The Wii Is 15 Years Old Today: A Look Back
The Wii is 15 years old! We take a look back on the Wii 15th anniversary to see what made the Nintendo Wii a great console, and where it fell short.
November 19, 2021 | 12:00 EST
About Dan Rockwood
Dan is a Boston-based writer who has been with TechRaptor since the end of 2020. He has been working in the online writing, editing and SEO space for nearly a decade, always looking out for where the next great story will come from. At his core, Dan is a storyteller, and loves to both expand on the stories that are told within games, as well as speak with the developers and creative minds behind some of the most beloved interactive tales there are. Though video games are more widely played and understood better than they have ever been, it is Dan's goal to continue to push the importance of gaming and how it relates to mental health, personal fulfillment, and individual creativity.
When not writing about games, Dan loves watching movies with his wife and cats, taking hikes, listening to an assortment of video game podcasts, and spending time with his friends, whether that be online in a game or in real life.
Articles by Dan Rockwood
Total Articles: 141
Jurassic World Aftermath Review
View our Jurassic World Aftermath review and see if you should visit Jurassic Park on an Oculus Quest headset!
November 1, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
Top 10 Creepiest Pokedex Entries in Pokemon
Not all Pokemon are family-friendly. Check out these terrifying Pokemon Pokedex entries, from Pokemon Red & Blue through Pokemon Sword & Shield on Switch.
October 31, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Resident Evil 4 VR Review
We had some time to play Resident Evil 4 VR on Oculus Quest 2. Check out our Resident Evil 4 VR review and see what makes this virtual reality Resident Evil game so great.
October 27, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
The First Nintendo Direct Aired 10 Years Ago Today
The first Nintendo Direct was released 10 years ago. See what's changed in the decade since Nintendo Directs started, and how other competitors have adopted the Direct style to push out their own updates.
October 21, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighter Costumes Are the Worst
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Mii Fighter costumes may be Sakurai's way of adding more content and characters to the game, but it falls short of actually adding value to the Nintendo Switch Smash Bros. game.
October 20, 2021 | 12:30 EDT
Metroid Dread: How Nintendo Gets Horror Right
Metroid Dread is a great example of how Nintendo can effectively do horror games. See what makes the Nintendo Switch Metroid game so terrifying.
October 18, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
5 Spooky, Supernatural Super Mario Moments
Super Mario games are known for being family-friendly, but every once in a while something truly spooky will sneak into the otherwise colorful franchise. Check out our favorite Super Mario supernatural moments.
October 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Nintendo 64: How Nintendo Defined a Generation
The Nintendo 64 25th anniversary is here. Look back on the N64 release and see how this Nintendo console defined a generation. We’re still seeing the effects today, especially with the most recent announcement of Nintendo 64 games on Switch.
September 29, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
It’s Been a Year Since the PS5 Preorder Debacle: Was It Worth It?
Exactly one year ago, PS5 preorders went up prematurely at retail centers around the globe, sending buyers into a frenzy of trying to secure a PlayStation 5 preorder before it was too late.
September 17, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Ghost of Tsushima Rivals is a Welcome Addition to Multiplayer
The new Ghost of Tsushima Rivals mode combines the best of competitive and co-op multiplayer into a single mode. If you’re already a master at Ghost of Tsushima Legends, try out the new Rivals mode online.
September 11, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Why Don't the Horizon Forbidden West Collector’s Editions Come with a Physical Disc?
The Horizon Forbidden West launch is approaching, and we just got a look at the different collector’s editions. Only one issue: These Forbidden West collector’s editions don’t come with a physical disc.
September 7, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Bugsnax is the LGBTQ-Positive Game I Didn’t Expect
Bugsnax advertised itself as a silly, unique game in which you capture and consume the titular Bugsnax. What I didn't expect was how Bugsnax is an LGBTQ-positive game with healthy same-sex relationships.
June 29, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
WarioWare: Get It Together Announced at Nintendo Direct E3 2021
WarioWare: Get It Together announced and releasing September 10, 2021.
June 15, 2021 | 12:34 EDT
The Outer Worlds 2 Announced
The Outer Worlds 2 announced! The Outer Worlds 2 trailer was revealed and announced at Microsoft’s E3 2021 presentation as an upcoming title from Obsidia
June 13, 2021 | 02:26 EDT
E3 2021: Three Cool Sci-Fi Games Releasing this Year
Set for release by the end of 2021, Hooded Horse showcased three sci-fi games at E3 2021: Terra Invicta, Alliance of the Sacred Suns, and Falling Frontier. See our thoughts from the Hooded Horses press event.
June 12, 2021 | 10:30 EDT
Carve Snowboarding Review
Carve Snowboarding is a spiritual successor to 1080 Snowboarding, but how does it perform on a modern VR headset? Check out our Carve Snowboarding review and see what we thought of this VR snowboarding game.
June 1, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The Skyward Sword Amiibo Is Disappointing But Not Surprising
In The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, a key quality of life feature is locked behind a $24.99 Amiibo. This is disappointing, but not surprising given Nintendo’s history with Amiibo.
May 25, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Where Does Resident Evil Go from Village?
Resident Evil Village may be the latest entry in the survival horror franchise, but what’s to come next? We look at the Resident Evil Village ending and see what the next entry may be.
May 24, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Video Games: Therapeutic Benefits of Fictional Worlds
It’s no secret that video games have therapeutic benefits, but we wanted to learn more. We spoke with Dr. Anthony Bean, a clinical depth psychologist and video game researcher.
May 20, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Resident Evil Village Mask of Pleasure Guide
See how to get the Resident Evil Village Mask of Pleasure. Enter the Hall of Pleasure, retrieve the Mask of Pleasure and escape Castle Dimitrescu.
May 10, 2021 | 04:25 EDT
Resident Evil Village Baby Monster Guide
Not all fights can be won. See how to run away from and escape the Resident Evil baby monster.
May 10, 2021 | 04:21 EDT
Resident Evil Village Lady Dimitrescu Boss Battle Guide
If you’re having trouble defeating Lady Dimitrescu, check out our Lady Dimitrescu battle guide.
May 8, 2021 | 03:03 EDT
Resident Evil Village Azure Eye Guide
The Azure Eye is one of many Resident Evil Village treasures. See how to solve the Azure Eye puzzle and where to find this valuable collectable.
May 8, 2021 | 01:15 EDT