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Joseph Allen

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About Joseph Allen

Joe has been writing for TechRaptor for five years, and in those five years has learned a lot about the gaming industry and its foibles. He’s originally an English Literature graduate, and although that might not be akin to a journalism qualification, he’s still thrilled to be able to use those skills for something worthwhile.

Joe’s time writing for TechRaptor began way back in the mists of 2017. Since then, he’s interviewed notable industry figures like XCOM’s Julian Gollop and Bossa Studios’ Henrique Olifiers, been sent up in a model skyship to cover a game launch, and had the privilege of reviewing some of the best (and some of the most mediocre) games of the last half-decade. You won’t find his writing anywhere else; he’s a verified TechRaptor exclusive.

Outside of writing, Joe’s passions lie mostly in music. He’s an avid guitarist and drummer, and he’s also been known to sing occasionally, much to the chagrin of his longtime partner. He’s also an avid walker, taking regular strolls in the city every day. If he’s not hammering away at the keyboard to write another story, you’ll find him playing his guitar, wandering down the High Street (unwisely unaccompanied by an adult), or trying his hand at some cooking.

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Artwork of the mercenary Grendel in Wayfinder
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Wayfinder Echoes Update Brings Offline Play, Drops Free-to-Play In June

Airship Syndicate has announced a major overhaul for Wayfinder in the form of the Echoes update, which will bring sweeping changes in June.

May 15, 2024 | 10:22 EDT

The Thunderful logo next to a shot of the game Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom, developed by Stage Clear Studios
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Thunderful Games Closes Studio as Revenue Falls

Thunderful Games has released its financials for the first quarter of 2024, and it looks like one of the group's studios is getting shut down.

May 15, 2024 | 09:47 EDT

The Game Boy next to a shot of Super Mario Land, representing the latest Nintendo Switch Online haul
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Nintendo Switch Online Celebrates the Game Boy's 35th Anniversary

Nintendo has revealed three new Game Boy games for the Nintendo Switch Online library, and they're all launch titles for the 35-year-old handheld.

May 15, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

Senua facing off against an enemy in combat in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Global Launch Timings Revealed

Ninja Theory has revealed the global release timings for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 ahead of the game's launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S next week.

May 15, 2024 | 08:32 EDT

A close-up of Vecna in the Dead by Daylight eighth anniversary Dungeons & Dragons crossover
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Dead by Daylight Eighth Anniversary Plans Include Vecna, Spinoffs, and More

Behaviour Interactive has revealed its eighth-anniversary plans for Dead by Daylight, including two major crossovers, three spinoffs, and more.

May 14, 2024 | 12:50 EDT

Jin looking out over a red flower field in Ghost of Tsushima
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Ghost of Tsushima Is Unsupported on Steam Deck Due to PSN

Ghost of Tsushima will have a fully playable single-player campaign on Steam Deck, but it's still technically Unsupported due to PSN shenanigans.

May 14, 2024 | 12:02 EDT

Lara Croft pointing a gun off-screen in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, representing the Tomb Raider live-action series
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Tomb Raider Live-Action Series In the Works, Phoebe Waller-Bridge On Board

Prime Video has announced a Tomb Raider live-action series, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge on board as a writer and executive producer.

May 14, 2024 | 11:03 EDT

Three characters standing in front of a purple background in Nexon's The Finals
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The Finals Underperforms for Nexon in Q1 2024

Nexon has released its financial statement for 2024's first quarter, and it looks like FPS The Finals isn't proving the hit the studio was hoping for.

May 14, 2024 | 10:49 EDT

A figure on a horse overlooking a town in Manor Lords
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(Updated) Manor Lords Mods Discussion Banned on Official Discord

If you want to talk about Manor Lords mods on the game's official Discord, you'd better be prepared to incur the wrath of the moderators.

May 14, 2024 | 10:26 EDT

Characters getting ready to take on a monster in artwork for the Monster Hunter series
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Monster Hunter Series Sales Top 100 Million on Franchise's 20th Birthday

Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter series sales have topped 100 million around the world, with strong showings from World and Rise.

May 14, 2024 | 10:19 EDT

The small black cat protagonist wearing a bunny hat in Little Kitty, Big City, which is an Xbox Game Pass May 2024 game
Guide

All Confirmed Xbox Game Pass May 2024 Games

Here's everything that's been announced for the Xbox Game Pass May 2024 lineup, including cats, Vikings, and artsy indie puzzlers.

May 14, 2024 | 09:29 EDT

The Sony logo next to two Helldivers shaking hands in the PlayStation game Helldivers 2
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Helldivers 2 Sales Cross 12 Million Copies Driving Strong PlayStation Year

Sony has released its financials for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and PlayStation has had a pretty strong twelve months, driven in part by Helldivers 2.

May 14, 2024 | 09:11 EDT

A prisoner standing in a cell and looking confused in Prison Architect 2
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Prison Architect 2 Developer Double Eleven Leaves Franchise

Double Eleven has departed the Prison Architect franchise just four months out from Prison Architect 2's release, publisher Paradox has announced.

May 13, 2024 | 11:53 EDT

Artwork for The Rogue Prince of Persia depicting the Prince hanging off a wall
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New The Rogue Prince of Persia Release Date Revealed

A new The Rogue Prince of Persia release date has been revealed after the game was delayed in order to avoid an epic confrontation with Hades 2.

May 13, 2024 | 10:50 EDT

Key art for Abiotic Factor, depicting three terrified scientists surrounded by cosmic horrors
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Cosmic Indie Survival-Crafter Abiotic Factor Hits 250k Sales

Sales of indie survive-'em-up Abiotic Factor have topped the 250k mark, developer Deep Field Games and publisher Playstack have announced.

May 13, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

Artwork for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, depicting one of the game's dwarves
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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Update Brings New Boss Encounter and More

A new Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor update is here, bringing a new boss, a revamped existing encounter, and much more to the auto-shooter.

May 13, 2024 | 09:58 EDT

Key art for Robobeat, which depicts a robotic figure holding a gun in one hand and a cassette in the other
Review

Robobeat Review - Robot Rock

Our Robobeat review tackles a rhythm shooter that is challenging BPM: Bullets Per Minute and Metal: Hellsinger for the genre's crown.

May 13, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

The Square Enix logo next to artwork from the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV expansion Dawntrail
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Square Enix Profits Plummet by 70% After Multiple Cancellations

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth publisher Square Enix has released its financial statements for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and profits are way down.

May 13, 2024 | 08:47 EDT

The CI Games logo next to a shot of the Umbral Realm in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen Publisher CI Games Lays Off 30 More Employees

CI Games, the publisher of last year's Soulslike Lords of the Fallen, has laid off another 30 employees after posting record revenues for last year.

May 10, 2024 | 12:20 EDT

Preston Garvey in Fallout 4
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Weep, Modders, for a New Fallout 4 Update Is Coming Next Week

A new Fallout 4 update is coming, so if you're a modder, prepare to go into emergency mode and await whatever the update will almost certainly break.

May 10, 2024 | 11:52 EDT

The Prince running towards the camera in The Rogue Prince of Persia
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The Rogue Prince of Persia Delayed to Dodge Hades 2

Evil Empire has delayed The Rogue Prince of Persia in order to avoid clashing with a certain other roguelite platformer that launched recently.

May 10, 2024 | 10:47 EDT

An army assembled in a field in Manor Lords
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Manor Lords Update Now In Beta, Fixes Infamous "None" Glitch and More

A new Manor Lords update has arrived via the game's beta branch, and it's aimed at fixing some of the city-builder's most notorious bugs.

May 10, 2024 | 10:46 EDT

Chai throwing up the rock horns in Hi-Fi Rush
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Hi-Fi Rush Is Being Review Bombed, but It’s Not What You Think

Hi-Fi Rush is currently subject to a review bomb on Steam, but this is a review bomb story with a much happier ending than usual.

May 10, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

The Sega logo next to a shot of Ichiban from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
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Sega's Profits Are Up, But It's Mostly Down To Pachislots

Sega has released its financial statement for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and profits may be up, but it's mostly not down to video games.

May 10, 2024 | 08:51 EDT