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Ben Bertoli
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Ben is an exceptionally tall freelance writer and author hailing from Indianapolis. He is the current co-host of the gaming history podcast Memory Card and is likely replaying Banjo-Kazooie right now.

Move it up to the top of the list, VS! It’s that good. Read more

Thanks for coming on the podcast, Stephen! Glad I could geek out with another Pikmin fan. I truly hope the series returns within the next year or so. And I hope everyone checks out Challenger Approaching. I’ve had a great time researching each episode and talking to all my special guests. Read more

Thanks for the kind words, foolio. Glad you enjoyed the article :D Read more

My favorite game is Banjo-Kazooie. Favorite series is DKC. Katamari is up there. Rayman Legends. Elite Beat Agents. Mario 64. I’m big into platformers and rhythm titles. Read more

I don’t think I ever said it was. I just was hoping for it to be a main game.  Read more

It makes no sense that there’s no virtual console on the Switch at all! (except those few arcade classics) Read more

As a child I recall hearing rumors that Pikachu would get angry if you swore at him... I wonder if that was true.  Read more

Thanks Joshy boi. I had some good shots too, but nothing THAT good.  Read more

Is every CoD and Arkham game considered a classic though?
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I don’t think I was very aware that there was much to explore (lizard tails and fruit trees and such), so I just went from big boy to big boy. Might take my time on the hard mode.  Read more

I wholeheartedly agree. I really wish they would release a digital classics version for the PS4. Read more

I think it just depends on the person and the time period, but that’s an interesting thought. Read more

Hmm. I never knew Sony made the distinction. Will fix. Read more