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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 man with a backpack stands in front of a facility with a sign bearing the word "CRAFTING" in The Cycle: Frontier
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The Cycle: Frontier To Shut Down In September

The Cycle: Frontier is shutting down in September, developer Yager has announced, due to not being financially viable for the studio.

June 28, 2023 | 08:44 EDT

Clive looking moody in key art for Final Fantasy XVI
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Final Fantasy XVI Shipments Reach 3 Million In Under A Week

Final Fantasy XVI shipments have hit 3 million, developer and publisher Square Enix has announced, so that's a heck of a lot of gil raked in.

June 28, 2023 | 08:27 EDT

The four games that are being added to the Nintendo Switch Online Genesis lineup in June 2023
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Switch Online June 2023 Genesis Lineup Includes Ghouls 'n Ghosts And More

The Nintendo Switch Online June 2023 Genesis lineup has been revealed, with four classic adventures making their way to the service today.

June 28, 2023 | 03:24 EDT

Artwork for Sludge Life 2, depicting a tagger poking their head out of a dumpster
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Sludge Life 2 Review - Hashtag Murky

Our Sludge Life 2 review asks one very simple question: were there enough underexplored ideas in vaporwave sandbox Sludge Life to warrant a sequel?

June 27, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

The player character fighting a series of enemies in a dingy castle in Dead Cells
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Dead Cells PS5 Release Date Revealed, PS4 Owners Can Upgrade Free

The Dead Cells PS5 release date has been revealed, with the current-gen version of Motion Twin's grimy Metroidvania hitting PS5 later this week.

June 27, 2023 | 10:40 EDT

Ryza looking in astonishment at a floating key in Atelier Ryza 3
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Atelier Ryza Series Tops 2 Million Shipments Around The World

Koei Tecmo's much-loved Atelier Ryza RPG series has topped 2 million shipments around the world, the company has announced.

June 27, 2023 | 10:22 EDT

Link facing a Zonai construct in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which is at the top of Circana's May 2023 sales data
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Circana May 2023 Sales Data Crowns The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

Circana has released its May 2023 sales data, and an incredibly strong performance by Tears of the Kingdom has netted it that month's top spot.

June 27, 2023 | 09:56 EDT

Key art for Everybody 1-2 Switch!, which shows several players and a man in a terrifying horse mask
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New Everybody 1-2 Switch! Trailer Shows Off Wacky Minigames

A new Everybody 1-2 Switch! trailer has arrived, showcasing the crazy minigames you can play either with your Joy-Cons or with your smartphone.

June 27, 2023 | 09:41 EDT

A Smurf battling an enemy in The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of Green Stone
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The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner Of The Green Stone Is A New Platformer Coming In November

Microids and Osome have announced The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of Green Stone, a brand new Smurftastic 3D platformer launching in November.

June 26, 2023 | 10:47 EDT

Two mighty monsters roaring as they face off against one another in the new Wo Long x Naraka Bladepoint crossover
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New Wo Long x Naraka: Bladepoint Collab Revealed For This Week

A second Wo Long Naraka: Bladepoint crossover has been revealed, bringing two elegant new armor sets to the classical China-set Soulslike.

June 26, 2023 | 10:07 EDT

The new Barbie and Ken-themed cars in Forza Horizon 5 as part of the Xbox Barbie collab
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Xbox Barbie Collab Includes New Forza Horizon 5 Cars And More

An Xbox Barbie collab has been announced, bringing two free Forza Horizon 5 cars, some swanky controller faceplates to win, and much more.

June 26, 2023 | 09:50 EDT

Key art depicting four Ubisoft games as well as the studio's logo
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New Ubisoft Connect Beta Promises "Next Evolution" Of Desktop App

Ubisoft has announced the arrival of a new Ubisoft Connect beta with revamped features like new social elements, game library improvements, and more.

June 26, 2023 | 09:35 EDT

A Lego Sonic figure looking smug and walking out of a portal in the Sonic Superstars Lego Sonic DLC
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Sonic Superstars Lego Sonic DLC Announced During Sonic Central

Sega has announced some block-tastic Sonic Superstars Lego Sonic DLC, and you can get an exclusive Eggman skin if you pre-order the game.

June 23, 2023 | 11:45 EDT

Lyn choosing where to go from a grid of squares in Fire Emblem, now on Nintendo Switch Online
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Fire Emblem Hits Nintendo Switch Online GBA Lineup

The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is playing host to a brand new addition in the form of 2003's GBA strategy classic Fire Emblem.

June 23, 2023 | 10:49 EDT

Ciri and Yennefer in the new Fortnite Witcher crossover
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Fortnite Witcher Crossover Brings Ciri And Yennefer, New Islands, And More

A new Fortnite Witcher crossover has been introduced, bringing the sorceress Yennefer and the warrior Ciri into the battle royale fold.

June 23, 2023 | 09:50 EDT

Several characters looking very summery and bright in Genshin Impact version 3.8
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Genshin Impact Version 3.8 Invites You To A Secret Summer Paradise In July

The Genshin Impact version 3.8 release date has been revealed, as well as some of the summery content you can look forward to in the update.

June 23, 2023 | 09:35 EDT

A pitched battle with lots of arrows flying around in Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening
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Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Overview Trailer Introduces Mechanics And More

Get ready to unify Japan under your rule, because a new Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening trailer is shedding some light on the game's mechanics.

June 22, 2023 | 10:23 EDT

The logo for Red Rover Interactive, the new studio from ex-Funcom and Ubisoft devs, over a shot of Conan Exiles
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Ex-Funcom Staffers Create New Studio, Promise "Genuinely New" Survival Game

Ex-Funcom and Ubisoft staffers have banded together to create Red Rover Interactive, a new studio promising to reinvent the survival genre.

June 22, 2023 | 10:07 EDT

Survivors chasing creatures across a vast plain in Stranded: Alien Dawn
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Major Stranded: Alien Dawn Update Announced For Next Week

The first big post-launch Stranded: Alien Dawn update is heading your way next week, bringing a new arid jungle region and much more.

June 22, 2023 | 09:51 EDT

One character cradling another's head as they rest in Crymachina
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Crymachina Release Date And More Revealed In New Trailer

The Crymachina release date has been revealed, with the melancholy anime JRPG heading to PC, PlayStation, and Switch in October.

June 22, 2023 | 09:38 EDT

An old man standing beside two monsters in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Unveiled For December

Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, a new installment in the long-running creature-catching Dragon Quest Monsters series.

June 21, 2023 | 11:10 EDT

The three legendary Monkey Pokemon coming as part of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask, shown during the Nintendo Direct
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet DLC Info, New Detective Pikachu, And More Revealed

A new trailer has debuted for the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, and there's good news for Detective Pikachu fans too.

June 21, 2023 | 10:20 EDT

A man in a comedy horse mask clapping in Everybody 1-2 Switch!
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New Everybody 1-2 Switch! Trailer Released For Some Reason

For some reason, a new Everybody 1-2 Switch! trailer has been released, giving you a look at the minigame mayhem coming your way at the end of the month.

June 21, 2023 | 09:19 EDT

A strange creation flopping about in Dreams
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Dreams Update 2.58 Addresses Animation Frustration And Lots More

Media Molecule has released a new Dreams update, making some changes to the animation system and introducing the final set of Create Mode tweaks.

June 21, 2023 | 08:53 EDT