Aska Ambitiously Blends Survival and Colony Sims
We sat down with the developers of Aska and went hands-on with this upcoming Viking survival game and colony sim. Find out more in our preview!
April 24, 2024 | 10:41 EDT
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Style Theory's Creators in Fashion Runway Show Seeks to Demystify
We spoke with MatPat about Creators in Fashion, a runway show designed not only to show off Creator fashions but highlight quality and demystify fashion for all to enjoy.
April 21, 2024 | 09:33 EDT
Fallout Season One Review – Welcome To The Apocalypse
Jonathan Nolan and Amazon Studios makes a fantastic introduction to the world of Bethesda's sci-fi RPG. This is our review of Fallout Season One.
April 9, 2024 | 12:50 EDT
High-Stakes: How Balatro Confronts Gambling Addiction and Roguelikes
With Balatro capturing the hearts and minds of roguelike lovers and card sharks everywhere, developer LocalThunk has created a compelling core that not only is a fantastic roguelike, but a legitimate placebo to combat gambling addiction.
March 27, 2024 | 08:53 EDT
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2024 in Tokyo Proved How Far We've Come
The Final Fantasy XIV fan festival at the prestigious Tokyo Dome felt like the crowning achievement of a long journey, showing how far the game has come.
March 29, 2024 | 02:00 EDT
Lucy Liu Interview: Pirate Queen: The Forgotten Legend
We got to speak with Eloise Singer and Lucy Liu about their new VR title, The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend, which tells the story about the most powerful pirate in history.
March 28, 2024 | 08:29 EDT
City 20 Promises to Make Your Choices Change the World
Untold Games' upcoming survival simulation game City 20 promises to have smart NPCs and a unique gameplay experience every time you play.
March 25, 2024 | 03:11 EDT
Halo TV Season 2 Review - How Far Should Artistic License Go?
The second season of the Halo TV show has come to an end, but have the changes that the writers made to the lore enhanced the story or detracted from it?
March 18, 2024 | 09:27 EDT
OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition Smartphone Review - Gorgeous and
TechRaptor's review of the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition smartphone will tell you why it's both beautiful and one of the best Android platforms to play Genshin.
March 1, 2024 | 01:28 EST
Nightingale Has Fun Survival Crafting Gameplay at a Fair Price
We got an early look at Nightingale and spoke with Inflexion Games' Neil Thompson and Leah Summers about their bold plans for this open-world crafting game.
February 8, 2024 | 11:03 EST
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Interview - Discussing the Philosophy of
We chat with the developers behind Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, touching on topics such as design philosophies, user feedback, and what it takes to re-imagine one of the most famous games of all time.
February 5, 2024 | 07:46 EST
Apex Legends: Breakout Celebrates Five Years in the Latest Major Update
Apex Legends prepares to drop a wealth of content for its fifth anniversary, including the launch of season 20, "Breakout," on February 13.
February 4, 2024 | 02:54 EST
Apex Legends Interview - Discussing Anniversaries, Player Expectations,
We chat with the developers behind Apex Legends to find out how they're feeling about the game's 5th anniversary and recent collaborations, like Final Fantasy VII.
February 4, 2024 | 06:55 EST
Rutledge Daugette's Top 10 Games of 2023
In a tumultuous year, we've had a ton of new releases. Rutledge breaks down his personal top 10 games for the 2023 year.
January 1, 2024 | 12:18 EST
Rutledge Daugette's Top 10 Games of 2023
In a tumultuous year, we've had a ton of new releases. Rutledge breaks down his personal top 10 games for the 2023 year.
January 1, 2024 | 12:18 EST
Austin's Top 10 Games of 2023
Staff Writer Austin Suther goes over his top 10 games of 2023. Number one might just surprise you!
January 8, 2024 | 08:33 EST
Anson Chan's Top 5 Games of 2023
Anson has written for TechRaptor since 2016, and as far as he's concerned, games are one of the greatest forms of artistic expression to date. Here are his top 5 games of 2023.
January 8, 2024 | 10:29 EST
Tyler Chancey's Top 10 Games of 2023
2023 was a year of great sequels, fantastic horror, and face-melting action. Here are Tyler Chancey's personal top 10 games of 2023.
January 9, 2024 | 12:02 EST
Samiee "Gutterpunk" Tee's Top 5 Games of 2023
In the wake of 2023 being an absolute scorcher of a year for the quality of video games, Samiee "Gutterpunk" Tee walks through some of the underground indie hits that warrant a conversation all the same.
January 11, 2024 | 02:41 EST
Samuel Guglielmo's Top 10 of 2023
TechRaptor Reviews Editor Samuel Guglielmo gives his top 10 of the year. Also he draws each game in MS Paint which is weird we asked him not to please stop him.
January 11, 2024 | 11:02 EST
Andrew Otton's Best Games of 2023
TechRaptor's Editor in Chief Andrew Otton talks his favorite games from 2023, the year with seemingly endless great games.
January 11, 2024 | 11:58 EST
Robert N. Adams' Top 10 Games of 2023
Robert N. Adams breaks down his top 10 games released in 2023—a year that saw tremendous ups and downs for the gaming industry.
January 12, 2024 | 08:13 EST
Robert Scarpinito's Top 10 Games of 2023
It's been a wild ride with lots of ups and lots of downs. Sifting through a mountain of gems, here's Robert's top 10 games of 2023.
January 12, 2024 | 04:40 EST
Don Parsons' Top Games of 2023
We're talking about our favorite games of 2023, and in this list, Don Parsons shares his favorite games from small games you never heard of to one of the best games ever!
January 12, 2024 | 08:18 EST
Smite 2 Interview - The Challenges & Excitement of Developing a True
We chat with the developers behind Smite 2 about the announcement, excitement, and challenge of building something new while maintaining the core Smite feel.
January 17, 2024 | 11:55 EST
Final Fantasy XIV Orchestra Concert 2023 in London Was a Majestic,
Right on the tail of Final Fantasy XIV's London Fan Festival, Square Enix hosted the latest "Eorzean Symphony" orchestra concert dedicated to the game.
December 18, 2023 | 04:11 EST
From Hype to Ruins: The Day Before's 4-Day Demise
The Day Before was an overnight sensation for all the wrong reasons. But who was responsible for the game, and how did things go so horribly wrong?
December 12, 2023 | 10:03 EST
Tekken 8 Interview - Discussing Story, Gameplay, and Approaching New
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 11, 2023 | 01:54 EST
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 | 01:54 EST
Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien Interview - The Return of a Visual Novel Legend Via
TechRaptor interviews Kouji Morimoto, Kimi ga Nozomu Eien Redevelopment Project Team Leader, about the return of the beloved visual novel to Steam.
November 28, 2023 | 10:06 EST
Abiotic Factor Server Guide | Server Settings
Our Abiotic Factor Server Guide will go over how to create your own self hosted or dedicated server.
April 29, 2024 | 03:11 EDT
Abiotic Factor Resources Guide | Find Crafting Materials
This guide will tell you how to get the Abiotic Factor resources you'll need to craft useful items and build defenses for your base.
April 29, 2024 | 04:52 EDT
Abiotic Factor Walkthrough
Our Abiotic Factor Walkthrough will go over how to complete the game's main objectives, plus some tips on dealing with certain enemies and obstacles.
April 29, 2024 | 02:40 EDT
Abiotic Factor Base Raid Guide | The Air Feels Strange
This guide will tell you about every Abiotic Factor Base Raid and what you can expect when the enemy attacks your base at night.
April 29, 2024 | 06:17 EDT
Abiotic Factor Medicine Guide | How to Heal Yourself
This Abiotic Factor Medicine Guide will tell you how to restore your Health and cure the various negative status effects that you can suffer from.
April 29, 2024 | 07:00 EDT
Abiotic Factor Cooking and Food Guide
Our Abiotic Factor Cooking and Food Guide will tell you what benefits you get from food, how to cook, how Soup works, and more!
April 29, 2024 | 06:49 EDT
Abiotic Factor Power Guide | Store Power at Night
Our Abiotic Factor Power Guide will tell you how the Power system works, how you can store Power overnight, and how you can split a Plug Socket.
April 29, 2024 | 06:36 EDT
Abiotic Factor Building Guide - How to Stay Safe
This Abiotic Factor Building Guide will tell you how building works and the location of the best place to build your base in the GATE facility.
April 29, 2024 | 06:06 EDT
Abiotic Factor Skills and Traits Guide
This Abiotic Factor Skills and Traits Guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Jobs, Traits, and Skills of your character.
April 29, 2024 | 05:03 EDT
Abiotic Factor Farming Guide | How to Grow Food
This Abiotic Factor Farming Guide will tell you how to get started with farming and how you can use it to grow food and crafting resources.
April 29, 2024 | 06:55 EDT
How to Get a Backpack in Abiotic Factor
You'll need some more space as you explore the facilities, so we've put together this Abiotic Factor Backpack Guide!
April 29, 2024 | 07:14 EDT
Abiotic Factor Map Guide | All Sector Maps
Get around the facilities effectively with our Abiotic Factor Map Guide.
April 29, 2024 | 05:16 EDT
Abiotic Factor Crafting and Unlocks Guide
This guide will tell you how Abiotic Factor crafting works and how to unlock new crafting recipes. We also have a long list of crafting recipes!
April 29, 2024 | 05:26 EDT
Abiotic Factor Guns Guide - Improved Weaponry
This guide will tell you how to get a gun in Abiotic Factor and how you can gain access to more advanced weaponry in the Manufacturing Sector.
April 29, 2024 | 07:19 EDT
Abiotic Factor Vehicles Guide - How to Get Around Faster
This guide will tell you how to get a vehicle in Abiotic Factor and how you can use it to move your friends (and your items) around the map faster.
April 29, 2024 | 07:41 EDT
Abiotic Factor Bathroom Guide - You Gotta Go
This guide will tell you how to use the bathroom in Abiotic Factor and how you can use your poop to improve your base. No, really.
April 29, 2024 | 07:09 EDT
Abiotic Factor Water Guide - How to Collect, Produce, and Stay Hydrated
This guide will tell you how to get water in Abiotic Factor and how you can use stuff around the office to get an infinite supply of renewable water.
April 29, 2024 | 07:04 EDT
All Confirmed PlayStation Plus May 2024 Games
Here's everything that's been confirmed for the PlayStation Plus May 2024 lineup, including puzzling adventures and much more.
May 1, 2024 | 11:43 EDT
All Confirmed Xbox Game Pass May 2024 Games
Here's everything that's been announced for the Xbox Game Pass May 2024 lineup, including cats, Vikings, and artsy indie puzzlers.
April 30, 2024 | 09:04 EDT
Palia Flowers Guide | Collect Every Growable Flower
Our guide will tell you how to collect the Palia Flowers that you can plant and grow anywhere on your Housing Plot's land.
March 29, 2024 | 03:35 EDT
LEGO Fortnite Animal Taming Guide
Our LEGO Fortnite Animal Taming Guide will go over how to find and tame each type of animal in the game and what items they will give you.
April 23, 2024 | 03:08 EDT
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Fishing Guide
Our Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Fishing Guide will go over how to unlock this optional minigame, and the locations of each fish.
April 22, 2024 | 07:49 EDT
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Character Recruitment Guide
Our Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Character Recruitment Guide will go over how to recruit each member of the game's extensive character roster.
April 21, 2024 | 09:54 EDT
All Confirmed PlayStation Plus April 2024 Games
We've put together a list of all of the confirmed PlayStation Plus April 2024 games, so you can see what awaits you as a subscriber.
April 17, 2024 | 09:05 EDT
All Confirmed Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Games
Check out our list of everything that's been announced as part of the Xbox Game Pass April 2024 haul, including a long-awaited JRPG and more.
April 16, 2024 | 10:41 EDT
Helldivers 2 Ship Modules Guide | All Ship Upgrade Costs
Our Helldivers 2 Ship Modules Guide will tell you how Ship Modules Work, what it costs to unlock them, and which Ship Modules you should take first.
March 4, 2024 | 11:36 EST
How to Use the Extraction Platform in The Planet Crafter
This guide will tell you how you can use the Extraction Platform in The Planet Crafter to escape the planet you've terraformed and beat the game.
April 9, 2024 | 05:09 EDT
The Planet Crafter Resources Guide | How to Get Crafting Materials
Our The Planet Crafter Resources guide will tell you how you can get your hands on some of the most important basic resources.
April 8, 2024 | 11:41 EDT
The Planet Crafter Obsidian Guide | Where to Mine
Our The Planet Crafter Obsidian Guide will tell you where to find Obsidian and how you can use it for some of the most useful mid to late-game items.
April 9, 2024 | 11:18 EDT
The Planet Crafter Animals Guide | How to Create Mammals
Our The Planet Crafter Animals Guide will tell you how to get Genetic Material to make large Animals and how you can customize their appearance!
April 8, 2024 | 11:41 EDT
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Interview - Owlcat Gets Grim
With our Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader interview with Owlcat Games, we got a look at the game 80 hours in, and learned more about the story and gameplay
August 24, 2023 | 09:38 EDT
How Uppercut Games Designs Chill Experiences
Uppercut Games, known for Submerged and its recent sequel, Submerged: Hidden Depths, focuses on relaxing experiences -- but they're not always easy to make.
April 19, 2022 | 09:57 EDT
A Closer Look Behind Space Punks' Distinctive Art Style
We sat down with some of the art team behind Flying Wild Hog's upcoming free-to-play shooter Space Punks to talk about the game's unique visual style.
July 9, 2021 | 02:06 EDT
Interview - Tweaking and Upgrading The Ascent
I sat down and played a demo for The Ascent. Then I had a chance to talk with the developers about working on a game of this type.
May 20, 2021 | 03:12 EDT
How Lost Words: Beyond the Page Teaches You To Platform Through Grief
I spoke to Lost Words: Beyond the Page developer, Mark Backler, to speak about how his new game takes players through the grieving process, one platform at a time.
April 7, 2021 | 06:18 EDT
From BioShock 2 to Claire De Lune: Jesse Attard's Journey
Tactic Studios is on the cusp of launching their first full 3D game after years of iterating upon an engine built with 2D pixel art in mind. TechRaptor had the chance to interview Jesse Attard about the game and the company's proprietary Immortal Engine.
March 29, 2021 | 09:37 EDT
Void Arena Aims to Buck the Trends of Traditional RPGs
We spoke to High Level Studios about its upcoming game Void Arena, an RPG that breaks tradition by doing away with experience levels and skill points.
January 26, 2021 | 11:14 EST
Horizon Zero Dawn Volume 1 - The Sunhawk Interview
December 1, 2020 | 07:25 EST
Phoenix Labs, Dauntless, and Growth
December 2, 2020 | 11:20 EST
Silent Hill Composer Akira Yamaoka Interview - World of Tanks, Silent Hill
November 4, 2020 | 05:19 EST
Bringing Back World of Darkness
September 26, 2020 | 06:24 EDT
PAX Online: Chris King, 30XX, and Indie Development
Just because we're in the middle of a global pandemic doesn't mean we can't enjoy the pleasures that come with booths and presentations at PAX. Granted, something is lost without physically being on a show floor, but it saves money on travel and hotels.
September 17, 2020 | 02:42 EDT
Lab Rat: Coronavirus, Algorithms, and the State of The Indie Scene
When you work in the independent scene, you have to expect the unexpected. As Gwen Frey tells me, the way you go about making your game is never the same one year to the next. Gwen Frey, 33, got her start in the mainstream scene 13 years ago. If you've played BioShock Infinite, you've seen her work. But despite this, she tells me that nothing can prepare you for the jump to indie.
September 15, 2020 | 03:28 EDT
The Rising Ray of Hope in Brazil's Games Industry
August 9, 2020 | 11:48 EDT
From Open Beta to Early Access: The Journey of Quantum League
May 30, 2020 | 12:15 EDT
Join the Snowball Tournament with Wintermoor Tactics Club
May 19, 2020 | 03:16 EDT
World of Warships Producer Discusses Working With Warhammer 40K
May 20, 2020 | 07:51 EDT
Learn to Fight with Cute Snakes in Serpent Showdown
May 16, 2020 | 06:39 EDT
Sewing a Tapestry of Horror in Ginkgo
May 15, 2020 | 01:28 EDT
Leechbug Brings an Environmental Approach to Action
May 13, 2020 | 04:08 EDT
Discover the Beasts of Maravilla Island
May 13, 2020 | 11:14 EDT
Dealing in Feels - Dogs and Dates in Best Friend Forever
May 12, 2020 | 10:24 EDT
Solace State Has A Message Worth Hearing
May 10, 2020 | 03:42 EDT
BIG Festival Becomes BIG Digital: Brazil’s Independent Games Festival Goes
May 12, 2020 | 02:58 EDT
World of Warcraft: Elysium Project's Plague Event, Two Weeks Later
April 30, 2020 | 01:53 EDT
Coda Asks Players to Blink Through Its Story
April 24, 2020 | 06:49 EDT
The Flower Collectors Presents a Unique Whodunnit
April 24, 2020 | 06:56 EDT
Röki Champions Folklore in Storytelling
April 24, 2020 | 06:43 EDT
Cloudpunk Takes on Various Cyberpunk Themes
April 17, 2020 | 05:40 EDT
ITTA Interview: Art Out of Darkness
April 14, 2020 | 01:52 EDT
Mortal Kombat 1 Homelander First Look Shows Off The Boys' Sadistic
Netherrealm and Warner Bros have released a first look at The Boys' Homelander as he appears in brutal fighting game Mortal Kombat 1.
May 6, 2024 | 08:51 EDT
Helldivers 2 PC Players Won't Need a PlayStation Account After Sony
Helldivers 2 PC players won't require a Sony account to play the game after all, as Sony has backtracked on its controversial decision of a few days ago.
May 6, 2024 | 07:54 EDT
Helldivers 2 Delisted For Over 100 Countries on Steam
Helldivers 2 controversy continues as the game has been delisted on Steam from over 170 regions that are not supported by PlayStation Network accounts.
May 4, 2024 | 10:26 EDT
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PC System Requirements Revealed
Ninja Theory has revealed the Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PC system requirements, and you're going to want a beefy PC to run this one at 4K.
May 3, 2024 | 11:02 EDT
V Rising Difficulty Levels and More Detailed Ahead of Launch
Stunlock has provided more info on how the upcoming V Rising difficulty levels will work, as well as server maintenance times for next week's 1.0 launch.
May 3, 2024 | 09:56 EDT
XDefiant Release Date and Preseason Content Revealed
Ubisoft has announced the XDefiant release date, with the free-to-play arena shooter launching across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S later this month.
May 3, 2024 | 09:03 EDT
Another Crab's Treasure Sales Top 150k as Devs Promise to Fix Bugs
Aggro Crab has announced that underwater Soulslike platformer Another Crab's Treasure has passed a major sales milestone within its first week on release.
May 3, 2024 | 08:30 EDT
(Updated) Helldivers 2 PC Players Will Soon Require PlayStation IDs to Play
If you're playing Helldivers 2 on PC, you'll soon need to link your PlayStation and Steam accounts if you want to continue playing.
May 3, 2024 | 07:51 EDT
(Updated) Limited Run Games’ 3DO Releases Appear to Have a Major Problem
Two 3DO games recently reissued by Limited Run Games, Plumbers Don't Wear Ties and D, appear to have a major problem, according to customers.
May 2, 2024 | 08:49 EDT
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Update 1.5 Release Date Revealed
The release date for the long-awaited Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night update 1.5 has been revealed, and you won't have much longer to wait.
May 2, 2024 | 11:39 EDT
Unity Draws From EA Well Again for New CEO
Unity has announced the appointment of its new CEO, and it's another former EA exec in the form of ex-Zynga COO Matthew Bromberg.
May 2, 2024 | 10:14 EDT
Manor Lords Publisher's Kingdom Sim Norland Delayed to Summer
Norland, a medieval kingdom sim being published by the Manor Lords folks, has been delayed until summer so the devs can add more features.
May 2, 2024 | 09:38 EDT
Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond Brings More Devastation Next Week
Arrowhead and Sony have announced the Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond, and it comes with some exciting-looking new weapons and support gear.
May 2, 2024 | 08:06 EDT
Biggest Starfield Update Since Launch Brings Map Improvements and More
Bethesda has announced the release date for the biggest Starfield update since launch, which will bring map improvements, Xbox graphics options, and more.
May 1, 2024 | 11:18 EDT
Earth Defense Force 6 Release Date Finally Revealed
The Earth Defense Force 6 release date has finally been revealed, with the latest bug-splattering shooter in the series arriving in July.
May 1, 2024 | 11:01 EDT
Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops Circana's US Sales Data for March 2024
Circana has released its gaming industry sales analysis for March 2024, and Capcom's fantasy RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 reigns supreme.
May 1, 2024 | 10:16 EDT
Desktop Farming Sim Rusty's Retirement Tops 100k Sales
Rusty's Retirement, a rather neat little desktop idle farming sim, has managed to cross a pretty big sales milestone in less than a week.
May 1, 2024 | 09:46 EDT
It Looks Like Kerbal Space Program 2 Dev Intercept Games Has Been Shut Down
Intercept Games, the developer of space sim Kerbal Space Program 2, appears to have been shut down by parent company Take-Two.
May 1, 2024 | 08:54 EDT
Gray Zone Warfare Gaining Traction Thanks to Disgruntled Tarkov Players
PvPvE shooter Gray Zone Warfare is picking up tens of thousands of Steam players, and many of them appear to be disgruntled Tarkov veterans.
May 1, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
Funko Fusion Release Date Brings Mashup Madness in September
The Funko Fusion release date has been revealed, with the world-hopping co-op action-adventure game launching in September.
April 30, 2024 | 11:07 EDT
Xbox June Showcase Announced, Totally Not Call of Duty Direct Teased
Xbox has announced its summer showcase, which is taking place in June, as well as a mysterious presentation for a game that definitely isn't Call of Duty.
April 30, 2024 | 10:31 EDT
Deliver Us the Moon Dev KeokeN Forced to Lay Off Entire Team
Deliver Us the Moon developer KeokeN Interactive has been forced to lay off its entire team after failing to find publishing support for its next project.
April 30, 2024 | 09:49 EDT
Rise of the Ronin Sales "Surpassing" Nioh Series, Koei Tecmo
Koei Tecmo says that Rise of the Ronin's sales are outstripping those of Nioh and Nioh 2, and there's more financial info on the company to pore over too.
April 30, 2024 | 08:21 EDT
Square Enix Declares $140m Loss Amid Game Pipeline Shakeup
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth publisher Square Enix has declared a $140m loss based on a shakeup of its internal development pipeline.
April 30, 2024 | 07:42 EDT
Massive Morrowind Mod Tamriel Rebuilt Shares First Roadmap In Over Two
Tamriel Rebuilt, a hugely ambitious Morrowind mod that adds lots of new content, has released its first development roadmap in over two years.
April 29, 2024 | 11:44 EDT
Alan Wake 2 Still Hasn't Earned Back Its Budget
Remedy has released its financial statement for the first quarter of 2024, and despite strong sales, Alan Wake 2 has yet to recoup its development costs.
April 29, 2024 | 10:51 EDT
Manor Lords Sales Cross 1 Million as City-Builder Breaks Steam Records
Hooded Horse and Slavic Magic have revealed that Manor Lords sales have crossed a major milestone, and the game's player count is doing well too.
April 29, 2024 | 09:36 EDT
Street Fighter 6 Akuma Release Date Revealed in Demonic Gameplay Trailer
Capcom has revealed the Street Fighter 6 Akuma release date, along with a gameplay trailer that shows how the demonic warrior fights.
April 29, 2024 | 09:06 EDT
Tekken 8 Roadmap Updated as Second DLC Character Revealed
Bandai Namco has revealed an updated Tekken 8 roadmap, and it includes the game's second DLC character, as well as free updates and more.
April 29, 2024 | 08:38 EDT
Helldivers 2 Update Nerfs Burn Damage, Buffs Adjudicator
Arrowhead Game Studios has released a new Helldivers 2 update, and this one's all about stripping fire of some of its elemental power.
April 29, 2024 | 08:16 EDT
The Fallout TV Show Proves The Last of Us Wasn’t A Fluke
The Fallout TV show is incredible and is evidence of a formula to follow for any gaming adaptations in the future, just as The Last of Us did.
April 9, 2024 | 08:05 EDT
GTA Online's Success Undermines GTA 6's Relationship With
Rockstar Games is no stranger to political commentary, but will their messaging in GTA 6 have the same effect now that they're no longer as infamous?
December 12, 2023 | 11:47 EST
Why First-Person Indiana Jones Is a Mistake
First-person Indiana Jones is a mistake. Machine games making Indiana Jones and the Great Circle a first-person game will make players miss out.
January 20, 2024 | 10:22 EST
If You Skip Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways, You're Doing Yourself a
The Separate Ways DLC is the best part of Resident Evil 4. It introduces amazing new weapons and great game mechanics as well.
October 17, 2023 | 10:49 EDT
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Shows Regulators Haven't
The battle over the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has shed light on the fact that antitrust regulators are woefully unprepared to regulate the gaming industry.
October 13, 2023 | 07:26 EDT
PS5 Slim Digital Price Hike Is the Result of PlayStation's
Today's announcement of a $50 price hike for the new slimmed-down PS5 Digital Edition in the United States is certainly emblematic of PlayStation's market domination.
October 10, 2023 | 03:55 EDT
Starfield's Shipbuilding Is the Endgame Bethesda Needed
Bethesda's games have a lot of content, but the meaningful content typically has a limit. Did Starfield break this limit with its shipbuilding mechanic?
September 21, 2023 | 09:24 EDT
Starfield's Outpost System Is Holding the Game Back
Starfield's outpost system should've been an upgrade to Fallout 4's settlement system, but it's not. Can it be improved, or will we have to wait for mods?
September 12, 2023 | 03:26 EDT
Which Platform Has Best Remnant 2 Performance?
Wondering which platform has the best Remnant 2 performance modes? Check out our breakdown of Remnant 2 gameplay, system requirements, and frame rate.
August 3, 2023 | 09:44 EDT
Froggy Armor Is Tears of the Kingdom's Best Quality-of-Life
The Froggy Armor in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is arduous to obtain but worth it. The Froggy Armor is a great quality of life improvement.
July 13, 2023 | 10:45 EDT
The Problem With Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI has a lot to say about prejudice and the human condition, but Clive is so ridiculously cool that he undermines its early central themes.
June 28, 2023 | 11:38 EDT
How Final Fantasy XVI Perfected the Quick-Time Event
Quick-time events, one of the most notorious game mechanics, become something much bigger (and better) in Final Fantasy XVI.
June 26, 2023 | 10:03 EDT
How Animal Crossing Ushered in the Age of Endless Games
Animal Crossing has been delighting players for 22 years now, so we took a look at how this series helped define a genre and ushered in an era of endless games.
April 13, 2021 | 07:57 EDT
Could Starfield Lead the Way to Xbox's Best Year Yet?
The last year has not been kind to Xbox fans at all when it came to first party games, but is Starfield enough to turn the tide of disappointment?
June 11, 2023 | 05:44 EDT
Rift Apart's PC Port Is a Reminder To Not Believe All the Marketing
Ratchet & Clank: Rifts Apart PC release is the latest reminder that what companies say in June, isn't necessarily the truth
June 1, 2023 | 10:15 EDT
Who Is the Audience for Sony's Project Q Streaming Device?
Who is the target audience for Sony's Project Q? The Project Q handheld device that connects to a PS5 via streaming is cool, but will it be widely adopted?
May 25, 2023 | 05:50 EDT
Resident Evil 4 Remake Sets a Gold Standard for Replayability
Resident Evil 4 Remake sets a gold standard for replayability. The Resident Evil 4's New Game Plus and unlockables make it a joy to play again and again.
April 21, 2023 | 12:55 EDT
It's 2023, Why Don't We Have More Customized PS5 Accessories?
It's 2023, why don't we have more customized PS5 accessories? Where's the God of War PS5 faceplate or Spider-Man Dual Sense controller?
March 3, 2023 | 07:55 EST
Destiny 2 Lightfall: What Happened With That Finale?
The release of Destiny 2 Lightfall is packed with new content, new subclasses, and an ending that confused more than intrigued.
March 5, 2023 | 09:12 EST
Metroid Prime Remastered Is the Perfect Test-Run for Metroid Prime 4
Metroid Prime Remastered is the perfect test-run for Metroid Prime 4. The remastered version gives us plenty of hope ahead of Metroid Prime 4 release date.
February 23, 2023 | 12:05 EST
Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph Prepares for the End
With the conclusion of Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph, Bungie delivers a powerful finale, and sets the stage for the end of its 10-year story.
February 17, 2023 | 01:24 EST
Paper Maps Make Fantasy Games More Immersive
Immersion causes fantasy games to transport us to faraway worlds where we can live out our wildest dreams, and nothing helps more than good old paper maps.
February 4, 2023 | 02:22 EST
Don't Love Rhythm Games? Try Out Hi-Fi Rush Anyway
Don't love rhythm games? Try out Hi-Fi Rush anyways. Hi-Fi Rush's gameplay rewards you for attacking on the beat, but doesn't penalize you otherwise.
February 6, 2023 | 12:39 EST
Fortnite's Battle Passes: How Did They Take Over the Gaming Industry?
Fortnite's Battle Pass system has reshaped the landscape for multiplayer games over the last five years, but why is it so popular?
January 3, 2023 | 01:01 EST
Why I Hope We Get More Horizon Forbidden West LEGO Sets
The 1,222-piece Tallneck LEGO set was a delight for Horizon Forbidden West enthusiasts, but could we get more Horizon Forbidden West LEGO sets?
December 18, 2022 | 08:45 EST
Marvel's Midnight Suns' Most Benign Moments Are Its Best
The Marvel's Midnight Suns hangouts are some of the best moments in the game. See why the Midnight Suns hangouts help make this game amazing.
December 14, 2022 | 09:52 EST
Is League of Legends on Xbox Game Pass Riot's Way of Fighting the
League of Legends and Xbox Game Pass might seem like an odd couple, but is Riot Games bracing for the future of gaming with this marriage of convenience?
December 13, 2022 | 10:04 EST
Is Game Freak Still the Right Studio for Pokemon?
Is Game Freak still the right studio for Pokemon? Pokemon Scarlet and Violet glitches and framerate problems shine a light on the franchise's challenges.
November 28, 2022 | 01:05 EST
Destiny 2 Season of Plunder Feels Like Swashbuckling Filler
While Destiny 2 Season of Plunder delivers an exciting space pirate adventure and some new updated content, it feels more a distraction than an interlude.
November 13, 2022 | 05:39 EST
Did the Halo Infinite Winter Update Fix Year-Old Problems?
Halo Infinite's Winter Update added a lot of new features, but is it enough to keep the game afloat or has Halo Infinite been stagnate for too long?
November 12, 2022 | 07:58 EST
No Rest for the Wicked has the Bones of a Great Game
We take a gander at the Early Access for Moon Studios' latest title, No Rest for the Wicked.
April 25, 2024 | 08:37 EDT
Hades II Is A Brilliant Step Forward For Supergiant Games' First
We had some time to check out an early version of Supergiant Games' highly anticipated sequel, Hades II, and see how it builds on the original's foundation.
April 22, 2024 | 02:19 EDT
The Rogue Prince of Persia Is Another Stellar AA Addition To the Prince of
The Rogue Prince of Persia is a new Roguelike from the developers of Dead Cells expanded content and it's coming very soon to Steam Early Access.
April 8, 2024 | 04:52 EDT
Visions of Mana Preview - Get Lost in Colorful Landscapes
Check out our Visions of Mana preview from PAX East 2024! We got the chance to go hands-on with Visions of Mana ahead of its release date.
March 27, 2024 | 06:32 EDT
Dune: Awakening Hands-Off Preview - An Epic MMO In the Making
The TechRaptor team got to take a look at a Dune: Awakening preview at PAX East 2024. Check out what we thought of the Dune: Awakening gameplay and classes.
March 26, 2024 | 12:30 EDT
Path of Exile 2 Hands-on Preview - The Next Great Action RPG
Check out our Path of Exile 2 preview! We got to experience Path of Exile 2 gameplay at PAX East 2024 and played through an early mission. Read more.
March 22, 2024 | 10:13 EDT
Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge Preview - Eco-Conservation & Cozy Frogs
Take a look at our Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge preview from PAX East 2024. We got hands-on Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge gameplay and spoke with the developers.
March 22, 2024 | 08:24 EDT
Path of Exile 2 Hands-Off Preview - Introducing the Ranger Class and Path
We got eyes on the latest look at the Ranger class for Path of Exile 2, as well as learn key details about Path of Exile's next expansion.
March 20, 2024 | 10:56 EDT
Lightyear Frontier Preview - The Smoothest Survival Game Of 2024
Lightyear Frontier continues a trend of excellent 2024 survival games by being fun, looking gorgeous, and running almost flawlessly.
March 14, 2024 | 05:00 EDT
Winter Survival Preview - A Pure Survival Experience
Winter Survival promises to deliver a challenging survival experience and an interesting story to match. Read our preview to find out more!
March 6, 2024 | 03:08 EST
Nightingale Preview - Long Load Times and Odd Design Choices
Does Nightingale's realm-hopping gameplay (and server infrastructure) live up to Inflexion Games' grand designs? Read our preview to find out more!
February 26, 2024 | 05:36 EST
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Preview - Diving Into a New Genre
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a good first step for adapting the Deep Rock Galactic universe to the Auto Shooter genre. Read our preview to find out why!
February 12, 2024 | 07:19 EST
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Final Preview - Open World Spectacular
We go hands-on one final time with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Square Enix's most ambitious open world packed to the brim with adventure and the grander scope of the Final Fantasy VII Remake story.
February 5, 2024 | 01:54 EST
Children of the Sun Preview - Fresh Headshot Puzzle Game
Children of the Sun is a weird and unique puzzle game that has you head-shotting cult members and curving bullets on a quest for revenge!
January 26, 2024 | 02:29 EST
Enshrouded Final Preview - Survival Progression at its finest
In a market with numerous great survival games to choose from - Enshrouded is a cut above the rest with how it approaches progression.
January 23, 2024 | 09:01 EST
Enshrouded Final Preview - Survival Progression at its finest
In a market with numerous great survival games to choose from - Enshrouded is a cut above the rest with how it approaches progression.
January 23, 2024 | 09:01 EST
Palworld Preview - Let Freedom and Monkeys With Guns Ring
This Palworld preview explores how the game lets the player do what they want, how they want, and without being a stickler for difficulty rules.
January 18, 2024 | 12:32 EST
Smite 2 Preview - The Next Generation of MOBA
We go hands-on with an early build of Smite 2 - Hi-Rez Studios' foray into the next generation of MOBA built for Unreal Engine 5.
January 15, 2024 | 08:04 EST
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Final Preview - Is This Anime?
If you're a fan of metroidvanias and over-the-top action anime, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown could be right up your alley. Here's why.
December 10, 2023 | 11:34 EST
Tekken 8 Preview - Punching Above its Weight
We go hands-on with Tekken 8 - a storied sequel with plenty of new mechanics, new visuals and exciting advancements in gameplay that create an inviting environment for both returning players and newcomers alike.
December 10, 2023 | 10:59 EST
GTFO Rundown 8.0 Preview - You're Already Dead
GTFO's story heads to its conclusion with the release of Rundown 8.0. We discover just how difficult it really is in our hands-on preview.
December 7, 2023 | 03:27 EST
Wizordum Preview - A Nostalgic, Dungeon Delving FPS
From Emberheart Games and Apogee Entertainment comes the Early Access of Wizordum, a medieval boomer shooter with a lot of promise.
November 26, 2023 | 08:13 EST
Earth Defense Force 6 Preview - Alien Splattering Fun
We try out the Earth Defense Force 6 preview and splat some giant alien frog monsters in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in the latest EDF game,
November 20, 2023 | 11:46 EST
Beyond Sunset Preview - Pure Vaporwave
Beyond Sunset is a vapor-wave, cyberpunk shooter that knocks aesthetics out of the park, and our preview will tell you why.
November 13, 2023 | 09:22 EST
On Your Tail Preview - A Charming and Nostalgic Cozy Life Sim with a
In TechRaptor's On Your Tail preview, you'll learn about a cozy little seaside town, its colorful villagers, and an adorable young investigator.
November 14, 2023 | 03:06 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Preview - The Ultimate Japanese Middle-Aged
In TechRaptor's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth preview from TGS, you'll find whether Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga can be good fighting buddies.
October 30, 2023 | 11:34 EDT
EA Sports WRC Preview - Rally Fun For Everyone
Our EA Sports WRC preview will show you what we thought of the latest Codemasters racing sim to hit digital platforms and shelves later this year.
October 11, 2023 | 05:21 EDT
Arizona Sunshine 2 Preview – A Funslingin’ Good Time
We played an Arizona Sunshine 2 preview ahead of the game's launch later this year, and so far, it's shaping up to be a promising VR shooter.
September 28, 2023 | 12:30 EDT
Dragon's Dogma 2 Preview - A Gorgeous, Wild World We Can't Wait
Here's TechRaptor's Dragon's Dogma 2 preview, examining an early build of Capcom's brand-ew RPG, which certainly feels familiar, in a good way.
September 23, 2023 | 07:24 EDT
Witchfire Preview - I Keep Dying, But I Know It's My Fault
Witchfire is a tough roguelite FPS experience where players take on Witches as holy warriors, a simple mistake can mean your life and your witchfire.
September 21, 2023 | 08:47 EDT
Indika Review - Nun More Strange
In our Indika review, we look at a game that features a nun who rides a steampunk bicycle and talks to the Devil about cosmological dualism.
April 26, 2024 | 05:02 EDT
Another Crab's Treasure Review - Crab Battle
In our Another Crab's Treasure review, we take a look at a Soulslike that takes a fresh and colorful new approach to the genre.
April 17, 2024 | 04:48 EDT
Stellar Blade Review - Mother Sphere Knows Best
We played through Stellar Blade, one of 2024's most anticipated PS5 titles, and here is our review.
April 19, 2024 | 04:04 EDT
Phantom Fury Review - Bowling Bombs Away
Shelly Harrison is back in this new shooter set in the Ion Fury universe. This is our review for Phantom Fury.
April 18, 2024 | 03:09 EDT
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - Short Expectations And Mismanaged Scope
While it's clear to see what Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was going for it joins the ranks of Yooka-Laylee and Mighty No 9 as Kickstarted Spiritual Successors that don't live up to their inspiration's standards.
April 20, 2024 | 05:29 EDT
Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide Review - Leviathan Still Feels Lost
Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide brings with it the story of Leviathan, but also further bland side-quests and an uninspired Eikon battle.
April 20, 2024 | 03:28 EDT
The Planet Crafter Review - Building a Better World
The Planet Crafter is a game that's about terraforming an alien world created by a team of two people. Read our The Planet Crafter Review to learn more!
April 8, 2024 | 11:41 EDT
Children of the Sun Review - Left Wanting For More
Children of the Sun is an entertaining yet brief puzzle FPS where you aim to kill a cult leader. Ending too quickly Children of the Sun left us wanting for more.
April 6, 2024 | 07:08 EDT
Botany Manor Review - More Than Chemical
Reinforcing Whitethorn Games' catalog of colorful chronicles, Balloon Games' Botany Manor fits right in with its wholesome cast. But does it flourish with wonder, or wilt with frustration? Read our Botany Manor review to find out more.
April 7, 2024 | 10:52 EDT
Pepper Grinder Review - I Dig It
Pepper Grinder is the latest platformer to keep on your radar -- check out why with our review.
March 25, 2024 | 07:52 EDT
Open Roads Review - Driving Motivation
Our Open Roads review takes a look at the Open Roads Team's narrative adventure all about a mother and daughter uncovering their family's secrets.
March 16, 2024 | 10:28 EDT
Rise of the Ronin Review — Baku-meh-tsu
Check out our Rise of the Ronin review to find out why Team Ninja's latest title fails to reach the heights of the developer's previous games.
March 18, 2024 | 03:02 EDT
Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - Arisen Once More
Dragon's Dogma 2 marks a series return with a fully loaded, challenging RPG with an old school kick, and plenty to explore in a vast and dangerous world.
March 19, 2024 | 07:57 EDT
Alone in the Dark Review – Southern Gothic Hospitality
THQ Nordic and Pieces Interactive manages to revive the classic horror series with a Southern Gothic twist. This is our Alone in the Dark review.
March 16, 2024 | 08:19 EDT
Outcast: A New Beginning Review - A Social Outcast
Our Outcast: A New Beginning Review will give you the low down on this returning franchise trying to bust its way out of the late 90s.
March 17, 2024 | 08:14 EDT
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Review - You Can Kill Gungans
Two classic games return in one collection, so check out this review on the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection.
March 11, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
The Thaumaturge Review - Isometric Adventures
Our The Thaumaturge Review will fill you in on this gripping dark-fantasy adventure set in fictionalized turn-of-the-century Warsaw.
March 4, 2024 | 06:10 EST
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley - Keeping Cozy Games Fresh
A visually stunning adventure with some musical flair, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a cozy game that's bringing something new to the table. Read our review to find out more.
March 5, 2024 | 12:20 EST
Pacific Drive Review - Beep Beep
This Pacific Drive review will give you the low-down on this atom adventure, and give you advice on whether it's worth your time or not.
March 2, 2024 | 12:12 EST
WWE 2k24 Review - Hollywood Apologetics
Another new year means another new entry in the WWE 2k lineage of games, with WWE2k24's hook being the 40th anniversary celebrations of Wrestlemania. But is it the sweet victory we all strive for? Read our WWE 2k24 review to find out more!
March 3, 2024 | 09:19 EST
Penny's Big Breakaway Review - Shut Up and Dance
In the wake of Sonic Mania becoming a runaway success, Christian Whitehead has formed a new studio. But is Penny's Big Breakaway the delightful debut of a superstar?
February 29, 2024 | 11:53 EST
Helldivers 2 Review - Fighting for Managed Democracy
Helldivers 2 took the gaming community by surprise with wild success. Take a look at the TechRaptor Helldivers 2 review and see what we thought!
February 21, 2024 | 11:24 EST
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Review - Return of the KEX
With enhanced visuals and modern improvements, our Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster tells you why you shouldn't miss this release.
February 25, 2024 | 07:49 EST
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin Review - Brutal, Yet Underwhelming
In this review, find out how Wrath: Aeon of Ruin, a game long in development, stacks up against other boomer shooters on the market.
February 24, 2024 | 07:32 EST
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review - I'd Explain But I Don't Think
In our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review we discuss what makes the story impactful, while making slight tweaks, as well as the fast combat and exploration.
February 13, 2024 | 06:15 EST
Skull and Bones Review - Dead and Buried Already
Our Skull and Bones review for PS5 details why Ubisoft's latest live service is one of its worst attempts yet and a huge step back from the game that inspired it.
February 18, 2024 | 01:31 EST
Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story Review
Yordles in Bandle Tale have never felt more peaceful. Learn how in our Bandle Tale Review, where we explain everything that makes the cozy game great.
February 19, 2024 | 08:20 EST
Foamstars Review - Party's Over
In our Foamstars review, we check out Square Enix and Toylogic's challenger to Splatoon 3's kid-friendly multiplayer shooter crown.
February 10, 2024 | 09:51 EST
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Review – Frontier Spirits
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is Don't Nod's newest action RPG. It is packed with interesting ideas with middling degrees of polish. This is our review.
February 11, 2024 | 09:52 EST
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Review – Time After Time
In our Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior review, we found it brings together the best of the action and puzzle genres. But is it enough?
February 2, 2024 | 02:13 EST