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David Restrepo

Former Staff Writer

About David Restrepo

I've been writing about games since 2014. I pursued gaming journalism because I hold the industry and the craft of writing in equal regard. You can also catch me at Gamepur and JumpCut PLAY with occasional appearances at Tom's Guide.

Articles by David Restrepo


Total Articles: 32


Key art featuring the trickster class design
Guide

Outriders Trickster Guide

Understanding the trickster is about more than zipping in and shooting at things up close. It's one of the hardest classes to start off with while coming to grips with the general mechanics and loot systems. This guide should help players find their footing through to the end of the main story.

April 4, 2021 | 10:27 EDT

Player Character in a jungle like setting about to be attacked by a spider-like creature
Interview

From BioShock 2 to Claire De Lune: Jesse Attard's Journey

Tactic Studios is on the cusp of launching their first full 3D game after years of iterating upon an engine built with 2D pixel art in mind. TechRaptor had the chance to interview Jesse Attard about the game and the company's proprietary Immortal Engine.

April 2, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Mundaun title appears on-screen as player overlooks alps scenery
Review

Mundaun Review

Mundaun feels like the labor of love sole developer Michel Ziegler describes it as. Its lack of polish contributes to a palpable atmosphere--one whose cultural touchstones are rarely seen in gaming. It's a worthwhile four to seven hour adventure.

March 20, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

The player character in Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order onlooking enemies by a set of stairs
Feature

Next-Gen: The Backwards-Compatibility Anomaly

The PlayStation 5 has beat out Series X in many multiplatform comparisons to varying degrees. Last-gen games, however, showcase a major role reversal with Series X offering a more tangible advantage.

March 17, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Feature

Tackling Gears 5 Operation 6

Gears 5 has sustained a mostly successful year-and-a-half-long live service. Coming off the heels of Operation 5, the game's most significant update, Operation 6 loses sight of that momentum.

March 5, 2021 | 12:00 EST

Overlooking a statue in Gears 5
Opinions

Ranking The Gears of War Series

The Gears of War franchise's influence has remained to this day with cover systems becoming as ubiquitous as regenerating health. With a new console generation upon us, it's time to list the series from worst to best.

March 1, 2021 | 12:00 EST

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Graphics Menu
Opinions

When is 30 fps Okay for Consoles?

With PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X having so many games out of the gate with multiple performance options, it's important to consider the implications of different frame-rate targets and how they impact the experience.

March 1, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Session Flip Trick in Parking Garage
Opinions

How Session Redefines Skateboarding Games

The Session 0.0.0.7 update showcases how and why it is shaping up to be the definitive skateboarding experience.

February 23, 2021 | 11:00 EST