Writer, Designer, Living Weapon
Ben Reeves is a narrative mythmaker who turns words into worlds – from haunted starships to monster prisons. Backed by over twenty years of storytelling experience, he brings heart, humor, and mythic weight to every project he touches.
He’s written for Marvel’s Midnight Suns and Civilization VII, spent 15 years at Game Informer exploring the industry’s legends, and began his journey at Marvel Comics. His stories weave myth and modernity with a wink, a spark, and a beating heart.
Previous WORK
I was a narrative designer and writer on Civilization VII, forging the next chapter of history, one turn at a time.
I was a narrative designer and writer on Marvel's Midnight Suns, helping bring Marvel’s heroes, and their demons, to life at Firaxis Games.
I wrote Money Mavericks, an interactive game that proves learning about money doesn’t have to feel like homework.
In 2016, I served as the narrative writer on Lionel City Builder 3D: Rise of the Rails, helping Big John Games bring its world to life.
From 2006-2022, I chronicled the world’s stories at Game Informer, writing reviews, previews, and cover stories about the creators shaping the game industry.
I’m the author of Kill Screen, an award-winning novel where a rogue AI collides with a man haunted by loss and depression, set against the backdrop of the video game industry.
For Marvel's Midnight Suns, I was integral to building the narrative immersion, delivering a full spectrum of player-facing content. This included branching dialogue for character relationships, scripting cinematic moments, and writing unique barks and ambient dialogue to bring the game world to life.
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I drove emergent narrative for Civilization VII, writing procedural storylets that adapted to player choices, guaranteeing a unique story with every game. My work also included editing and rewriting hundreds of Civilopedia entries and workshopping Leader VO scripts to anchor the game's core historical identity.
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For over 16 years at Game Informer, I sharpened my writing craft by telling stories to millions of subscribers. I oversaw the creation of hundreds of long-form features, reviews, and iconic cover stories on the industry's biggest franchises. My work demanded empathetic and clear editorial feedback, which directly translated into the ability to craft compelling narratives for a diverse audience.
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System Shutdown is a short interactive Twine story where a computer doesn’t want to be turned off … and you’re the one holding the power. Can you trust it, or is it lying? And why is it claiming the fate of the world is at stake?
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For more writing samples, character bios, and cinematic scripts, check out my portfolio at the link below.
The Fish Tax is a comic romp about a proud robot’s doomed attempt to conquer an island of penguins, an example of how even the strongest circuits can’t compute charm. Written for Rise of the Flightless: A Penguins vs. Robots Comics Anthology.Read the full thing HERE.
