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Puzzle and programming developer Zachtronics has announced their next project will be a visual novel. Titled Eliza, it stars heroine Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey, who works as a reader for the AI powered
Developer Spearhead Games has announced that RPG Project Witchstone will be coming to the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. In addition to a previously announced PC release, they will launch in Q2 2020.
Indie psychological horror game DARQ now has a release date of August 15, developer Unfold Games has announced. It will launch for Windows on Steam, with Unfold Games stating that releases on
When most people think about first-person shooters, especially the AAA ones, there's likely a common thought about how these games look and play. Burly men shoot at enemies while occasionally hiding
A remastered version of Ghostbusters: The Video Game has been announced. No specific release date was given, but it will come out this year. The remaster will be released on the Switch, Xbox One,
As the hype for E3 escalates, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has an announcement to make and it's directed to PC gamers. We've heard this spiel from Microsoft before, and they have been improving for the
It’s a hard life, being a detective. The best years are the early ones, and they go fast. All that excellence that was bubbling up in you comes out. You catch the bad guys. You get your commendations
Halo series developer 343 Industries has given their April update for their progress on porting the Halo: Master Chief Collection to PC. 343 has not given any launch window updates but says they are
Grab a grog and traverse the fog in the newest Sea of Thieves update, which is available for free right now. Shrouded Spoils is true to its name, adding new dangers like the fog weather mechanic and
A brand new trailer for the upcoming Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age shows off the games gorgeous looking engine and the group of six companions who will accompany the hero on his journey
Destiny 2 is getting its third DLC expansion this September, following up on Warmind which released this past May. Forsaken is shaping up to add a large amount of new content to the game, and now the
Oculus has announced changes to its required and recommended specifications to run the Oculus Rift. The hardware hasn't changed, but Windows 10 is now the only OS that will meet minimum
A few weeks after the Australian classification was spotted, Sega confirmed that Shining Resonance Refrain will come West this summer. The classification, as we originally reported, carried a "Mature
The infamous anti-piracy and anti-cheat company Denuvo has been purchased by Irdeto. Irdeto is a Dutch company that provides similar security software for a variety of spheres, including “media
As reported by Eurogamer, a big-budget Fable title is in the works. Microsoft has tasked UK Developer Playground, makers of the Forza Horizon series with the creation of a new Fable, according to
Update: Looks like the $19.99 price point for the Royal Edition upgrade was a mistake. The final price point is undetermined. Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition has been announced for Xbox One and
Code red, or in this case, code blue. Earlier this week it was revealed that Intel processor chips dating back to the late 90's have a "fundamental" design flaw, which is described as a "chip-level
This morning Headup Games, the creators of the physics puzzle game Bridge Constructor, have announced that their next product will require them to apply a coat of Aperture paint and to start thinking
I have been in love with this series of Nippon Ichi Software's games ever since The Firefly's Diary. While it received mixed reviews, I was captivated by its innovative game design. I anticipated
With the rush of Christmas releases coming to a close, developers have just a few more big hits to squeeze in before the final dash. Here is a list of all the big releases currently scheduled for
Sunless Skies is Failbetter Games' latest addition to their cult-hit Fallen London universe and the sequel to the previous entry, Sunless Seas. Taking place in a Lovecraftian and steampunk space
In 2015, one of the first games I reviewed for TechRaptor was Icy, an indie RPG by developer Inner Void. The game was incredibly underwhelming, with convoluted menu and inventory systems, hackneyed
Games don't always need a serious attitude. They don't need an end of the world scenario or a life-changing decision being made. Sometimes, what they need is the self-assurance to give a bit of
Great puzzle games often straddle the razor-thin line between frustration and challenge. They must be just hard enough to make a player pause but not so obtuse that quitting feels like a relief.
The Warhammer Fantasy setting has been a staple in tabletop gaming since time immemorial. I remember hanging out at the local Games Workshop and getting introduced to the hobby by veterans of the
There's a lot to love about SteamWorld Dig 2, which manages to take what its predecessor SteamWorld Dig started and really refine it. This process creates an experience that provides hours of
Gaming is going through an era of procedural generation. Roguelites are all the rage with their computer generated characters, levels, and item placements, but there's one crucial element that a
At the beginning, there was DOOM. That seminal game birthed a genre, and before they were first person shooters, they were DOOM clones. The category has moved on, expanded, and taken over a large
Mogg the Driver is an Uruk-hai that just wouldn't die. No matter how many times he was beheaded, burned, or otherwise maimed, Mogg pursued me throughout my playthrough of Middle-earth: Shadow of
When I was little, fighting games were listed alongside Power Rangers and professional wrestling as one of the many forms of media that my mother deemed "too violent" for me. My older cousin had a
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Developer Failbetter Games has announced that their sequel to Sunless Sea will be taking off soon enough. Kickstarted in February this year, Sunless Skies takes the ideas of Sunless Sea to space and
Ahhh, Early Access. The time when a game is booted out of the developer’s nest whether it’s ready or not. A time where a game will either be cannibalized by testers and reviewers alike or soar like a
Sunless Skies, the latest release from Failbetter Games and the semi-sequel to Sunless Sea, released its latest update on January 31st entitled Exploration. Incorporating much of the work from the
London based indie developer Failbetter Games have finally announced a new release date for Sunless Skies, the sequel to 2015’s story-centric roguelike, Sunless Sea. As announced at EGX today,
First time in the High Wilderness? Watch where you step, mind the Blemmigan. If you’re just starting out in Sunless Skies for the first time and feeling a little lost, you’re in the right place. It
You’ve decided to continue Sunless Skies! Congratulations! By now you’ve probably made it out of the Reach and ventured forth to Albion, and you're probably in need of some Sunless Skies tips. Things
Run out of things to do in Albion already? No worries, we've got you covered. Our Eleutheria tips and the Blue Kingdom tips will help you survive the last two regions of Sunless Skies that are open
Hands up, who likes trains? If so, you’ll enjoy Sunless Skies. As long as you have the stomach for it. This is the latest game set in Failbetter Games' Fallen London universe. Much like its
Failbetter Games has released their first major update to Sunless Skies after its initial launch in January. By popular demand, there are changes in the Skies with the Wayfarer update! The most major
Failbetter Games has announced a new update for Sunless Skies. The Vagabond update will bring new stories, a new officer to recruit, and plenty more. It'll launch on June 12th. First up, the titular
Failbetter Games has released a new update for narrative-focused roguelike Sunless Skies. The Hoarder update adds some new mechanics, new crew, and more. First up, all locomotives now have engines
Today, Failbetter Games has announced that its popular title, Sunless Skies, will be receiving a new version called Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition. It will be ported to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Happy Birthday Sunless Skies! Is it weird to think of a video game as having a birthday? Or do they just have anniversaries? Either way, a year ago Sunless Skies finally launched and expanded the
I have a strange love for spelling games, especially ones that mix in some RPG elements. About a year ago, I gave Letter Quest a shot but ultimately found it kind of lacking. However, the itch to
Hello, Commander. We’ve had a change of heart. Turns out this silly war was a big misunderstanding. Please cease all operations and prepare to receive our new unification ambassador. All hail our
A look at the Avenger, the flying, mobile headquarters that players will use in Xcom 2, was released recently to the public, and within it were numerous looks at new gameplay features that will be
I got on the XCOM train rather late, not actually playing the vanilla game until about 2 years after its release and moving on to Enemy Within not long after that first playthrough. I have not even
XCOM: Enemy Unknown rebooted the X-COM and brought the series back into the public light back in 2012, and when the sequel, XCOM 2, was announced this year, people were excited to get back to
What appears to be an integral gameplay mechanic of Xcom 2, the anticipated sequel to Firaxis’ re-imagination of the Xcom franchise, has been revealed today. The ominously named “Dark Events” are
Players who are looking forward to the sequel to in 2012 released tactical game XCOM: Enemy Unknown only have to wait a couple more months until they can get their hands on XCOM 2. Game publisher 2K
Hello commander. It has come to the attention of the TechRaptor staff that Long War Studios, developer of the beloved total conversion mod for XCOM: Enemy Unknown known as The Long War are not only
We previously reported that Long War Studios, developers of the wonderful XCOM: The Long War mod for XCOM Enemy Unknown, were working on mods for XCOM 2. Now, thanks to Firaxis' panel at PAX, and
I am a stickler for customization. I like to tweak sliders, change armor, and equip the weapon that fits the character best. So I guess naturally, the first thing I did when booting up XCOM 2 was
Welcome back, Commander... to XCOM. The governments you fought to defend twenty years ago, in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, have been crushed under the heel of a new world order known as the Advent Coalition
XCOM 2 was February's big smash hit that arrived early in the month and is still going strong for many users. While the title has been plagued by many performance issues and bugs, it's core gameplay
The first XCOM 2 DLC pack Anarchy’s Children wasn't well received according to the Steam user reviews, its themed cosmetic changes looking somewhat irrelevant when compared to the extensive content
Rejoice! Developer 2K Games has tweeted today that XCOM 2, the critically-acclaimed sequel to franchise starter XCOM: Enemy Unknown, is finally coming to consoles. 2K and Firaxis Games detailed in a
Despite being hampered by various in-game bugs and release woes, XCOM 2 has managed to solidify itself as an entertaining and addictive strategy game. The added value of both XCOM: Enemy Unknown and
Back in February this year we reviewed XCOM 2 on PC, giving the game an 8.5 and calling it a solid sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown despite some technical issues. Fast forward to the present day and
XCOM 2 is a stressful game. Whether you're facing down a horde of aliens or trying to reach one of your soldiers before they bleed out, it will test your mental resolve at every step. What better way