Top 7 2D Sonic the Hedgehog Games
Rolling around at the speed of sound, let's look at some of the best 2D Sonic the Hedgehog games, such as Sonic Mania and the original Sonic the Hedgehog.
July 1, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Gaming Features - Page 4
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Top 7 PlayStation Plus Premium Fighting Games
Punch, kick, and shoryuken your way through these PlayStation Plus Premium fighting games, such as Fighting EX Layer and Street Fighter II.
June 29, 2022 | 12:30 EDT
Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Platformers
PlayStation has a deep history of platformers from Jak & Daxter to Ratchet & Clank. Here are the 10 best PlayStation Plus Premium platformers.
June 29, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
How Gran Turismo Revolutionized Car Culture
Gran Turismo set a new standard for racing games when it first came out in the late '90s, and its impact on car culture can still be felt today.
June 27, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Shooters
There are some epic PlayStation Plus Premium shooters, from Naughty Dog's Uncharted series to the high-stakes action of Doom published by Bethesda.
June 27, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
The Best Steam Deck Alternatives
The Steam Deck is a hot commodity that is still not available for most people, but here are several Steam Deck alternatives to try out instead.
June 24, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Classic Games
From the underwater dystopia in BioShock to the goofy monkeys of Ape Escape, PlayStation Plus Premium has a wide variety of classic games.
June 24, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Hidden Gems
There are many PlayStation Plus Premium hidden gems waiting to be found, including the gratifying Gravity Rush 2 and the intriguing Telling Lies.
June 21, 2022 | 01:00 EDT
Meet the Next Generation of Game Design at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Wondering how to become a video game developer and programmer? We talked with members of the Interactive Media & Game Development program at WPI.
June 21, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
The Quarry - The Hag of Hackett's Quarry Explained
The Hag of Hackett's Quarry is a mystery that players may not solve on their own. So who is she and why does she haunt the grounds?
June 17, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
The Meanings and Visions Behind Each Tarot Card in The Quarry
Players of The Quarry need to focus on collecting Tarot cards throughout the game. Each of these cards represents events that make or break the gameplay.
June 16, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Action Games
PlayStation Plus Premium has an impressive lineup of action games. Here are the best 10 titles you can download right now with a subscription to the service.
June 16, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium RPGs
There are many great PlayStation Plus Premium RPGs, but here are the 10 best role-playing games that stand out above the rest.
June 15, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
What Went Wrong With The Sims 3 Werewolves?
The Sims 3 Werewolves might seem like a howling good time, but the supernatural type has a few issues. How will The Sims 4: Werewolves compare?
June 15, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
A Happy Fun Time With Dread X Collection 5
The newest horror game anthology from Dread XP has come out. Is Dread X Collection 5 worth your time, or should you pass it up?
June 7, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Understanding The Online Xbox DRM That Disrupted Gaming
We take a look at the Xbox DRM, which requires you to be online to play your content. What does this mean for your games and for preservation?
June 1, 2022 | 11:58 EDT
The Critical Legacy of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines is a cult classic that's finally getting a sequel, but what made it unique in the first place?
May 19, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Saints Row Reboot Aims to Balance Humor and Emotional Depth
In our Saints Row hands-off preview, we saw new details about the upcoming reboot's story, and the devs answer our questions about the game's tone.
May 18, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Dune: Spice Wars Is the Pinnacle of the Dune RTS Legacy
Dune and the games it inspired gave birth to what we now know as the RTS genre. Now, Dune: Spice Wars stands as the best of representation of that legacy.
May 17, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Max Payne 3 Retrospective: The Hollow Sequel
It's been 10 years since Rockstar took on the iconic franchise. In our Max Payne 3 retrospective, we examine how it's only gotten more hollow with age.
May 15, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
6 Square Enix Sold IPs We Want To See From Embracer Group
We take a look at some Square Enix sold IPs that we really want to see the new owners bring back to life with some new releases.
May 11, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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