TechRaptor Game Previews & Impressions

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Below, you'll find all of our latest previews for both tabletop and gaming! We publish a number of gaming previews every week, and a tabletop preview here or there as well!


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Fractured Blooms Makes Me Feel Uncomfortable And I Don't Even Know What It's About

An eerie reveal at Summer Game Fest was Fractured Blooms by Serenity Forge. After being creeped out by the Fractured Blooms trailer, getting to play the game raised the hairs on my neck, and so many questions.

June 12, 2025 | 07:08 EDT

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Toem 2 Enhances The Original While Maintaining The Heart And Charm Of The Original

Toem 2 enhances the visuals, gameplay, and exploration of Toem from the moment you start the game. Check out our preview!

June 12, 2025 | 06:07 EDT

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Morsels Preview - A Sewer Full of Intense Action

TechRaptor plays Morsels, an upcoming roguelite with a cool aesthetic and beautifully simple gameplay loop.

June 12, 2025 | 04:15 EDT

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Mixtape Preview – A Bygone Era Captured Beautifully

Mixtape is perfect coming of age game that feels like someone smashed John Hughes and MTV together.

June 12, 2025 | 10:30 EDT

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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Preview – A Mystical Japanese Hadeslike

If you wanted to play a Hades but have it based on Japanese mythology and folklore, then you need to check out Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree.

June 12, 2025 | 10:00 EDT

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Petal Runner Preview - Pokemon Meets WarioWare

Petal Runner mashes Pokemon with WarioWare to deliver a nostalgia punch of a game that I can't wait to see more of.

June 12, 2025 | 09:30 EDT

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Spine Preview - Gun Fu? More Like Fun Fu

TechRaptor checks out Spine at Summer Game Fest 2025, a gun-fu title with intense action.

June 12, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

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Grave Seasons Preview - A Farming Sim With Killer Vibes

From Perfect Garbage and Blumhouse Games is Grave Seasons, a farming sim with a dark secret.

June 12, 2025 | 08:30 EDT

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Interview With nDreams and Shuhei Yoshida About Reach, VR, And What Indies Can Do To Set Themselves Apart

At Summer Game Fest we spoke with nDreams, developers of Reach, and Shuhei Yoshida about their action-adventure game, the VR space, and Indie game discoverability

June 12, 2025 | 07:53 EDT

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Lumines Arise Is Going To Be Your Chill Out Game Of The Year

We got to play 15 glorious minutes of Lumines Arise, learning more about block dropping, accessibility options, and even confirmed multiplayer on it's release and in the summer demo. Check out our interview!

June 11, 2025 | 07:18 EDT

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Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults Preview – Focused on Teamwork

Pathfinder finally sees its first hack and slash ARPG adaptation. It reminds of things like Gauntlet with a big focus on teamwork.

June 11, 2025 | 06:43 EDT

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LEGO Party Preview - A More Interactive Party Game

Is LEGO Party just Mario Party? Well, yes and no. There are quite a few changes and LEGO Party is a lot more interactive.

June 11, 2025 | 06:12 EDT

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Possessor(s) Preview - A Deal with the Devil That's Worth It

Possessor(s) is shaping up to be a metroidvania with solid combat and an even better story. Here is our thoughts on Heart Machine's latest.

June 11, 2025 | 05:44 EDT

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Crimson Desert Preview – Jaw-Droppingly Detailed Gameplay Depth

Crimson Desert has been intriguing for a while with its flashy trailers. I'm here to tell you that it lives up to what they've shown and a whole lot more.

June 11, 2025 | 05:10 EDT

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Pragmata Preview - Capcom's Next Hit IP?

Capcom's newest IP, Pragmata, is on the way, and TechRaptor got some hands-on time with it at Summer Game Fest.

June 11, 2025 | 02:02 EDT

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Resident Evil 9 Requiem Closed Door Presentation Shows Classic RE Puzzles And A Horrific New Creature

At SGF we got invited to check out pre-recorded gameplay of Grace waking up and exploring a terrifying house of dark hallways and things that go bump

June 11, 2025 | 11:00 EDT

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Preview - Miyamoto Musashi Mayhem

TechRaptor gets a look at some exciting gameplay for Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

June 11, 2025 | 11:00 EDT

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Deadpool VR Pushes VR Automotion While Creating A Fun And Frantic Experience

After it's announcement at the Summer Game Fest Showcase we got to go hands on with Deadpool VR, mixing fast paced combat and humor

June 10, 2025 | 01:01 EDT

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Head Back Out For Supplies In Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault sees the return of Will, a desire to loot dungeons, and an extremely satisfying gameplay loop

June 10, 2025 | 12:53 EDT

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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Preview - Spilling Buckets of Ink

TechRaptor gets a demonstration of Mouse: P.I. For Hire, an exciting new FPS in the rubber hose animation style.

June 10, 2025 | 12:00 EDT

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Kyle Crane Seeks Out Revenge And Dropkicks With The Best Of Them In Dying Light: The Beast

Kyle Crane is back in Dying Light: The Beast ready to track down those who tortured him, prepared to unleash his infected side

June 9, 2025 | 01:24 EDT

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ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard Is More Of The Same, But Zanier Stil

ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard continues the original games format with increasingly complicated color puzzles, but adds in alternate realities for a bit of flair

June 9, 2025 | 01:06 EDT

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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Preview - I Freakin' Love Ninjas

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a great reason for Ninja Gaiden fans to get excited for some good ol' classic platforming.

June 9, 2025 | 01:00 EDT

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Directive 8020 Enhances Gameplay, Putting The Stealth (And Scares) In Players Hands

At Summer Game Fest we got to experience horror firsthand with Directive 8020. Learn about the games enhancements while staying accessible to players of all skill levels.

June 9, 2025 | 01:00 EDT

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Thick as Thieves Preview - A Spiritual Successor to a Classic?

TechRaptor finds out more on the upcoming PVPVE immersive sim, Thick as Thieves.

June 9, 2025 | 11:31 EDT

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Absolum Preview - A Very Promising Beat 'Em Up

At SGF, we take a look at Absolum, an ambitious upcoming beat 'em up.

June 9, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

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Relooted Is A Unique Heist Game For 2D Platforming Speedrun Fans

At SGF we got to see Relooted; a non-violent heist game that combines puzzle solving, platforming, and returning stolen artifacts.

June 9, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

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Baby Steps Preview - A Promising First Stride

Baby Steps combines classic Foddian gameplay with a sharp wit to create an excellent and fresh experience.

June 8, 2025 | 04:00 EDT

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Ambrosia Sky Preview - Fighting Against Fungus

TechRaptor plays Ambrosia Sky, a "clean 'em up" with some impressive tech to really make the gameplay pop.

June 8, 2025 | 03:10 EDT

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Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 Once Again Captures The Essence Of Skating, New Secret Characters

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 features classic levels, enhanced gameplay, new secret characters, and the ability to create level goals!

June 8, 2025 | 02:00 EDT

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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Dancing with Daki

TechRaptor plays Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 at Summer Game Fest 2025.

June 8, 2025 | 08:00 EDT

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Frosthaven's Video Game Adaptation Creates A "No Fuss" Experience At SGF 2025

Trying out the Frosthaven video game we were excited to see the board game come to life, removing a lot of barriers to entry for such a fantastic experience.

June 7, 2025 | 02:50 EDT

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Aether & Iron Sets Up A Beautiful World For A Gritty Noir Story

Aether & Iron is a "neo-decopunk" detective game set in a unique 1930s New York in the sky, roll for dialogue, and battle cars

June 7, 2025 | 12:22 EDT

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Riftbound, The League Of Legends TCG, Mixes Fast Gameplay, A Consistent Resource System, And Unique Mechanics For A Standout TCG

We got hands on with Riftbound, the League of Legends TCG. With consistent resource generation, unique mechanics, and a variety of gameplay styles, we're hooked.

June 3, 2025 | 03:00 EDT

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The Mandalorian Adventures - Clan of Two Expansion Preview

We're taking a sneak peek at The Mandalorian Adventures - Clan of Two, a new expansion to the Star Wars adventure board game!

May 30, 2025 | 05:40 EDT

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Hell Is Us Preview - Hollow Walkers, Substantial Stories

Hell Is Us is the next game from Rogue Factor, which combines weighty third-person melee combat with cerebral investigatory gameplay.

May 30, 2025 | 08:00 EDT

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Preview - Brilliant Updates to Classic JRPGs

At PAX East 2025 we got our hands on the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remakes, the next parts of the Erdrick trilogy that are getting the beloved graphic treatment.

May 27, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

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Warhammer 40K Space Wolves Army Set Preview - Awoooo!

Our preview of the new Warhammer 40K Space Wolves Army Set shows off this Chapter's fangs, with five units ready to tear into the opposition.

May 24, 2025 | 07:21 EDT

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Tales of Seikyu Preview - Cute, Yokai Farming Fun

Tales of Seikyu combines farming, combat, life sim mechanics, and worldbuilding to create a one-of-a-kind game full of potential.

May 20, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

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FBC: Firebreak Preview - Synergistic Mayhem

FBC: Firebreak takes us back to the world of Control and the Oldest House overrun by the Hiss. Is this co-op shooter in a wonderfully weird universe worth your time?

May 14, 2025 | 02:36 EDT

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Shadow Labyrinth Preview - Pac-Man Reimagined

At PAX Eat 2025 we got to go hands-on with Shadow Labyrinth, a new game from Bandai Namco. Check out our Shadow Labyrinth preview and PAX East 2025 coverage.

May 14, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

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Football Heroes League Preview - Soccer Like Never Before

In our Football Heroes League preview, we got to play 2-vs-2 soccer at PAX East 2025. See why we're looking forward to the Football Heroes League release!

May 12, 2025 | 02:59 EDT

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White Knuckle Has You Falling From Cloud 9

With DreadXP on a tear, White Knuckle looks to leap into Early Access with a strong attitude, and various promising features. But will it climb to new heights, or is it falling from grace? Read our Early Access Preview to find out more.

April 14, 2025 | 01:00 EDT

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Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days Preview - Side Scrolling Zombie Survival

Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days offers a different zombie survival experience compared to the rest of the franchise. Featuring side scrolling resource gathering paired with shelter based crafting, it's an entry point to the Into the Dead story for those that want a less action packed experience than the main games.

April 9, 2025 | 01:05 EDT

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Den of Wolves Preview - Welcome to the Machine

We check out Den of Wolves - 10 Chambers' all-new co-op heist shooter that takes on the corporate machine.

April 1, 2025 | 12:00 EDT

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Shadow of the Road Preview - A Different Take on Japanese History

Explore how steampunk and Samurai traditions collide in TechRaptor's preview of tactical RPG Shadow of the Road.

March 25, 2025 | 01:00 EDT

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Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate Preview - Harry Potter on Drugs

Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate is a ridiculous little simulation game that begs players to break it.

March 11, 2025 | 02:30 EDT

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Atomfall Preview - Man in the Wilderness

We got to try Atomfall - a new survival action game with a British twist on the Fallout: New Vegas formula.

March 7, 2025 | 09:00 EST

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Zeo Genesis Preview - Big Mechs Small Scale Great Designers

We check out a preview copy of Zeo Genesis, a big mech skirmish game with a stellar design team behind it, ahead of its Gamefound launch later this year.

March 7, 2025 | 08:48 EST

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Nested Lands Preview - Plague Centered Survival Builder

Survival title Nested Lands pits you against bandits, the elements, and a deadly plague, all while trying to build a thriving village.

February 20, 2025 | 07:30 EST

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Elden Ring Nightreign Preview - Night Fever

In our Elden Ring Nightreign preview, we dive into the network test and find something that's both familiar and thrillingly new.

February 17, 2025 | 03:17 EST