Erren

Erren Van Duine

Staff Writer

About Erren Van Duine

Erren is a staff writer for TechRaptor whose writing experience stems from years of helming Nova Crystallis – a website dedicated to everything Square Enix media. As both a passionate gamer and writer, Erren stepped into the world of games journalism over ten years ago with plenty of experience to be had with Japanese games and the role-playing genre. Her experience includes reviews, previews, news coverage and interviews with key members of game development teams. When she’s not writing, Erren takes to the digital pen, working as a freelance illustrator with a special interest in drawing stylized characters.

Articles by Erren Van Duine


Total Articles: 96


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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - A French Revolution

We review Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - a colorful, fantastical take on turn-based RPGs for the modern age.

April 23, 2025 | 05:00 EDT

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Palia Launches for PS5 and Xbox Series on May 13 Alongside New Expansion "Elderwood"

Palia is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, along with the biggest expansion yet - Elderwood.

April 15, 2025 | 10:00 EDT

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Den of Wolves Preview - Welcome to the Machine

We check out Den of Wolves - 10 Chambers' all-new co-op heist shooter that takes on the corporate machine.

April 1, 2025 | 12:00 EDT

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Atomfall Review - The British Invasion

We review Atomfall - a hardcore survival, a challenging adventure that offers up plenty of choice without all the hand-holding.

March 28, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

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Atomfall Preview - Man in the Wilderness

We got to try Atomfall - a new survival action game with a British twist on the Fallout: New Vegas formula.

March 7, 2025 | 09:00 EST

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Split Fiction Review - Everything Everywhere

We review Split Fiction - a mix of sci-fi and fantasy co-op adventure that more than lives up to its ambitious multi-genre goals.

March 4, 2025 | 11:00 EST

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Split Fiction Preview - Double Vision

We got to try Split Fiction - Hazelight Studio's ambitious display of multiple genres and styles packed into a single game.

February 13, 2025 | 12:00 EST

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Split Fiction Interview - Discussing the Challenge of Blending Sci-Fi and Fantasy in a Unique Narrative

We chat with Hazelight Studios' creative director Josef Fares on the journey from It Takes Two to Split Fiction, and the challenges of blending sci-fi and fantasy in a unique narrative.

February 13, 2025 | 12:00 EST

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Tales of Graces f Remastered Review - A Spirited Journey

We review Tales of Graces f Remastered - and despite some issues with the story and location design, it's a grand effort in getting the classic RPG up to modern standards.

January 15, 2025 | 11:00 EST

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We Got To Learn About Smite 2's New Gods And New Modes Ahead Of Jan 7th's Beta Release

We catch up with Smite 2 as it prepares for new content and a beta launch on January 7.

January 7, 2025 | 01:00 EST

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Lego Horizon Adventures Review - A Lego Icon

We review Lego Horizon Adventures - despite some repetitive gameplay and a short story, it's a whimsical take on the Horizon series full of customization and colorful humor.

November 13, 2024 | 06:00 EST

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review - Homecoming

Dragon Age: The Veilguard marks a triumphant return for Bioware with a polished RPG filled with fast-paced combat, colorful companions, and plenty of player freedom.

October 28, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Unknown 9: Awakening Review - An Adventurer's Gamble

We take a look at Unknown 9: Awakening - an imperfect but original action-adventure that calls back to a certain era of video gaming, for better or for worse.

October 17, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Annapurna Interactive Staff Resign After Company Spin-Off Talks Fail

The entirety of Annapurna's video game division has quit following a dispute with owner Megan Ellison. The future of the studio has partners scrambling.

September 12, 2024 | 06:16 EDT

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Monster Hunter Now Season 3 Goes Live With New Details

Monster Hunter Now's Season 3: Curse of the Wandering Flames drops today along with a host of new details.

September 11, 2024 | 08:28 EDT

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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Review - Law & Order

The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection caps off a series of solid remasters, with the second game in the series finally making its way overseas.

September 3, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Star Wars Outlaws Sabacc Guide

We run down how to play the card game Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws, as well as how to meet a certain character and earn the 'No such thing as luck' achievement.

September 2, 2024 | 11:51 EDT

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Star Wars Outlaws Stealth Guide

We run down some of the top tips for executing the frequent stealth missions found in Star Wars Outlaws.

September 2, 2024 | 11:51 EDT

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Gundam Breaker 4 Review - Build Fighters

We reviewed Gundam Breaker 4, and despite a lackluster story and repetitive gameplay, the amount of Gunpla customization is unrivaled.

August 27, 2024 | 03:00 EDT

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Star Wars Outlaws Review - Among Thieves

Star Wars Outlaws launches the series into an open world landscape filled with fantastical characters, and an original story that proves you don't have to be a Jedi to get things done.

August 26, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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Tarsier Studios' Reanimal Introduces a Tense and Terrifying Journey

Reanimal, the new horror game from Tarsier Studios, puts the emphasis on tension, thick atmosphere, and co-op gameplay.

August 20, 2024 | 02:48 EDT

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Krafton Acquires Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush IP With Plans for Future Expansion

The recently closed Tango Gameworks has found a new home with South Korean publisher Krafton, who plans to expand the critically acclaimed Hi-Fi Rush IP with future projects.

August 11, 2024 | 08:38 EDT

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Monster Hunter Now Announces an Exclusive MrBeast Collaboration

Capcom and Niantic are teaming up with popular YouTube personality MrBeast for a limited, exclusive in-game collaboration - including a weapon set, and themed items.

July 25, 2024 | 07:00 EDT

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Riven Review - Islands of Adventure

We review the remake of Riven - a beautiful new imagining of the classic puzzle game and a worthy continuation to the legacy of the Myst series.

June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT