Microsoft E3 2013 Recap
The Microsoft E3 2013 showcase was one of Xbox's biggest events, so we've compiled this recap to give you all the details on what they showed off.
June 10, 2013 | 06:20 EDT
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Defiance Review: Ark Hunting is fun!
Defiance was an amazing MMOFPS that followed the story of a TV show, and in turn, influenced the story of the same TV show.
May 10, 2013 | 09:00 EDT
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
From Hype to Ruins: The Day Before's 4-Day Demise
The Day Before was an overnight sensation for all the wrong reasons. But who was responsible for the game, and how did things go so horribly wrong?
December 12, 2023 | 10:03 EST
Tekken 8 Interview - Discussing Story, Gameplay, and Approaching New
We chat with the developers behind Tekken 8 to deep dive into its all-new gameplay mechanics and status as the longest ongoing narrative in a video game.
December 11, 2023 | 01:54 EST
10 Chambers' Den of Wolves Pushes the Heist Game Genre to New Heights
10 Chambers' newly announced Den of Wolves takes us through its concepts of a deep world inspired by late-stage capitalism, corporate espionage and sci-fi intrigue framed in a four player co-op package.
December 7, 2023 | 01:54 EST
Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien Interview - The Return of a Visual Novel Legend Via
TechRaptor interviews Kouji Morimoto, Kimi ga Nozomu Eien Redevelopment Project Team Leader, about the return of the beloved visual novel to Steam.
November 28, 2023 | 10:06 EST
Final Fantasy XIV London Fan Festival Was an Epic Celebration of One of
At the end of October, Square Enix hosted the second Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival of the current cycle in London, and it was a celebration for the ages.
November 27, 2023 | 04:26 EST
Nintendo Black Friday Deals: Prepare to Be Swept Away by These Incredible
Our Nintendo Black Friday deals page will give you the latest deals this holiday season, weather you're after software or hardware.
November 22, 2023 | 11:47 EST
Gamers Rejoice! GOG Black Friday Deals Slash Prices Up to 90%
Our GoG Black Friday Deals page will give you a list of the best offers being made available from PC-gaming's favorite retro-focused store.
November 21, 2023 | 10:23 EST
Hidden Gems: Don't Skip Spider-Man 2's Side Missions
Don't skip Spider-Man 2's side missions, which have some of the best content in the PS5 exclusive. Get to know New York and its boroughs in Spider-Man 2.
November 14, 2023 | 08:50 EST
This Coffee-Table Book Covers Six Decades of Video Game Horror
A quick look at Bitmap Books' latest video game genre compendium release, From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror, and what this book offers.
November 8, 2023 | 09:49 EST
Project Mugen Interview - Producer Explains Why The Open-World RPG is an
In TechRaptor's Project Mugen interview, you'll read more about NetEase's upcoming open-world RPG, which remains shrouded in plenty of mystery.
November 6, 2023 | 09:54 EST
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director: Zack Isn't the Only Spinoff
In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Zack will be a key figure, but more spinoff appearances are planned according to game director Naoki Hamaguchi.
October 25, 2023 | 02:53 EDT
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Ending Explained, What To Expect From Spider-
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 ending sets up a LOT of things that we can look forward to in Marvel's Spider-Man 3, we took a look at what breadcrumbs were left
October 19, 2023 | 07:50 EDT
Skyrim's Books: A Hidden Gem of Lore and Flavor | Bullet Points
The Books of Skyrim add flavor to a world already rich with lore, offering bite-sized looks into history, as well as fun and racy topics you can find hidden on bookshelves.
October 19, 2023 | 05:31 EDT
Dragon's Dogma 2 Interview - Developers Discuss Capcom's Highly
In TechRaptor's Dragon's Dogma 2 interview, director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi share juicy details about the new game.
October 17, 2023 | 05:31 EDT
Rusty Rabbit Interview: The New Game by the Fate/Zero and Madoka Magica
TechRaptor's Rusty Rabbit interview explores the inspirations behind NetEase's new game for PS5 and PC and the partnership with famous writer Gen Urobuchi.
October 16, 2023 | 03:55 EDT
PS Plus March 2024 games predictions, leaks, more
Get a full overview of everything you need to know about the PS Plus March 2023 free games predictions, as well as any leaks that may come out before an official announcement.
February 9, 2024 | 03:48 EST
PS Plus Extra and Premium February 2024 games, leaving games, more
Everything you need to know about the PS Plus February 2024 Extra and Premium games list.
February 4, 2024 | 08:43 EST
Palia Hotpot Minigame Guide | How to Play and How to Win
Our guide will tell you how to play the Palia Hotpot Minigame and what you need to do to secure yourself a win in this delicious co-op card game!
January 30, 2024 | 04:27 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Restaurant and Cooking Guide
Our Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Restaurant and Cooking Guide will teach you about all of the game's eating locations and recipe options.
January 26, 2024 | 05:36 EST
Palworld Base Building 101 - Tips for Base Management
Palworld base building doesn't have to be complicated, especially if you know everything to prepare for and what to build.
January 23, 2024 | 09:41 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Hawaii Photo Rally Guide
Our Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Hawaii Photo Rally Guide will show you how to get all the photo rally pics you need in Hawaii.
January 25, 2024 | 07:40 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Vocational School Guide
Our Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Vocational School Guide will go over which answers to choose for each of the exams you can take at Ounabara.
January 25, 2024 | 08:32 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Yokohama Photo Rally Guide
This Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Yokohama Photo Rally Guide will show you all of the photo rally locations you'll need in Japan.
January 25, 2024 | 08:10 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Samurai, May We Walk Together? Guide
Our Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Samurai, May We Walk Together? Guide will go over how to complete this early substory and the rewards for doing so.
January 25, 2024 | 10:19 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Job Guide
Our Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Job Guide will go over how jobs work in this latest entry, including why it’s worth using as many as possible.
January 25, 2024 | 09:38 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Wait for Me Guide
Our Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Wait for Me Guide will go over how to complete this substory, including the best options to choose.
January 25, 2024 | 08:16 EST
Enshrouded Server Guide | How to Host and Change Settings
Our Enshrouded Server Guide will go over how to setup a server for the game, including hosting one yourself or buying an external one.
January 23, 2024 | 04:59 EST
Enshrouded Flame Upgrade Guide | Every Flame Altar Upgrade
In this guide, we'll tell you what you need for every Enshrouded Flame Upgrade and how your Flame Altar helps you survive the ruined world of Embervale.
January 23, 2024 | 04:31 EST
Enshrouded Resources Guide - Where to Find Them All
Our guide tells you the best way to find all of the Enshrouded resources you'll need for crafting including wood, ore, plants, monster loot, and more!
January 22, 2024 | 01:30 EST
Enshrouded Guide | Tips and Tricks for Beginners
This Enshrouded Guide will help you get started with the game and teach you some basic tips and tricks to help you survive the ruined world of Embervale.
January 23, 2024 | 05:59 EST
How to Unlock Craftspeople NPCs in Enshrouded
This guide will tell you how to unlock Craftspeople NPCs in Enshrouded along with all of their workbenches and items that we've found.
January 21, 2024 | 12:18 EST
Enshrouded Map | All Flame Shrine and Shroud Root Locations
This guide shows you the full Enshrouded Map for the Early Access launch version of the game with all Flame Shrine and Shroud Root locations we've found!
January 23, 2024 | 02:50 EST
Enshrouded Glider Guide - How to Craft & Upgrades
Our guide will tell you how to get a Glider in Enshrouded -- and how you can make an even better Glider to travel much further than before!
January 19, 2024 | 10:08 EST
Enshrouded Farming Guide | Best Crops to Grow
This Enshrouded Farming Guide will tell you how to unlock farming, how the farming system works, and the best crops to plant on your farm!
January 22, 2024 | 01:36 EST
Enshrouded Crafting Guide | Where to Craft Every Item
Our Enshrouded Crafting Guide will teach you the basics of Crafting and show you where you can craft all of the items in the game.
January 23, 2024 | 05:08 EST
Enshrouded Cooking and Food Guide | All Cooking Recipes
In this Enshrouded Cooking and Food Guide, we'll tell you how food works, how to cook it, and how you can make every cooking recipe!
January 23, 2024 | 05:26 EST
Enshrouded Class and Skills Guide | Best Skills to Take
Our Enshrouded Class and Skills Guide will explain how Classes and Skills work and tell you some of the best Skills to take in the game!
January 23, 2024 | 05:12 EST
Enshrouded Building and Comfort Guide | How to Increase Comfort
This Enshrouded Building and Comfort Guide will tell you how the building system works, how Comfort works, and how to increase your Comfort score.
January 23, 2024 | 05:28 EST
Enshrouded Guard of the North Armor Guide - Pieces of the Past
Survive the wilds a bit better in the early to middle part of the game with our Enshrouded Guard of the North Armor Guide.
January 21, 2024 | 04:53 EST
Enshrouded Storage Guide | How to Get Bigger Chests
Our Enshrouded Storage Guide will tell you how to get storage, how it works, and how to get your hands on larger chests with increased storage capacity!
January 23, 2024 | 05:31 EST
Enshrouded Shroud Survival Guide | How to Enter the Deadly Shroud
Our Enshrouded Shroud Survival Guide will tell you how the Shroud works, how to enter the Deadly Shroud, and give you tips on surviving this deadly fog.
January 23, 2024 | 05:22 EST
How to Get a Backpack in Enshrouded
This guide will tell you how to get a Backpack in Enshrouded and which items you'll need to find to increase the size of your inventory.
January 23, 2024 | 05:47 EST
How to Get a Grappling Hook in Enshrouded
This guide will tell you how to get the Grappling Hook in Enshrouded, how to upgrade it, and how you can use it to get around the world (and your base).
January 20, 2024 | 10:52 EST
How to Get Metal Scraps in Enshrouded
This guide will tell you how to get Metal Scraps in Enshrouded and where you can reliably farm this essential crafting resource.
January 19, 2024 | 10:28 EST
How to Get Shroud Cores in Enshrouded
In this guide, we'll tell you how to get Shroud Cores in Enshrouded and the best way that you can reliably farm them for powering up your Flame Altar.
January 23, 2024 | 05:39 EST
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
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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
Baldur's Gate 3 "Hefty" Patch 6 Coming Next Week Improving
Baldur's Gate 3 is getting ready for Valentine's Day with a big patch coming next week, likely with the most appropriate content possible on the menu.
February 10, 2024 | 03:26 EST
You Can Watch a Full Zelda Concert, Including Iconic Series Tunes, For
Nintendo has made a full Zelda concert, featuring interpretations of many iconic tunes from across the series' history, available to watch for free.
February 9, 2024 | 10:08 EST
RuneScape Developer Jagex Officially Acquired by Two Private Equity Firms
Jagex, known for games like RuneScape and Scum, has been acquired by investment firms CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments.
February 9, 2024 | 09:41 EST
Dead Cells Developers Confirm End of Major Updates After Next Content Drop
Dead Cells studios Motion Twin and Evil Empire have confirmed that major updates for the game will end after the upcoming Update 35.
February 9, 2024 | 09:17 EST
Hideo Kojima Talks Death Stranding 2, Metal Gear, and More in New In-Depth
Death Stranding 2 creator and industry legend Hideo Kojima has released a new episode of his HideoTube video series, and it's got some juicy new info in it.
February 9, 2024 | 08:31 EST
Star Citizen Is Now Free to Play For a Week as New Video Features in-Game
Star Citizen is now free to play for a week thanks to the latest Free Fly event celebrating Valentine's Day and the Lunar New Year.
February 9, 2024 | 05:03 EST
Microsoft Flight Simulator Abu Dhabi Airport Releasing Today, Free Yas
Third-party developers shared plenty of reveals about upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, on top of releasing new aircraft and scenery.
February 9, 2024 | 04:03 EST
Sega Gaming Profits Drop Sharply Due to "Weak" Sales of Some New
Sega published its financial results for the 9 months that ended on December 31, 2023, and at least part of them wasn't really great.
February 8, 2024 | 10:46 EST
Next Street Fighter 6 DLC Character Ed Gets Release Date and Gameplay
Capcom has revealed the release date of Street Fighter 6's next DLC character, Ed, alongside a first look at his explosive psychic boxing gameplay.
February 8, 2024 | 06:35 EST
GTA6 Publisher Senses "Much Higher" Anticipation Compared to
During Take-Two's financial conference call, CEO Strauss Zelnick and CFO Lainie Goldstein talked about Grand Theft Auto 6, but also about a much more ominous topic.
February 8, 2024 | 04:36 EST
Grand Theft Auto V Has Sold Over 195 Million Units, Red Dead Redemption 2
Take-Two announced its financial results for Q3 of the fiscal year on top of an update to sales figures of Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more.
February 8, 2024 | 03:45 EST
Astria Ascending Developers and Veteran Japanese Creators Team Up for Lost
Today Artisan Studios of Super Neptunia RPG and Astria Ascending Fame announced a new upcoming action RPG titled Lost Hellden, coming in 2025.
February 8, 2024 | 02:37 EST
Subnautica 2 Launching This Year, Will Adopt Live-Service Model, Krafton
A new slide in Krafton's most recent earnings presentation suggests that Subnautica 2 will launch this year and that it will have a live-service element.
February 8, 2024 | 09:03 EST
Ubisoft CEO Expects GTA6 Release to Benefit His Own Games as Well,
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot commented on Grand Theft Auto 6, the future of Xbox, and Skull and Bones' pricing during the company's financial conference call.
February 8, 2024 | 01:17 EST
Ubisoft Confirms Assassin’s Creed Codename Red Release By March 2025,
Ubisoft just announced its financial results for Q3 of the fiscal year 2023-2024 and confirmed a release window for Assassin’s Creed Codename Red.
February 8, 2024 | 12:04 EST
Microsoft Fires Back at FTC's Accusation on Layoffs in Activision
Microsoft's legal counsel has responded to the accusations leveled yesterday by the FTC within the legal battle for the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
February 8, 2024 | 11:31 EST
Total War: Warhammer 3 Developers Add Content Aplenty to Latest & Next
Creative Assembly announced relevant changes to be made to Total War: Warhammer 3's latest DLC Shadows of Change. The same will apply to the next.
February 8, 2024 | 10:40 EST
Against the Storm Roadmap Revealed, Next Major Update Coming in March
Eremite Games and Hooded Horse have revealed the first post-launch Against the Storm roadmap, and there's lots on the way for the dark city-builder.
February 8, 2024 | 09:58 EST
Knuckles Live-Action Series Hits Paramount Plus In April, First Trailer
Paramount's Knuckles live-action series has an official release date, with the six-episode "streaming event" airing in April on Paramount Plus.
February 8, 2024 | 09:29 EST
FromSoftware Parent Company Kadokawa Corporation Buys Octopath Traveler
FromSoftware's parent company Kadokawa has purchased Octopath Traveler and Akiba's Trip developer Acquire, according to a new earnings report.
February 8, 2024 | 08:13 EST
Honkai: Star Rail Celebrates Lunar New Year With Gorgeous Anime Short
Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse is a Chinese company, so it's not surprising that it pulled all the stops to celebrate the Lunar New Year with an anime short.
February 7, 2024 | 11:31 EST
Persona 3 Reload Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies, Fastest in Atlus'
Today Atlus announced that its recently released JRPG Persona 3 Reload achieved a big sales milestone, having sold over 1 million copies in a week.
February 7, 2024 | 08:09 EST
Disney to Invest $1.5 Billion in Epic Games to Create Persistent Universe
Disney and Epic Games announced an agreement for the creation of a persistent universe connected to the developer's ultra-popular game Fortnite.
February 7, 2024 | 04:36 EST
New Starfield Beta Update Available Now on Steam, Adding AMD FSR3, Intel
Bethesda released the beta version of a new update for its sci-fi RPG Starfield on Steam to test it before it gets unleashed into the wild for all platforms.
February 7, 2024 | 03:52 EST
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update With New Game+ Gets Release Date
Today Insomniac Games announced the release date of the next major update for its popular open-world action adventure game Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
February 7, 2024 | 02:01 EST
FTC and "Gamers' Lawsuit" Lawyers Denounce Microsoft's
The FTC and the lawyers behind the "Gamers' lawsuit" against Microsoft over the acquisition of Activision are leveraging the layoffs to further their cases.
February 7, 2024 | 11:20 EST
Cozy Gardening Sim Garden Life Reveals Relaxing Story Mode in New Trailer
Have you ever wanted to renovate your very own community garden? Nacon and stillalive's Garden Life will let you do just that, as a new story trailer shows.
February 7, 2024 | 10:12 EST
Roblox Financials Show Huge Year-on-Year Growth, Platform Predicts More
Roblox has released its financial results for 2023, and it's no surprise that the game-slash-creation-platform continues to do very well indeed.
February 7, 2024 | 09:33 EST
Lies of P Gets New Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Crossover Gear Next Week
Belle Epoque Soulslike Lies of P is getting some new Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty-themed items next week, developer Neowiz has confirmed.
February 7, 2024 | 09:08 EST
NBA 2K Studio Visual Concepts Austin Hit by Layoffs
Layoffs have been reported at NBA 2K and Lego 2K Drive studio Visual Concepts Austin, adding to the industry's long list of woes.
February 7, 2024 | 08:23 EST
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
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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
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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
Is Game Freak Still the Right Studio for Pokemon?
Is Game Freak still the right studio for Pokemon? Pokemon Scarlet and Violet glitches and framerate problems shine a light on the franchise's challenges.
November 28, 2022 | 01:05 EST
Destiny 2 Season of Plunder Feels Like Swashbuckling Filler
While Destiny 2 Season of Plunder delivers an exciting space pirate adventure and some new updated content, it feels more a distraction than an interlude.
November 13, 2022 | 05:39 EST
Did the Halo Infinite Winter Update Fix Year-Old Problems?
Halo Infinite's Winter Update added a lot of new features, but is it enough to keep the game afloat or has Halo Infinite been stagnate for too long?
November 12, 2022 | 07:58 EST
Why I'm Hopelessly Addicted to FIFA 23's Manager Mode
The FIFA 23 Manager Mode can be more enjoyable than being a player in the game thanks to its team customization and game feedback.
October 10, 2022 | 07:40 EDT
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
Beyond Sunset Preview - Pure Vaporwave
Beyond Sunset is a vapor-wave, cyberpunk shooter that knocks aesthetics out of the park, and our preview will tell you why.
November 13, 2023 | 09:22 EST
On Your Tail Preview - A Charming and Nostalgic Cozy Life Sim with a
In TechRaptor's On Your Tail preview, you'll learn about a cozy little seaside town, its colorful villagers, and an adorable young investigator.
November 14, 2023 | 03:06 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Preview - The Ultimate Japanese Middle-Aged
In TechRaptor's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth preview from TGS, you'll find whether Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga can be good fighting buddies.
October 30, 2023 | 11:34 EDT
EA Sports WRC Preview - Rally Fun For Everyone
Our EA Sports WRC preview will show you what we thought of the latest Codemasters racing sim to hit digital platforms and shelves later this year.
October 11, 2023 | 05:21 EDT
Arizona Sunshine 2 Preview – A Funslingin’ Good Time
We played an Arizona Sunshine 2 preview ahead of the game's launch later this year, and so far, it's shaping up to be a promising VR shooter.
September 28, 2023 | 12:30 EDT
Dragon's Dogma 2 Preview - A Gorgeous, Wild World We Can't Wait
Here's TechRaptor's Dragon's Dogma 2 preview, examining an early build of Capcom's brand-ew RPG, which certainly feels familiar, in a good way.
September 23, 2023 | 07:24 EDT
Witchfire Preview - I Keep Dying, But I Know It's My Fault
Witchfire is a tough roguelite FPS experience where players take on Witches as holy warriors, a simple mistake can mean your life and your witchfire.
September 21, 2023 | 08:47 EDT
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Preview - Twofold Reunion
We go hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - an in-depth demo showcase of the ever-evolving Final Fantasy VII Remake series.
September 19, 2023 | 09:47 EDT
Synduality: Echo of Ada Preview - A Promising New Anime-Style Mecha IP
In this hands-on preview of Synduality: Echo of Ada, TechRaptor examines an interesting new IP from Bandai Namco, mixing unmistakable anime style with mecha gameplay.
September 20, 2023 | 12:41 EDT
Monster Hunter Now Review In Progress
In our Monster Hunter Now review, we found it feels like an excellent extension of the formula, but we have some monetization-related worries.
September 12, 2023 | 07:35 EDT
Assassin's Creed Mirage Preview - So Long Gear Score, Hello Parry!
Basim, a street thief with aspirations to become a Hidden One, shows us classic AC gameplay in our Assassin's Creed Mirage Preview.
September 10, 2023 | 09:20 EDT
Stronghold: Definitive Edition Preview - A Blast From the Past
Stronghold: Definitive Edition looks to stay true to the original 2001 release, while adding a few improvements to visuals and more.
September 9, 2023 | 07:36 EDT
First Dwarf Preview - Dwarven Delight
First Dwarf, an action RPG and base-builder, has players take control of Tru, accompanied by his trusty companion Ragna.
September 8, 2023 | 07:41 EDT
Dungeons of Hinterberg Preview - It's Time to Explore
We got some hands-on time with Dungeons of Hinterberg. Take on 25 dungeons in this fuse of action RPG and social sim.
September 7, 2023 | 08:41 EDT
Enotria: The Last Song Preview - The Flavors of Italy
Enotria: The Last Song’s use of color & atmosphere felt vibrant in the sea of Soulslikes out there. Read our thoughts in our Enotria: The Last Song preview.
September 7, 2023 | 11:01 EDT
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Preview - A Pokemon-Like With Its
Here's TechRaptor's preview of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, marking the return of Square Enix's answer to Pokemon with a new but familiar hero.
September 8, 2023 | 06:51 EDT
Cities: Skylines 2 Preview - Listening to Your Community Works
Here's TechRaptor's preview of Cities: Skylines 2, a game obviously built while paying close attention to community feedback, and it shows.
September 8, 2023 | 06:35 EDT
Pacific Drive Is A Wholly Unique Roguelike Experience
Pacific Drive is an oddly immersive roguelike whose habitual, methodical mechanics all about caring for a beat up station wagon make for one gripping experience.
September 6, 2023 | 04:02 EDT
Towerborne Preview - Destiny Meets Golden Axe & King of Dragons
Here's TechRaptor's Towerborne preview, highlighting a game that feels like a love child of Destiny and arcade games of yore like King of Dragons.
September 7, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Preview - Strategy Strikes Again
From PAX West 2023, Ocean Drive Studios' strategy series returns with a spin-off called Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch.
September 6, 2023 | 09:08 EDT
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Review – Time After Time
In our Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior review, we found it brings together the best of the action and puzzle genres. But is it enough?
February 2, 2024 | 02:13 EST
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Review - A Grand Adventure
After a long wait, it's finally here, and Granblue Fantasy: Relink packs a punch with its numerous characters and engaging gameplay.
January 28, 2024 | 09:35 EST
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review – Metal Slime I Choose You!
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince provides plenty of monster battling challenge, but ends up bumbling its way through characters and story.
January 29, 2024 | 04:47 EST
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review - A Fair Turnabout
In our Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy review, we explain why it bolsters the series for a modern age with clean visuals, plenty of story, and accessibility for newcomers and returning fans alike.
January 21, 2024 | 09:39 EST
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review - Top Tier Questing
Our Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review gives you the low down on the latest entry into the Like a Dragon series with Ichiban Kasuga.
January 23, 2024 | 05:53 EST
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review – It's About Time! (and Space)
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown charts a course to new sands for the franchise, but does it lead to fortune or famine?
January 9, 2024 | 08:52 EST
Meta Quest 3 Review - A Mixed Reality Marvel
The Meta Quest 3 is one of the best VR headsets in the market today, especially with its color passthrough, mixed-reality features, and ease-of-use as a standalone device.
December 22, 2023 | 12:17 EST
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk Review - If You Like Pokemon,
The Indigo Disk DLC has done what any fan would want in a DLC by adding new areas to explore and Pokemon to catch. Performance issues are still very present unfortunately.
December 14, 2023 | 02:25 EST
Kingpin: Reloaded Review - Out of Ammo
Kingpin: Reloaded is a cult classic with a new coat of paint, though it feels less of an improvement than one would expect.
December 11, 2023 | 07:51 EST
Pinball M Review - Tilted Terrors
While not currently in season, Zen Studios have seen fit to release a small handful of lovingly-crafted horror experiences in pinball form, but is it the spookfest you always dreamed of fearing? Read our PInball M review to find out more.
December 6, 2023 | 08:55 EST
House Flipper 2 Review - Electric Flipperoo
In our House Flipper 2 review we explore this DIY sequel to see if it serves up some fun or needs to be demolished to make way for something better.
December 12, 2023 | 10:49 EST
Final Fantasy XVI Echoes of the Fallen Review - Square Basically Added A
Final Fantasy XVI Echoes of the Fallen was surprise dropped at The Game Awards 2023 and while it's story-lite it adds a MMO-like raid dungeon to the game.
December 8, 2023 | 10:17 EST
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review - Opening Pandora's Box
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora promises a rich Na'vi adventure on Pandora but hands us a bland story set in a sparse open world.
December 5, 2023 | 04:17 EST
Arizona Sunshine 2 Review – Sass, Crass, and a Blast
With a wide variety of weapons and compelling gunplay, Arizona Sunshine 2 is an absolute joy to play—as long as you can stomach some rude, crude attitude.
December 1, 2023 | 01:56 EST
Against the Storm Review - An Ambient Roguelite City Builder
Against the Storm is an ambient roguelite city builder that's set in a world where it perpetually rains. Read our review to find out more.
December 4, 2023 | 10:44 EST
SteamWorld Build Review - A Dig-Lightful City-Building Adventure
Find out why the high replayability and gameplay loop of SteamWorld Build make this a must-play game for citybuilder lovers in our review.
November 26, 2023 | 10:20 EST
Super Mario RPG Review - Slightly Unbalanced, But A Fun Romp
Super Mario RPG is the start of Mario's RPG career finally remade for the Nintendo Switch. Build up your party and taking on Smithy and his invading forces.
November 20, 2023 | 09:29 EST
Roboquest Review - Rust Belt
After entering early access in 2020, Ryseup Studios have finally pushed their FPS roguelite into version 1.0, but is this the upgrade the genre needed? Or is it a failed installation? Read our Roboquest review to find out more.
November 17, 2023 | 10:45 EST
Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Review - Narratively
Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections doesn't celebrate Naruto enough, while also not letting Boruto shine creating a confusing experience.
November 16, 2023 | 08:50 EST
Spirittea Review - Once More, With Spirit!
Our Spirittea Review will let you know what we thought of the newest Life Sim game to hit the scene with a bunch of comedic spirits in tow.
November 13, 2023 | 05:57 EST
Cuisineer Review - Looks Better Than It Tastes
Read our Cuisineer review to see if this game is cooked to perfection or if its pretty looking potential ends up falling like a flat souffle.
November 7, 2023 | 02:27 EST
My Time at Sandrock Review - Build Your Own Desert Oasis
In our My Time at Sandrock review, we try out Pathea Games' newest farming and building sim, trying to bring life back to a dry desert.
November 5, 2023 | 01:53 EDT
Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review – Yakuza
Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a solid entry point for potential new players, but may be lacking for veterans. This is our review.
November 5, 2023 | 03:37 EST
EA Sports WRC Review - Will You Rally!!!
This EA Sports WRC Review will give you the low-down on Codemasters' latest attempt to make a rallying sim so good that people will want to live in it.
November 3, 2023 | 02:01 EDT
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review - Oh, the Places You'll Go
Look no further than our Super Mario Bros. Wonder review if you're still on the fence about this amazing platformer.
October 29, 2023 | 09:13 EDT
The Talos Principle 2 Review — A Praiseworthy Puzzler
Explore a mysterious island in our Talos Principle 2 review. With numerous puzzles and secrets is this adventure worth spending your time solving?
November 2, 2023 | 06:34 EDT
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Review - Even Darkness Must Pass
Is it worth your time to join the Dwarves and return to Moria? Read our The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Review to find out more!
October 31, 2023 | 08:25 EDT
Jusant Review - Quixotic, Melodic, Entropic
With Banishers: Ghost of New Eden delayed until 2024, Jusant caps off a rather eventful year for Don't Nod, but is the mountain-climbing adventure game a successful hike? Or a dizzying descent into dullness? Read our Jusant review to find out more.
October 29, 2023 | 09:14 EDT
RoboCop: Rogue City Review - Good Shooting, Great Sleuthing
We're blasting punks and solving crimes in our RoboCop: Rogue City Review, which surprised us by nailing the tone of the original franchise.
October 30, 2023 | 12:20 EDT
Total War: Pharaoh Review - This Is Not It
In TechRaptor's Total War: Pharaoh review, you'll find out whether it's the grand return to the glory days of the historical arm of the franchise or not.
October 27, 2023 | 07:07 EDT