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Simon Balissat

When I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast. 

113 articles


  • News + Trends

    The big trailer show at the Game Awards

    by Simon Balissat

  • Opinion

    "Project Motor Racing" is currently a disaster

    by Simon Balissat

  • Background information

    Juice with bits and five other fruity creations

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    This tool takes the crema out of espresso

    by Simon Balissat

  • Background information

    Would a beer jacket actually work?

    by Simon Balissat

  • Review

    CS 1.6 as a place of longing: "It Takes a War" tested

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    Five new board games from the "Spiel" trade fair in Essen

    by Simon Balissat

  • Review

    "Europa Universalis 5": the most complex strategy game of all time?

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    It's happening! Soon there will be Aromat Zweifel

    by Simon Balissat

  • Product test

    I made a beautiful pumpkin thanks to this carving set

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    Horror! Nine everyday situations that pass for Halloween disguises

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    Sack knife for coffee nerds: La Marzocco X Victorinox

    by Simon Balissat

  • Opinion

    I tried Bud Spencer’s baked beans and was surprised

    by Simon Balissat

  • Product test

    How good are Bud Spencer’s Tex-Mex baked beans?

    by Simon Balissat

  • Product test

    How good are Bud Spencer’s baked beans with bacon?

    by Simon Balissat

  • Background information

    Monitor with 480 Hertz: Can I recognise the difference?

    by Simon Balissat

  • Review

    Ghost of Yōtei review: is this still open world?

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    The cult board game "Twilight Imperium" will soon be officially available digitally

    by Simon Balissat

  • Review

    Hell is Us review: searching for a family in a civil war

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    New wheel bases for professional racing simulators from Moza

    by Simon Balissat

  • Background information

    Why you should never store these foods next to each other

    by Simon Balissat

  • Opinion

    Why I adore long train journeys

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    The "best board game of all time" gets a successor: "Brass: Pittsburgh" announced

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    Why the hype around this board game is huge right now

    by Simon Balissat

  • Background information

    Things to bear in mind before ditching your non-stick pans

    by Simon Balissat

  • Background information

    Is MSG bad for you? Not at all

    by Simon Balissat

  • Background information

    Why we sell air conditioning systems with climate-damaging refrigerant

    by Simon Balissat

  • Guide

    Four anti-mould agents in comparison

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    Xbox and Asus launch two handhelds

    by Simon Balissat

  • News + Trends

    Microsoft has just unveiled these new Xbox and PC games

    by Simon Balissat

  • Guide

    Wait, am I supposed to change this filter?

    by Simon Balissat

  • Review

    Roadcraft: building roads in an empty world

    by Simon Balissat

  • Background information

    This is why you’ll read honest articles written by our editors in our online shop

    by Simon Balissat