Ben Rayner
With over a decade's experience in the media space, Ben started out as a freelance writer for publications such as Trusted Reviews, the Daily Star and Gamesradar among others, before eventually turning his skills towards the world of video.
Ben worked at Digital Spy between 2019 and 2024 as Video Editor, and later the site's Video Lead.
Prior to his time with DS, Ben worked with the likes of ITN Productions, Yahoo! UK, AOL, Red Bull and The V&A Dundee on a range of productions from smaller social edits to global live streams and longer form documentaries for London Fashion Week.
A survival-horror aficionado who has shared a stage with Chas & Dave, helped Charles Dance navigate the DVDs in HMV and visited Murray Walker's home (for a shoot, he didn't just turn up), Ben is not easily starstruck, and always happy to film with names big or small.
Cronos: The New Dawn is a dark and tense ride that survival horror fans need to try
From the studio behind the Silent Hill 2 remake.
There's nothing quite like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Our review for Hideo Kojima's sequel.
South of Midnight review: Xbox's latest is a memorable adventure
You win some, you loom some...
Atomfall is more than just a British Fallout – it's a truly rewarding game in its own right
The long and Wyndham road.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is the best the series has ever been
A bold entry in the franchise.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 is a must-play for Life Is Strange fans
Be kind, rewind and play again.
The 30 best games of 2024
Digital Spy's Game of the Year is revealed.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: A thrilling adventure that does Indy justice
You should definitely visit the Doctor.
Silent Hill 2 review: A fantastic remake of a horror classic
Welcome back to Silent Hill.
The Plucky Squire review: A page-turner filled with imagination
Who said print was dead?
Star Wars Outlaws is like Watch Dogs 2, and that's a good thing
Goodbye, Darth.
Dungeons of Hinterberg is a dreamy dungeon-crawler trip worth taking
Monster-slaying in the Alps.
Crow Country is a nostalgic love letter to the PS1 era of horror
One of the best experiences of the year so far.
Digital Spy Rewind: The biggest interviews from our archive
We're digging through the tapes for the best moments so far.
Stellar Blade is a dull experience held up by sharp combat
Stellar by name, not by nature.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a rich story with heart and fire
A heartfelt Metroidvania.
Princess Peach: Showtime finally gives Peach her standing ovation
Queen of the stage!
Alone in the Dark review: Is Jodie Comer and David Harbour's game worth playing?
This Carnby the end.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth isn't just a classic reimagined, it's one of the franchise's best
A fleshed-out fantasy epic.
Another Code: Recollection is a cosy tale of conundrums
DAS good.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a bland game that doesn't respect your time
Fun's Kryptonite.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a confident and rich sequel that’ll have you hooked
Aloha from the other side!
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown breathes new life into the iconic series
You dropped your crown, king.
The 30 best games of 2023
What a year.
Lies of P is a whimsical, dark combination of fairy tale and Soulsborne
A refreshing take on the genre.
Alan Wake 2 is a mind-blowing game that was worth the 13-year wait
In 'AWE' of their creativity.
Starfield is a stunning space adventure but has one major problem
What could have been.
Blasphemous 2 is a beautifully disturbing Metroidvania
No Regrets here.
Immortals of Aveum didn't quite put a spell on us, but there's some magic to be found
It won't live forever in your mind.
Remnant 2 review: A masterclass in upping the ante
Burns bright.
Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals is a standout sequel worthy of your attention
We were tuned in the whole time.
Diablo 4 is a confident and wonderfully dark RPG
Diabloody addictive as hell.