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2020 techraptor awards tabletop game of the year
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2020 TechRaptor Awards - Tabletop Game/RPG of the Year

2020 has been an interesting year for tabletop gaming. The social aspect of the hobby has taken a huge hit with a lot of us social distancing, leading to a  surge in popularity of solo play games and…

January 15, 2021 | 12:00 EST

2020 techraptor awards game of the year
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2020 TechRaptor Awards - Game of the Year

Some years, it's pretty clear which game or two is going to take Game of the Year from most award shows and outlets. This year, while not clear to us immediately, one game separated itself from the…

January 15, 2021 | 03:47 EST

2020 techraptor awards best evolving game
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2020 TechRaptor Awards - Best Evolving Game Award

When you think of an evolving game, you're likely thinking of something that's a "game as a service" type game like Destiny. However, there are plenty of other games that see continued support…

January 13, 2021 | 01:00 EST

2020 techraptor awards best expansion dlc
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2020 TechRaptor Awards - Best Expansion/DLC Award

New DLC or expansions are often overlooked by many and don't get the attention they deserve much of the time. In some cases, a new expansion can be the best piece of content tied to a game. In others…

January 13, 2021 | 12:00 EST

2020 techraptor awards best visual design
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2020 TechRaptor Awards - Best Visual Design Award

We're slowly trudging our way to the point that photorealism is mattering less and less. Obviously, graphics aren't there yet, but so many are at such a high fidelity that we're now seeing the…

January 12, 2021 | 01:00 EST

2020 techraptor awards best soundtrack
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2020 TechRaptor Awards - Best Soundtrack Award

Music in gaming is likely the most overlooked aspect of why we enjoy games. For most, when it works, you don't even notice. The music just makes sense in a given situation. The soundtrack for a game…

January 12, 2021 | 12:30 EST

2020 techraptor awards best multiplayer
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2020 TechRaptor Awards - Best Multiplayer Award

Gaming was thrust in to the spotlight moreso than ever this year, with many people finding themselves shut away from any social contact. Many turned to games, which caused some unexpected explosions…

January 11, 2021 | 12:00 EST

2020 TechRaptor Awards Best Writing
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2020 TechRaptor Awards - Best Writing Award

Gaming has some great advantages when it comes to storytelling when compared to other mediums, and its growth in recent years has been a delight to see. The worlds we get to explore and experience…

January 11, 2021 | 01:00 EST

2020 TechRaptor Awards Nominees
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2020 TechRaptor Awards - Nominees and Readers' Choice Vote

2020 has obviously been the most awful year in most people's lifetimes. The gaming world, however, had it pretty good. We saw a ton of good indie titles break out and were treated with the swan songs…

December 31, 2020 | 02:00 EST