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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Gorgeous 4X Game Songs of Silence With Music By Final Fantasy Tactics Composer Hits Kickstarter

Today Chimera Entertainment launched a Kickstarter campaign for its 4X Strategy Game Songs of Silence, featuring music by Hitoshi Sakimoto

March 26, 2024 | 05:21 EDT

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Muv-Luv For Nintendo Switch Getting Stand-Alone Physical and Digital Editions in Japan

aNCHOR announced that the Nintendo Switch port of the beloved visual novels Muv-Luv and Muv-Luv Alternative will get a stand-alone release.

March 26, 2024 | 04:08 EDT

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Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Western Release Date Announced

Idea Factory International announced the Western release date of the Hyperdimension Neptunia spin-off Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution.

March 26, 2024 | 01:05 EDT

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"Souls-Lite RPG" Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Gets Extensive Gameplay Reveal Showing its Mechanics

A44 Games released an extended gameplay showcase of its upcoming "Souls-Lite RPG" Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, showing off its mechanics. 

March 26, 2024 | 11:57 EDT

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First Major Enshrouded Update Aims To Test Your Mettle in the Hollow Halls

Keen Games has released its first big Enshrouded update, and it's bringing new dungeons to explore, a host of quality-of-life features, and more.

March 26, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

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Sony To Expand PS5 Game Help Feature With User-Generated Content This Year

Sony has announced that it will expand the PS5's Game Help feature with community-generated content sometime later this year.

March 26, 2024 | 09:26 EDT

Console Gaming Features

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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

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The TechRaptor Tabletop Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Incredible, approachable gifting options make our TechRaptor Tabletop Holiday Gift Guide your essential go-to source this winter season.

December 9, 2023 | 06:15 EST

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10 Chambers' Den of Wolves Pushes the Heist Game Genre to New Heights

10 Chambers' newly announced Den of Wolves takes us through its concepts of a deep world inspired by late-stage capitalism, corporate espionage and sci-fi intrigue framed in a four player co-op package.

December 7, 2023 | 10:14 EST

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Aabria Iyengar Discusses Burrow's End Finale, Dice Telling A Story, And What Happens To Lucas

We had a chance to sit down with Aabria to discuss the Dimension 20: Burrows End Finale and to talk about the series highlights, themes, and characters

December 6, 2023 | 07:00 EST

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Acquisitions Incorporated Season 2 Highlights and PAX Unplugged Finale With Jerry Holkins

We spoke to player and founding member of Acquisitions Incorporated, Jerry Holkins, about the latest season, story twists, and the future of the franchise.

November 29, 2023 | 05:00 EST

Latest Console Gaming Reviews

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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

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Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story Review

Yordles in Bandle Tale have never felt more peaceful. Learn how in our Bandle Tale Review, where we explain everything that makes the cozy game great.

February 19, 2024 | 10:34 EST

Official artwork for Foamstars, depicting several playable characters surfing a wave of colorful foam
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Foamstars Review - Party's Over

In our Foamstars review, we check out Square Enix and Toylogic's challenger to Splatoon 3's kid-friendly multiplayer shooter crown.

February 12, 2024 | 12:09 EST

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Review – Frontier Spirits

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is Don't Nod's newest action RPG. It is packed with interesting ideas with middling degrees of polish. This is our review.

February 12, 2024 | 12:00 EST

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review – Metal Slime I Choose You!

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince provides plenty of monster battling challenge, but ends up bumbling its way through characters and story.

January 31, 2024 | 10:00 EST