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Joseph Allen

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About Joseph Allen

Joe has been writing for TechRaptor for several years, and in those 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.

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A player deciding which cards to use in As We Descend
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Post-Apocalyptic Deckbuilder As We Descend Delayed Until May

Post-apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder As We Descend has been delayed until May, but its demo has been updated for even more language support.

March 27, 2025 | 12:07 EDT

A sinister-looking female figure in the V Rising 1.1 update
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V Rising 1.1 Update Brings New Biome and More Next Month

Stunlock Studios has announced the release date for V Rising update 1.1, also known as Invaders of Oakveil, and it's arriving in April.

March 27, 2025 | 11:51 EDT

A banner showing the date and time for today's Nintendo Direct March 2025 presentation
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Nintendo Direct March 2025 - All the News and Announcements

Nintendo held a new Nintendo Direct presentation focused on the original Switch today, and we've got everything revealed during that show right here.

March 27, 2025 | 11:12 EDT

Artwork depicting several characters and creatures in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
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Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Now Lets You Pause the Game in Solo Play

A pause function has been added to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, allowing you to actually pause the game during solo play (but not multiplayer).

March 26, 2025 | 12:28 EDT

A banner showing the date and time of the 2025 Triple-i Initiative showcase
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Triple-i Initiative Indie Showcase Set to Return Next Week

The Triple-i Initiative indie showcase, led by former Dead Cells support studio Evil Empire, is returning in April for more indie shenanigans.

March 26, 2025 | 12:05 EDT

The player looking at a giant statue in the No Man's Sky Relics update
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No Man's Sky Relics Update Lets You Assemble Your Very Own Fossils

Hello Games has released the Relics update for space sim No Man's Sky, introducing fossil assembly, giant stone guardian enemies, and more to the game.

March 26, 2025 | 10:35 EDT

A banner announcing the March 2025 Nintendo Direct presentation
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Switch-Focused Nintendo Direct Show Revealed for Tomorrow

A new Nintendo Direct show has been revealed for tomorrow, and it'll feature around 30 minutes of info about upcoming Switch games.

March 26, 2025 | 10:16 EDT

Artwork depicting several characters from War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
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War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius to Shut Down in May

Mobile strategy RPG War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is to shut down permanently in May, Square Enix has revealed.

March 26, 2025 | 09:47 EDT

The three new cars being added in Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.57
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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.57 Adds a Classic British Car and More

Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.57, and it's bringing a classic British car and more later today.

March 26, 2025 | 09:24 EDT

An unusual-looking vampire in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Delayed to October 2025

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been delayed once again, this time to October, but World of Darkness head Marco Behrmann says the game is "done".

March 25, 2025 | 12:36 EDT

Two characters, one celebrating victory and the other lamenting defeat, in the Steam version of GeoGuessr
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Popular Guessing Game GeoGuessr Comes to Steam in April

GeoGuessr is coming to Steam, so it won't be long before you can challenge a friend to completely fail to guess a location via Valve's platform.

March 25, 2025 | 12:15 EDT

Artwork of Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 Release Date Revealed for Next Week

Capcom has revealed the release date for Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, and it's bringing a fan favorite monster and more next week.

March 25, 2025 | 11:17 EDT

A low shot of Indy in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PS5 Release Date Revealed

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle finally has an official PS5 release date, and it's just around the corner, so dust off that whip.

March 24, 2025 | 12:06 EDT

A character looking up at several ornithopters in Dune: Awakening
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Dune: Awakening PC Specs and "Classic" Business Model Revealed

Funcom has revealed what kind of PC specs your machine will need to have if you want to run Dune: Awakening when it launches in May.

March 24, 2025 | 11:00 EDT

Yasuke and Naoe posing for combat in Assassin's Creed Shadows
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Debuts to Series' Highest Steam Player Count

Assassin's Creed Shadows is officially here, and the game has debuted to the franchise's highest Steam player count, which will be encouraging for Ubisoft.

March 24, 2025 | 10:38 EDT

A character standing outside a pasture with a cow in it in Faire Trade, the followup to Winkeltje: The Little Shop
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Winkeltje: The Little Shop Followup Faire Trade Announced for 2025

Developer and publisher Sassybot has announced Faire Trade, a followup to Winkeltje: The Little Shop, and it's coming to Early Access this year.

March 24, 2025 | 10:00 EDT

Mizutsune waking up in Monster Hunter Wilds
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First Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update Showcase Set for Next Week

Capcom has revealed the date on which the first Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update showcase will air, showing off the new monster Mizutsune and more.

March 21, 2025 | 12:15 EDT

Mio in a sci-fi outfit in Split Fiction
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Split Fiction Movie Reportedly In the Works, Bidding War Underway

A Split Fiction movie is reportedly in the works, and a bidding war has apparently already begun among several Hollywood studios for the rights.

March 21, 2025 | 10:52 EDT

Artwork of three of the playable characters in the Painkiller revival shooting walls of demons
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Painkiller Revival Could Give Doom: The Dark Ages a Run for Its Money

Saber Interactive (through 3D Realms) and Anshar Studios have announced a reboot of ultraviolent 2000s boomer shooter Painkiller.

March 21, 2025 | 10:19 EDT

Artwork showing shiny Pokemon in the new Pokemon TCG Pocket Shining Revelry expansion
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Expansion Shining Revelry to Introduce Shiny Pokemon

The Pokemon Company has announced the latest Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion Shining Revelry, and it's bringing shiny Pokemon and Paldean 'mons next week.

March 21, 2025 | 10:01 EDT

Ichiban about to rip his shirt off, representing the Dave the Diver Like a Dragon DLC
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Dave the Diver Like a Dragon DLC Release Date Revealed for Next Month

Mintrocket has announced the release date for its upcoming Dave the Diver Like a Dragon crossover DLC Ichiban's Holiday, and it's coming soon.

March 21, 2025 | 09:48 EDT

SHODAN in the System Shock 2 remaster
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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Release Date Set for June

Nightdive has announced the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster release date, so get ready to revisit the Von Braun in June.

March 21, 2025 | 09:10 EDT

Key art showing some of the characters and monsters in the Frosthaven video game adaptation
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Frosthaven Video Game Adaptation Announced, Closed Beta Coming Next Week

Snapshot Games and Arc Games have announced a video game adaptation of Gloomhaven followup Frosthaven, and there's a closed beta next week.

March 20, 2025 | 05:20 EDT

Key art of several upset-looking survivors in Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days
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Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days Release Date Revealed for April

PikPok has revealed that upcoming zombie survival game Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days launches for PC via Steam Early Access in April.

March 20, 2025 | 05:15 EDT