Andrew Otton

Andrew Otton

Editor in Chief

About Andrew Otton

Andrew is the Editor in Chief at TechRaptor. Conned into a love of gaming by Nintendo at a young age, Andrew has been chasing the dragon spawned by Super Mario World ever since, seeking out similar endorphin explosions he associates with holding a controller.

While working towards completing a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Portland, Andrew's interest in writing started to mingle with other hobbies. Andrew has been covering games since 2011, writing news, reviews, and odd opinion pieces all the while. Eventually, his path led him to TechRaptor in February of 2014, where he began as a Staff Writer and eventually became Editor in Chief, the title he still holds today.

At one point in time being Editor in Chief at TechRaptor meant editing, reviewing, and scheduling every article, except news, published on the site. Thankfully, TechRaptor has been beyond fortunate enough to find amazing staff, editors, and managers to give each section the attention it deserves. He is continually astounded by the people he has come to know and what they've accomplished both at TechRaptor and places they've moved on to. The people in games -- those that write about them and those that make them -- are the most rewarding part of the job.

Less about the minutiae of the day to day, Andrew's role as Editor in Chief has evolved into being more managerial and he spends a lot of time thinking about the future of TechRaptor. TechRaptor continues to grow and he can't wait to see what more the team can accomplish as our audience and resources expand.

Aside from gaming, Andrew is an avid reader, watches too many movies, and stares longingly at the purple Kool-Aid's promise of a sweet release from life (the pact is on hold currently) as a Minnesota Vikings fan.

Articles by Andrew Otton


Total Articles: 604


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Interview

Veilguard Game Director Corinne Busche on Player Choice and Companion Relationships

We Talked to Dragon Age: The Veilguard Game Director Corinne Busche about player choice, companion relationships, and of course romancing those companions.

September 19, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

All of the Dragon Age: The Veilguard companions standing in a row.
Preview

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Hands-On - A Cure for Tiresome Open Worlds

We played a ton of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and we walked away with a similar euphoria to having played Baldur's Gate 3.

September 19, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Preview

Super Mario Party Jamboree Preview - You Should Be Excited for Mario Party

We played Super Mario Party Jamboree, and it's the first in the series in a long time to get us excited. The new modes are worth getting excited about.

September 9, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Preview

Lou’s Lagoon Preview – A New Cozy Obsession

Lou's Lagoon is a cozy crafting and social sim game set in an archipelago. Oh, you also have a plane to fly between the islands.

September 6, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Preview

OMUT Preview - I Died 30 Times in 10 Minutes

OMUT is a punishing game that demands perfection. I died a lot in my brief time with the game, but at least it respected my time.

September 6, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

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Preview

Kingdom Come Deliverance II Preview - Bigger, Better, and More Approachable

At PAX West, we had a chance to check out Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and it's obvious the sequel is doing all the right things. It's bigger and better in every way.

September 5, 2024 | 05:15 EDT

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Preview

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Preview - Brilliant Creativity

Echoes of Wisdom is brilliant. The simple yet deep mechanics encourage so much creativity in its play that it easily reminds of Tears of the Kingdom.

September 4, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Preview

What I Learned About Star Wars Outlaws in a 4 Hour Demo

We had the chance to play Star Wars Outlaws for 4 hours. It seems primed for greatness and may be talked about in the same breath as Andor.

July 30, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Preview

Tales of the Shire Preview - The Hobbit Simulator We've Always Wanted

We had a chance to go hands-on with Tales of the Shire. it's the hobbit simulator you've been waiting for.

June 19, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Preview

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Switch Preview - A Funner Animal Crossing

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is finally expanding beyond Apple Arcade and onto more platforms. We had a chance to get hands-on with this cozy game's Switch version at Summer Game Fest.

June 18, 2024 | 10:45 EDT

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Preview

Flock Preview - Wholesome, Wonderful, Whimsy

Flock is a wholesome game that just wants to see you relax amongst the comfy clouds and critters of its world. It's beautiful, charming, and full of reverie.

June 13, 2024 | 08:30 EDT

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Preview

Phantom Blade Zero Preview - A Blast of Fast-Paced Action

Phantom Blade Zero has had some bonkers trailers since it was revealed, and I can say the game lives up to the vibe it was putting out. Don't go in expecting a soulslike, however.

June 12, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Two large armies crash in the middle of the screen with bullets, lasers, and missiles flying everywhere.
Preview

Battle Aces Preview - An RTS That Gets Straight to the Point

Battle Aces is an RTS that will satisfy genre veterans and entice new players to the genre. It is fast-paced, tactically deep, and never has a dull moment.

June 12, 2024 | 08:30 EDT

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Preview

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preview - Epic Fantasy Action at its Peak

We saw the first hour of Dragon Age: The Veilguard at Summer Game Fest and it blew us away. Good bye tactical gameplay, hello action RPG.

June 11, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Preview

Star Wars Outlaws Preview - Finally a Galaxy Full of Scum and Villainy

Star Wars Outlaws is to fans of the series' lovable scoundrels as the Star Wars Jedi series is to lightsaber lovers. Here's our hands-on preview!

June 10, 2024 | 04:00 EDT

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Feature

'I Become a Bit More Annoying' - Alex Horne Talks Taskmaster VR

We had a chance to chat with Alex Horne about making Taskmaster into a video game with Taskmaster VR. We thank Lord Greg Davies for allowing him this time with us.

May 20, 2024 | 09:05 EDT

Greg Davies and Alex Horne standing on stage of the Taskmaster set in the VR game.
News

Serve the Taskmaster at Home When Taskmaster VR Releases this June

Lord Greg Davies has generously bestowed upon us all the ability to serve him virtually at home. We all can be so lucky this June.

May 20, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Opinions

The Fallout TV Show Proves The Last of Us Wasn’t A Fluke

The Fallout TV show is incredible and is evidence of a formula to follow for any gaming adaptations in the future, just as The Last of Us did.

April 11, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Feature

Andrew Otton's Best Games of 2023

TechRaptor's Editor in Chief Andrew Otton talks his favorite games from 2023, the year with seemingly endless great games.

January 19, 2024 | 12:00 EST

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Review

Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur Review - David Struggles Against Goliath

Our Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur review takes a look at this new roguelike with heavy inspirations from Hades. How does it fare?

October 2, 2023 | 04:00 EDT

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Guide

Cyberpunk 2077 Endings Guide | How To Get All 10 For 2.0 and Phantom Liberty

Curious what Cyberpunk 2077 Endings are available? We've done all 9 across the base game and Phantom Liberty, to help guide you make your choices.

September 25, 2023 | 05:35 EDT

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Preview

Pacific Drive Is A Wholly Unique Roguelike Experience

Pacific Drive is an oddly immersive roguelike whose habitual, methodical mechanics all about caring for a beat up station wagon make for one gripping experience.

September 7, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

Mario in elephant form running to collect coins.
Preview

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preview - Mario is Getting Weird With It

I had the chance to play Super Mario Bros. Wonder at Nintendo Live, and it is weird in all the right ways. The creativity is off the charts.

September 3, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Feature

Pokemon Sleep is More Sinister Than You Think

What is Pokemon Sleep? Well, on its surface it's a free sleep-tracking app to help you sleep better, but underneath it is something far more sinister.

July 31, 2023 | 11:04 EDT