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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 close-up of Seyka in the Horizon Forbidden West expansion Burning Shores
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Horizon Forbidden West PC Requirements Revealed

Guerrilla Games and Nixxes have revealed the Horizon Forbidden West PC requirements, and they cover a pretty broad range of machines.

March 5, 2024 | 08:50 EST

Cortez firing his guns into a portal in artwork for TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
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Canceled TimeSplitters Game Footage Seemingly Posted by Ex-Free Radical Employee

Footage of the canceled TimeSplitters game in the works at the revived Free Radical Design has apparently surfaced via an ex-employee.

March 5, 2024 | 08:28 EST

The upcoming DNF Duel DLC fighter Monk's face in close-up
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DNF Duel DLC Fighter Monk Gets New In-Depth Gameplay Video Showing Bone-Crunching Battle Style

Arc System Works and publisher Nexon have released an in-depth video for upcoming DNF Duel DLC fighter Monk, showing off how his fighting style works.

March 5, 2024 | 04:14 EST

The Xbox logo next to a character from the upcoming game Tales of Kenzera: Zau, which will be showcased during the upcoming Xbox Partner Preview showcase
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Xbox Partner Preview Showcase Coming This Week With Reveals by Capcom, EA, and More

Xbox has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview program, which will air on Wednesday and feature 30 minutes of info about "new and upcoming" games.

March 4, 2024 | 11:28 EST

A man dressed in an outfit inspired by the land of Nuln in Warhammer: The Old World, created by Burgschneider
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Official Warhammer Cosplay Store Debuts for Your LARPing Needs

Games Workshop and medieval clothing company Burgschneider have announced a range of cosplay items inspired by Warhammer.

March 4, 2024 | 10:58 EST

A shot of the special SpongeBob-themed Xbox Series X, which includes SpongeBob art on both the console and the controller
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Special SpongeBob-Themed Xbox Series X To Launch Later This Week

A special SpongeBob-themed Xbox Series X bundle is being launched this week, and you'll be able to grab it exclusively via the Best Buy app.

March 4, 2024 | 10:23 EST

Several Temtem creatures in official artwork for the game
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Temtem Microtransactions Being Removed Later This Year, Big Updates To Stop

Temtem developer Crema has taken to Steam to share an open letter regarding what the future holds for the game, including big updates stopping this year.

March 4, 2024 | 08:56 EST

A warrior, a wizard, and a rogue in artwork for Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors
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Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors 1.0 Launches in April, Brings Local Co-op and More

BKOM Studios and Paizo have announced the full release date for roguelite auto-shooter RPG Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors.

March 1, 2024 | 10:23 EST

Goku and the Future Warrior in artwork for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Release Date Revealed

Bandai Namco has revealed that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is making its way to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in May, and your save will be transferable.

March 1, 2024 | 09:34 EST

The player riding their Palamute companion in Monster Hunter Rise, intended to illustrate the Monster Hunter 20th anniversary Special Program
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Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Special Program Set for Later This Month

As part of the upcoming Monster Hunter 20th anniversary celebrations, Capcom will hold a new Special Program later this month.

March 1, 2024 | 08:50 EST

A close-up of Chiori, the new five-star character in Genshin Impact 4.5
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Genshin Impact 4.5 Release Date Revealed, Will Let You Manage Your Own Potion Shop

HoYoverse has announced the Genshin Impact 4.5 release date, with the latest update for the gacha open-world RPG launching in less than two weeks.

March 1, 2024 | 08:18 EST

Key art depicting characters and bugs from the voxel spinoff Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
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Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Release Date Set for September

The Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 release date has been revealed, with the latest voxel-based bug-splattering shooter arriving this fall.

February 29, 2024 | 10:00 EST

The Vampire Survivors vampire with a space background behind him in artwork for the Vampire Survivors Space-54 update
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Vampire Survivors Update 1.9 "Space-54" Brings New Characters, New Stage, and More

Poncle has released a new Vampire Survivors update, adding a cosmic new stage, two new characters, and more to the auto-shooter.

February 29, 2024 | 09:57 EST

Artwork of Jesse Faden from the Remedy game Control
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Remedy Acquires Control Franchise Rights From Publisher 505 Games

Remedy Entertainment has announced that it has agreed to purchase the publishing rights for the Control franchise from 505 Games.

February 29, 2024 | 08:51 EST

Monk posing with his fist in his other hand in DNF Duel
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DNF Duel Monk Release Date and First Gameplay Revealed

The release date for the upcoming DNF Duel DLC character Monk has been revealed, and his first gameplay trailer has also been released.

February 29, 2024 | 08:35 EST

Gotenks looking smug in Dragon Ball FighterZ
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Dragon Ball FighterZ Rollback Netcode Update, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Versions Arrive Tomorrow

The long-awaited Dragon Ball FighterZ rollback netcode update, along with its PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release, is finally arriving tonight.

February 28, 2024 | 09:56 EST

Sully and Mike from Monsters, Inc. alongside the player in the new Disney Dreamlight Valley Laugh Floor update
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Disney Dreamlight Valley Laugh Floor Update Takes You to the World of Monsters, Inc.

A new Disney Dreamlight Valley update has been released, and this one is all about the lovable characters of Monsters, Inc.

February 28, 2024 | 09:26 EST

A soldier dressed in cold weather gear and wielding a scoped rifle in Call of Duty: Black Ops, on which David Vonderhaar worked
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Ex-Call of Duty Veteran Founds New "AAA Global Game Studio" Under NetEase

Ex-Call of Duty veteran David Vonderhaar has founded a brand new "AAA global game studio" alongside NetEase Games, and it's working on its first title.

February 28, 2024 | 08:55 EST

A close-up of Alex Chen (as played by Erika Mori) in Life Is Strange: True Colors, a Deck Nine game
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Life Is Strange and The Expanse Developer Deck Nine Games Hit by Layoffs

Deck Nine Games, the studio behind games like The Expanse: A Telltale Series and Life Is Strange: True Colors, has been hit by layoffs.

February 28, 2024 | 08:31 EST

Artwork for Autopsy Simulator, which depicts a torso with suture marks on it along with the game's text logo
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Grisly Medical Sim Autopsy Simulator Returns With Fresh 2024 Release Window

Grisly psychological horror sim Autopsy Simulator has re-emerged, and it's sporting a brand new 2024 release window to boot.

February 27, 2024 | 10:31 EST

A shot of the 80s infomercial-style business persona Frank Wilson next to an image of Rise of Industry 2 gameplay
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Rise of Industry 2 Will Let You Realize Your 80s Business Tycoon Dreams

SomaSim and publisher Kasedo Games have revealed Rise of Industry 2, a sequel to the 2019 business tycoon sim Rise of Industry.

February 27, 2024 | 10:04 EST

The Pokemon Legends: Z-A logo next to a shot of the wireframe version of Lumiose City from the trailer
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Announced During Today's Pokemon Presents

Game Freak and The Pokemon Company have announced a new Pokemon Legends game by the name of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and it's coming next year.

February 27, 2024 | 09:39 EST

Kratos looking dejected in the Sony Interactive Entertainment game God of War
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Sony Interactive Entertainment To Lay Off Around 900 Employees Worldwide

Sony has announced that it will lay off around 900 Sony Interactive Entertainment employees, with several PlayStation departments affected.

February 27, 2024 | 08:40 EST

Erin looking concerned with Mark next to her in the Supermassive Games title The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me
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Dark Pictures Developer Supermassive Games Hit by Layoffs as Part of “Reorganization”

Supermassive Games, best known for Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology, is to lay off several employees, the studio has announced.

February 26, 2024 | 10:15 EST