Frostpunk 2 Director Łukasz Juszczyk Discusses Game Balance, Politics, and
After getting our hands on the Frostpunk 2 story, we got to sit down with Łukasz Juszczyk to talk about how the game evolved from the original.
May 23, 2024 | 02:12 EDT
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Rafał Włosek Discusses The Alters, Strategy On A Smaller Scale, And His
Last week TechRaptor was invited to check out The Alters, and while we were there we had a chance to talk to lead designer of The Alters Rafał Włosek.
May 22, 2024 | 06:43 EDT
'I Become a Bit More Annoying' - Alex Horne Talks Taskmaster VR
We had a chance to chat with Alex Horne about making Taskmaster into a video game with Taskmaster VR. We thank Lord Greg Davies for allowing him this time with us.
May 17, 2024 | 07:31 EDT
You Have to See This Hades II Boss Fight
A Hades II boss fight isn't just a spectacular setpiece, it's a natural evolution of the part music has played in Supergiant Games' body of work.
May 6, 2024 | 11:37 EDT
Everything Different in Hades II From Its Prequel (So Far)
Wondering what's new in Hades II? We break down what's changed in Hades II and compare the sequel to its predecessor. See the new changes in Hades II!
May 2, 2024 | 11:40 EDT
Aska Ambitiously Blends Survival and Colony Sims
We sat down with the developers of Aska and went hands-on with this upcoming Viking survival game and colony sim. Find out more in our preview!
April 24, 2024 | 10:41 EDT
Style Theory's Creators in Fashion Runway Show Seeks to Demystify
We spoke with MatPat about Creators in Fashion, a runway show designed not only to show off Creator fashions but highlight quality and demystify fashion for all to enjoy.
April 21, 2024 | 09:33 EDT
Fallout Season One Review – Welcome To The Apocalypse
Jonathan Nolan and Amazon Studios makes a fantastic introduction to the world of Bethesda's sci-fi RPG. This is our review of Fallout Season One.
April 9, 2024 | 12:50 EDT
High-Stakes: How Balatro Confronts Gambling Addiction and Roguelikes
With Balatro capturing the hearts and minds of roguelike lovers and card sharks everywhere, developer LocalThunk has created a compelling core that not only is a fantastic roguelike, but a legitimate placebo to combat gambling addiction.
March 27, 2024 | 08:53 EDT
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2024 in Tokyo Proved How Far We've Come
The Final Fantasy XIV fan festival at the prestigious Tokyo Dome felt like the crowning achievement of a long journey, showing how far the game has come.
March 29, 2024 | 02:00 EDT
Lucy Liu Interview: Pirate Queen: The Forgotten Legend
We got to speak with Eloise Singer and Lucy Liu about their new VR title, The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend, which tells the story about the most powerful pirate in history.
March 28, 2024 | 08:29 EDT
City 20 Promises to Make Your Choices Change the World
Untold Games' upcoming survival simulation game City 20 promises to have smart NPCs and a unique gameplay experience every time you play.
March 25, 2024 | 03:11 EDT
Halo TV Season 2 Review - How Far Should Artistic License Go?
The second season of the Halo TV show has come to an end, but have the changes that the writers made to the lore enhanced the story or detracted from it?
March 18, 2024 | 09:27 EDT
OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition Smartphone Review - Gorgeous and
TechRaptor's review of the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition smartphone will tell you why it's both beautiful and one of the best Android platforms to play Genshin.
March 1, 2024 | 01:28 EST
Nightingale Has Fun Survival Crafting Gameplay at a Fair Price
We got an early look at Nightingale and spoke with Inflexion Games' Neil Thompson and Leah Summers about their bold plans for this open-world crafting game.
February 8, 2024 | 11:03 EST
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Interview - Discussing the Philosophy of
We chat with the developers behind Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, touching on topics such as design philosophies, user feedback, and what it takes to re-imagine one of the most famous games of all time.
February 5, 2024 | 07:46 EST
Apex Legends: Breakout Celebrates Five Years in the Latest Major Update
Apex Legends prepares to drop a wealth of content for its fifth anniversary, including the launch of season 20, "Breakout," on February 13.
February 4, 2024 | 02:54 EST
Apex Legends Interview - Discussing Anniversaries, Player Expectations,
We chat with the developers behind Apex Legends to find out how they're feeling about the game's 5th anniversary and recent collaborations, like Final Fantasy VII.
February 4, 2024 | 06:55 EST
Rutledge Daugette's Top 10 Games of 2023
In a tumultuous year, we've had a ton of new releases. Rutledge breaks down his personal top 10 games for the 2023 year.
January 1, 2024 | 12:18 EST
Austin's Top 10 Games of 2023
Staff Writer Austin Suther goes over his top 10 games of 2023. Number one might just surprise you!
January 8, 2024 | 08:33 EST
Anson Chan's Top 5 Games of 2023
Anson has written for TechRaptor since 2016, and as far as he's concerned, games are one of the greatest forms of artistic expression to date. Here are his top 5 games of 2023.
January 8, 2024 | 10:29 EST
Tyler Chancey's Top 10 Games of 2023
2023 was a year of great sequels, fantastic horror, and face-melting action. Here are Tyler Chancey's personal top 10 games of 2023.
January 9, 2024 | 12:02 EST
Samiee "Gutterpunk" Tee's Top 5 Games of 2023
In the wake of 2023 being an absolute scorcher of a year for the quality of video games, Samiee "Gutterpunk" Tee walks through some of the underground indie hits that warrant a conversation all the same.
January 11, 2024 | 02:41 EST
Samuel Guglielmo's Top 10 of 2023
TechRaptor Reviews Editor Samuel Guglielmo gives his top 10 of the year. Also he draws each game in MS Paint which is weird we asked him not to please stop him.
January 11, 2024 | 11:02 EST
Andrew Otton's Best Games of 2023
TechRaptor's Editor in Chief Andrew Otton talks his favorite games from 2023, the year with seemingly endless great games.
January 11, 2024 | 11:58 EST
Robert N. Adams' Top 10 Games of 2023
Robert N. Adams breaks down his top 10 games released in 2023—a year that saw tremendous ups and downs for the gaming industry.
January 12, 2024 | 08:13 EST
Robert Scarpinito's Top 10 Games of 2023
It's been a wild ride with lots of ups and lots of downs. Sifting through a mountain of gems, here's Robert's top 10 games of 2023.
January 12, 2024 | 04:40 EST
Don Parsons' Top Games of 2023
We're talking about our favorite games of 2023, and in this list, Don Parsons shares his favorite games from small games you never heard of to one of the best games ever!
January 12, 2024 | 08:18 EST
Smite 2 Interview - The Challenges & Excitement of Developing a True
We chat with the developers behind Smite 2 about the announcement, excitement, and challenge of building something new while maintaining the core Smite feel.
January 17, 2024 | 11:55 EST
Final Fantasy XIV Orchestra Concert 2023 in London Was a Majestic,
Right on the tail of Final Fantasy XIV's London Fan Festival, Square Enix hosted the latest "Eorzean Symphony" orchestra concert dedicated to the game.
December 18, 2023 | 04:11 EST
Survival: Fountain of Youth Bimini Belt Region Walkthrough
The Bimini Belt, the final region in Survival: Fountain of Youth, is dangerous to navigate and explore, with raging storms and ferocious creatures.
May 20, 2024 | 06:53 EDT
Survival: Fountain of Youth Snake Region Walkthrough
Survival: Fountain of Youth's Snake Region not only has dangerous predators, but deadly environments, ready to end your search for eternal life.
May 20, 2024 | 09:41 EDT
Survival: Fountain of Youth Puma Region Walkthrough
The third region that unlocks in Survival: Fountain of Youth, the Puma Region has secrets hidden in the fog.
May 20, 2024 | 05:57 EDT
How to Get the Map in Dread Delusion
Dread Delusion is a unique new RPG, with mechanics you'd expect from a classic RPG. Dread Delusion's Map takes some finding, and we'll show you how.
May 17, 2024 | 05:27 EDT
All Confirmed PlayStation Plus May 2024 Games
Here's everything that's been confirmed for the PlayStation Plus May 2024 lineup, including puzzling adventures and much more.
May 1, 2024 | 11:43 EDT
How to Get the Dyrnwyn Sword in Valheim
This guide tells you how to get the Dyrnwyn Sword in Valheim by completing an epic sidequest in the Ashlands that culminates in a fight against a miniboss.
April 26, 2024 | 02:17 EDT
Valheim Siege Weapons Guide | Battering Ram & Catapult
Our Valheim Siege Weapons Guide will tell you how to unlock Siege Weapons and how you can use the Catapult and Battering Ram to smash enemy structures.
April 24, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
Valheim Fader Boss Fight Guide | The Emerald Flame Boss
Our Valheim Fader Boss Fight Guide will tell you how to find the Ashlands boss, how to unlock him, and how you can defeat this massive monster.
April 24, 2024 | 07:30 EDT
Valheim Ashlands Biome Guide
Our Valheim Ashlands Biome Guide will tell you about all of the enemies, new resources, and interesting locations in this fiery southern Biome.
April 24, 2024 | 07:13 EDT
Valheim Animals Guide
In our Valheim Animals Guide, we'll tell you how to find Animals like Boars and Chickens, how to tame them, and what you'll get for killing them!
February 19, 2021 | 06:19 EST
How Valheim Portals work - Teleport guide
In this guide, we'll tell you how a Valheim Portal works, how to unlock Portals, and why they're useful for getting around the world.
February 7, 2021 | 04:24 EST
Valheim Food and Cooking Guide
Our Valheim Food and Cooking Guide will tell you how Food works, how Cooking works, and the best Food and Cooking Recipes in the game!
February 10, 2021 | 06:57 EST
Valheim Boat Guide
Our Valheim Boat Guide will tell you how to use a Boat, why you'll need one to explore the world, and how to unlock a Raft, Karve, and Longboat!
February 5, 2021 | 05:38 EST
Valheim Mining Guide
In this Valheim Mining Guide, we'll tell you how to get a Pickaxe, why you need one, and how to get useful Ore like Copper, Iron, and More!
February 5, 2021 | 06:31 EST
Valheim Crafting Guide
In this Valheim Crafting Guide, we'll tell you how Crafting works, how Workbench Upgrades work, how to repair items, and more!
February 25, 2021 | 09:40 EST
Valheim Building Guide
Our Valheim Building Guide will teach you how Building works, how to unlock more Buildings, and how to increase your Comfort score!
March 5, 2021 | 09:30 EST
Valheim Starter Guide & New Player Tips
Our Valheim Guides Hub will help you get started with this Viking-themed, open-world survival crafting game and teach you about its mechanics!
March 16, 2022 | 11:49 EDT
All Confirmed Xbox Game Pass May 2024 Games
Here's everything that's been announced for the Xbox Game Pass May 2024 lineup, including cats, Vikings, and artsy indie puzzlers.
April 30, 2024 | 09:04 EDT
Animal Well Wingding Character Solution Guide
The puzzles in Animal Well go deeper as players have been able to discover a new secret and a message from the devs
May 11, 2024 | 04:50 EDT
Hades 2 Resources Guide | Collection & Farming Tips
Hades 2 resources are necessary for pushing the story forward and for boosting Melinoe on her adventures. Here are all of them so far and how to get them.
May 9, 2024 | 09:49 EDT
Animal Well Groundhog Double Health Guide
A method has been discovered to gain additional health in Animal Well, this Animal Well Double Health guide shows how
May 12, 2024 | 08:43 EDT
Animal Well True Ending Guide
This Animal Well True Ending Guide Shows You Just What To Do After Obtaining The 65th Egg
May 11, 2024 | 05:09 EDT
Animal Well BDTP Guide
The Animal Well BDTP puzzle is a Lost Woods-esc puzzle where the reward is well worth the journey
May 11, 2024 | 06:48 EDT
Animal Well Under 30 Minute Any% Speedrun Guide
Animal Well is not only a fun platformer and puzzle game but one Speedrun fans will immediately have a fun time routing for.
May 9, 2024 | 08:46 EDT
Animal Well Bunny Mural Guide - Community Collaboration
The Animal Well Bunny Mural is a puzzle that requires the collaboration of the greater Animal Well community so we're putting out a call.
May 8, 2024 | 10:50 EDT
Animal Well Matches and Candles - All Locations
In Animal Well, the Matches and Candles don't just lead you to a Trophy, but also a deeper secret to assist in exploration as you play more.
May 6, 2024 | 01:27 EDT
Animal Well All Item Locations
To make it through Animal Well there are a number of items you'll have to collect, and in this guide we'll walk you through how to get them all.
May 6, 2024 | 12:34 EDT
Every Animal Well Egg Location
Animal Well has you running around collecting eggs from the moment you begin but this Animal Well All Egg Location guide will help you sort out which ones you're missing.
May 1, 2024 | 12:51 EDT
Animal Well Figurines Guide - All Locations
There are so many hidden secrets you can stumble into so the Animal Well All Figurines Guide we'll show you how to obtain all of these extra secrets.
May 6, 2024 | 04:50 EDT
Animal Well Secret Bunny Locations Guide
In Animal Well the final puzzle gauntlet is to discover the locations of the Secret Bunny hidden around the map and their ultimate secret.
May 8, 2024 | 09:21 EDT
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Interview - Owlcat Gets Grim
With our Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader interview with Owlcat Games, we got a look at the game 80 hours in, and learned more about the story and gameplay
August 24, 2023 | 09:38 EDT
How Uppercut Games Designs Chill Experiences
Uppercut Games, known for Submerged and its recent sequel, Submerged: Hidden Depths, focuses on relaxing experiences -- but they're not always easy to make.
April 19, 2022 | 09:57 EDT
A Closer Look Behind Space Punks' Distinctive Art Style
We sat down with some of the art team behind Flying Wild Hog's upcoming free-to-play shooter Space Punks to talk about the game's unique visual style.
July 9, 2021 | 02:06 EDT
Interview - Tweaking and Upgrading The Ascent
I sat down and played a demo for The Ascent. Then I had a chance to talk with the developers about working on a game of this type.
May 20, 2021 | 03:12 EDT
How Lost Words: Beyond the Page Teaches You To Platform Through Grief
I spoke to Lost Words: Beyond the Page developer, Mark Backler, to speak about how his new game takes players through the grieving process, one platform at a time.
April 7, 2021 | 06:18 EDT
From BioShock 2 to Claire De Lune: Jesse Attard's Journey
Tactic Studios is on the cusp of launching their first full 3D game after years of iterating upon an engine built with 2D pixel art in mind. TechRaptor had the chance to interview Jesse Attard about the game and the company's proprietary Immortal Engine.
March 29, 2021 | 09:37 EDT
Void Arena Aims to Buck the Trends of Traditional RPGs
We spoke to High Level Studios about its upcoming game Void Arena, an RPG that breaks tradition by doing away with experience levels and skill points.
January 26, 2021 | 11:14 EST
Horizon Zero Dawn Volume 1 - The Sunhawk Interview
December 1, 2020 | 07:25 EST
Phoenix Labs, Dauntless, and Growth
December 2, 2020 | 11:20 EST
Silent Hill Composer Akira Yamaoka Interview - World of Tanks, Silent Hill
November 4, 2020 | 05:19 EST
Bringing Back World of Darkness
September 26, 2020 | 06:24 EDT
PAX Online: Chris King, 30XX, and Indie Development
Just because we're in the middle of a global pandemic doesn't mean we can't enjoy the pleasures that come with booths and presentations at PAX. Granted, something is lost without physically being on a show floor, but it saves money on travel and hotels.
September 17, 2020 | 02:42 EDT
Lab Rat: Coronavirus, Algorithms, and the State of The Indie Scene
When you work in the independent scene, you have to expect the unexpected. As Gwen Frey tells me, the way you go about making your game is never the same one year to the next. Gwen Frey, 33, got her start in the mainstream scene 13 years ago. If you've played BioShock Infinite, you've seen her work. But despite this, she tells me that nothing can prepare you for the jump to indie.
September 15, 2020 | 03:28 EDT
The Rising Ray of Hope in Brazil's Games Industry
August 9, 2020 | 11:48 EDT
From Open Beta to Early Access: The Journey of Quantum League
May 30, 2020 | 12:15 EDT
Join the Snowball Tournament with Wintermoor Tactics Club
May 19, 2020 | 03:16 EDT
World of Warships Producer Discusses Working With Warhammer 40K
May 20, 2020 | 07:51 EDT
Learn to Fight with Cute Snakes in Serpent Showdown
May 16, 2020 | 06:39 EDT
Sewing a Tapestry of Horror in Ginkgo
May 15, 2020 | 01:28 EDT
Leechbug Brings an Environmental Approach to Action
May 13, 2020 | 04:08 EDT
Discover the Beasts of Maravilla Island
May 13, 2020 | 11:14 EDT
Dealing in Feels - Dogs and Dates in Best Friend Forever
May 12, 2020 | 10:24 EDT
Solace State Has A Message Worth Hearing
May 10, 2020 | 03:42 EDT
BIG Festival Becomes BIG Digital: Brazil’s Independent Games Festival Goes
May 12, 2020 | 02:58 EDT
World of Warcraft: Elysium Project's Plague Event, Two Weeks Later
April 30, 2020 | 01:53 EDT
Coda Asks Players to Blink Through Its Story
April 24, 2020 | 06:49 EDT
The Flower Collectors Presents a Unique Whodunnit
April 24, 2020 | 06:56 EDT
Röki Champions Folklore in Storytelling
April 24, 2020 | 06:43 EDT
Cloudpunk Takes on Various Cyberpunk Themes
April 17, 2020 | 05:40 EDT
ITTA Interview: Art Out of Darkness
April 14, 2020 | 01:52 EDT
Soulmask Provides Yet More Catnip for Survival-Crafter Lovers on Steam
Soulmask is another indie survival-crafter looking to wear the genre's increasingly contested crown, but its player numbers are no joke.
May 31, 2024 | 11:42 EDT
It's Official: Toys for Bob's Next Game Will Be Published by Xbox
Toys for Bob's next game will officially be published by Xbox, the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon developer has announced.
May 31, 2024 | 11:04 EDT
Princess Maker 2 Regeneration Delayed on PlayStation After Sony Demands
Bliss Brain has announced that Princess Maker 2 Regeneration has been delayed on PlayStation owing to changes demanded by Sony.
May 31, 2024 | 10:20 EDT
This Week in Gaming Business - Sony's Future and More
In this week's gaming business roundup, we look at comments made by PlayStation's CEOs, CD Projekt's financials, and more.
May 31, 2024 | 09:19 EDT
Little Nightmares 3 Delayed to 2025, More Info Coming Later in Summer
Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games have announced that Little Nightmares 3 has been delayed to an unspecified point in 2025.
May 31, 2024 | 07:28 EDT
Every PlayStation State of Play SGF 2024 Announcement
Sony is starting off SGF with a PlayStation State of Play showing off 14 new titles across PlayStation 5 and PSVR2.
May 30, 2024 | 01:31 EDT
Destiny 2: The Final Shape D&D Crossover Cosmetics Announced
Bungie have collaborated with Wizards of the Coast to launch Destiny 2: The Final Shape D&D crossover cosmetics for their dedicated player base.
May 30, 2024 | 12:35 EDT
(Updated) The Sims 4 Is About to Start Harassing You to Log In Daily
The Sims 4 is about to get a battle pass-style login rewards system, if an unlisted video and community datamining are to be believed.
May 30, 2024 | 11:03 EDT
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Release Date Finally Revealed
After several years of delays, Nacon has finally announced the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown release date, so let's hope this one sticks.
May 30, 2024 | 10:36 EDT
Bloober Team and Take-Two's Private Division End Partnership for New
Bloober Team and Private Division have ended their partnership for upcoming survival horror game Project C, the Polish developer has announced.
May 30, 2024 | 09:48 EDT
Minecraft Animated Series Coming to Netflix
Microsoft and Netflix have announced a Minecraft animated series as part of the franchise's 15th-anniversary celebrations.
May 30, 2024 | 09:18 EDT
Destiny 2: The Final Shape Expansion Leaks After Sony Streaming Slip-up
The entirety of the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape was leaked briefly last night, including info about Collections, the Season Pass, and more.
May 30, 2024 | 08:11 EDT
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Be On Game Pass Day 1
Microsoft has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will indeed be on Xbox Game Pass on Day One, with a new trailer released today
May 28, 2024 | 08:45 EDT
Praise the Emperor! Space Marine 2 Won't Have Microtransactions
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have confirmed that Space Marine 2 won't feature any kind of microtransactions or cash shop.
May 24, 2024 | 11:27 EDT
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Roadmap Reveals DLC Release Windows
Rabbit and Bear has released a new Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes roadmap, revealing roughly when the game's additional DLC episodes are coming.
May 24, 2024 | 10:48 EDT
Genshin Impact Version 4.7 Release Date Set for Next Month
HoYoverse has revealed the Genshin Impact Version 4.7 release date, along with a host of new info about what you can expect from the update.
May 24, 2024 | 10:04 EDT
This Week in Gaming Business - 10k Layoffs So Far This Year
In our roundup of this week's gaming business events, we take a look at layoffs aplenty, final studio farewells, and developments in publishing.
May 24, 2024 | 08:53 EDT
Pokemon Franchise Nears 500 Million Software Sales in Latest Figures
The Pokemon Company has revealed some pretty impressive numbers for the Pokemon franchise, which is now nearing 500 million worldwide software sales.
May 24, 2024 | 07:53 EDT
Abiotic Factor Update Brings Dynamic Difficulty and Much More
A new Abiotic Factor update is here, and this one's all about introducing features and tweaks the community has been requesting.
May 23, 2024 | 11:16 EDT
Strange Horticulture Sequel Strange Antiquities Officially Announced
Strange Antiquities is a sequel to the wonderful 2022 puzzler Strange Horticulture, and it'll let you run your very own antiques shop in a spooky town.
May 23, 2024 | 10:10 EDT
Surprise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Xbox's Mystery Showcase Game
Activision has officially unveiled Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, alongside an enigmatic teaser involving Mount Rushmore and some blindfolds.
May 23, 2024 | 09:56 EDT
Atari Acquires Intellivision, Burying a 45-Year-Old Hatchet
Atari has announced that it has acquired former retro rival Intellivision and many of the games from its library, although not the Amico.
May 23, 2024 | 09:25 EDT
Cities: Skylines 2 Continues Renovations and Delays More Content
Paradox has promised that the Cities: Skylines 2 economy rework will arrive soon, but the game's Creator Packs have been delayed as a result.
May 23, 2024 | 08:51 EDT
Embracer Group Has Over 70 Projects in the Works
Embracer Group has released its latest financial statements, and while sales are up, some of the group's games haven't performed so well.
May 23, 2024 | 07:55 EDT
Card-en-Ciel Brings Mega Man Battle Network-Like Card Battling in October
Inti Creates has revealed the release date and showed off some gameplay for upcoming Mega Man Battle Network-inspired card battler Card-en-Ciel.
May 22, 2024 | 11:17 EDT
Mattel Partners With Outright Games to Definitely Not Make Shovelware
Mattel, the company behind IPs like Barbie and Hot Wheels, has announced a new partnership with "top-tier" publisher Outright Games.
May 22, 2024 | 10:35 EDT
Helldivers 2 Developer Arrowhead Appoints New CEO
Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead has appointed a new CEO, leaving chief creative officer Johan Pilestedt free to work on the development side of things.
May 22, 2024 | 09:10 EDT
Valorant Replay Prototype Demonstrated But Don't Expect It Soon
Valorant Replays were demonstrated for the first time today in the latest Valorant Dev Update, which also shared new information about update 8.11
May 21, 2024 | 12:21 EDT
New Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer Tells an Oblique, Beautiful
A new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer has been released, and it contains new details about Miquella, Messmer, and the Land of Shadow.
May 21, 2024 | 11:02 EDT
Amazon Games Opens New Studio Headed by Ex-Ubisoft Exec
Amazon Games has announced the opening of a brand new studio in Bucharest, and it's headed up by an ex-Ubisoft executive.
May 21, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
The Weirdest Game of 2024, Arctic Eggs, Just Hatched
Arctic Eggs is very weird, but you know what, weird is fun. Cooking up a dish of cigarettes and beer is just another day in Arctic Eggs.
May 16, 2024 | 07:15 EDT
Is Xbox Game Pass Running Out of Steam?
Following shocking job cuts at Xbox, Microsoft's ability to maintain both Xbox Game Pass and their massive acquisitions comes into question.
May 10, 2024 | 03:41 EDT
Animal Well Features My Favorite Use of DuelSense Yet
Animal Well DuelSense blew us away, and we have some thoughts on its utilization.
April 21, 2024 | 11:32 EDT
The Fallout TV Show Proves The Last of Us Wasn’t A Fluke
The Fallout TV show is incredible and is evidence of a formula to follow for any gaming adaptations in the future, just as The Last of Us did.
April 9, 2024 | 08:05 EDT
GTA Online's Success Undermines GTA 6's Relationship With
Rockstar Games is no stranger to political commentary, but will their messaging in GTA 6 have the same effect now that they're no longer as infamous?
December 12, 2023 | 11:47 EST
Why First-Person Indiana Jones Is a Mistake
First-person Indiana Jones is a mistake. Machine games making Indiana Jones and the Great Circle a first-person game will make players miss out.
January 20, 2024 | 10:22 EST
If You Skip Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways, You're Doing Yourself a
The Separate Ways DLC is the best part of Resident Evil 4. It introduces amazing new weapons and great game mechanics as well.
October 17, 2023 | 10:49 EDT
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Shows Regulators Haven't
The battle over the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has shed light on the fact that antitrust regulators are woefully unprepared to regulate the gaming industry.
October 13, 2023 | 07:26 EDT
PS5 Slim Digital Price Hike Is the Result of PlayStation's
Today's announcement of a $50 price hike for the new slimmed-down PS5 Digital Edition in the United States is certainly emblematic of PlayStation's market domination.
October 10, 2023 | 03:55 EDT
Starfield's Shipbuilding Is the Endgame Bethesda Needed
Bethesda's games have a lot of content, but the meaningful content typically has a limit. Did Starfield break this limit with its shipbuilding mechanic?
September 21, 2023 | 09:24 EDT
Starfield's Outpost System Is Holding the Game Back
Starfield's outpost system should've been an upgrade to Fallout 4's settlement system, but it's not. Can it be improved, or will we have to wait for mods?
September 12, 2023 | 03:26 EDT
Which Platform Has Best Remnant 2 Performance?
Wondering which platform has the best Remnant 2 performance modes? Check out our breakdown of Remnant 2 gameplay, system requirements, and frame rate.
August 3, 2023 | 09:44 EDT
Froggy Armor Is Tears of the Kingdom's Best Quality-of-Life
The Froggy Armor in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is arduous to obtain but worth it. The Froggy Armor is a great quality of life improvement.
July 13, 2023 | 10:45 EDT
The Problem With Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI has a lot to say about prejudice and the human condition, but Clive is so ridiculously cool that he undermines its early central themes.
June 28, 2023 | 11:38 EDT
How Final Fantasy XVI Perfected the Quick-Time Event
Quick-time events, one of the most notorious game mechanics, become something much bigger (and better) in Final Fantasy XVI.
June 26, 2023 | 10:03 EDT
How Animal Crossing Ushered in the Age of Endless Games
Animal Crossing has been delighting players for 22 years now, so we took a look at how this series helped define a genre and ushered in an era of endless games.
April 13, 2021 | 07:57 EDT
Could Starfield Lead the Way to Xbox's Best Year Yet?
The last year has not been kind to Xbox fans at all when it came to first party games, but is Starfield enough to turn the tide of disappointment?
June 11, 2023 | 05:44 EDT
Rift Apart's PC Port Is a Reminder To Not Believe All the Marketing
Ratchet & Clank: Rifts Apart PC release is the latest reminder that what companies say in June, isn't necessarily the truth
June 1, 2023 | 10:15 EDT
Who Is the Audience for Sony's Project Q Streaming Device?
Who is the target audience for Sony's Project Q? The Project Q handheld device that connects to a PS5 via streaming is cool, but will it be widely adopted?
May 25, 2023 | 05:50 EDT
Resident Evil 4 Remake Sets a Gold Standard for Replayability
Resident Evil 4 Remake sets a gold standard for replayability. The Resident Evil 4's New Game Plus and unlockables make it a joy to play again and again.
April 21, 2023 | 12:55 EDT
It's 2023, Why Don't We Have More Customized PS5 Accessories?
It's 2023, why don't we have more customized PS5 accessories? Where's the God of War PS5 faceplate or Spider-Man Dual Sense controller?
March 3, 2023 | 07:55 EST
Destiny 2 Lightfall: What Happened With That Finale?
The release of Destiny 2 Lightfall is packed with new content, new subclasses, and an ending that confused more than intrigued.
March 5, 2023 | 09:12 EST
Metroid Prime Remastered Is the Perfect Test-Run for Metroid Prime 4
Metroid Prime Remastered is the perfect test-run for Metroid Prime 4. The remastered version gives us plenty of hope ahead of Metroid Prime 4 release date.
February 23, 2023 | 12:05 EST
Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph Prepares for the End
With the conclusion of Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph, Bungie delivers a powerful finale, and sets the stage for the end of its 10-year story.
February 17, 2023 | 01:24 EST
Paper Maps Make Fantasy Games More Immersive
Immersion causes fantasy games to transport us to faraway worlds where we can live out our wildest dreams, and nothing helps more than good old paper maps.
February 4, 2023 | 02:22 EST
Don't Love Rhythm Games? Try Out Hi-Fi Rush Anyway
Don't love rhythm games? Try out Hi-Fi Rush anyways. Hi-Fi Rush's gameplay rewards you for attacking on the beat, but doesn't penalize you otherwise.
February 6, 2023 | 12:39 EST
Fortnite's Battle Passes: How Did They Take Over the Gaming Industry?
Fortnite's Battle Pass system has reshaped the landscape for multiplayer games over the last five years, but why is it so popular?
January 3, 2023 | 01:01 EST
Why I Hope We Get More Horizon Forbidden West LEGO Sets
The 1,222-piece Tallneck LEGO set was a delight for Horizon Forbidden West enthusiasts, but could we get more Horizon Forbidden West LEGO sets?
December 18, 2022 | 08:45 EST
Marvel's Midnight Suns' Most Benign Moments Are Its Best
The Marvel's Midnight Suns hangouts are some of the best moments in the game. See why the Midnight Suns hangouts help make this game amazing.
December 14, 2022 | 09:52 EST
Is League of Legends on Xbox Game Pass Riot's Way of Fighting the
League of Legends and Xbox Game Pass might seem like an odd couple, but is Riot Games bracing for the future of gaming with this marriage of convenience?
December 13, 2022 | 10:04 EST
Anger Foot's Twisted World is a Frenetic, Wild Ride
We get another look at Free Lives and Devolver's Anger Foot, and it's looking crazier than ever.
May 26, 2024 | 10:45 EDT
Selaco Sets a New Standard for the FPS Genre
The long-awaited FPS Selaco, running on the GZDoom engine, is finally out in Early Access, and it's even better than we thought.
May 28, 2024 | 02:20 EDT
Frostpunk 2 Story Preview - I'm Bad At This, The City Will Definitely
Frostpunk 2 expands the setting of the original, putting you in the role of the Captain's successor can you continue to lead New England to greatness?
May 23, 2024 | 07:13 EDT
The Rogue Prince of Persia Is Roguelite Precision Platforming at Its Finest
The Rogue Prince of Persia is former Dead Cells studio Evil Empire's take on Ubisoft's legendary franchise, but will it earn its place in the pantheon?
May 25, 2024 | 04:46 EDT
The Alters Preview - Resource Management On A Smaller Scale
The Alters is an upcoming narrative strategy game from 11Bit where you play a stranded astronaut who needs to make Alters of himself to survive.
May 22, 2024 | 06:12 EDT
Monster Hunter Stories 2 Preview: Hands-on With the PlayStation 4 Port
We go hands-on with the early hours of the PlayStation 4 release of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin as the Stories series makes its double debut on PlayStation platforms.
May 19, 2024 | 03:47 EDT
Monster Hunter Stories Preview: Exploring the PS4 Remaster
We go hands-on with the remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories - the first entry in the Stories spin-off revamped for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4.
May 19, 2024 | 03:13 EDT
Fishbowl Is a Touching Coming-of-Age Story
Fishbowl is a coming-of-age story based in India about Alo, a twenty-one year-old grappling with a new job while grieving the loss of her grandmother.
May 9, 2024 | 01:31 EDT
No Rest for the Wicked has the Bones of a Great Game
We take a gander at the Early Access for Moon Studios' latest title, No Rest for the Wicked.
April 25, 2024 | 08:37 EDT
Hades II Is A Brilliant Step Forward For Supergiant Games' First
We had some time to check out an early version of Supergiant Games' highly anticipated sequel, Hades II, and see how it builds on the original's foundation.
April 22, 2024 | 02:19 EDT
The Rogue Prince of Persia Is Another Stellar AA Addition To the Prince of
The Rogue Prince of Persia is a new Roguelike from the developers of Dead Cells expanded content and it's coming very soon to Steam Early Access.
April 8, 2024 | 04:52 EDT
Visions of Mana Preview - Get Lost in Colorful Landscapes
Check out our Visions of Mana preview from PAX East 2024! We got the chance to go hands-on with Visions of Mana ahead of its release date.
March 27, 2024 | 06:32 EDT
Dune: Awakening Hands-Off Preview - An Epic MMO In the Making
The TechRaptor team got to take a look at a Dune: Awakening preview at PAX East 2024. Check out what we thought of the Dune: Awakening gameplay and classes.
March 26, 2024 | 12:30 EDT
Path of Exile 2 Hands-on Preview - The Next Great Action RPG
Check out our Path of Exile 2 preview! We got to experience Path of Exile 2 gameplay at PAX East 2024 and played through an early mission. Read more.
March 22, 2024 | 10:13 EDT
Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge Preview - Eco-Conservation & Cozy Frogs
Take a look at our Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge preview from PAX East 2024. We got hands-on Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge gameplay and spoke with the developers.
March 22, 2024 | 08:24 EDT
Path of Exile 2 Hands-Off Preview - Introducing the Ranger Class and Path
We got eyes on the latest look at the Ranger class for Path of Exile 2, as well as learn key details about Path of Exile's next expansion.
March 20, 2024 | 10:56 EDT
Lightyear Frontier Preview - The Smoothest Survival Game Of 2024
Lightyear Frontier continues a trend of excellent 2024 survival games by being fun, looking gorgeous, and running almost flawlessly.
March 14, 2024 | 05:00 EDT
Winter Survival Preview - A Pure Survival Experience
Winter Survival promises to deliver a challenging survival experience and an interesting story to match. Read our preview to find out more!
March 6, 2024 | 03:08 EST
Nightingale Preview - Long Load Times and Odd Design Choices
Does Nightingale's realm-hopping gameplay (and server infrastructure) live up to Inflexion Games' grand designs? Read our preview to find out more!
February 26, 2024 | 05:36 EST
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Preview - Diving Into a New Genre
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a good first step for adapting the Deep Rock Galactic universe to the Auto Shooter genre. Read our preview to find out why!
February 12, 2024 | 07:19 EST
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Final Preview - Open World Spectacular
We go hands-on one final time with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Square Enix's most ambitious open world packed to the brim with adventure and the grander scope of the Final Fantasy VII Remake story.
February 5, 2024 | 01:54 EST
Children of the Sun Preview - Fresh Headshot Puzzle Game
Children of the Sun is a weird and unique puzzle game that has you head-shotting cult members and curving bullets on a quest for revenge!
January 26, 2024 | 02:29 EST
Enshrouded Final Preview - Survival Progression at its finest
In a market with numerous great survival games to choose from - Enshrouded is a cut above the rest with how it approaches progression.
January 23, 2024 | 09:01 EST
Palworld Preview - Let Freedom and Monkeys With Guns Ring
This Palworld preview explores how the game lets the player do what they want, how they want, and without being a stickler for difficulty rules.
January 18, 2024 | 12:32 EST
Smite 2 Preview - The Next Generation of MOBA
We go hands-on with an early build of Smite 2 - Hi-Rez Studios' foray into the next generation of MOBA built for Unreal Engine 5.
January 15, 2024 | 08:04 EST
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Final Preview - Is This Anime?
If you're a fan of metroidvanias and over-the-top action anime, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown could be right up your alley. Here's why.
December 10, 2023 | 11:34 EST
Tekken 8 Preview - Punching Above its Weight
We go hands-on with Tekken 8 - a storied sequel with plenty of new mechanics, new visuals and exciting advancements in gameplay that create an inviting environment for both returning players and newcomers alike.
December 10, 2023 | 10:59 EST
GTFO Rundown 8.0 Preview - You're Already Dead
GTFO's story heads to its conclusion with the release of Rundown 8.0. We discover just how difficult it really is in our hands-on preview.
December 7, 2023 | 03:27 EST
Wizordum Preview - A Nostalgic, Dungeon Delving FPS
From Emberheart Games and Apogee Entertainment comes the Early Access of Wizordum, a medieval boomer shooter with a lot of promise.
November 26, 2023 | 08:13 EST
Earth Defense Force 6 Preview - Alien Splattering Fun
We try out the Earth Defense Force 6 preview and splat some giant alien frog monsters in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in the latest EDF game,
November 20, 2023 | 11:46 EST
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Review - Pratfall Inc.
Illfonic return to the asymmetrical multiplayer fray, in collaboration with Teravision Games, with Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. But is it a laugh riot competing alongside Dead by Daylight, or an unfunny pain? Read our review to find out more.
May 26, 2024 | 09:05 EDT
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Review – Binaural Bedlam
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a sequel seven years in the making, and it delivers a powerful audio experience unlike any other.
May 19, 2024 | 11:20 EDT
Po'ed: Definitive Edition Review - More Like Poo'ed
It's time to dive into an obscure old-school shooter, with Po'ed: Definitive Edition. Be sure to check out our thoughts.
May 14, 2024 | 08:20 EDT
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Review - Monolithium
With it being nearly ten years since the original cyberpunk adventure 2064: Read Only Memories, developer MidBoss has fought through multiple delays to bring its sequel NEURODIVER to light. But is it a story worth remembering, or one you'll quickly forget? Read our Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER review to find out more.
May 14, 2024 | 09:38 EDT
Mullet MadJack Review - Nostalgia-fueled Frenzy
This new FPS is a wild ride from start to finish. Here's our review for Mullet MadJack.
May 12, 2024 | 07:42 EDT
Robobeat Review - Robot Rock
Our Robobeat review tackles a rhythm shooter that is challenging BPM: Bullets Per Minute and Metal: Hellsinger for the genre's crown.
May 5, 2024 | 06:12 EDT
Animal Well Review - An Iceberg's Worth Of Puzzles Deep Below The
Animal Well is an eerie platformer by Billy Basso that enhances great gameplay and exploration with dozens of secrets that will break your brain.
April 29, 2024 | 01:48 EDT
Indika Review - Nun More Strange
In our Indika review, we look at a game that features a nun who rides a steampunk bicycle and talks to the Devil about cosmological dualism.
April 26, 2024 | 05:02 EDT
Another Crab's Treasure Review - Crab Battle
In our Another Crab's Treasure review, we take a look at a Soulslike that takes a fresh and colorful new approach to the genre.
April 17, 2024 | 04:48 EDT
Stellar Blade Review - Mother Sphere Knows Best
We played through Stellar Blade, one of 2024's most anticipated PS5 titles, and here is our review.
April 19, 2024 | 04:04 EDT
Phantom Fury Review - Bowling Bombs Away
Shelly Harrison is back in this new shooter set in the Ion Fury universe. This is our review for Phantom Fury.
April 18, 2024 | 03:09 EDT
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - Short Expectations And Mismanaged Scope
While it's clear to see what Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was going for it joins the ranks of Yooka-Laylee and Mighty No 9 as Kickstarted Spiritual Successors that don't live up to their inspiration's standards.
April 20, 2024 | 05:29 EDT
Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide Review - Leviathan Still Feels Lost
Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide brings with it the story of Leviathan, but also further bland side-quests and an uninspired Eikon battle.
April 20, 2024 | 03:28 EDT
The Planet Crafter Review - Building a Better World
The Planet Crafter is a game that's about terraforming an alien world created by a team of two people. Read our The Planet Crafter Review to learn more!
April 8, 2024 | 11:41 EDT
Children of the Sun Review - Left Wanting For More
Children of the Sun is an entertaining yet brief puzzle FPS where you aim to kill a cult leader. Ending too quickly Children of the Sun left us wanting for more.
April 6, 2024 | 07:08 EDT
Botany Manor Review - More Than Chemical
Reinforcing Whitethorn Games' catalog of colorful chronicles, Balloon Games' Botany Manor fits right in with its wholesome cast. But does it flourish with wonder, or wilt with frustration? Read our Botany Manor review to find out more.
April 7, 2024 | 10:52 EDT
Pepper Grinder Review - I Dig It
Pepper Grinder is the latest platformer to keep on your radar -- check out why with our review.
March 25, 2024 | 07:52 EDT
Open Roads Review - Driving Motivation
Our Open Roads review takes a look at the Open Roads Team's narrative adventure all about a mother and daughter uncovering their family's secrets.
March 16, 2024 | 10:28 EDT
Rise of the Ronin Review — Baku-meh-tsu
Check out our Rise of the Ronin review to find out why Team Ninja's latest title fails to reach the heights of the developer's previous games.
March 18, 2024 | 03:02 EDT
Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - Arisen Once More
Dragon's Dogma 2 marks a series return with a fully loaded, challenging RPG with an old school kick, and plenty to explore in a vast and dangerous world.
March 19, 2024 | 07:57 EDT
Alone in the Dark Review – Southern Gothic Hospitality
THQ Nordic and Pieces Interactive manages to revive the classic horror series with a Southern Gothic twist. This is our Alone in the Dark review.
March 16, 2024 | 08:19 EDT
Outcast: A New Beginning Review - A Social Outcast
Our Outcast: A New Beginning Review will give you the low down on this returning franchise trying to bust its way out of the late 90s.
March 17, 2024 | 08:14 EDT
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Review - You Can Kill Gungans
Two classic games return in one collection, so check out this review on the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection.
March 11, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
The Thaumaturge Review - Isometric Adventures
Our The Thaumaturge Review will fill you in on this gripping dark-fantasy adventure set in fictionalized turn-of-the-century Warsaw.
March 4, 2024 | 06:10 EST
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley - Keeping Cozy Games Fresh
A visually stunning adventure with some musical flair, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a cozy game that's bringing something new to the table. Read our review to find out more.
March 5, 2024 | 12:20 EST
Pacific Drive Review - Beep Beep
This Pacific Drive review will give you the low-down on this atom adventure, and give you advice on whether it's worth your time or not.
March 2, 2024 | 12:12 EST
WWE 2k24 Review - Hollywood Apologetics
Another new year means another new entry in the WWE 2k lineage of games, with WWE2k24's hook being the 40th anniversary celebrations of Wrestlemania. But is it the sweet victory we all strive for? Read our WWE 2k24 review to find out more!
March 3, 2024 | 09:19 EST
Penny's Big Breakaway Review - Shut Up and Dance
In the wake of Sonic Mania becoming a runaway success, Christian Whitehead has formed a new studio. But is Penny's Big Breakaway the delightful debut of a superstar?
February 29, 2024 | 11:53 EST
Helldivers 2 Review - Fighting for Managed Democracy
Helldivers 2 took the gaming community by surprise with wild success. Take a look at the TechRaptor Helldivers 2 review and see what we thought!
February 21, 2024 | 11:24 EST
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Review - Return of the KEX
With enhanced visuals and modern improvements, our Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster tells you why you shouldn't miss this release.
February 25, 2024 | 07:49 EST