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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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Vegeta in the new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Future Saga DLC
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Future Saga DLC Announced, Will Span Four Parts

Bandai Namco has announced that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is getting DLC based on Dragon Ball Super's Future Saga, and it'll come in four parts.

March 28, 2024 | 10:35 EDT

A creepy doll with a knife stabbed through it in artwork for Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion
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Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion Release Date and Platforms Revealed

Mages and publisher Xseed Games have revealed the Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion release date, and it's coming later this year.

March 28, 2024 | 09:56 EDT

A figure lying asleep in artwork for Extremely OK Games' Earthblade
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Celeste Creator's Ambitious New Game Earthblade Delayed Beyond 2024

Earthblade, the next game from Celeste and TowerFall creator Maddy Thorson, has been delayed beyond 2024, according to Thorson's studio Extremely OK Games.

March 28, 2024 | 09:27 EDT

The Sega logo next to an Imperial Knight from the Relic Entertainment game Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3
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Sega Sells Company of Heroes Developer Relic Entertainment, Cuts Jobs

Sega has sold off Company of Heroes and Dawn of War studio Relic Entertainment, and layoffs have been reported at other Sega studios too.

March 28, 2024 | 08:51 EDT

The Open Roads logo against key art depicting a forest and a pink sky
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Open Roads Review - Driving Motivation

Our Open Roads review takes a look at the Open Roads Team's narrative adventure all about a mother and daughter uncovering their family's secrets.

March 27, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

Players gathered around a starship in the No Man's Sky Orbital update
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No Man's Sky Orbital Update Brings Starship Customization and Much More

Hello Games has released the No Man's Sky Orbital update, bringing ship customization, a space station overhaul, and more to the space sim.

March 27, 2024 | 11:47 EDT

The three new cars being added as part of Gran Turismo update 1.44
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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.44 Brings Three New Cars Including a Le Mans Legend

Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced Gran Turismo 7 update 1.44, which brings three more iconic cars to the popular racing game.

March 27, 2024 | 11:24 EDT

Artwork for The Planet Crafter showing an astronaut with the game's text logo in the foreground
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The Planet Crafter Release Date Set for April, New Content Incoming

Miju Games has announced a full The Planet Crafter release date, with the 1.0 version of the planetary open-world survival game coming in April.

March 27, 2024 | 10:32 EDT

A character firing two pistols in the Smilegate game Lost Ark
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Crossfire and Lost Ark Developer Smilegate Shuts Down Barcelona Wing

Smilegate is shutting down its Barcelona wing and all employees of that studio are being laid off, according to an employee.

March 27, 2024 | 09:47 EDT

Skeletons and other beasties in the Hollow Halls dungeon, which is part of the new Enshrouded update
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First Major Enshrouded Update Aims To Test Your Mettle in the Hollow Halls

Keen Games has released its first big Enshrouded update, and it's bringing new dungeons to explore, a host of quality-of-life features, and more.

March 26, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

A man whose skin has been blown off in an atomic blast staring at his hand (don't worry, it's animated) in Rauniot
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Post-Apocalyptic Point and Click Adventure Rauniot Launches in April

Finnish post-apocalyptic adventure game Rauniot finally has a release date, over four years after it was initially announced.

March 26, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Cover art for TimeSplitters 2, a game worked on by Free Radical Design head Steve Ellis
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TimeSplitters Co-Creator Says He's Probably Done With the Franchise

In a new interview, TimeSplitters co-creator and Free Radical Design co-founder Steve Ellis has some sad news to share about his future with the series.

March 26, 2024 | 09:56 EDT

Two PS5 Slim consoles and their controllers, representing the new Game Help update
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Sony To Expand PS5 Game Help Feature With User-Generated Content This Year

Sony has announced that it will expand the PS5's Game Help feature with community-generated content sometime later this year.

March 26, 2024 | 09:26 EDT

Simon Belmont wielding the Vampire Killer whip in the V Rising Castlevania crossover
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V Rising Castlevania Crossover Will Let You Battle Simon Belmont

Konami and Stunlock Studios have announced a V Rising Castlevania crossover, which will see you facing off against a legend of the Belmont clan.

March 26, 2024 | 09:04 EDT

Artwork depicting several Cassette Beasts creatures and characters
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Cassette Beasts Multiplayer Release Date and More Revealed

The Cassette Beasts multiplayer release date has been revealed, with the island of New Wirral welcoming additional players in May.

March 25, 2024 | 10:39 EDT

A close-up of Eve's face in Stellar Blade
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Stellar Blade Demo Release Date Revealed for Real This Time

Sony and Shift Up have announced that the Stellar Blade demo is officially arriving on PS5 later this week, so get ready to free up some SSD space.

March 25, 2024 | 09:57 EDT

A character holding his arms outstretched in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Future Dragon's Dogma 2 Updates Include New Game Fix, Console Graphics Options, and More

Capcom has revealed new information about what's coming in future Dragon's Dogma 2 updates, including item increases, new game fixes, and more.

March 25, 2024 | 09:22 EDT

Key art for the ancient China-set survival game Pathless Woods, showing some of its characters and its art style
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Pathless Woods Brings Cozy Ancient Chinese-Inspired Survival to Steam Early Access Next Month

Pathless Woods, a cozy open-world survival crafter inspired by ancient Chinese culture, has set its Early Access release date for April.

March 22, 2024 | 11:17 EDT

A close-up of Hecate, the new god in Smite 2
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Smite 2 Reveals First New God Alongside Silky-Smooth Unreal Engine 5 Gameplay

Titan Forge Games and Hi-Rez Studios have revealed the first new god coming to Smite 2, and it's a Greek goddess many players have requested.

March 22, 2024 | 10:32 EDT

An imposing-looking corridor with a canteen at the end of it in The Chinese Room's spooky narrative horror game Still Wakes the Deep
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The Chinese Room Reveals Still Wakes the Deep Release Date for June

British studio The Chinese Room has revealed the Still Wakes the Deep release date, with the watery horror game coming to PC and consoles in June.

March 22, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

A giant monster grinning at a human character in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Capcom Responds to Dragon's Dogma 2 Criticisms Including Paid DLC and Performance

Capcom has issued a statement responding to some of Dragon's Dogma 2 players' most common criticisms, including low frame rate, paid DLC, and more.

March 22, 2024 | 09:42 EDT

Key art for Broken Roads, depicting two of its characters against the backdrop of a nuclear explosion as well as the game's logo
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Broken Roads Release Date Marries Mad Max and Disco Elysium Next Month

The Broken Roads release date has been revealed, with the Mad Max-meets-Disco Elysium CRPG due to land on PC and consoles next month.

March 21, 2024 | 10:37 EDT

A close-up of Haru Endo in Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Beta Release Date and More Info Revealed

Level-5 has revealed the beta release date for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, giving you a chance to try out the soccer RPG on Switch.

March 21, 2024 | 10:14 EDT

A Helldiver in front of a Super Earth flag in Helldivers 2, the best-selling multi-platform game in February 2024 according to Circana
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Helldivers 2 Reigns Supreme in Circana February 2024 US Sales Data

Circana has released its monthly sales data roundup, and February 2024 saw one particular democracy-obsessed shooter rise to the top.

March 21, 2024 | 09:46 EDT