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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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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

Three pirates on the beach in Sea of Thieves
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Sea of Thieves PS5 Pre-Orders Open Up With Tons of Piratical Goodies to Plunder

Sea of Thieves PS5 pre-orders are now available, and there are tons of digital goodies to plunder if you pick the game up before its April release date.

March 8, 2024 | 11:05 EST

The Adult Swim Games logo next to a shot of the company's game Fist Puncher
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Adult Swim Games Titles Are Being Pulled From Digital Stores by Parent Company Warner Bros

Adult Swim Games' parent company Warner Bros appears to be telling developers that their games will be delisted in the next 60 days.

March 8, 2024 | 10:44 EST

Artwork for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, otherwise known as Myths & Mortals, depicting Greek gods and more
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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 "Myths & Mortals" Patch Notes Introduce New Locations and More

Epic has released the season notes for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, otherwise known as Myths & Mortals, and it's chock-full of Greek mythology goodness.

March 8, 2024 | 08:37 EST

Goku smiling and standing on a cloud in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, based on the manga created by Akira Toriyama
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Dragon Ball Series Creator Akira Toriyama Dies at 68

Akira Toriyama, creator of influential manga series Dragon Ball (as well as many other works), has passed away at the age of 68.

March 8, 2024 | 02:59 EST

A player wearing some of the new armor in the upcoming Helldivers 2 Warbond Cutting Edge
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New Helldivers 2 Warbond Brings Cutting Edge Gear and More Next Week

A new Helldivers 2 Warbond is arriving next week, bringing with it fantastical new weapons to help you uphold the values of democracy.

March 7, 2024 | 10:02 EST

A squire of the Brotherhood of Steel in full armor in the Fallout TV series
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First Full Fallout TV Series Trailer Shows Off "Gleefully Weird" Wasteland

Amazon has released the first full trailer for the upcoming Fallout TV series, and it's got plenty to pore over for Fallout fans.

March 7, 2024 | 09:48 EST

Artwork for RPG Maker WITH, showing anime-style characters and the game's logo
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RPG Maker WITH Comes to Switch This Year, PlayStation in 2025

NIS America and Gotcha Gotcha Games have announced that RPG Maker WITH is getting a Western release on Switch later this year, then on PlayStation in 2025.

March 7, 2024 | 09:25 EST

Princess Peach dressed as a swordfighter in Princess Peach: Showtime!
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Princess Peach: Showtime! Demo Arrives Alongside Trailer Revealing New Gameplay

Nintendo has released a Princess Peach: Showtime! demo, allowing you to try out the princess' latest adventure for yourself.

March 7, 2024 | 08:52 EST

A range of Joker cards in the poker roguelike Balatro
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Smash Hit Poker Roguelike Balatro Crosses Half a Million Sales

LocalThunk and Playstack's indie card roguelike Balatro has managed to cross half a million sales within its first ten days.

March 6, 2024 | 09:34 EST

Alan Wake with his arms outstretched in a music video that features in Alan Wake 2
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Minimum Alan Wake 2 PC Requirements Lowered After Remedy's Optimization Efforts

Remedy has announced that it's lowered the minimum Alan Wake 2 PC requirements after successful efforts to optimize the game.

March 6, 2024 | 09:16 EST

Luke with his fist raised up in the Capcom game Street Fighter 6
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Capcom To Raise New Graduate Salaries by 28%, Average Salary by 5% in Japan

Capcom has announced it will raise new Japanese graduate employees' salaries by almost 30%, and that it's aiming to raise its average employee salary by 5%.

March 6, 2024 | 08:57 EST