Console Gaming News, Reviews, and Articles

Looking for the latest Console gaming news, or want to check out the latest TechRaptor reviews for your favorite console platform? We publish a wide variety of news and reviews for Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and sometimes even retro consoles and games! We also have a good amount of PC Gaming coverage as well, for those that prefer the mouse and keyboard to a controller!

Read on for some of our latest console gaming coverage!

Latest Console Gaming News

The cast of The Umbrella Academy rendered as Funko Pops in the crossover action-adventure game Funko Fusion
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Funko Fusion Release Date Brings Mashup Madness in September

The Funko Fusion release date has been revealed, with the world-hopping co-op action-adventure game launching in September.

April 30, 2024 | 11:31 EDT

The Xbox logo next to a soldier from Call of Duty
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Xbox June Showcase Announced, Totally Not Call of Duty Direct Teased

Xbox has announced its summer showcase, which is taking place in June, as well as a mysterious presentation for a game that definitely isn't Call of Duty.

April 30, 2024 | 11:03 EDT

An astronaut in the key art for KeokeN Interactive game Deliver Us the Moon
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Deliver Us the Moon Dev KeokeN Forced to Lay Off Entire Team

Deliver Us the Moon developer KeokeN Interactive has been forced to lay off its entire team after failing to find publishing support for its next project.

April 30, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

Ryoma Sakamoto in Rise of the Ronin
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Rise of the Ronin Sales "Surpassing" Nioh Series, Koei Tecmo Reveals

Koei Tecmo says that Rise of the Ronin's sales are outstripping those of Nioh and Nioh 2, and there's more financial info on the company to pore over too.

April 30, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

Alan typing on a typewriter in Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Still Hasn't Earned Back Its Budget

Remedy has released its financial statement for the first quarter of 2024, and despite strong sales, Alan Wake 2 has yet to recoup its development costs.

April 29, 2024 | 11:22 EDT

A close-up of Akuma, the next DLC character for Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Akuma Release Date Revealed in Demonic Gameplay Trailer

Capcom has revealed the Street Fighter 6 Akuma release date, along with a gameplay trailer that shows how the demonic warrior fights.

April 29, 2024 | 09:34 EDT

Console Gaming Features

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition and Keqing
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OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition Smartphone Review - Gorgeous and Powerful Like Keqing

TechRaptor's review of the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition smartphone will tell you why it's both beautiful and one of the best Android platforms to play Genshin.

March 2, 2024 | 12:00 EST

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Keyart
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Interview - Discussing the Philosophy of Improving Upon a Remake Sequel

We chat with the developers behind Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, touching on topics such as design philosophies, user feedback, and what it takes to re-imagine one of the most famous games of all time.

February 6, 2024 | 07:04 EST

Apex Legends Key Art
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Apex Legends Interview - Discussing Anniversaries, Player Expectations, and Collaborations

We chat with the developers behind Apex Legends to find out how they're feeling about the game's 5th anniversary and recent collaborations, like Final Fantasy VII.

February 5, 2024 | 11:00 EST

Apex Legends Breakout Key Art
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Apex Legends: Breakout Celebrates Five Years in the Latest Major Update

Apex Legends prepares to drop a wealth of content for its fifth anniversary, including the launch of season 20, "Breakout," on February 13.

February 5, 2024 | 11:00 EST

A collage of TechRaptor writer Tyler Chancey's favorite games of 2023
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Tyler Chancey's Top 10 Games of 2023

2023 was a year of great sequels, fantastic horror, and face-melting action. Here are Tyler Chancey's personal top 10 games of 2023.

January 19, 2024 | 12:00 EST

Marth stands at the ready in Fire Emblem: Engage
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Austin's Top 10 Games of 2023

Staff Writer Austin Suther goes over his top 10 games of 2023. Number one might just surprise you!

January 19, 2024 | 12:00 EST

Latest Console Gaming Reviews

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

Dragon's Dogma 2 Review Art
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - Arisen Once More

Dragon's Dogma 2 marks a series return with a fully loaded, challenging RPG with an old school kick, and plenty to explore in a vast and dangerous world.

March 20, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

A promo image of Alone in the Dark, showing Edward Carnby and Emily Hartford in front of the game's logo, darkness surrounding them.
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Alone in the Dark Review – Southern Gothic Hospitality

THQ Nordic and Pieces Interactive manages to revive the classic horror series with a Southern Gothic twist. This is our Alone in the Dark review.

March 19, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Outcast a New Beginning screenshot showing a man in an orange top gliding over a lush forest heading for a coastal fishing village
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Outcast: A New Beginning Review - A Social Outcast

Our Outcast: A New Beginning Review will give you the low down on this returning franchise trying to bust its way out of the late 90s.

March 17, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Header image for Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection by Aspyr.
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Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Review - You Can Kill Gungans

Two classic games return in one collection, so check out this review on the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection.

March 13, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Snufkin looking over Moominvalley in Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley - Keeping Cozy Games Fresh

A visually stunning adventure with some musical flair, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a cozy game that's bringing something new to the table. Read our review to find out more.

March 5, 2024 | 01:52 EST