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The Best Star Wars Games | Tabletop and Video

Happy May The 4th! To celebrate, we've put together a list of the best Star Wars games, across both tabletop and video games!

May 4, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Stack Up: How Gaming's Military Charity Adapted to the Pandemic

COVID-19 stopped a lot of things in their tracks, but military charity Stack Up found ways to adapt and overcome those pandemic woes.

May 3, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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What's the Issue with Live-Service Games?

How can developers fix the concept of live-service games? By taking a look at how previous games have failed to live up to the potential, that's how.

May 2, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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PAX East 2022: 9 Games to Look Forward to

After a packed weekend in Boston, TechRaptor's bringing you our nine most anticipated games we saw at PAX East in 2022, in no particular order.

April 28, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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PAX East 2022 Was A Delightful Return to Form

Last weekend, thousands of gamers attended PAX East in Boston, MA. After a two-year hiatus, PAX East is back with an impressive number of great games.

April 26, 2022 | 01:00 EDT

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How Age of Empires IV Is Changing Education

Microsoft and the University of Arizona take education to the next level by offering a college course featuring Age of Empires IV History.

April 22, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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5 Most Thought-Provoking Choices in Trolley Problem, Inc.

Recently, Yogscast Games and Read Graves released Trolley Problem, Inc., a game that asks deep, thought-provoking questions. Here are five of the best ones.

April 22, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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The Evolution of Lightsaber Combat in Star Wars Games

Star Wars games are a dime a dozen. But for those who want to experience the duels of the series, what games are best for that?

April 20, 2022 | 01:00 EDT

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Arcadegeddon Levelling up to Full Release

We recently sat down and talked with IllFonic Games about their co-op roguelite shooter Arcadegeddon, coming out of Early Access.

April 20, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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The Worst Legendary Pokemon

Legendary Pokemon can certainly be grand, but their often unique design can be risky. Here's what we think are the worst Legendary Pokemon.

April 19, 2022 | 08:21 EDT

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Behind the Early Advance Wars Copy: An Interview With Rachael Adamson

TechRaptor spoke with Rachael Adamson, who found herself the center of attention for having a working copy of Advance Wars for the Nintendo Switch.

April 16, 2022 | 02:42 EDT

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6 Disney Properties We Want as Kingdom Hearts 4 Worlds

Which Disney films will be featured in the next Kingdom Hearts? Here are our predictions for Kingdom Hearts 4 Worlds we want to see.

April 13, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Terrific Terraria Mods in 2022

Terraria has a dedicated mod community that creates even more content for the massive survival crafting game. TechRaptor's compiled some of the essentials.

April 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Digging Into the Mystery in Factory-Building Sim Techtonica

TechRaptor speaks with Fire Hose President and Founder Eitan Glinert to learn more about Techtonica and how it might stand up to its competition.

April 4, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Five Classic Square Enix RPGs That Deserve an HD-2D Remake

After Live A Live and Dragon Quest 3, which other classic Square Enix RPGs should be remade in its unique HD-2D art style?

April 1, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Five Great Starbound Mods in 2022

Starbound's easy modding means that modders produce all sorts of visual and quality-of-life improvements. Get to rebuilding the universe with these mods.

March 29, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Every First-Party Sony Game Developer As of 2022

Sony has a ton of first-party developers going back to the first PlayStation, so here is a list of every first-party Sony Game Developer as of 2022.

March 28, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Every First-Party Microsoft Game Developer As of 2022

Here is a list of all of the currently operating Microsoft game developers under the Xbox Game Studios brand, as of March 2022.

March 23, 2022 | 01:00 EDT

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Haunted House: 40 Years of Boo-tiful, Survival Horror Simplicity

Haunted House turned 40 this February. Despite its age, many of the ideas present in the Atari 2600 release find themselves in survival horror games today.

March 14, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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What Does the Future of Horizon Forbidden West Look Like?

What does the future of Horizon Forbidden West look like? See what features Guerilla and Sony may choose to include in a Horizon Forbidden West sequel.

March 7, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Klonoa is Coming Back – Here’s Why Fans are Excited

Bandai Namco's Klonoa series is finally returning with a pair of remasters, but what exactly is it, and why are fans crying tears of joy over it?

February 28, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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The History of Fire Emblem Part 4: A New Beginning

With so many anniversaries in 2022, join TechRaptor as we celebrate the history of Fire Emblem in the final part of this series.

February 24, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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The History of Fire Emblem Part 3: Flickering Embers

The third part of our Fire Emblem series, covering the weakening sales and the eventual, albeit temporary, return to Japanese exclusives.

February 23, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Top 5 Old-School FromSoftware Games to Get You Set for Elden Ring

If you're looking for some old-school FromSoftware games to put you in an Elden Ring mood, this list has you covered!

February 23, 2022 | 10:30 EST

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The History of Fire Emblem Part 2: Going International

How did the Fire Emblem series come to the West? What did its founder do after the Famicom era? This second part of a Fire Emblem miniseries shines a light.

February 22, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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The History of Fire Emblem Part 1: Origins in Japan

Fire Emblem celebrates many major anniversaries this spring. How has Shouzou Kaga's tactical series grown from its humble beginnings?

February 21, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Destiny 2: Everything You Need to Know For The Witch Queen

With Destiny 2's latest premium expansion, The Witch Queen, less than a week away, we have put together a cheat sheet to help new players catch up.

February 18, 2022 | 01:00 EST

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12 Games to Pick Up on the 3DS and Wii U Before It's Too Late

The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops are shutting down in March 2023. Here are 12 games you should pick up before that happens.

February 18, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Dying Light 2's Side Quests Are Easily Forgettable

Dying Light's sequel introduces a newer and larger city for more parkour fun. With more space comes more missions to complete, and some of Dying Light 2's Side Quests are lackluster.

February 15, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Zac Lim Eubank and yellowspoongirl Discuss The Strange World Of Kollok

We had a chance to sit down and talk with Hyper RPG co-founder Zac Lim Eubank and Twitch Streamer yellowspoongirl about the upcoming liveplay series KOLLOK.

February 14, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Dear Esther Anniversary Retrospective: A Tarnished Landmark

On Valentine's Day a decade ago, Dear Esther went from a Source Engine mod to a full-fledged indie game, catalyzing the "walking sim" genre.

February 14, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Proves The Pokemon Multiverse Exists

Pokemon Legends: Arceus all but confirms a longstanding theory about the Pokemon series: that it does follow a multiverse for the entire franchise.

February 9, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Decisions In Dying Light 2 Make No Difference

From the concise story of the first Dying Light comes the more intriguing and dynamic story of Dying Light 2. But just how dynamic is it?

February 7, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Could You Survive The Dying Light 2 Virus?

If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of dealing with the virus from the Dying Light franchise, we've put together a quick guide that's perfect for you!

February 5, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Bad Timing: The Dying Light 2 Immunity Mechanic Is Pointless

Techland added a lot of good things to Dying Light 2, but the Immunity meter during nighttime exploration isn't one of them.

February 4, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Building A Deck In Bullet-Hell: How Heck Deck Did It

Heck Deck combines the slow pace of card games with the chaos of bullet hells. To understand the process behind the vision, we spoke with developer Torcado.

January 28, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection - The Next-Gen Difference

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves is the best way to experience Uncharted 4 and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Unfortunately, margin between platforms is small.

January 26, 2022 | 10:00 EST

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Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting: Reborn DM Tips You'll Want To Explore

Whether you're running a Tal'Dorei campaign on not these Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting: Reborn options can be used to enhance any game, you just need to know where to look.

January 18, 2022 | 10:35 EST

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The Most Anticipated Games of 2022

What are your most anticipated games of 2022? From Pokemon Legends Arceus to Horizon Forbidden West and more, check out our anticipated games list!

December 27, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Why Don't We Get More AAA Christmas Games?

If you enjoy gaming and the holiday season, you might wonder why we don't see more AAA Christmas games anymore? Well, we take a look into the problem right here and now.

December 24, 2021 | 11:00 EST

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Cozy Christmas Games to Play During Holiday Season 2021

If you're looking to get all warm and cozy with some video games during Christmas 2021, then these are the games you need to try out.

December 23, 2021 | 11:00 EST

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The Top Christmas Games on Itch.io in 2021

Are you looking for some Christmas games to play this year? Well, then we've got you covered with this list of great Christmas games on Itch.io.

December 22, 2021 | 11:00 EST

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Danganronpa S is a Dull Grind, and That’s OK

Despite the monotony of its gameplay loop and gacha mechanics, Danganronpa S's simplicity and fan service is enough to keep us coming back.

December 13, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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7 Indie Monster Taming Games Like Pokemon

Pokemon is not the only monster-taming game. Here are some unique indie-made monster taming games like Pokemon to check out for yourself.

December 10, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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What's Up with Razer's Brick-and-Mortar Stores?

So what exactly can you expect when you walk into a RazerStore? And is it worth going to one if it shows up in your area?

December 7, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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The Story Behind Age of Empire 4's 'Hands on History'

TechRaptor talked with the teams involved in creating "Hands on History," a documentary series for Age of Empires 4.

December 6, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Age of Empire 4’s Asymmetric Civs Are a Strong Foundation For a New Age of Mythology

Age of Empires 4 focuses more on asymmetrical gameplay than past titles and could make a strong foundation for a new Age of Mythology.

December 5, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Celebrating 20 Years of Jak and Daxter

Jak and Daxter turns 20 years old on December 3. The platformer series has not had a new game since 2009. Could it be time to change that?

December 3, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Games That Show the Biggest Difference Between the Xbox Series X and S

As an entry-level machine, the Xbox Series S serves a specific audience well. With weaker hardware than the X, though, some games just don't measure up.

November 30, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Dragon Ball: The Breakers – 10 Villains That Should Be Playable

Dragon Ball has a lot of villains, but only so many of them would be a perfect fit for Dead by Daylight-style Dragon Ball: The Breakers.

November 24, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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World War II Comes to Life in Men of War II

The Men of War II release date window is 2022! Learn about Men of War II, an RTS that brings World War II to life as you command tanks, units and more.

November 23, 2021 | 05:45 EST