Psychonauts Helped Fulfill My Childhood Dreams
The original Psychonauts helped me fulfill my childhood dream of enjoying summer camp after many failed real-world attempts.
August 17, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Gaming Features
The State of Destiny 2: Season of the Splicer
Destiny 2 has wrapped up Season of the Splicer with one final story mission. Now we look back over the season: the good, the bad, and the future.
August 13, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Lawn Mowing Simulator Is Actually An Open-World RPG
Lawn Mowing Simulator is masquerading as just another sim game, but it's actually an open-world RPG ready to take players on a heroic adventure.
August 11, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Play NYC 2021 Recap – Reviving the Indie Spirit
After a yearlong absence, gaming convention Play NYC 2021 returned to the Metropolitan Pavilion — albeit with some changes to keep everyone safe.
August 10, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Why Do People Hunt for Shiny Pokemon?
Have you ever wondered why some players spend hundreds of hours hunting Shiny Pokemon? We've interviewed three experienced hunters on why they hunt Shinies.
August 6, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Metro 2033 and STALKER Fans Should Give Chernobylite a Shot
If you're a fan of the Stalker or Metro 2033 games, Chernobylite is absolutely an experience that you don't want to miss out on.
August 6, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Play NYC Aims to Bring Back the Fun of Gaming Conventions
We spoke with Playcrafting CEO Dan Butchko about how Play NYC 2021 is returning as an in-person gaming event with a number of new safety measures in place.
August 5, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The Forgotten City Redefines the Video Game Moral Compass
The Forgotten City may seem like an interesting mystery game on its surface, but it's the surprisingly deep philosophical questions that keep us thinking.
August 4, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
The Sims 4 Has Made Big Strides in Community Involvement, and We Love to See It
The Sims 4 is the longest-running installment in the franchise, but it's not going anywhere, especially with the new standard of community involvement.
August 3, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
How Pokemon Unite Compares to Other MOBAs
Pokemon Unite is the newest MOBA on the market based on one of the most popular IP to ever exist. How does it compare to the other MOBAs?
July 24, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
7 Characters We Want in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
Everyone might have their picks, but here are the 7 Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl characters we want to see in the final game.
July 21, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Is Patch 9.1 Changing World of Warcraft for the Better?
World of Warcraft Patch 9.1 has been slowly releasing content throughout the weeks, but how is it faring against WoW Classic and The Burning Crusade?
July 20, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Exploring Transgender Identity Through Video Games
Video games can help trans people discover their true selves in a variety of ways, including through character creators and stories.
July 17, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
The Best Civilization VI Mods
TechRaptor looks at the best Civilization VI mods and helps you find the way to best modify your Civilization 6 game.
July 16, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
The Valve Steam Deck Might Be the Perfect Budget Gaming PC
The Valve Steam Deck reveal was certainly a surprise, but what's even more surprising is that it looks like it could be a really good budget gaming PC.
July 15, 2021 | 04:55 EDT
7 of the Rarest, Most Expensive Video Games
There are a lot of expensive video games out there, but which ones are also the rarest and most obscure? Here is a list celebrating seven such games.
July 14, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The Story Behind the People Trying to Save Titanfall
We interviewed the people behind the "Save Titanfall" project, a group that aims to raise awareness about DDOS attacks and hackers in the Titanfall games.
July 14, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Death and the Moogle: Dying in Final Fantasy X
Death is common in most games and it takes a front seat in the Final Fantasy series. However, Final Fantasy X took it a different direction and made it more complex. With the anniversary this year, we thought we would examine the mechanics of death in Spira.
July 12, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Claire Couldn't Have Been Sidelined Harder In Resident Evil Infinite Darkness If They Tried
Resident Evil Infinite Darkness released on Netflix, and while being a show with Leon and Claire headlining, Claire gets none of the action.
July 9, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Change is Hard in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart explores some heavy themes through its leading characters and its own place as the latest in a long-running franchise.
July 8, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! & Loneliness in a Post-Pandemic Society
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! may be a modern horror classic, but it's also a good reminder to check on your friends after a harrowing year.
July 8, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
World of Warcraft Patch 9.1 and the Unreliable Narrator of Azeroth
World of Warcraft patch 9.1 is challenging even the most hardcore lore aficionados with a classic literary tool: the unreliable narrator.
July 7, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
A Plague Tale: Innocence - The Next-Gen Difference on Xbox
The A Plague Tale: Innocence next-gen patch is a curiosity. It no doubt feels better to play thanks to the 60 fps target. But there's more to it than that.
July 7, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Weird Last-Minute Gems For Steam Summer Sale
Well-loved, obscure, and sometimes just plain weird, there are some hidden gems in the Steam Summer Sale to look into as it winds down.
July 7, 2021 | 10:30 EDT
Building The Last City In Project Haven With Code 351
So many post-apocalypse games take place in wastelands and junk towns. But what if one took place in the only futuristic metropolis left? Welcome to Project Haven, where the last city on Earth is anything but safe.
July 5, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Games With Classic Disney Characters We Want to See In The Future
We break down some Disney games we'd like to see in the future.
July 2, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Bugsnax is the LGBTQ-Positive Game I Didn’t Expect
Bugsnax advertised itself as a silly, unique game in which you capture and consume the titular Bugsnax. What I didn't expect was how Bugsnax is an LGBTQ-positive game with healthy same-sex relationships.
June 29, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Identities in Video Games
To celebrate pride, our staff members who identify as LGBTQ+ reflect on what proper representation means to them in video games.
June 28, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
8 Games That Fairly Portray LGBTQ Characters
Pride is a month full of festivities, love, and acceptance. It's come a long way and the LGBTQ+ continues to grow across the world and in media. There are so many identities across the spectrum with a number of characters representing different ones.
June 25, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
What Metroid Dread Could Mean For The Metroid Timeline
At E3 2021, Yoshio Sakamoto said that Metroid Dread will be the end of the Metroid story arc, but what does that mean for the Metroid timeline and for Samus Aran?
June 24, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
30 Years On, Sonic The Hedgehog Should Abandon 3D Gameplay
Sonic the Hedgehog is turning 30 years old, and at this late stage in the character's life, it might be time to give up on that precious 3rd dimension.
June 23, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Party Members Meet and Greet
You might be excited for a trip to Icewind Dale as part of Dungeons and Dragons Dark Alliance, but aren't too familiar with the literary history of heroes like Drizzt, Catti-brie, and Wulfgar. We take some time to give you a bit of info on who these characters are and how they met one another.
June 21, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim: Hanoks and Handy Mods
This Week in Valheim, we explore some extra handy mods, a group of surprisingly deadly bees, and a touching tribute to Berserk author Kentaro Miura.
June 19, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
All the Games like Dark Souls at E3 2021
E3 2021 really came through for those that enjoy taking on challenging games like Dark Souls and dying over and over until they succeed.
June 19, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
All the Games like Left 4 Dead at E3 2021
There were a host of multiplayer PvE games at E3 2021. Many of them look like Left 4 Dead, and most of those are coming to Xbox Game Pass.
June 18, 2021 | 05:00 EDT
Exploring Ruin Raiders With One Of The Artists
Ruin Raiders combines turn-based combat with roguelike RNG, all while sending you and your animal squad into the depths of maze-like ruins with robots!
June 17, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
10 Great Games You May Have Missed This E3
Across the over dozen streams during E3, hundreds of games get shown off or receive new trailers. Chances are you may have missed some great games. Here's a few that caught our eye.
June 16, 2021 | 01:37 EDT
Creating Hokko Life: Building 'Something From Nothing'
Simulation games offer us a relaxing and active escape from our current setting. Hokko Life aims to capture that and its creator Robert Tatnell talks about how it came to be.
June 16, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Too Quick To Judge: Final Fantasy Origin Is A Lot Of Fun
After a false start the demo for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is now available on PlayStation 5. If you were turned off by the trailer it's definitely worth checking out the demo, the game has a lot more going for it than expected
June 15, 2021 | 01:22 EDT
6 Terrible Games That Can Join Plumbers Don't Wear Ties
Plumbers Don't Wear Ties is getting a re-release. For some reason. I don't get it either, but here is an excuse to mention six terrible games in a list.
June 15, 2021 | 10:30 EDT
All the Games Like The Sims at E3 2021
Looking for new games like The Sims? Some interesting life simulation games were highlighted during E3 2021, and some of them look promising.
June 14, 2021 | 06:43 EDT
Some of the Highlights of the Wholesome Direct 2021
Looking for some Wholesome games to play? Here are some of the top picks from the 2021 Wholesome Games direct.
June 12, 2021 | 03:01 EDT
E3 2021: Three Cool Sci-Fi Games Releasing this Year
Set for release by the end of 2021, Hooded Horse showcased three sci-fi games at E3 2021: Terra Invicta, Alliance of the Sacred Suns, and Falling Frontier. See our thoughts from the Hooded Horses press event.
June 12, 2021 | 10:30 EDT
This Week in Valheim: Lit Loxes and Developer AMA Recap
This week in Valheim, we watch Loxes burn, recap a recent developer AMA from Reddit, and detail the sad news about the Hearth & Home Update being delayed.
June 12, 2021 | 10:00 EDT
Toy Soldiers HD Brings Little Figures and Big Ambitions
Toy Soldiers HD, an upcoming port and enhanced edition of a 2010 XBLA title, is months away. TechRaptor had a chance to sit down and chat with Brett Gow, EP for Toy Soldiers HD, about what changes can be expected.
June 11, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
No More Heroes 1 and 2 Are Incredibly Basic on PC
No More Heroes 1 and 2's recent PC ports are certainly functional, but lack a lot of common PC features that many will find disappointing.
June 9, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Going Medieval's Save System is One of the Best I've Ever Seen
Going Medieval's save system makes managing your playthroughs a breeze—a must for colony sims and other games in challenging genres.
June 9, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid - Our Top Picks
We break down some of our recommended picks from the Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid, currently on Itch.io.
June 8, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Xbox Series X: 20 FPS Boost Games With Lackluster Upgrades
Xbox Series X's FPS Boost is game-changing when it works and disappointing when it doesn't. While frame rates are often consistent, many titles make concerning sacrifices. This lost compiles 20 FPS Boost games that make major sacrifices, detailing their drawbacks.
June 8, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
How a Charity Bundle for Palestinian Aid Raised $350,000 in a Weekend
We spoke with Alanna Linayre about how she assembled a Palestinian aid charity bundle on Itch.io that blew up overnight, containing over 1,000 items and raising over $350,000 in a weekend.
June 7, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim: Dying for Dioramas
This Week In Valheim, we explore a mod that lets you enter a new realm, some cool dioramas, and an easy way to kill Deathsquitos!
June 5, 2021 | 11:00 EDT