Blizzard Builds Sanctuary in a "Much Darker Lens" for Diablo IV
If you ever wanted to know what it takes to create a sprawling game world and its many dungeons, these Diablo IV devs have you covered.
May 30, 2023 | 12:30 EDT
Gaming Features
Tears of the Kingdom Turns Glitches Into Gameplay
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom turns glitches into gameplay. Players have found countless ways to get around, solve puzzles, and crucify Koroks.
May 22, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Final Fantasy XVI Interview: Naoki Yoshida Discusses Creating a More Mature Final Fantasy & More
TechRaptor interviews Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida and art director Hiroshi Minagawa about the brand-new chapter of the storied franchise.
May 22, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
How Fuse Solved Breath of the Wild’s Weapon Durability Problem
In Breath of the Wild, a broken weapon presents a problem. In Tears of the Kingdom, a broken weapon presents infinite possibilities thanks to Fuse.
May 21, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Taught Me I've Had Thalassophobia for Years
The Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC made me realize I've had Thalassophobia for years, I just didn't know it had a name.
April 28, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Blizzard Plans to Use Player Feedback to Balance Diablo IV
Diablo IV developers tell us some new information on the customization options players can expect ahead of the June launch.
April 25, 2023 | 01:00 EDT
Microsoft Flight Simulator Interview - iniBuilds CEO Discusses the Work of the Prominent Developer
TechRaptor interviews CEO Ubaid Mussa of iniBuilds, one of the most prominent third-party add-on developers for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
April 22, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
B. Dave Walters Talks Murder Mystery Writing For Foul Play
We talk with B. Dave Walters about being a writer for the interactive Murder Mystery experience Foul Play as well as how settings and characters were made.
April 19, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Diablo IV's Endgame Is Going to Keep You Captive
If you're interested in learning what the world has in store for players once they reach Diablo IV's endgame, look no further.
April 12, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Roblox, Fashion Week, and the Rise of Metaverse Fashion
Digital fashion isn't exactly new. However, the fact that there's a thriving Metaverse fashion industry may take you by surprise.
April 10, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
The Best Games From PAX East 2023
Our team attended PAX East 2023 and checked out dozens of games. Here are eight games you should be anticipating in the coming months.
April 6, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
SNEG Interview: GoG Veterans Discuss Bringing Back Classic D&D Games & More
SNEG directors Oleg Klapovskiy and Artem Shchuiko talk about bringing back immortal D&D games and other RPGs from a bygone golden age.
April 6, 2023 | 10:30 EDT
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Interview - Discovering the Philosophies Behind the Fallen Order Sequel
We chat up the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor staff at Respawn to find out just what's new for the big sequel, as well as insight into their relationship with Lucasfilm and development challenges.
April 3, 2023 | 11:05 EDT
What's The Deal With Analog Horror Games?
Analog horror games are a relatively new genre of indie video game, so what exactly are they about, and where are they going to end up?
April 3, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Death From Above Interview: Director Discusses the Game, Supporting Ukraine, & Propaganda
Death from Above lets you play as a Ukrainian soldier fighting against Russian invaders; TechRaptor interviews game director Hendrik Lesser.
March 30, 2023 | 12:46 EDT
‘A New World’ Concert Intimately Celebrates Final Fantasy Music
A New World: Intimate Music From Final Fantasy is a live celebration of Final Fantasy music played by a smaller chamber ensemble.
March 27, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Taking Your Time: What I Learned Spending a Year Playing Persona 5 Royal
I spent a year playing Persona 5 Royal in real time. I learned many lessons along the way of my Persona 5 Royal playthrough, like valuing time.
March 21, 2023 | 01:00 EDT
Project MBR Interview: Lunar, Grandia, & Gungriffon Veteran Yoichi Miyaji Discusses New Mecha Game
TechRaptor interviews Sieg Games CEO Yoichi Miyaji about the upcoming multiplayer mecha game Project MBR, currently on Kickstarter.
March 15, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Best Bachelorettes in My Time at Sandrock
We count down and rank the best bachelorettes in My Time at Sandrock. Do you agree with our rankings? Let us know who's your favorite!
March 11, 2023 | 12:00 EST
The Best Bachelors in My Time at Sandrock
We've got our list of the best bachelors in My Time at Sandrock. Where did your favorites rank on the list? From worst to best, we've got them all!
March 11, 2023 | 11:30 EST
Microsoft Flight Simulator Antonov An-225 Interview: the Revival of the "Mriya" & More
Microsoft released the Antonov An-225 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and TechRaptor interviewed Jorg Neumann and Antonov crew members about it.
March 8, 2023 | 10:00 EST
Every Professor Layton Game Ranked
Every Professor Layton game ranked, in anticipation of the upcoming release of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam!
March 7, 2023 | 11:00 EST
The Most Unique Versions of Pikachu
Everyone knows what Pikachu looks like, but the Mouse Pokémon likes to shake things up sometimes with new looks. These are the best versions of Pikachu.
February 28, 2023 | 01:00 EST
A Brief History of Digital Magic: The Gathering Games
The digital history of Magic: The Gathering is full of struggles and successes, and they were all necessary to get to where Arena is today.
February 27, 2023 | 12:00 EST
Terra Nil Paints a Hopeful Picture for the Future
Terra Nil is an upcoming "reverse" city builder that shows a harsh reality, but it gives players the chance to build toward a better future.
February 23, 2023 | 11:00 EST
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
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
N64-Inspired Cavern of Dreams Aims to 'Stand Alongside' the Classics
To learn more about Bynine Studio's process, read on and discover how the 3D platformer Cavern of Dreams came to be.
February 2, 2023 | 11:00 EST
Darktide’s Loading Screens Are the Best Part of It
If you've never gotten Warhammer 40,000, the biting satire of Darktide might help you finally click with it.
January 18, 2023 | 11:00 EST
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
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
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
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
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
Who Are Minsc And Jaheira In Baldur's Gate 3?
Baldur's Gate 3's launch month trailer revealed the return of legacy characters Minsc and Jaheira. If you're asking "Who?" then this article is for you.
December 23, 2022 | 12:00 EST
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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