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Austin Suther

Staff Writer

About Austin Suther

Austin cut his teeth writing various  fan-fiction stories on the RuneScape forums when he was in elementary school. Later on, he developed a deep love for flash games and wrote various blog posts on the hottest new flash title. Austin has over five years of journalism experience, having worked for newspapers and for Frederator. He started writing for TechRaptor in 2018 and hasn't looked back since. To Austin, reviews, previews and interview features are his favorite forms of writing and you'll find his portfolio comprises just that.

On TechRaptor, Austin's carved a niche for himself by covering most boomer shooters, anything Fire Emblem or remotely similar to it, and whatever else might pique his interest. He fulfilled a lifelong dream by attending E3 2019 with several other TechRaptor staff members, which was one of the highlights of his video game journalism career.

He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English - Professional Writing and a Minor in Journalism from UNCW. During the day he does professional writing for a corporation and enjoys collecting manga, watching anime, and spending time with his dogs and family in his free time.

 

Articles by Austin Suther


Total Articles: 650


kirby's return to dreamland deluxe
Review

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Review

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a port of the 2011 Wii title, but offers up a few new experiences to freshen it up.

March 10, 2023 | 11:00 EST

terra nil game
Feature

Terra Nil Paints a Hopeful Picture for the Future

Terra Nil is an upcoming "reverse" city builder that shows a harsh reality, but it gives players the chance to build toward a better future.

February 23, 2023 | 11:00 EST

fire emblem engage
Review

Fire Emblem Engage Review

Fire Emblem Engage celebrates the heritage of the longtime series, but is it up to snuff? Here's our review.

February 16, 2023 | 12:30 EST

Cavern of Dreams
Feature

N64-Inspired Cavern of Dreams Aims to 'Stand Alongside' the Classics

To learn more about Bynine Studio's process, read on and discover how the 3D platformer Cavern of Dreams came to be.

February 2, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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Review

Dread Templar Review

Dread Templar is a boomer shooter where you'll take on hordes of demons across five brutal episodes.

January 25, 2023 | 04:00 EST

pentiment game
Feature

Exploring the Protestant Reformation and History in Pentiment

Pentiment has deep roots in history and portrays it in a particularly enlightening fashion. We talked with Obsidian's Josh Sawyer to learn more.

January 9, 2023 | 12:30 EST

project leonardo
News

PS5's Project Leonardo Opens Up PS5 for Disabled Gamers

Sony's new controller for disabled gamers allows for more ways to play. Say hello to Project Leonardo, just announced at the company's CES press conference.

January 4, 2023 | 09:22 EST

High on Life
Review

High on Life Review

High on Life is a comedic FPS where players take the role of a bounty hunter on an intergalactic mission to save Earth.

December 12, 2022 | 09:00 EST

ryu sf6
News

Update: Street Fighter 6's Release Confirmed, Releases Summer 2023

A Street Fighter 6 Release Date has leaked on the PlayStation Network, telling us when you can next expect to toss Hadokens at opponents

December 7, 2022 | 09:58 EST

Pentiment
Review

Pentiment Review

Taking place within medieval times and an extraordinarily unique style, Pentiment is an adventure game by Obsidian Entertainment. Check out our review.

November 22, 2022 | 11:30 EST

lost eidolons
Feature

Taking a Deep Dive into the Origins of Ocean Drive Studio

Lost Eidolons is Ocean Drive Studio's first game. To learn more about the studio behind this title, we wanted to see how it all started.

November 22, 2022 | 11:00 EST

faith game
Review

Faith: The Unholy Trinity Review

Take the role as a priest across three episodes and exorcise demons in this horror adventure game from Airdorf and New Blood Interactive.

October 31, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

turbo overkill
Preview

Turbo Overkill Episode 2's New Tools Up the Mayhem

Turbo Overkill's second chapter adds a bunch of new weapons and tools, making it even more chaotic than the previous episode.

October 31, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

Potionomics review
Review

Potionomics Review

In Potionomics, you play as Sylvia, an up-and-coming potion maker. It's up to you to pay that debt off, and the only way you'll scrounge up enough cash in time is to partake in five tournaments.

October 24, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

Cultic review
Review

Cultic Review

Developed by Jasozz Games and published by 3D Realms, in Cultic, you'll traverse various levels fighting off cultists and other creepy enemies.

October 12, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

lost eidolons
Preview

Lost Eidolons Has a Shot at Fire Emblem's Throne

Lost Eidolons is a strategy RPG that has a few tricks up its sleeve and lives up to its Fire Emblem-inspired roots.

October 12, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

street fighter 6
Preview

Street Fighter 6's Battle Hub is Community-Driven Fun

The Street Fighter 6 Closed Beta introduces the Battle Hub mode, a new control scheme and more.

October 8, 2022 | 05:02 EDT

gundam evolution
Review

Gundam Evolution Review

Gundam Evolution is one of the latest hero shooters on the market, pitting mech against mech in action-packed, objective-based gameplay.

October 6, 2022 | 10:30 EDT

Prodeus
Review

Prodeus Review

Prodeus is finally out of Early Access, and it brings a fun and fulfilling boomer shooter experience you don't want to miss.

September 26, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Review

Shovel Knight Dig Review

Shovel Knight Dig is the latest adventure starring the eponymous Shovel Knight. This time, he'll have to dig down and get to the bottom of the Hexcavators' nefarious plot in this roguelite adventure.

September 22, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

Incision
Preview

Incision Shows What it Really Means to Rip and Tear

Incision is a hardcore boomer shooter taking place within a brutal, alien hellscape, and it's out now in Early Access.

September 21, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

rise of the triad ludicrous edition
Preview

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Comes From a Powerhouse Trio

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is an upcoming remaster of a classic FPS, releasing in 2023. We got a hands-on look, so here are our thoughts.

September 16, 2022 | 05:30 EDT

Gloomwood
Preview

Gloomwood Snuck Its Way Into My Heart

Now in Early Access, Gloomwood is a sneaky immersive sim where players creep through dark docks and dank caves.

September 16, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

cyberpunk edgerunners
Feature

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Brilliantly Uses Elements From the Game

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Cyberpunk 2077 have a lot in common, showing just how faithful the anime is to the source material.

September 15, 2022 | 12:00 EDT