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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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A kingdom full of soldiers and buildings and ready for defending in Thronefall
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Thronefall Release Date Brings Simple But Deep Strategy Next Month

GrizzlyGames has announced a Thronefall release date, bringing strategy without unnecessary complexity to Steam next month.

July 11, 2023 | 09:21 EDT

A merman leaps over a person standing on a beach in Dave the Diver
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(Updated) Dave The Diver Crosses A Million Sales

Relaxing indie diving RPG Dave the Diver has passed the million sales marker in just ten days, and it's amassed a pretty impressive Steam review count too.

July 11, 2023 | 09:03 EDT

A cover shot of the new Safe In Our World gaming mental health journal Sidekick
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Safe In Our World To Release Gaming Mental Health Journal Sidekick This Weekend

The gaming mental health charity Safe In Our World has announced Sidekick, a gaming-themed mental health journal launching this weekend.

July 11, 2023 | 08:35 EDT

A young character walking to the left against an Edo-period Japanese backdrop in Amedama
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Amedama Is A "Soul-Shifting" Pixel Art Sidescroller From IzanagiGames And Acquire

A rather pretty new sidescroller by the name of Amedama has been announced by IzanagiGames and Acquire Corp, and it looks very evocative indeed.

July 10, 2023 | 10:50 EDT

A signature residential building standing tall in a Cities: Skylines 2 city
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New Cities: Skylines 2 Video Talks Zones, Signature Buildings, And More

In a new Cities: Skylines 2 video, Paradox talks zoning, as well as unveiling the brand new and rather exciting Signature Buildings feature.

July 10, 2023 | 10:19 EDT

Link running away from a giant crocodile monster in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which has once again dominated UK boxed charts
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Zelda Continues To Dominate UK Boxed Sales Charts

Hey! Listen! Zelda is number one again in the UK boxed sales charts, beating out big hitters like FIFA and Final Fantasy XVI.

July 10, 2023 | 09:50 EDT

A Black Panther game logo together with the logos of Marvel and Cliffhanger Games
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Black Panther Game Officially In The Works From New EA AAA Studio

EA and Marvel have officially unveiled a third-person single-player Black Panther game helmed by an accomplished AAA developer cast.

July 10, 2023 | 09:30 EDT

A banner showing a man standing on rocks and looking out over a city with text reading "CROSSPLAY IS COMING TO NEW GEN NBA 2K24"
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NBA 2K24 Crossplay Confirmed For Current-Gen Consoles

2K has confirmed NBA 2K24 crossplay on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but if you're playing on last-gen consoles or PC, you're out in the cold, sadly.

July 7, 2023 | 10:43 EDT

Artwork depicting Oda Nobunaga and several other important characters from Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening
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Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Systems Trailer Shows Strategic Possibilities Galore

A new Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening trailer is here, teaching you all about the game's strategic systems and how they can benefit your clan.

July 7, 2023 | 09:41 EDT

A Yellow Pikmin, a Red Pikmin, and a Blue Pikmin lining up and looking at the camera in the new Pikmin 4 trailer
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New Pikmin 4 Trailer Teaches You The Ins And Outs Of Pikmin Expeditions

If you're new to the world of Pikmin, then a new Pikmin 4 trailer will be perfect for teaching you the ins and outs of the franchise.

July 7, 2023 | 08:40 EDT

A cartoon caricature of Juri alongside text showing the new Street Fighter 6 sales milestone of 2 million
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Street Fighter 6 Sales Shoryuken Through The 2 Million Barrier

Street Fighter 6 sales have Tiger Uppercutted their way through another big sales barrier, according to developer and publisher Capcom.

July 7, 2023 | 08:20 EDT

Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad racing across artwork of some of the new courses in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 Release Date Revs Engines For Next Week

The release date for Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC has been revealed, and it's just a few short days away.

July 6, 2023 | 09:34 EDT

The silhouette of a terrifying spindly creature menaces a man in Bokeh Game Studio's Slitterhead
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Bokeh Game Studio's Slitterhead Gets New Dev Diary Showing Off User Testing Phase

A new Slitterhead dev diary has been released, detailing developer Bokeh Game Studio's process for obtaining and implementing gamer feedback.

July 6, 2023 | 09:18 EDT

Agent 47 wearing a private investigator disguise in the Dartmoor level of IO Interactive's Hitman 3
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Hitman And James Bond Developer IO Interactive Opens New UK Studio

IO Interactive, the studio behind assassination sandbox Hitman, has opened a brand new wing in Brighton in the UK to help with its upcoming projects.

July 6, 2023 | 08:46 EDT

A character in the River City Ransom remake River City: Rival Showdown looking tough while goons grin at him and a girl smiles
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River City Ransom Remake River City: Rival Showdown Heading To PS4, Switch, And PC In October

The River City Ransom remake River City: Rival Showdown is coming to PS4, Switch, and PC, developer Arc System Works has announced.

July 6, 2023 | 03:35 EDT

A masked heist perpetrator shooting while a riot cop aims a gun in the background in Payday 3
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New Payday 3 Video Takes A Deep Dive Into Combat And Weapons

Starbreeze has released a brand new Payday 3 dev diary, and it's showing off how combat and weaponry have changed since Payday 2.

July 5, 2023 | 10:44 EDT

A group of mercenaries standing around with various weapons in the new Jagged Alliance 3 Arsenal trailer
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Jagged Alliance 3 Arsenal Trailer Shows Off Guns, Lots Of Guns

It turns out that "role-playing game" isn't the only thing that RPG can stand for, at least according to a new weapon-filled Jagged Alliance 3 trailer.

July 5, 2023 | 10:01 EDT

A truck dragging a ship on which is written "Keep it Reel" in SnowRunner season 10
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SnowRunner Season 10 Release Date Revealed, New Maps And More Coming

The release date for SnowRunner season 10 has been revealed, along with the new maps you can expect to explore when it arrives.

July 5, 2023 | 09:47 EDT

The games being added as part of Xbox Game Pass July 2023 Wave 1, presented as cover art as is customary for Xbox
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Xbox Game Pass July 2023 Wave 1 Starts Today With GTA 5 And More

The first Xbox Game Pass wave for July has been revealed, and if you still haven't played GTA 5, you're in for a treat this month.

July 5, 2023 | 09:33 EDT

A boat in Cities: Skylines 2 with the text "Ep 3 Public & Cargo Transportation Feature Highlight" in front of it
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New Cities: Skylines 2 Trailer Shows Off Public And Cargo Transportation

Cities: Skylines 2 has a brand new Feature Highlight trailer that's all about showing off the various methods of transportation in the game.

July 3, 2023 | 10:16 EDT

A shot of Marie relaxing in an alchemical atelier with the caption "I'm done saving the world!" in Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
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Atelier Marie Remake Atelier Guide Trailer Shows You Alchemical Fundamentals

If you want to know how best to enjoy the upcoming Atelier Marie Remake, a new trailer is pretty much essential viewing for you.

July 3, 2023 | 09:34 EDT

Link driving a ridiculous car contraption across Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which has topped UK boxed charts again
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Tears Of The Kingdom Retakes Top Spot In UK Boxed Charts

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has reclaimed the top spot from Final Fantasy XVI in the UK boxed charts, according to the latest data.

July 3, 2023 | 08:28 EDT

Key art for Flashback 2, showing Conrad hiding behind a wall, leaping over a chasm, and fighting an enemy
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New Flashback 2 Trailer Takes You Back To An Old Haunt

A new Flashback 2 trailer is here, and it's taking you back to a bygone age by showing off an iconic location from the first game.

July 3, 2023 | 06:08 EDT

Two imposing skeletal statues flanking the words "2 MILLION PLAYERS!" in a banner announcing Scorn's new player milestone
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Scorn Lures 2 Million Players Into Its Inscrutable Depths

Giger-inspired horror title Scorn has managed to hit 2 million players, likely bolstered by its day one appearance on Xbox Game Pass.

June 30, 2023 | 10:22 EDT