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Joseph Allen

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About Joseph Allen

Joe has been writing for TechRaptor for five years, and in those five years has learned a lot about the gaming industry and its foibles. He’s originally an English Literature graduate, and although that might not be akin to a journalism qualification, he’s still thrilled to be able to use those skills for something worthwhile.

Joe’s time writing for TechRaptor began way back in the mists of 2017. Since then, he’s interviewed notable industry figures like XCOM’s Julian Gollop and Bossa Studios’ Henrique Olifiers, been sent up in a model skyship to cover a game launch, and had the privilege of reviewing some of the best (and some of the most mediocre) games of the last half-decade. You won’t find his writing anywhere else; he’s a verified TechRaptor exclusive.

Outside of writing, Joe’s passions lie mostly in music. He’s an avid guitarist and drummer, and he’s also been known to sing occasionally, much to the chagrin of his longtime partner. He’s also an avid walker, taking regular strolls in the city every day. If he’s not hammering away at the keyboard to write another story, you’ll find him playing his guitar, wandering down the High Street (unwisely unaccompanied by an adult), or trying his hand at some cooking.

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Tribespeople in artwork for Soulmask
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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 | 12:04 EDT

Neo Cortex brandishing his gun in Crash Bandicoot 4, a game developed by Toys for Bob (which is now partnering with Xbox)
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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 | 11:30 EDT

The young princess running through a field in Princess Maker 2 Regeneration
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Princess Maker 2 Regeneration Delayed on PlayStation After Sony Demands Changes

Bliss Brain has announced that Princess Maker 2 Regeneration has been delayed on PlayStation owing to changes demanded by Sony.

May 31, 2024 | 10:51 EDT

Shots of Cyberpunk 2077, God of War Ragnarok, Kerbal Space Program 2, and Wildermyth, all of which figured into this week's gaming business news somehow
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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 | 10:13 EDT

Official Little Nightmares 3 artwork depicting the game's two playable characters
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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 | 08:34 EDT

Four Sims lined up in artwork for The Sims 4
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(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 | 11:29 EDT

A car driving up a rocky, treacherous-looking path in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
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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 | 11:02 EDT

The Bloober Team and Private Division logos over shots of the Silent Hill 2 remake and No Rest for the Wicked
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Bloober Team and Take-Two's Private Division End Partnership for New IP

Bloober Team and Private Division have ended their partnership for upcoming survival horror game Project C, the Polish developer has announced.

May 30, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

Artwork for Minecraft next to a Netflix logo surrounded by Minecraft-style lava
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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 | 09:40 EDT

Three Guardians standing atop a cliff in the Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape
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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 | 09:17 EDT

The Prince sliding down an aqueduct slope in The Rogue Prince of Persia
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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 27, 2024 | 03:00 EDT

A bulky Ultramarine, complete with helmet, in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2
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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 | 11:39 EDT

The cast of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
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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 | 11:19 EDT

Key art for Genshin Impact version 4.7, which depicts the two Travelers on a hillside
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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 | 10:42 EDT

Shots of Alara Prime, Dauntless, some PlayStation London artwork, and Soulstice representing the week in gaming business
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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 | 09:44 EDT

A group of Pokemon from Generation I
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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 | 08:52 EDT

An astronaut caught in some coral in Abiotic Factor
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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 | 11:35 EDT

A cat sitting on the counter in Strange Horticulture sequel Strange Antiquities
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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 | 10:38 EDT

The logo for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 along with the game's title
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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 | 10:10 EDT

The Atari and Intellivision logos side by side
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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 | 09:54 EDT

A zoomed-out view of a city with lots of skyscrapers and houses in Cities: Skylines 2
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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 | 09:25 EDT

The Embracer Group logo next to a shot of Lara kayaking over rapids in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
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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 | 08:48 EDT

The two main characters of Card-en-Ciel surrounded by the rest of the game's cast
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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 | 11:41 EDT

The Mattel logo next to the Outright Games logo
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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 | 11:11 EDT