The Legendary Edition of Mass Effect has been quite the success, with old and new players alike returning to the franchise and falling in love with its colorful cast of characters once more. A lot of…
May 20, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Looking for some Valheim building ideas? There's a lot of freedom to make what you want, but sometimes you need a little inspiration. That's why we've put together five Valheim buildings that are all…
May 19, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
We knew from pre-launch developer blog posts and interviews that the first Mass Effect underwent several gameplay changes in the Legendary Edition ranging from gunplay to XP and morality balancing to…
May 19, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
This week in Valheim, a Redditor has recreated an iconic location from Spirited Away, we learn why going AFK can be a bad idea, and some modders might have lost their minds. This Week in Valheim …
May 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
There are countless images of Valheim buildings out there in the world, but there are also many useful structures that are overlooked—and some are as essential to your survival as a good home.…
May 15, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Xbox Game Pass has a daunting, albeit attractive, lineup of games that would appeal to any RPG connoisseur big or small. From the mighty lands of Skyrim to the vibrant worlds of Disney, there's a lot…
May 10, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
This week in Valheim, we check out some pretty big player builds, a cool new mod that adds a drawbridge, a shout-out to the happiest bees, and so much more! Once again, there isn't much in the way…
May 8, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
This week in Valheim, we explore a better way to build your base, a furious charge of angry Fulings, and what may be the worst storage system design we've ever seen. There's no big Valheim news this…
May 1, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
We're back with This Week in Valheim, our periodic roundup of all the cool things happening in Iron Gate's Viking survival game. There's a lot of cool happenings on the horizon—let's dive right in…
April 24, 2021 | 11:30 EDT
There's always something cool happening in Valheim and this week is no different! There isn't much in the way of news, but there are still plenty of cool community creations, mods, and more to see…
April 17, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
This Week in Valheim, we explore cool community creations from Game of Thrones and Runescape, some great new building mods, Mac support, and more! Here's all the cool stuff we've seen this week!…
April 10, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Valheim is all about defeating Odin's enemies in Viking purgatory. As an open-world game, it offers plenty of opportunity for hilarious hijinks and creative construction from its dedicated fans.…
April 3, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Disco Elysium has always been a bit of a strange game. It’s inspired by those old-school tabletop RPGs, but it replaces combat with a more methodical one-shot approach and replaces stats with a…
March 31, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Welcome back to This Week in Valheim, our weekly look at Iron Gate's Viking survival crafting game. We've got some cool mods, community creations, and even a contest from the developers to explore!…
March 27, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
The Elder Scrolls series, like it or not, is a franchise that has become a cornerstone of gaming culture. Bethesda’s rich fantasy world, gorgeous sandbox vistas, and charmingly buggy game design…
March 22, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Welcome to This Week in Valheim, a weekly roundup of news, modding, community creations, and epic moments in the Viking survival crafting game created by Iron Gate. Valheim is a game in Steam Early…
March 20, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
I've found myself rather enjoying Valheim ever since I first picked it up, racking up a total of 300 hours in my time with the game. I've learned quite a bit since I started and I'm happy to share it…
March 17, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
When it comes to the Pokemon franchise, legendary Pokemon are in a class of their own. Along with the more elusive mythical Pokemon, legendaries represent some of the strongest creatures in the…
March 8, 2021 | 12:30 EST
We finally come to Generation VIII. Personally, I like Gen VIII a lot. I enjoy the wild area, the quality-of-life improvements, max raid battles, and most importantly, the Pokemon and their designs…
March 1, 2021 | 01:00 EST
Alas, all good things must come to an end. The Year of Pokemon concludes here at TechRaptor, celebrating 25 years of the monster-collecting franchise with a look back at the games one generation at a…
February 26, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Crafting-focused survival multiplayer games are everywhere. Standing out in such a saturated genre is a daunting task, at best. How, then, has humble-looking 3D Viking crafting simulator Valheim …
February 25, 2021 | 12:30 EST
You live by the hype, you die by the hype. Cyberpunk 2077 will quite possibly go down as the most anticipated, and most disappointing, game in recent memory. Controversy after controversy seemed to…
February 22, 2021 | 01:00 EST
As we near the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, now is the perfect time to reflect on the journey the Princess of Hyrule herself has gone through. There have been numerous games in the series…
February 19, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Well, we finally hit Generation VI of Pokemon, the French-ified Pokemon X and Y. When Pokemon X and Y first came out, I was impressed by the transition to 3D models and the large number of monsters…
February 15, 2021 | 01:00 EST
The Year of Pokemon continues here at TechRaptor, celebrating 25 years of the monster-collecting franchise with a look back at the games one generation at a time. Last week, we looked at Generation V…
February 13, 2021 | 01:00 EST
Hey, it’s been a while. A few years back, during our first Year of Pokemon, I started working on a fun little series judging the best and worst Pokemon designs from each generation, up to that point…
February 8, 2021 | 12:00 EST
The Year of Pokemon continues here at TechRaptor, celebrating 25 years of the monster-collecting franchise with a look back at the games one generation at a time. We're at Gen V now, so let’s dive…
February 5, 2021 | 12:00 EST
That’s right, our Year of Pokemon series is back with a new captain at the helm! 2021 marks Pokemon's 25th anniversary, and we're doing a deep dive into the beloved franchise generation by generation…
January 29, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Enter the world of Cyberpunk 2077. It's one full of scum and villainy, most of which is perpetuated and exacerbated by the corporations that dominate Night City. Perhaps the most reprehensible thing…
January 6, 2021 | 12:00 EST
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has, in the near decade since its release, amassed a large amount of mods. Thanks to the Creation Kit, you can even do quite a bit yourself with ease. With its dedicated…
January 4, 2021 | 11:00 EST
The world of Cyberpunk 2077 is massive and an incredible achievement in world design. It's a hand-designed city that feels like an actual city. The scale can't compare to the likes of Los Angeles,…
December 17, 2020 | 11:00 EST
It has been a few days since Cyberpunk 2077 has been out to the public, taking players to the dystopian far future of Night City. CD Projekt Red's newest title has drawn a lot of attention in the…
December 16, 2020 | 11:00 EST
BioWare continues drip-feeding information about the long-awaited Dragon Age sequel, as a trailer debuted at The Game Awards this Thursday. While we’ve yet to see the all-important gameplay, there…
December 12, 2020 | 12:00 EST
Music is a big park of Cyberpunk 2077, and really a major ingredient baked into the style cyberpunk tends to showcase. Cyberpunk 2077 is no exception, featuring 11 different radio stations to surf…
December 11, 2020 | 10:00 EST
Baldur’s Gate 3 has been in early access for a while now, and while I absolutely loved it, there’s still a lot of content to be released. If you’re not familiar with Dungeons & Dragons Fifth…
December 3, 2020 | 01:00 EST
I first encountered crafting/farming/life simulator My Time at Portia when I purchased it on a whim during a Steam sale. Now, several months and over 100 hours of gameplay later, I found myself (…
November 6, 2020 | 01:00 EST
Fallout: New Vegas is the outlier of the modern Fallouts. While it shares the same alternate-history and wasteland of Fallout 3, 4, and even 76, thematically, it is a world apart. While the other…
October 19, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Since the release of Pokemon Red & Blue in 1996, Game Freak have followed the philosophy that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. They found a winning formula of catching, evolving, and battling a…
September 22, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
School settings are very common in media. Perhaps it's because school is so relatable—everyone has to go through it. When you throw in magic and mystery, this setting becomes much more exciting. No…
September 21, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning has recently come out to... lukewarm reception. The biggest knock against the game isn't against its inherent quality—in fact I'd say it's aged quite well all things…
September 16, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
The first Assassin’s Creed game was released in 2007, and the franchise has been a staple of the Ubisoft library ever since. It’s one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, with sales…
July 30, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
The bright lights and rainy streets of Tokyo and Hong Kong tend to invoke feelings of "cyberpunk," and it's no wonder that many games within that genre take inspiration from such scenes. That's what…
April 21, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
As COVID-19 continues to impact people around the world, it is important to know how these diseases spread. Like many sciences, models can be used to illustrate a point or predict an outcome.…
March 31, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
It's good to be king, except when your domain is plagued by raging Radovian barbarians, legends of monsters harassing villagers, and all other dark and depressing matters. Yes, Your Grace metabolizes…
March 11, 2020 | 11:00 EDT
Owlcat Games' latest Kickstarter, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, has been successfully funded. The new Mythic campaign has plenty of new features attached to it, from fan-favorite classes and…
March 11, 2020 | 10:30 EDT
When it comes to stellar JRPGs in recent memory, Persona 5 quickly comes to mind. The turn-based juggernaut turned heads and stole hearts when it came out, earning the No. 2 spot in our game of…
January 30, 2020 | 11:00 EST
What do you get when you cross Shin Megami Tensei with Fire Emblem? Apparently, it's a game called Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore about monster-fighting idols and actors set in modern-day Tokyo. At…
January 29, 2020 | 11:00 EST
A few times a year, there's a song I can't get out of my head. With the release of The Witcher TV show coinciding with my end-of-year vacation, a combination of The Witcher TV show and copious…
January 13, 2020 | 12:30 EST