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: 81


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Review

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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Guide

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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Guide

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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Review

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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Review

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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Preview

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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News

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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News

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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Review

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

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News

Every Xbox Showcase 2024 Announcement

We run down all the announcements big and small from Microsoft during their big summer Xbox Showcase event.

June 9, 2024 | 05:25 EDT

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Every Summer Game Fest 2024 Announcement

The big Summer Game Fest show is here, check out all of the announcements from the show spanning a multitude of games from different genres and platforms.

June 8, 2024 | 05:54 EDT

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Interview

Skydance's Behemoth Interview - Discussing the Importance of Creating Immersive VR Experiences

We chat with the developers behind Skydance's Behemoth, and deep-dive into the game's physics-based combat mechanics, player choice, and customized experiences.

June 4, 2024 | 10:05 EDT

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Preview

Skydance's Behemoth Preview - Into the Great Wide Open

We've got the first look at Skydance's Behemoth - an adventure game looking to push the limits of immersive storytelling through VR.

June 4, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Preview

Riven Preview - Everything Old is New Again

We take a look at the upcoming Riven remake - a fully retooled 3D adventure aiming to satisfy those who want to play the game for the first time all over again.

June 3, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Preview

Monster Hunter Stories 2 Preview: Hands-on With the PlayStation 4 Port

We go hands-on with the early hours of the PlayStation 4 release of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin as the Stories series makes its double debut on PlayStation platforms.

May 20, 2024 | 11:26 EDT

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Preview

Monster Hunter Stories Preview: Exploring the PS4 Remaster

We go hands-on with the remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories - the first entry in the Stories spin-off revamped for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4.

May 20, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Preview

Path of Exile 2 Hands-Off Preview - Introducing the Ranger Class and Path of Exile 3.24

We got eyes on the latest look at the Ranger class for Path of Exile 2, as well as learn key details about Path of Exile's next expansion.

March 21, 2024 | 05:16 EDT

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Review

Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - Arisen Once More

Dragon's Dogma 2 marks a series return with a fully loaded, challenging RPG with an old school kick, and plenty to explore in a vast and dangerous world.

March 20, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Preview

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Final Preview - Open World Spectacular

We go hands-on one final time with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Square Enix's most ambitious open world packed to the brim with adventure and the grander scope of the Final Fantasy VII Remake story.

February 6, 2024 | 07:04 EST

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Feature

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Interview - Discussing the Philosophy of Improving Upon a Remake Sequel

We chat with the developers behind Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, touching on topics such as design philosophies, user feedback, and what it takes to re-imagine one of the most famous games of all time.

February 6, 2024 | 07:04 EST

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Feature

Apex Legends: Breakout Celebrates Five Years in the Latest Major Update

Apex Legends prepares to drop a wealth of content for its fifth anniversary, including the launch of season 20, "Breakout," on February 13.

February 5, 2024 | 11:00 EST

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Apex Legends Interview - Discussing Anniversaries, Player Expectations, and Collaborations

We chat with the developers behind Apex Legends to find out how they're feeling about the game's 5th anniversary and recent collaborations, like Final Fantasy VII.

February 5, 2024 | 11:00 EST

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Review

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review - A Fair Turnabout

In our Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy review, we explain why it bolsters the series for a modern age with clean visuals, plenty of story, and accessibility for newcomers and returning fans alike.

January 24, 2024 | 06:00 EST

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Smite 2 Interview - The Challenges & Excitement of Developing a True Sequel

We chat with the developers behind Smite 2 about the announcement, excitement, and challenge of building something new while maintaining the core Smite feel.

January 18, 2024 | 09:00 EST