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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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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

Beelzebub grinning at the camera in Sand Land
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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

Luke Skywalker in a previous Star Wars Fortnite update
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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

Three Content Warning characters sitting in a room and watching their gathered footage
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Content Warning Sales Top 700k Post-Free Period as Devs Ask for Your Crew's Footage

Viral indie hit Content Warning has crossed a major sales barrier, and its developers want you to submit your footage for a fun in-game initiative.

April 12, 2024 | 10:01 EDT

Artwork for Genshin Impact version 4.6, depicting some of its key characters against a backdrop of waterfalls
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Genshin Impact Version 4.6 Release Date and Tons of New Info Revealed

HoYoverse has announced that Genshin Impact version 4.6 will launch later this month, bringing a watery new region and terrifying Weekly Boss, plus more.

April 12, 2024 | 09:26 EDT

A shot of Mario beating a Koopa Troopa in the Nintendo Switch Online April 2024 Super Famicom game Wrecking Crew '98
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Nintendo Switch Online April 2024 SNES Lineup Offers Cutesy Chaos

Nintendo has announced the SNES and Super Famicom games gracing the Nintendo Switch Online library this month, and there are some gems to enjoy.

April 12, 2024 | 08:45 EDT

An Enclave soldier saluting in the Fallout 4 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S update
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Fallout 4 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Update Officially Arrives Later This Month

Bethesda has revealed the release date for the upcoming Fallout 4 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S update, and it's arriving later this month.

April 11, 2024 | 12:08 EDT

A sinister vampiric figure with the text "V Rising Update 1.0" beneath him
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Full V Rising Update 1.0 Details Revealed, and It Looks Huge

Stunlock Studios has revealed exactly what you can expect in V Rising update 1.0, and it's looking like an absolutely massive update.

April 11, 2024 | 11:28 EDT

A Brotherhood of Steel member in the new Fallout TV show
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Fallout Shelter Update and Other Goodies Celebrate Amazon's Fallout TV Show

Amazon's Fallout TV show is finally out there in the wild, and to celebrate its release, a bevy of Fallout-themed goodies and updates are available.

April 11, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

Four characters walking jauntily in key art for the farming sim SunnySide
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Cute Farming Sim SunnySide Hits PC in May, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in July

Farming sim SunnySide, which boasts a focus on modernization and technology, now has an official release date on PC and consoles.

April 11, 2024 | 10:04 EDT

Key art for Pioneers of Pagonia, which shows two explorers looking out over a small town
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Pioneers of Pagonia Co-op Play Added in Latest Update

A new Pioneers of Pagonia update has arrived that introduces a co-op multiplayer mode to the cozy Settlers-style city-builder.

April 11, 2024 | 09:02 EDT

A sign for Freddy Fazbear's in the first Five Nights at Freddy's movie
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Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Sequel in the Works at Blumhouse

Five Nights at Freddy's movie studio Blumhouse has confirmed that a sequel to the wildly successful film is officially in the works.

April 11, 2024 | 08:39 EDT

A gnome waving a Miniclip flag with the FuturLab logo beneath him
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Miniclip Acquires PowerWash Simulator Developer FuturLab

Browser and mobile game publisher Miniclip has announced that it has acquired PowerWash Simulator and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind developer FuturLab.

April 11, 2024 | 08:07 EDT

Darkest Dungeon 2 key art depicting four of the game's characters and its logo
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Huge Darkest Dungeon 2 Update to Add New Campaign and More Later This Year

Red Hook Studios has announced a massive new Darkest Dungeon 2 update that will bring a whole new campaign mode to the dungeon-crawling RPG.

April 10, 2024 | 01:22 EDT

Three warriors in battle stance in key art for Wartales
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Wartales DLC Will Let You Manage Your Own Tavern Next Week

Upcoming Wartales DLC The Tavern Opens! has a release date, and you'll be managing your very own drinkin' establishment next week.

April 10, 2024 | 11:59 EDT

A soldier in a skull mask in Battlefield 2042
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Battlefield 2042 Roadmap for Spring Is Looking Pretty Thin

EA and DICE have released the latest Battlefield 2042 roadmap, which takes us all the way up to the beginning of summer, but don't get your hopes up.

April 10, 2024 | 10:52 EDT

The key art for Threads of War, which is rendered in the style of Ukrainian embroidery
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Threads of War Is a Ukrainian Father-Son Project With a Striking Art Style

Football, Tactics & Glory designer Andriy Kostiushko has announced Threads of War, a game inspired by the Ukraine war and made with his 11-year-old son.

April 10, 2024 | 09:07 EDT

An Orc character in Warcraft, a Blizzard property
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Blizzard Games to Return to Mainland China Thanks to NetEase Partnership

Blizzard and NetEase have announced that Blizzard's games will return to mainland China under a new publishing agreement.

April 10, 2024 | 08:09 EDT

A boat sailing on deceptively calm waters in Dredge
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Live-Action Dredge Movie Announced by Black Salt Games and Story Kitchen

Black Salt Games and movie production company Story Kitchen have announced a live-action Dredge movie. Yes, you read that right.

April 9, 2024 | 12:07 EDT

Elspeth von Draken, one of the Legendary Lords in the Total War: Warhammer 3 Thrones of Decay DLC
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Total War: Warhammer 3 Reveals Legendary Lords for Upcoming Thrones of Decay DLC

Creative Assembly has revealed the three Legendary Lords making their way to Total War: Warhammer 3 as part of its Thrones of Decay DLC.

April 9, 2024 | 11:24 EDT

A soldier wielding a gun in Battlefield 2042
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Battlefield 2042 Seasons to End as Production Ramps Up on Next Game

EA has announced that Battlefield 2042 seasons will come to a close, and that Dead Space studio Motive has been added to the list of devs for the next game.

April 9, 2024 | 10:49 EDT

Ermac looking menacing in Mortal Kombat 1
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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Ermac Release Date in Brutal New Gameplay Trailer

NetherRealm and Warner Bros have revealed the Mortal Kombat 1 Ermac release date, as well as giving us a first glimpse of the spectral fighter in action.

April 9, 2024 | 10:25 EDT