upgrade paths, and the replayability of missions is already giving me a ton of options for what to do next. Love!

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Not sure what triggered this Facebook post 16 years ago but I’m intrigued.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I got Assassin's Creed: Black Flag in a bundle when I bought a PS4, but for some reason never played it. I'm not making that mistake now. Time to play Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced! Huge thanks to @ubisoft.com for the code! #ad 🔴 twitch.tv/biggusbennus

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

10 years ago, my Twitch bio simply said: "I was told I should socialise more." Now it should say: "I was told I should get out more." So I guess it's time I did. I'm starting a travel content journey on earthbyben, and my first vid is out! Barcelona & Primavera Sound: youtu.be/6u7ebUKEYlg?...

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

“Create content and be in with a chance of winning the game you’re promoting” really needs to disappear. Creator marketing already has an amazing ROI. Asking them to make content for free is unnecessary and exploitative.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

⭐️New video!⭐️ Started my 007 First Light journey the other day and here's the 4K recording as I play through it. So far, I love it. Watch Part 1 here 👉 youtu.be/WlIYZT-j9iQ

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

These games are incredible. 100% can recommend.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I might be melting but it’s time to start 007: First Light! 🔴LIVE🔴 💫 twitch.tv/biggusbennus

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

6-year Partnerversary celebration starts now! Come join for Marbles and a return to a game I haven’t played in well over a year. 🔴LIVE🔴 🎉 twitch.tv/biggusbennus

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Friday community game night! And yes, I bought it 👀 🔴LIVE 🔴 💫 twitch.tv/biggusbennus

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This is such an incredible moment - we’re a chosen charity for Jingle Jam 2026! Take part this December and help raise money for our in-hospital Play Team, including England’s very first Gamer-in-Residence!

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Day 2 of Primavera Sound! Hoping today we actually get to see some acts. No rain forecast 🎉🎉

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Chaos at Primavera Sound here. Police are arriving, nobody can get in, scores of people are leaving. Bit of a washout!

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Stayed up last night completing the first season of @horizon.forza.net’s Festival Playlist. Genuinely the most fun I’ve had with a racing game since Grid 2, potentially forever. Cannot recommend it enough.

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I'm loving @horizon.forza.net 6, so let's go get some wristbands! 🔴LIVE NOW🔴 💫 twitch.tv/biggusbennus

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Ben Austwick / BiggusBennus @biggusbennus.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Netflix using AI to anonymise people in a documentary. What’s wrong with good old blurring? This is just weird and creepy.

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