Jason Rodriguez Writer

Jason Rodriguez

Staff Writer

About Jason Rodriguez

Jason Rodriguez is a guides writer and reviewer from the Philippines  he's basically a rare Pokémon.

Jason has around 5,000 published articles, most of which are guides and reviews. Apart from TechRaptor, you can also find his work on GameSpot, Polygon, IGN, PCGamesN, GameSkinny, PC Invasion, and more. From strategy games like the Total War series, Crusader Kings, and Civilization to FPS titles like Destiny and the narrative-driven horror of The Dark Pictures Anthology, he'll make walls of text, sometimes with bullet points, spreadsheets, and shapes drawn using MS Paint, all to help you complete the objective.

When he's not writing, Jason listens to audiobooks, plays with cats (cats are awesome, by the way), 3D-prints various tabletop models or busts, and travels around with his wife and family.

Articles by Jason Rodriguez


Total Articles: 46


A woman is shown using the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, with the Tokyo skyline in the background.
Review

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.

January 4, 2024 | 11:00 EST

Preview image for The Talos Principle 2: Transposition and Preconnected Puzzle Solutions
Guide

The Talos Principle 2: Transposition and Preconnected Puzzle Solutions

The Talos Principle 2 has a number of Lost Puzzles. In this guide, we solve the Transposition and Preconnected Puzzle in East 3 - Eastern Wetlands.

November 2, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

The player character, 1K, stares at a large building that looks like a medieval castle in The Talos Principle 2
Guide

The Talos Principle 2: Keeping Connections and Loop Puzzle Solutions

The Talos Principle 2 has a number of Lost Puzzles. In this guide, we solve the Keeping Connections and Loop Puzzle in East 2 - Wooded Plateau.

November 2, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

1K from The Talos Principle in East 1 solving the Elevation and Interconnectivity Puzzle
Guide

The Talos Principle 2: Elevation and Interconnectivity Puzzle Solutions

The Talos Principle 2 has a number of Lost Puzzles. In this guide we solve the Elevation and Interconnectivity Lost Puzzle of East 1 - Grasslands Ring.

November 2, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

The Talos Principle 2 Preview Image with the TR Review Overlay
Review

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 | 12:00 EDT

Alan Wake staring at the camera from Alan Wake II with the TechRaptor image Overlay
Review

Alan Wake 2 Review — A Mesmerizing Murder Mystery

Alan Wake 2 is easily one of the best survival horror games I’ve ever played. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most problematic that I’ve reviewed.

October 26, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

The player looks at a man and a high-end sports car.
Guide

How to Complete Vehicle Contract Missions in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

The Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Vehicle Contracts are repeatable missions that earn you major rewards, start this early!

September 26, 2023 | 08:19 EDT

The player rides a motorcycle, while looking at red smoke that denotes the location of an airdrop.
Guide

How to Get Airdrops in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Airdrops are excellent places to obtain high level gear and Iconic Loot, but just how do you get them?

September 26, 2023 | 08:10 EDT

The main character, V, jumps from a great height, with Dogtown’s pyramid building seen in the distance.
Review

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review — High-Stakes Espionage

I felt a bit of trepidation prior to writing our Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review - but in the end it was a great experience alongside the 2.0 update.

September 20, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty taotie boss guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Taotie Boss Guide

Here's our guide to help you beat Taotie in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Climb on this abomination and destroy its core parts.

March 3, 2023 | 07:56 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty all battle flags all marking flags search of the immortal wizard
Guide

Wo Long: Flags Guide - In Search of the Immortal Wizard

Here's our guide to help you with all Battle Flags and All Marking Flags in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's In Search of the Immortal Wizard mission.

March 3, 2023 | 07:52 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Dragon Vein Crystal Dragon Vein Essence flask upgrades guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Dragon Vein Crystals and Essences Guide

Here's our Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Dragon Vein Crystal and Dragon Vein Essence guide to help you obtain all the flask upgrades.

March 3, 2023 | 07:51 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty divine beasts guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Divine Beasts Guide

Here's our Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Divine Beasts guide to help you with all the powers and summons you can unlock while playing.

March 3, 2023 | 07:48 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty companions guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Companions and Oath Level Guide

Here's our Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty companions guide to help you with various recruitable heroes and the Oath Level system.

March 3, 2023 | 07:41 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty all battle flags marking flags demon fort of yellow heaven
Guide

Wo Long: Flags Guide - Demon Fort of Yellow Heaven

Here's our guide to help you with all Battle Flags and All Marking Flags in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's Demon Fort of Yellow Heaven mission.

March 3, 2023 | 07:39 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty all Battle Flags Marking Flags Valley of the Crying Wraiths
Guide

Wo Long: Flags Guide - Valley of Crying Wraiths

Here's our guide to help you with all Battle Flags and All Marking Flags in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's Valley of the Crying Wraiths mission.

March 3, 2023 | 07:18 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Zhang Bao boss guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Zhang Bao Boss Guide

Here's our guide to help you beat Zhang Bao in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Watch out for the fire spells that he uses throughout the fight.

March 3, 2023 | 07:16 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty All Flags Two Chivalrous Heroes guide
Guide

Wo Long: Flags Guide - Two Chivalrous Heroes

Here's our guide to help you with all Battle Flags and All Marking Flags in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's Two Chivalrous Heroes mission.

March 3, 2023 | 07:15 EST

Wo Long fallen dynasty lu bu boss guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Lu Bu Boss Guide

Here's our guide to help you beat Lu Bu in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The mightiest warrior in the land is someone you must pursue.

March 3, 2023 | 07:03 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty zhang rang boss guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Zhang Rang Boss Guide

Here's our guide to help you beat Zhang Rang in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Focus on the actual boss, but do watch out for his clones.

March 3, 2023 | 07:00 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Aoye boss guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Aoye Boss Guide

Here's our guide to help you beat Aoye in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. This cow-octopus hybrid is truly the stuff of nightmares.

March 3, 2023 | 06:58 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Zhang Jiao boss guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Zhang Jiao Boss Guide

Here's our guide to help you beat Zhang Jiao in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Watch out for his lightning and tornado magic spells.

March 3, 2023 | 06:57 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Zhang Liang boss guide
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Zhang Liang Boss Guide

Here's our guide to help you beat the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Zhang Liang Boss Fight. He's the first major boss you'll face in the campaign.

March 3, 2023 | 06:44 EST

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Photo mode
Guide

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - How to Use Photo Mode

Here's our mini-guide to help you use the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty photo mode. You'll be able to pause the game and take dynamic screenshots.

March 3, 2023 | 06:42 EST