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
Gaming Features - Page 5
Looking for the latest thoughts our team has about games? Our team loves deep diving on topics and aspects about games, which you'll find here!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Book of Travels and Palia Showcase the Shift Toward Relaxing MMOs
Book of Travels' and Palia's existences are emblematic of the shift in scope that gaming has taken towards relaxing simulators devoid of much violence.
November 23, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Does Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Live Up to its Predecessor?
Both Hyrule Warriors games are a blast to play through and offer hours upon hours of content, but how do the two compare against each other?
November 20, 2021 | 01:00 EST
The Wii Is 15 Years Old Today: A Look Back
The Wii is 15 years old! We take a look back on the Wii 15th anniversary to see what made the Nintendo Wii a great console, and where it fell short.
November 19, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Halo Fans Don't Like Halo Infinite's Progression System
Halo Infinite's surprise multiplayer beta launch was a welcome gift for Xbox's anniversary, but fans are left underwhelmed with the Battle Pass leveling.
November 17, 2021 | 01:00 EST
Exploring the Pokemon Cryptodex Project with Historian Aaron George
We speak with historian Aaron George about his Crypodex Project, which aims to showcase the development timeline of Pokemon Gold and Silver.
November 17, 2021 | 12:00 EST
How Elden Ring's Open World Changes the Soulsborne Formula
Elden Ring's open world injects a new sense of freedom into the Soulsborne formula, changing things up enough to make the shift something substantial.
November 15, 2021 | 01:00 EST
15 Hidden Features in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC
There are a lot of new features included in the 2.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the Happy Home Paradise DLC. Here are some of the more hidden new inclusions in the game.
November 15, 2021 | 12:30 EST
How to Get Back Into Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The 2.0 update for Animal Crossing as well as the Happy Home Paradise DLC are here. If you're jumping back into Animal Crossing after abandoning your island, you might be a little lost. Here's a refresher course on island life.
November 13, 2021 | 12:00 EST
What is Skyrim Anniversary Edition and Will It Disrupt Mods?
In November 2021, Bethesda will celebrate 10 years of Elder Scrolls V with Skyrim Anniversary Edition, here's what's inside and how mods may be affected.
November 8, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Gears of War's Mark 2 Lancer Still Rocks 15 Years On
Honoring one of the greatest weapons ever put in players' hands on its fifteenth anniversary, the Mark 2 Lancer Assault Rifle from 2006's Gears of War.
November 6, 2021 | 12:30 EDT
Eight Years Later and Lysandre is Still Pokemon’s Worst Villain
The Pokémon series has offered some surprisingly good villains in its lifetime, but Lysandre from Pokémon X & Y isn't one of them.
November 5, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Top 10 Creepiest Pokedex Entries in Pokemon
Not all Pokemon are family-friendly. Check out these terrifying Pokemon Pokedex entries, from Pokemon Red & Blue through Pokemon Sword & Shield on Switch.
October 31, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Hylics' Use of Daytime Horror Makes it Truly Terrifying
Hylics and Hylics 2 combines the use of its disturbing and eldritch designs with the glaring, overbright effects to play up its unsettling daytime horror.
October 29, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Can Marvel's Avengers Survive a Second Year?
After a tumultuous first year filled with delays, controversies, and a frustrated player base, does Marvel's Avengers have any future beyond 2022?
October 27, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
The Best FMV Horror Games for Halloween 2021
There's something special about FMV horror games, so we've put a list of the best ones to play on Halloween together for your enjoyment.
October 26, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The Obstacles to Animal Motion Capture in Video Game Development
As cute as it might be to put a dog in a spandex suit and ask it to perform tricks, animal motion capture in video game development comes with a lot of hurdles. We discuss everything from outfitting animals to syncing up their movement with human characters.
October 25, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The Link Between the Best Mods and the Fanfiction Community
Mods and fanfiction alike are popular because they're made by fans for fans, which creates a community of shared desires.
October 22, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
The First Nintendo Direct Aired 10 Years Ago Today
The first Nintendo Direct was released 10 years ago. See what's changed in the decade since Nintendo Directs started, and how other competitors have adopted the Direct style to push out their own updates.
October 21, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Why Sora in Smash Bros. is More Important than You Think
Sora finally meets Mario in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but it turns out, these two already have a little history together, or at least their respective franchises do.
October 21, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
Game Preservation: What it Means to Protect the Past
Today were going to take a look at some of the myths of what Game Preservation is, and how it is important for the industry as a whole.
October 18, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Metroid Dread: How Nintendo Gets Horror Right
Metroid Dread is a great example of how Nintendo can effectively do horror games. See what makes the Nintendo Switch Metroid game so terrifying.
October 18, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
5 Spooky, Supernatural Super Mario Moments
Super Mario games are known for being family-friendly, but every once in a while something truly spooky will sneak into the otherwise colorful franchise. Check out our favorite Super Mario supernatural moments.
October 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Adi Shankar talks Future Projects and Mental Health
Netflix's Castlevania creator Adi Shankar talks candidly with TechRaptor about his new projects and mental health.
October 13, 2021 | 08:00 EDT
Here's What a Great Ace Attorney Investigations Spin-off Could Look Like
It's too soon to move on from The Great Ace Attorney and Capcom has everything it needs to create the perfect spin-off.
October 12, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Retro Graphics and Horror are a Match Made in Heaven
Indie games such as World of Horror, VEILED, and The Well showcase the fascinating and unsettling world of horror using 1 and 2-bit retro graphics.
October 11, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
God of War (2018) Retroactively Improved the Series
In the three years since God of War's latest release, the newest title in the series has given new meaning to the power fantasies from the previous eras.
October 6, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
6 Quality-of-Life Improvements We Still Need in Pokemon Games
We've gotten a lot of quality-of-life improvements in mainline Pokemon games, like renaming traded Pokemon and seeing how effective moves are during battle. Here are six things they could add to future Pokemon games to make them even better.
October 2, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Tales of Arise Is Built on the Back of Star Ocean
Tales of Arise continues the long-running JRPG franchise, but it also takes liberal inspiration from another prominent series, Star Ocean.
October 1, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
What is Up with Life is Strange: True Colors' Performance?
Life is Strange: True Colors is a great narrative experience with an unusual performance profile that deserves to be addressed.
September 24, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Ten Years Later, Dark Souls' First Half Is Still Unmatched
Love it or loathe it (and there are plenty who do), Dark Souls is undeniably one of the most influential games of the last decade.
September 22, 2021 | 12:00 EDT