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

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles is a New Action RPG Coming in August

Bandai Namco has announced That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles, an action RPG coming to PC and consoles in August.

April 25, 2024 | 09:32 EDT

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Bandai Namco Shares Touching Statement from Akira Toriyama Ahead of Sand Land Release

Bandai Namco has shared a poignant statement about Sand Land made by manga creator Akira Toriyama before his death earlier this year.

April 24, 2024 | 11:42 EDT

The Pieta boss in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen Update 1.5 Brings "Genre-Defining" Modifiers and More

A new Lords of the Fallen update has arrived, bringing with it a "genre-defining" feature in the form of a modifier system, plus lots more.

April 24, 2024 | 11:17 EDT

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No Rest for the Wicked CEO Praises Early Access, Calls on Sony and Nintendo to Embrace It

No Rest for the Wicked's creative director Thomas Mahler has come out strongly in favor of Early Access, even exhorting Nintendo and Sony to embrace it.

April 24, 2024 | 09:58 EDT

Screenshots of the two new Nintendo Switch Online N64 games - Extreme-G and Iggy's Reckin' Balls - next to one another
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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Two More Retro N64 Cult Classics

Nintendo has released two more retro N64 classics for Nintendo Switch Online, and they're perfect for fans of racing games and, er, bouncing balls.

April 24, 2024 | 08:51 EDT

A warrior fighting a tentacled monster in artwork for the Daggerfall spiritual successor The Wayward Realms
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Daggerfall Spiritual Successor The Wayward Realms Heads to Kickstarter Next Month

The Wayward Realms, an RPG designed by former The Elder Scrolls staffers, is heading to Kickstarter to realize its grand dreams next month.

April 23, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

Console Gaming Features

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Andrew Otton's Best Games of 2023

TechRaptor's Editor in Chief Andrew Otton talks his favorite games from 2023, the year with seemingly endless great games.

January 19, 2024 | 12:00 EST

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Robert Scarpinito's Top 10 Games of 2023

It's been a wild ride with lots of ups and lots of downs. Sifting through a mountain of gems, here's Robert's top 10 games of 2023.

January 19, 2024 | 12:00 EST

Johnny Silverhand holds finger guns up to his head in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
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Don Parsons' Top Games of 2023

We're talking about our favorite games of 2023, and in this list, Don Parsons shares his favorite games from small games you never heard of to one of the best games ever!

January 19, 2024 | 12:00 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

Final Fantasy XIV Orchestra Concert London 2023 Key Art with Moogles and Orchestrion
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Final Fantasy XIV Orchestra Concert 2023 in London Was a Majestic, Emotional Celebration

Right on the tail of Final Fantasy XIV's London Fan Festival, Square Enix hosted the latest "Eorzean Symphony" orchestra concert dedicated to the game. 

December 20, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Tekken 8 Interview - Discussing Story, Gameplay, and Approaching New Players

We chat with the developers behind Tekken 8 to deep dive into its all-new gameplay mechanics and status as the longest ongoing narrative in a video game.

December 12, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Latest Console Gaming Reviews

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Penny's Big Breakaway Review - Shut Up and Dance

In the wake of Sonic Mania becoming a runaway success, Christian Whitehead has formed a new studio. But is Penny's Big Breakaway the delightful debut of a superstar?

March 1, 2024 | 10:30 EST

Helldivers 2 Bile Titan
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Helldivers 2 Review - Fighting for Managed Democracy

Helldivers 2 took the gaming community by surprise with wild success. Take a look at the TechRaptor Helldivers 2 review and see what we thought!

March 1, 2024 | 10:00 EST

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Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Review - Return of the KEX

With enhanced visuals and modern improvements, our Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster tells you why you shouldn't miss this release.

February 28, 2024 | 08:00 EST

Wrath: Aeon of Ruin header image for review.
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Wrath: Aeon of Ruin Review - Brutal, Yet Underwhelming

In this review, find out how Wrath: Aeon of Ruin, a game long in development, stacks up against other boomer shooters on the market.

February 26, 2024 | 10:00 EST

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review - I'd Explain But I Don't Think I Can

In our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review we discuss what makes the story impactful, while making slight tweaks, as well as the fast combat and exploration.

February 22, 2024 | 09:00 EST

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Skull and Bones Review - Dead and Buried Already

Our Skull and Bones review for PS5 details why Ubisoft's latest live service is one of its worst attempts yet and a huge step back from the game that inspired it.

February 21, 2024 | 10:05 EST