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Talking with Steve Gabry About The Sally Face: Strange Nightmares Kickstarter

Sally Face: Strange Nightmares is a co-op board game retelling of Sally Face from Steve Gabry and Maestro Media hitting Kickstarter at the end of the month.

February 27, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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We Asked the New ChatGPT-Powered Bing AI to Review a Game & The AI Went Down a Crazy Rabbit Hole

Wondering about the future of gaming journalism, we asked the new ChatGPT-powered Bing AI to review a niche game, and the results were interesting.

February 21, 2023 | 11:09 EST

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The Best Cards We Pulled From Phyrexia All Will Be One

We've sorted all our Phyrexia All Will Be One cards and have pulled some of our favorites that we opened over the new Magic: The Gathering set's release weekend

February 13, 2023 | 04:44 EST

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Key Art of Protagonists Riding Koraidon and Miraidon
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Replay, Revise & Reinvent: How Pokémon Nuzlockers Adapt to New Releases

The changes made to recent Pokemon titles has presented challenges to Pokemon Nuzlockers, but they've been more than up to the task.

February 10, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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Frosthaven Unboxing Is Lengthy And Almost Perfect

We're going to take you through just what's inside this massive box in this Frosthaven unboxing from playable characters to the piles of monster tokens.

January 23, 2023 | 01:24 EST

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How Does HBO's The Last of Us Episode 1 Adapt the Game?

With the debut of HBO's The Last of Us Episode 1, let's dig into the differences and similarities between this adaptation and the game.

January 17, 2023 | 03:10 EST

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Top 10 D&D Alternatives You Should Be Playing

Are you someone quitting D&D in protest against the OGL 1.1? We at TechRaptor have 10 D&D alternatives you should check out.

January 16, 2023 | 04:07 EST

Player fishing in Stardew Valley
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How Stardew Valley Could Have Impacted Story of Seasons

Stardew Valley may have impacted the biggest farming/life sims more than you may realize.

January 14, 2023 | 12:00 EST

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Exploring the Protestant Reformation and History in Pentiment

Pentiment has deep roots in history and portrays it in a particularly enlightening fashion. We talked with Obsidian's Josh Sawyer to learn more.

January 9, 2023 | 12:30 EST

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10 Speedruns You Have to See at AGDQ 2023

AGDQ 2023 is upon us, so we've highlighted some of the major runs you should check out, from classic speedruns to multiplayer and TAS runs.

January 6, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Hestu in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild doing a dance.
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The Underappreciated Achievements in the Breath of the Wild Soundtrack

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild soundtrack is brain-meltingly impressive, and its musical genius never quite gets the recognition it deserves.

December 28, 2022 | 12:00 EST

Kratos and Tyr clasping hands with the God of War: The Official Cookbook of the Nine Realms cover art in the background
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What the Ending of God of War Ragnarok Means for the God of War Cookbook 

Over the years, video games have expanded beyond software; now players can experience their favorite games by collecting figurines, vinyl soundtracks, and even official Lego® models. Perhaps one of the more interesting real-world collectibles, however, are video game cookbooks, like the recently released God of War cookbook. 

December 15, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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The TechRaptor Wargaming Gift Guide

Need the perfect gift idea for the wargamer in your life? Check out our wargaming gift guide for recommendations on box sets, accessories, and more!

December 13, 2022 | 04:07 EST

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Forspoken Devs: Ella Balinska 'Resonated With the Character'

We chatted with the developers behind Square Enix's Forspoken, talking about main character Frey, magic parkour, and the world of Athia.

December 12, 2022 | 09:05 EST

Class archetypes lined up and benefitting from the Sets of Skills mod
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Sets of Skills Mod Gives Skyrim Some Class

There are lots of Skyrim class mods, but the Sets of Skills mod shines by adding character classes that work well alongside Skyrim's leveling design.

December 11, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin character petting monster
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5 Gaming Charities Worth Supporting

Vetting and choosing a gaming charity to support can be hard, so we did it for you.

December 7, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Sindri’s Story Perfectly Embodies God of War Ragnarok’s Major Themes

God of War Ragnarok's story is full of great character writing. Sindri stands out in particular as the perfect example for many of the game's major themes.

December 2, 2022 | 12:00 EST

A screenshot of Misaki from Mahokenshi
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Mahokenshi's Misaki Brings The Fire

Mahokenshi's fourth and final character, Misaki, brings more long range magical might to the deckbuilding turn-based strategy game.

November 30, 2022 | 03:11 EST

A copy of the book Destiny The Exotic Collection Volume 1
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Destiny The Exotic Collection Volume 1 Is A Visual Treat

Have you wanted to get a better look at the unique weapon designs made for Destiny 2? Destiny The Exotic Collection Volume 1 is here.

November 24, 2022 | 11:00 EST

God of War Ragnarok Freya Danielle Bisutti Interview
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Danielle Bisutti’s Life Lessons from God of War Ragnarok

We talked to Danielle Bisutti about Freya, the character she portrays in the God of War series, and the many life lessons found in God of War Ragnarok.

November 22, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Taking a Deep Dive into the Origins of Ocean Drive Studio

Lost Eidolons is Ocean Drive Studio's first game. To learn more about the studio behind this title, we wanted to see how it all started.

November 22, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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To Get Uncle Ben in Marvel Snap, Second Dinner Broke Rules

Marvel Snap has an Uncle Ben card. It's great, it's wonderful, it's hilarious, and I got to speak to some designers on why.

November 21, 2022 | 12:00 EST

Jackbox Party Pack 9 from Jackbox Games
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How Jackbox Games Helped Me Combat Loneliness During Lockdown

During lockdown, the Jackbox Party Box games helped me stay connected and combat loneliness. Have trouble getting with friends? Play a Jackbox game!

November 18, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Artwork from the Dragonlance Book highlighting a Red Dragon force making their way into battle
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Everything We Know About D&D Dragonlance Shadow of the Dragon Queen and Warriors of Krynn

We had a chance to sit down and hear from Wizards of the Coast about Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen and Dragonlance Warriors of Krynn.

November 7, 2022 | 12:00 EST

Promotional artwork for the hero Sota from Mahokenshi
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Mahokenshi's Sota Showcases Ninja Tactics

Mahokenshi's newest character, Sota, introduces new tactical ninja combat and traversal to the deck-building turn-based strategy game.

October 31, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Everything We Noticed in the New Resident Evil 4 Remake Trailer

The answer to "Will there be a Resident Evil 4 remake?" has long been answered. Check out everything we noticed in the new Resident Evil 4 remake trailer.

October 24, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Exploring the World of Fakemon

The Fakemon community is a unique and passionate subculture in the Pokemon fandom, full of creativity and designs that hope to mimic the beloved franchise.

October 14, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Where Can I Play Silent Hill This October?

Where can I play Silent Hill games this October? Wondering, "Can I play Silent Hill on PS4?" or want to play original Silent Hill games? We have answers.

October 10, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

James Sunderland looking at himself in the mirror in Silent Hill 2
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Why the Silent Hill Soundtrack Deserves Much More Credit

Compared to its horror franchise contemporaries, the Silent Hill soundtrack easily stands out as in how well it captures the feeling of the series.

October 7, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer
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Jack Black Surprise at NYCC Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer Reveal

Jack Black crashed the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer reveal at New York Comic Con. The new Mario trailer is our first look at Illumination's project.

October 6, 2022 | 05:34 EDT