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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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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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Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien Interview - The Return of a Visual Novel Legend Via Steam

TechRaptor interviews Kouji Morimoto, Kimi ga Nozomu Eien Redevelopment Project Team Leader, about the return of the beloved visual novel to Steam.

November 29, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV London Fan Festival Was an Epic Celebration of One of Gaming's Best Communities

At the end of October, Square Enix hosted the second Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival of the current cycle in London, and it was a celebration for the ages.

November 28, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Nintendo Black Friday Deals key art with a nintendo switch on a table backdrop with text above reading Techraptors Nintendo Back Friday Deals Roundup
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Nintendo Black Friday Deals: Prepare to Be Swept Away by These Incredible Savings!

Our Nintendo Black Friday deals page will give you the latest deals this holiday season, weather you're after software or hardware.

November 22, 2023 | 02:07 EST

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Gamers Rejoice! GOG Black Friday Deals Slash Prices Up to 90%

Our GoG Black Friday Deals page will give you a list of the best offers being made available from PC-gaming's favorite retro-focused store.

November 22, 2023 | 08:35 EST

Hailey and Kayla in the Spider-Man 2 side mission Graffiti Trouble
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Hidden Gems: Don't Skip Spider-Man 2's Side Missions

Don't skip Spider-Man 2's side missions, which have some of the best content in the PS5 exclusive. Get to know New York and its boroughs in Spider-Man 2.

November 16, 2023 | 09:00 EST

A picture showcasing the front cover of From Ants to Zombies, with a glowing ceramic pumpkin and skeleton diorama sitting on each side, against a soft grey backdrop.
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This Coffee-Table Book Covers Six Decades of Video Game Horror

A quick look at Bitmap Books' latest video game genre compendium release, From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror, and what this book offers.

November 14, 2023 | 04:30 EST

Project Mugen Interview Showing Taffy, Dila, and More
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Project Mugen Interview - Producer Explains Why The Open-World RPG is an 'Unprecedented Experience'

In TechRaptor's Project Mugen interview, you'll read more about NetEase's upcoming open-world RPG, which remains shrouded in plenty of mystery.

November 8, 2023 | 08:00 EST

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director: Zack Isn't the Only Spinoff Character in the Game

In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Zack will be a key figure, but more spinoff appearances are planned according to game director Naoki Hamaguchi.

October 27, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Ending Explained, What To Expect From Spider-Man 3?

The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 ending sets up a LOT of things that we can look forward to in Marvel's Spider-Man 3, we took a look at what breadcrumbs were left

October 20, 2023 | 05:05 EDT

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Skyrim's Books: A Hidden Gem of Lore and Flavor | Bullet Points

The Books of Skyrim add flavor to a world already rich with lore, offering bite-sized looks into history, as well as fun and racy topics you can find hidden on bookshelves.

October 20, 2023 | 08:41 EDT

Dragon's Dogma 2 Interview Hero Image portraying the Arisen and More Characters
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Interview - Developers Discuss Capcom's Highly Anticipated Sequel

In TechRaptor's Dragon's Dogma 2 interview, director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi share juicy details about the new game.

October 18, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

The protagonist of Rusty Rabbit, Stamp, stands proud in the key art for Rusty Rabbit
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Rusty Rabbit Interview: The New Game by the Fate/Zero and Madoka Magica Creator

TechRaptor's Rusty Rabbit interview explores the inspirations behind NetEase's new game for PS5 and PC and the partnership with famous writer Gen Urobuchi.

October 17, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

Psaro, the protagonist of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, stands ready in the Arena
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Interview - Producer Discusses Story, Sticking to Turns, & More

In TechRaptor's Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Interview, the producer discusses the story, the protagonist, the decision to stick to turn-based gameplay, and more.

October 9, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Roman Sands RE:Build Features STPeach & Satirizes Live-Service Games

Twitch streamer STPeach voices a character in Roman Sands RE:Build, but that’s far from the only interesting thing about this game.

October 2, 2023 | 02:32 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV A Decade's Journey Logo at Isetan
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Final Fantasy XIV 'A Decade's Journey' Event Had Some of the Coolest FFXIV Merchandise

Square Enix and the Japanese department store Isetan are hosting a really cool Final Fantasy XIV event in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

October 1, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

The desolate Colander spaceship in Starfield.
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Starfield Is This Year's Most Surprising Horror Game

Starfield is this year's most surprising horror game. The Starfield Colander ship and other surprises make this an incredible horror experience.

September 30, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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All the Biggest Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 Features

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 is out with a lot of changes to the game, and here are the biggest changes you need to know before going back to Night City.

September 23, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

The main character of LUCID holds energy that surges in their hands.
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The Story Behind LUCID, the ‘World’s First Celestoidvania’

Solo developer Eric Manahan just launched his LUCID Kickstarter, a game that he calls the world's first Celestoidvania. Here's how he came up with the idea.

September 22, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Jusant, showcasing the games logo, and the main character walking towards a rocky pillar that goes off-screen.
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Jusant Interview - Sea-less Oceans, Moebius, & Hope

In this Jusant interview, we speak with Don't Nod to discuss some of its inspirations, what players will face, and what the game means for Don't Nod.

September 21, 2023 | 10:15 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Interview - Airbus A400M
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Interview - Jorg Neumann on The Future of The Ambitious Franchise

In this Microsoft Flight Simulator interview, Jorg Neumann discusses Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which is "by far the biggest and most ambitious" simulator ever made.

September 18, 2023 | 04:09 EDT

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Zenless Zone Zero Interview: New Beta, Inspiration, and Differences With Genshin & Honkai

In this Zenless Zone Zero Interview, producer Zhenyu Li discusses the upcoming action RPG by the developer of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.

September 12, 2023 | 02:16 EDT

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The Elder Scrolls Online Interview: Director Discusses Necrom, PS4 & Xbox One Support, PvP, & More

With The Elder Scrolls VI still far away in the future, The Elder Scrolls Online is holding the fort. Here's Techraptor's interview with director Matt Firor.

September 9, 2023 | 12:18 EDT

Dodo Re Mi gameplay in Jackbox Party Pack 10
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Jackbox Games: 10 Years of Laughing, Quipping, and Fibbing

Ahead of Jackbox Party Pack 10, we caught up with the hilarious minds behind the studio to chat about the past 10 years and see what's next.

September 8, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

Blue Protocol Redhead Character Leading a Raid
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Blue Protocol Interview - Amazon Discusses Localization, Monetization, & Representing Western Voices

TechRaptor interviews Blue Protocol franchise lead Mike Zadorojny from Amazon Games about the global version, its localization, monetization, and more.

September 5, 2023 | 12:48 EDT

An in-game screenshot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), showcasing side character Soap MacTavish on the side of a cliff in the middle of a blizzard.
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Every Call of Duty Game Ranked From Worst to Best

With Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (the II) on the horizon, we took the time to list every Call of Duty game ranked from worst to best.

August 28, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Pour One Out for the Worst Armored Core Arena Pilots

With the Armored Core Arena returning, we take a look at some of the worst pilots throughout the series. I love these losers.

August 23, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

Two characters from Baldur's Gate III, Text reads YOU CANT PLAN THIS, UNLESS
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Baldur's Gate 3 & The Case for Early Access AAA Games - Low Poly 009

Up until recently, Baldur's Gate 3 may have been flying under your radar but now its taken social media by storm. If they can, why can't others?

August 13, 2023 | 08:50 EDT

Robert Scarpinito from TechRaptor interviews Chris King, the lead developer of 30XX.
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How FTL’s Developer Inspired 30XX's Fusion Mechanic

30XX's fusion mechanic, which gives players more than 60 different powers, was inspired by a conversation with FTL developer Justin Ma.

August 8, 2023 | 12:25 EDT

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Perfecting the Next Gen Nintendo Switch 2 Launch...in 2024? - Low Poly 008

After many wrong rumors, it feels like the Nintendo Switch 2 is closer than ever. Here's how to avoid another Wii U level FLOP.

August 5, 2023 | 08:29 EDT

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Top 10 Weird PS2 Games You've Forgotten About

The PS2 was home to thousands of games so naturally you may have forgotten about some of the ones that weren't viewed as classics. Here are 10 of the weirdest PS2 games.

August 4, 2023 | 09:36 EDT

GRIS' mother from the video game Gris holds an iPhone in her hand, showcasing the Apple Arcade logo
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The Best Apple Arcade Games

There are a lot of great games on iOS devices, especially on the Apple Arcade. These are the best of the best Apple Arcade games.

August 1, 2023 | 12:50 EDT

Peter Parker Spider-Man and Miles Morales Spider-Man swinging together text reads GOOD ENOUGH OR ALL TIME GREAT
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Will Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5 be a 10/10? - Low Poly 007

Marvel's Spider-Man is a beloved PS4 game, but it didn't reach all timer status. Will the upcoming sequel go beyond expectations?

August 1, 2023 | 09:01 EDT

Bloodborne Hunter and Armored Core Mech text reads BLOODBORNE VS ARMORED CORE
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Should you play Armored Core VI after Elden Ring? - Low Poly 006

FromSoftware's next game, Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon drops next month, yet Elden Ring fans haven't hopped on the hype yet. Why?

August 1, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Pokemon Sleep is More Sinister Than You Think

What is Pokemon Sleep? Well, on its surface it's a free sleep-tracking app to help you sleep better, but underneath it is something far more sinister.

July 31, 2023 | 11:04 EDT

Enshrouded Hands-Off Preview - Cover Image Player Character Sitting Next to a Campfire Near a Ruined Tower
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Enshrouded Mixes Great Gameplay Into an Epic Adventure

Enshrouded is a survival action RPG space with a nice variety of familiar mechanics. Check out our first impressions from an early hands-off preview!

July 21, 2023 | 11:27 EDT

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Steve Cottam of Antstream Talks Nostalgia, Retro Games, and Streaming

We had a chance to talk with Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream, to talk about Antstream Arcade hitting the Xbox, retro games rights, and streaming games.

July 21, 2023 | 10:03 EDT

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Riot Forge Wants to Do Justice to Your Favorite League Champion

Riot Forge Creative Director Rowan Parker walks us through all facets of Riot Forge, including how the publisher handles your favorite champions.

July 17, 2023 | 11:18 EDT

Video Game Renders of Iron Man and Black Panther Text reads MARVEL'S GAME PLAN
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Marvel Changing Gaming with EA's New Black Panther Game - Low Poly 005

EA's recently announced Black Panther game follows the strategy of Marvel Games in an industry that's already chasing it.

July 14, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

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Defining Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption Remaster - Low Poly 004

Remasters, Remakes, what's the difference? Rockstar's rumored revisit to Red Dead is a good a time as any to sort out what's what.

July 7, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

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Psykos and Sludge Launchers: Zane Lofton Talks Slayers X

Curious about the boomer shooter Slayers X? We dig into its origins and signature sense of humor with developer Zane Lofton.

July 7, 2023 | 11:46 EDT

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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Interview with Rika Hoshina: A Love Letter to Life & More

An interview with Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Director Rika Hoshina explains how the team approached remaking the unique farming sim.

July 5, 2023 | 10:28 EDT

Old 3D Mario render from NEW series next to Mario Wonder render. Text reads "Soulless"
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Is Super Mario Bros. Wonder Enough? - Low Poly 003

Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been revealed as the next entry in the Mario series and another game prolonging the lifecycle of the Nintendo Switch. Some fans are asking "is this all we get?" so let's discuss if this is enough.

June 30, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

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The Final Fantasy Game We Lost - Low Poly 002

As we celebrate the launch of Final Fantasy XVI, let's look back to the lost Final Fantasy game and how it lives on at Square Enix today.

June 23, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

White background with Cloud Strife, Ichiban, Persona 3 Protagonist. Text reads "WHO WON SUMMER GAME FEST 2023?"
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The Top 3 Takeaways of Summer Game Fest 2023 - Low Poly 001

The SGF season has wrapped up so Social Lead Christian Buckley sits down to highlight the biggest stories and winners from this year's shows.

June 16, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

An in-game screenshot of Thumper, with a flying beetle hovering above a pool of light surrounded by purple streams.
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Ten of The Hardest Levels in Games

If you're looking for a challenge that can truly define the term "hard but fair," look no further than this list of 10 of the hardest levels in games.

June 6, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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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

Link flying above the sky islands in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on a glider powered by a fan.
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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

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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

Link Skydiving in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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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