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The Inner Darkness Review - Pretty Indie Puzzles

2D puzzle platformers are a jam I've been into for a long time, along with discovering little-known indie games. Short and succinct always wins over long and dragged out, which is why I thought that …

March 21, 2017 | 01:00 EDT

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NieR: Automata Review - Robots in Love

In 2010, cult classic NieR released, an RPG that mostly was remembered for its story despite its clunky gameplay. Years later, Square Enix has handed off its sequel, NieR: Automata to action game…

March 18, 2017 | 11:00 EDT

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Microsoft Will Block Windows 7 & Windows 8.1 From Updating On Newer CPUs

Microsoft will be blocking Windows Update from working on Windows 7 & Windows 8.1 for PCs with newer CPUs as reported by DSOGaming. The issue is detailed on a support page detailing the specific…

March 17, 2017 | 10:01 EDT

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Dimension Drive Preview - Double the SHMUP, Double the Fun

SHMUPs are one of the oldest video game genres, which means that new games in this space really need something to stick out from the crowd. Dimension Drive had the idea to put its SHMUP on two…

March 14, 2017 | 09:00 EDT

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Styx: Shards of Darkness Review - Styx, Goblin Nabob

While many others have been enjoying open world antics this March, my games of choice have been a bit more incognito. I first indulged in the over the top gunplay of Sniper Elite 4, and I've followed…

March 14, 2017 | 06:00 EDT

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Planet Coaster Getting New Rides and More in Spring Update

Frontier Developments announced today that their game Planet Coaster will be getting a free update on April 11, 2017, that adds new coasters, rides, and other features. If you haven't dived in yet,…

March 13, 2017 | 12:57 EDT

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Bad Rats Show Review - It Sucks

Bad Rats Show sucks. Oh, there is no real preamble here. No long-winded question to ponder about the quality of the game or the state of its being. You know, the sort of pretentious openings I tend…

March 2, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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Berserk and the Band of the Hawk Review - Tell Me Why

I love Berserk. For years, it's been my favorite fantasy franchise of all time, a constant inspiration to me in any creative endeavor, and it's not hard to explain why. Kentarō Miura's dark fantasy…

February 25, 2017 | 01:00 EST

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Kult of Ktulu: Olympic Review - Ph'nglui Mglw'nafh D'ora T't Exp'lora

Something is astir on the luxury White Star Line in Kult of Ktulu: Olympic; something distinctly eldritch and Lovecraftian. The game is a primarily text-based narrative that chronicles the journey of…

February 25, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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Viking Strategy City Builder Northgard Releases On Early Access

A brand new game from Shiro Games, the developers of the Evoland series, has been released on Early Access today for fans of the strategy and city building genres. Northgard brings together a mix of…

February 23, 2017 | 10:54 EST

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[Updated] The Strange Tale of Fur Fun: A Steam Early Access Adventure

UPDATE: An ESRB representative has emailed TechRaptor stating that Fur Fun's E rating was indeed not legitimate and it has been removed from the Steam store page as of February 23rd. The original…

February 23, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force PC Port Impressions

I've played a lot of Fairy Fencer F over the years; I played through it on PlayStation 3 for my first review on TechRaptor, and I recently played through the recent PlayStation 4 enhanced re-release…

February 22, 2017 | 01:00 EST

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We Are Chicago Review - Can We Be Somewhere Else?

The subject of gang violence has been a thing in video games in the past, albeit usually with you playing either as a gangster trying to win a gang war or as police trying to stop the violence. We…

February 22, 2017 | 11:00 EST

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Quick Thoughts - Aliens Go Home Run

Breakout is one of the most foundational games around, originally being released in arcades in 1976 by Atari. Over time, countless developers have put their own spin on the game, adding power-ups,…

February 21, 2017 | 01:00 EST

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Double Dragon IV Review - Kick, Punch, You All Remember

Right from the top, I'm going to put it out there that I'm a bit of a fan of the 80s. I regularly listen to new wave music, one of my favorite pieces of clothing is a jean jacket, and I can tell you…

February 10, 2017 | 01:00 EST

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Review - Groovy

Resident Evil is pretty high up on the list of series that hold a special place in my heart. I'll admit I didn't get involved until Resident Evil 4 hit the PlayStation 2, but I've played mostly every…

February 5, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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8-Bit Invaders! Review - Space Is Smaller Than You Think

The real-time strategy genre is rife with complication. Playing RTS games is easy, and winning matches is straightforward. However, actually being good at any given title requires dedication.…

February 3, 2017 | 11:00 EST

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Nefarious Review - No Evil Deed Goes Unpunished

Traditionally, games about games have always been a bit divisive. Some think that they stand on the shoulders of giants, contributing little and coasting on nostalgia. Others see games trying to…

February 2, 2017 | 11:00 EST

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The Dwarves Review - Sobering Up

It’s hard to describe how incredible it felt when I discovered that the first book of The Dwarves – part of one of my favorite book series ever – would be brought to life as a video game. Fantasy…

February 1, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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Mr Shifty Beta Impressions - BAMF

Remember that Hayden Christensen movie Jumper? You know, the one about the guy who can teleport and beat people up? Imagine if he spent less time moping, and more time actually laying siege to hordes…

January 27, 2017 | 11:00 EST

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Rise & Shine Review - Mr. Freeman

There are few pleasures in gaming more potent than conquering a tough encounter through sheer endurance. If you can handle a game's trial and error, succeeding after countless failed attempts can be…

January 21, 2017 | 01:00 EST

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2064: Read Only Memories Review - Edited Memories

We're going to have so many cool things in the future. Robots, flying cars, VR implants, the sky is the limit. 2064: Read Only Memories presents an interesting version of the future that I can only…

January 17, 2017 | 02:00 EST

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Watch Dogs 2 Patch Improves Performance on PC

Ubisoft has released a new patch for the PC version of their hacker fantasy open world game Watch Dogs 2. This patch fixes a few smaller bugs in addition to more impactful changes to the PC version…

January 17, 2017 | 10:40 EST

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Review - Cave of Wonders

2017 finds a lot of games leaving behind pixel art for something a bit more complicated. After years and years, the retro aesthetic has grown tired for some, and the time is right for the rest of the…

January 12, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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The Descendant Review - Ascending

Various countries going to war and dropping bombs on each other isn't a particularly new concept, and many games, movies, and books have explored how we continue as a species in the aftermath of such…

January 11, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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The Binding of Isaac Afterbirth+ Review - Enter the Void

With the Binding of Isaac Rebirth's second expansion, series creator Edmund McMillen is handing the reigns over to the community. On top of the much-anticipated mod support, Afterbirth+ also features…

January 10, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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Microsoft Working on Windows 10 Game Mode Exclusively for UWP

It's been a while since Microsoft moved to the Universal Windows Platform system that attempts make apps, well, universal across Xbox One and systems running Windows 10, minimizing the development…

January 9, 2017 | 09:30 EST

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The Dwarves Impressions - Guarding the Girdle

Let’s face it: A fantasy novel adaption to any media platform is a tricky business. Even those who mean well usually fail and those who succeed are celebrated, which is why The Dwarves is probably…

January 6, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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Steam Beta Update Adds Xbox Controller Support

The other shoe has dropped on Valve's initiative to expand its client-side controller support inside Steam. Back in October, we reported on Steam adding PlayStation 4 configurations to its Steam…

January 5, 2017 | 08:12 EST

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Dishonored 2 Review - An Honorable Stumble

I don't think I'll ruffle any feathers by saying Dishonored was a great game. Using elements taken from of the likes of Bioshock, Thief, and Deus Ex, the game told a personal story about one man's…

January 5, 2017 | 01:00 EST

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Scouting Party - Tadpole Treble

Rhythm games have been around for almost as long as home consoles have been. From PaRappa the Rapper on the original PlayStation to plugging in a fake (or sometimes real) guitar for Rock Band or …

January 5, 2017 | 11:00 EST

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Scouting Party - Demon Truck

Demon Truck is a top down bullet hell title where your simple aim is to have your truck survive for as long as possible. Developed by Triger Mountain and published by Adventurepro Games LLC, this…

December 29, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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Glass Masquerade Review - Simple Pleasures

It's the holidays, and the hustle and bustle of December always take its toll on people. Meeting deadlines, holiday shopping, long lines, family gatherings, the time of joy and cheer is often…

December 27, 2016 | 09:00 EST

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"Frog Fractions 2" Has Been Released

Several years ago, the gaming media and a cult of fans fell in love with a browser game known as Frog Fractions. Its secretive metanarratives and off the wall gameplay struck a chord with gaming…

December 26, 2016 | 11:56 EST

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Don't Open The Doors Impressions - Claymation Calamity

Nothing draws me more to a game than an interesting visual design. So many indie Steam games look similar. So when I see something new and interesting I always go for it. Now anyone who was a fan of…

December 23, 2016 | 09:00 EST

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[UPDATED] Fan Made Binding of Isaac: Antibirth Releasing on Tuesday

Update: Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen has tweeted out a call to the developers of Antibirth offering them access to tools to get the expansion better integrated with Afterbith and the…

December 17, 2016 | 01:57 EST

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Review - Brilliance in Motion

I always enjoy a good surprise and that’s exactly what Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has been for me. I saw it whilst casually browsing the upcoming releases on Steam and it looked interesting…

December 17, 2016 | 09:00 EST

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Dead Rising 4 Review - Coal Miner's Glove

You were right. Everyone who constantly defended the timers and everyone who decried Capcom Vancouver's insistence of having a new actor take up the mantle of Frank West. You could see the writing on…

December 15, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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Scouting Party - ChromaGun

Portal-likes are a dime a dozen on Steam, but the genre's puzzle roots have most every copycat relying on a unique hook. Whether this is magnets or weight, AI or Cthulhu, there is usually something…

December 14, 2016 | 01:00 EST

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Atlas Reactor Review- The Exploding Chess Board

When I saw the cartoonish trailer for Atlas Reactor, I inwardly groaned. I played Team Fortress 2 through five years of college, and I knew the formula. A cutesy, racially diverse and spectacularly…

December 14, 2016 | 09:00 EST

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The Lord of the Swarm is Coming to Battlerite Tomorrow

'Tis the season to be jolly, as the song goes. What better way to feel jolly than throwing fireballs and arrows at each other in a virtual arena? According to Stunlock Studios, adding swarms of nasty…

December 13, 2016 | 05:54 EST

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Roller Coaster Tycoon World Review - How to Destroy a Franchise

Welcome! In today's article, we'll learn how to put the nail in the coffins for longstanding franchises of enormous cultural importance for gaming culture. The first step, of course, is to utterly…

December 12, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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Khronos Group Announces Open Source VR API

The Khronos Group has announced it will be working to form standard API's for VR. They expressed their desire to “define a cross-vendor, royalty-free, open standard for access to modern virtual…

December 7, 2016 | 02:28 EST

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Pinball FX2 - Bethesda Pinball Review - Bumper To The Knee

The pinball wizards over at Zen Studios have been crafting licensed tables for their Pinball FX platform for over three years at this point. Most of the time, these tables are based on greater…

December 6, 2016 | 09:00 EST

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Watch Dogs 2 Review - Perfecting Puppers

Most people's memories of Watch Dogs aren't quite the best. Mostly remembered for being overhyped and under-delivering, the game still had some decent ideas to share. Looking for an Assassin's Creed…

December 2, 2016 | 01:00 EST

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Tyranny Review- Sic Semper Tyrannis

Being evil is hard, because what makes you evil is simply your approach to a problem. After all, the perspective of what is considered good and evil is often how a story is framed; players tend to…

November 22, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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Sky Break Review - I Bless the Rains Down in Arcania

Sky Break caught my attention the moment I took a look at screenshots of it in action. I was entranced immediately, but I admit I was still wary of the idea of presentation over actual product. I've…

November 19, 2016 | 09:00 EST

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Xanadu Next Review - A Treasure Befitting Xanadu

I remember first reading about Xanadu Next during a discussion about the Ys series with a couple of friends. While the discussion continued onwards to other games that Falcom have made, one of my…

November 14, 2016 | 09:00 EST