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Joseph Allen

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About Joseph Allen

Joe has been writing for TechRaptor for five years, and in those five years has learned a lot about the gaming industry and its foibles. He’s originally an English Literature graduate, and although that might not be akin to a journalism qualification, he’s still thrilled to be able to use those skills for something worthwhile.

Joe’s time writing for TechRaptor began way back in the mists of 2017. Since then, he’s interviewed notable industry figures like XCOM’s Julian Gollop and Bossa Studios’ Henrique Olifiers, been sent up in a model skyship to cover a game launch, and had the privilege of reviewing some of the best (and some of the most mediocre) games of the last half-decade. You won’t find his writing anywhere else; he’s a verified TechRaptor exclusive.

Outside of writing, Joe’s passions lie mostly in music. He’s an avid guitarist and drummer, and he’s also been known to sing occasionally, much to the chagrin of his longtime partner. He’s also an avid walker, taking regular strolls in the city every day. If he’s not hammering away at the keyboard to write another story, you’ll find him playing his guitar, wandering down the High Street (unwisely unaccompanied by an adult), or trying his hand at some cooking.

Articles by Joseph Allen


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Several bards dancing on a stage in Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur's Gate 3 Update Fixes Awkward Romances, Chatty Minthara, and More

A new Baldur's Gate 3 update has arrived, and while it's not on the same level as the recent Patch 6, it does fix some rather amusing issues.

March 18, 2024 | 10:46 EDT

A city's skyline behind a bridge in Cities: Skylines 2
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Cities: Skylines 2 Roadmap Revised as Modding Update Gets Release Date

Colossal Order has announced the release date for the long-awaited Cities: Skylines 2 modding update, and there's a revised roadmap to go along with it.

March 18, 2024 | 09:39 EDT

A deck of cards with a Justice tarot card beneath them in Balatro
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Indie Poker Roguelike Balatro Smashes Through the One Million Sales Mark

Developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack have announced that indie card roguelike Balatro has smashed through the million sales barrier.

March 18, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

Three Apex Legends characters decked out in 80s-style neon gear
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Apex Legends Global Series Regional Finals Postponed After Bizarre Hacking Incident

The Apex Legends Global Series North American regional finals have been postponed indefinitely after two pro players were hacked during a game.

March 18, 2024 | 05:29 EDT

A Spartan running while another fires a Needler at them in the March Halo Infinite update
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Halo Infinite Update to Bring Networking Overhaul, Easy Anti-Cheat, and More Next Week

343 Industries has detailed the next major Halo Infinite update arriving next week, and it'll bring a networking overhaul, Easy Anti-Cheat, and more.

March 15, 2024 | 11:37 EDT

David Hayter in the new Metal Gear Solid Legacy Series recap video, which makes no mention of Hideo Kojima
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Metal Gear Solid Recap Video Starring Snake Voice Actor David Hayter Doesn't Mention Hideo Kojima

Konami has released a new Metal Gear Solid video starring Snake voice actor David Hayter, but one figure is notable by his absence.

March 15, 2024 | 10:36 EDT

A Rancor with a Stormtrooper in its claws in Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection
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Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Online Woes Due to "Critical" Network Errors, Aspyr Admits

Aspyr has provided an official response to the ongoing Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection controversy, acknowledging "critical" network errors.

March 15, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

A player looking at the Galactic War map table in Helldivers 2
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Helldivers 2 Blue Beam Attacks Could Signify a New Faction's Arrival

Players are reporting a spate of Helldivers 2 blue beam attacks, suggesting that a faction from the first game could be about to make an entrance.

March 15, 2024 | 09:32 EDT

The World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists, which include Metroid, Resident Evil, Elite, and more
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World Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists for 2024 Announced

The 2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists have been announced, and the list includes luminaries like Metroid, Elite, and Resident Evil.

March 14, 2024 | 10:51 EDT

A dragon attacking adventurers in Dungeons & Dragons next to Mickey, Merlin, and the player character from Gameloft's Disney Dreamlight Valley
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New Dungeons & Dragons Life Sim RPG Announced by Disney Dreamlight Valley Studio Gameloft

Disney Dreamlight Valley studio Gameloft has announced that it's working on a Dungeons & Dragons game that blends action RPGs and life sims.

March 14, 2024 | 10:15 EDT

Three characters wearing stylish outfits in The Finals season 2
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The Finals Season 2 Brings "Glitchy" New City Map, New Weapons, and More

The Finals Season 2 is upon us, bringing a new 80s-inspired "glitchy" map, new weapons, and much more to the free-to-play shooter.

March 14, 2024 | 09:52 EDT

The Embracer Group and Saber Interactive logos next to one another
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Embracer Group Sells Space Marine 2 Publisher Saber Interactive

Embracer Group has announced that it has sold Saber Interactive for close to $250 million, including studios like 3D Realms, Slipgate, and more.

March 14, 2024 | 09:22 EDT

An archer wearing a hood in key art for Enshrouded, representing the 2024 Enshrouded roadmap
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Enshrouded Roadmap for 2024 Includes Steam Deck Support and Much More

Keen Games has released the first major Enshrouded roadmap, detailing all of the new features that are planned for the game throughout 2024.

March 13, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

The four initial playable character classes in artwork for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide 2024 Plans Include New Enemies, System Overhauls, and More

If you want to know what's coming to grimdark shooter Warhammer 40,000: Darktide throughout the rest of 2024, developer Fatshark has you covered.

March 13, 2024 | 10:04 EDT

Edward Carnby holding a pocket watch-style device in Alone in the Dark
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Final Alone in the Dark PC Requirements and More Revealed in New FAQ

The final PC requirements for upcoming survival horror game Alone in the Dark have been revealed, and more burning questions have been answered too.

March 13, 2024 | 09:42 EDT

A vampire rising from the crypt in V Rising
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V Rising 1.0 Release Date Set for May on PC, Later This Year on PS5

Stunlock Studios has announced the V Rising 1.0 release date, with the vampiric open-world survival game heading to PC in May and to PS5 at a later date.

March 13, 2024 | 09:25 EDT

Cal holding a lightsaber with BD-1 sitting next to him in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, a game directed by Giant Skull head Stig Asmussen
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Director Founds New AAA Studio Giant Skull

Stig Asmussen, director of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and God of War 3, has founded a brand new AAA-level studio called Giant Skull.

March 12, 2024 | 11:04 EDT

Taka Murayama in Rise of the Ronin holding out an apple
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Rise of the Ronin Showcases Main Factions and Their Key Players in New Trailer

A new Rise of the Ronin story trailer has been released, giving us a glimpse of some of the game's key characters and the roles they'll play in events.

March 12, 2024 | 10:39 EDT

Several heisters gathered in a vault in Payday 3, a Starbreeze game
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Starbreeze Studios CEO Steps Down Following Payday 3's Poor Performance

Tobias Sjögren, the CEO of Payday 3 developer Starbreeze, has stepped down following the heist shooter's dismal performance.

March 12, 2024 | 10:19 EDT

The player character firing a weapon at a Charger in Helldivers 2
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(UPDATED) Helldivers 2 Update Brings Much-Needed Balance Changes and Fixes

A new Helldivers 2 update is here, and if you've been struggling with Chargers, this is an update you'll want to pay attention to.

March 12, 2024 | 09:55 EDT

Dion clenching his fist in Final Fantasy XVI
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Final Fantasy XVI PC Version Will Have "Somewhat High" Requirements, Demo Coming Before Launch

Naoki Yoshida, otherwise known as Yoshi-P, has provided an update on how development on the Final Fantasy XVI PC port is going.

March 11, 2024 | 11:06 EDT

A city viewed from a bridge as traffic speeds past in a non-gameplay Cities: Skylines 2 trailer
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Cities: Skylines 2 Modding Update Admits “Still a Lot of Work” To Be Done

Another Cities: Skylines 2 Word of the Week column has been released, and this one's providing an update on progress towards modding support.

March 11, 2024 | 10:43 EDT

A player ziplining away from an explosion in an image representing the PUBG: Battlegrounds roadmap
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PUBG: Battlegrounds Roadmap for 2024 Will Bring Destructible Environments and More

Krafton has announced the PUBG: Battlegrounds roadmap for 2024, and there are tons of pretty big changes coming to the battle royale shooter this year.

March 11, 2024 | 09:55 EDT

Wonder Woman lifting a dumbbell in the platform fighter MultiVersus
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MultiVersus Release Date Revealed for May, New Characters and Stages Coming

Warner Bros and developer Player First Games have revealed the full MultiVersus release date, with the platform fighter joining the fray in May.

March 11, 2024 | 09:28 EDT