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
PC Gaming Features
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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