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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.

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Will Nerf Dragonsplague and Make Pawns Smarter This Month

Capcom has announced a new Dragon's Dogma 2 update for later this month, and it should make Dragonsplague easier to deal with.

April 19, 2024 | 10:48 EDT

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The Wolf Among Us 2 Isn't Dead and Here's the Proof, Telltale Says

Telltale has released new screenshots for The Wolf Among Us 2, reassuring fans that development work on the game is indeed continuing.

April 19, 2024 | 10:19 EDT

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Gaming Mental Health Charity Safe In Our World and BAFTA Announce Second Games Mental Health Summit

Safe In Our World and BAFTA have announced a second Games Mental Health Summit, and this one is themed around driving change in the industry.

April 19, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Key art for Prison Architect 2, which depicts a number of prisoners standing in front of a prison
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Prison Architect 2 Delayed by Several Months

Paradox Interactive has announced that Prison Architect 2 has been delayed by several months, but there's a pretty good reason for the delay.

April 19, 2024 | 08:55 EDT

The Vestal and the Hellion ringed by a halo of light in Darkest Dungeon 2
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Darkest Dungeon 2 PlayStation Release Confirmed for July

Red Hook Studios has announced that Darkest Dungeon 2, the followup to 2016's unutterably bleak dungeon-crawler, will hit PlayStation in July.

April 18, 2024 | 12:21 EDT

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F1 24 Reveals Revamped Career, New Dynamic Handling System, and More

EA has revealed what you can expect from the upcoming F1 24, including a new handling system, a revamped Career Mode, and much more.

April 18, 2024 | 11:54 EDT

An overhead view of a city with plenty of greenery in Cities: Skylines 2
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Cities: Skylines 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Versions Delayed Again

Paradox has delayed the console versions of Cities: Skylines 2 yet again, and the publisher has also apologized for the general state of the game.

April 18, 2024 | 11:19 EDT

Two soldiers locked in combat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, representing the leaked sequel
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(UPDATED) Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Announced, Releasing This Year

A trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 appears to have leaked ahead of an announcement by Warhorse Studios later today.

April 18, 2024 | 10:28 EDT

Jaheira with a glowing hand in Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Support Coming in Patch 7 Alongside New Evil Endings

Larian has announced that Baldur's Gate 3 mod support will finally be added as part of the upcoming Patch 7, as well as new evil endings and more.

April 18, 2024 | 09:48 EDT

The Devolver Digital logo next to a shot of characters causing havoc with building equipment in Human Fall Flat 2
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Human Fall Flat 2 Delayed, Devolver Details Major 2023 Sales Decline

As part of its latest financial report, Devolver Digital has announced that upcoming physics platformer Human Fall Flat 2 has been delayed beyond 2025.

April 18, 2024 | 08:51 EDT

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No Manor Lords Roadmap "Yet" as Dev Addresses Expectations

Slavic Magic has announced that there will be no Manor Lords roadmap, at least in the game's early stages, as the dev has opted to go down a different road.

April 17, 2024 | 11:27 EDT

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Nintendo Indie World Showcase April 2024 - All the Announcements and Reveals

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April 17, 2024 | 10:47 EDT

Characters from Dave the Diver, a game that is part of the PlayStation Plus April 2024 lineup
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All Confirmed PlayStation Plus April 2024 Games

We've put together a list of all of the confirmed PlayStation Plus April 2024 games, so you can see what awaits you as a subscriber.

April 17, 2024 | 09:45 EDT

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Ghost of Tsushima PC System Requirements and Crossplay Details Revealed

Sony and Nixxes have revealed the Ghost of Tsushima PC system requirements, and its beauty will come at a cost for higher-end machines.

April 17, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

Michael on his phone in Grand Theft Auto 5, a game published by Take-Two Interactive subsidiary Rockstar Games
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Take-Two Interactive to Lay Off 5% of Its Workforce and Scrap Projects

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of studios like Rockstar and Gearbox, will lay off around 5% of its workforce and cancel several projects.

April 17, 2024 | 08:16 EDT

A massive cast of characters in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, an Xbox Game Pass April 2024 game
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All Confirmed Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Games

Check out our list of everything that's been announced as part of the Xbox Game Pass April 2024 haul, including a long-awaited JRPG and more.

April 16, 2024 | 11:24 EDT

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Upcoming Pokemon Go Updates Promise Dramatic Overhauls for Visuals, Photos, and More

Niantic has announced a slew of Pokemon Go updates aimed at overhauling certain aspects of the game's experience, including visuals, avatars, and more.

April 16, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

A logo for the upcoming Nintendo Indie World showcase, which airs on April 17th
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Nintendo Indie World Showcase Set to Air Tomorrow, Nintendo Announces

Nintendo has announced a new Indie World showcase for tomorrow, and it'll feature around 20 minutes of info about upcoming Switch indies.

April 16, 2024 | 09:37 EDT

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Star Wars Outlaws Will Have More Jabba Outside the Season Pass, Ubisoft Confirms

Ubisoft has issued a clarifying statement regarding Star Wars Outlaws' Jabba's Gambit mission, which has met with criticism for being Season Pass-exclusive.

April 16, 2024 | 09:15 EDT

Four Helldivers walking towards the camera with a flag behind them in Helldivers 2
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Helldivers 2 Update Fixes More Crashes as Dev Warns Players Not to Get Attached to Leaks

Arrowhead has released another Helldivers 2 update to fix some annoying crashes, and the devs also have some choice words about datamined content.

April 16, 2024 | 08:38 EDT

A character fighting off a zombie in artwork for the upcoming Dying Light 2 Nightmare Mode update
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Dying Light 2 Nightmare Mode Update Coming This Week, New Info Revealed

Techland has revealed more information about the Dying Light 2 Nightmare Mode update, which will bring a new difficulty level this week.

April 15, 2024 | 11:50 EDT

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Sand Land Harnesses the Power of Darude's "Sandstorm" in New Trailer

A new Sand Land trailer has been released, and it harnesses the power of an iconic 2000s dance tune with a very famous five-note intro.

April 15, 2024 | 10:23 EDT

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Star Wars Comes to Fortnite, Lego Fortnite, and Fortnite Festival in May

Epic has announced that Star Wars is making its way back to the world of Fortnite, and this time, Lego Fortnite and Fortnite Festival are involved too.

April 15, 2024 | 09:55 EDT

A zoomed-out view of the Yggsgard map in Marvel Rivals, which consists of some suitably grand Asgardian architecture
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Marvel Rivals Reveals Yggsgard Map in New Video, and It Looks Epic

Marvel and NetEase have revealed a new map for the upcoming third-person hero shooter Marvel Rivals, and it's one for the Loki fans.

April 12, 2024 | 11:35 EDT