Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The End To Light and Darkness
Destiny 2: The Final Shape marks the first time a live-service game has concluded its ten-year story. And it is a ten year story that ends with aplomb.
June 12, 2024
Features, Opinions, and Interviews - All Articles
All Articles - Page 1
Below, you'll find all of our latest articles we've written about different topics in gaming and tabletop! There's a lot we cover these days, from features about the hottest games, to opinion articles about hot topics in gaming, and interviews with game developers from around the industry as well!
Monster Hunter Now Season 2 Is a Good Time to Jump (Back) In
Monster Hunter Now Season 2 is live right now, and with it comes a bunch of exciting updates for Niantic’s latest game.
June 12, 2024
Skydance's Behemoth Interview - Discussing the Importance of Creating Immersive VR Experiences
We chat with the developers behind Skydance's Behemoth, and deep-dive into the game's physics-based combat mechanics, player choice, and customized experiences.
June 4, 2024
Felicia Day Talks Making 3D Printing A More Inviting Space With FeliciaDay3D
We talk with Felicia Day about her new 3D Printing project, FeliciaDay3D, models on offer, and the importance of inviting new creators into the space.
May 31, 2024
Frostpunk 2 Director Łukasz Juszczyk Discusses Game Balance, Politics, and Beta Feedback
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 27, 2024
Rafał Włosek Discusses The Alters, Strategy On A Smaller Scale, And His Favorite Alter
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 24, 2024
Divinity: Original Sin The Board Game Expansions Showcase
Hot on the heels of our Divinity: Original Sin the Board Game review, we check out the available expansions and see what they add to your game.
May 22, 2024
'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 20, 2024
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 17, 2024
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 17, 2024
How To Bring Hades II Into Dungeons & Dragons
Playing a bunch of Hades II and are thinking of putting its gameplay ideas into Dungeons & Dragons? We've done some of the heavy lifting for you.
May 15, 2024
Animal Well Features My Favorite Use of DuelSense Yet
Animal Well DuelSense blew us away, and we have some thoughts on its utilization.
May 9, 2024
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
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 6, 2024
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 25, 2024
Reiner Knizia Discusses New Medici Edition, Teases New Medici Game, and Talks Game Design Over The Years
We spoke with Reiner Knizia about a new Medici game, how game designing has changed over the years, and how creating a board game for an IP is different.
April 23, 2024
Style Theory's Creators in Fashion Runway Show Seeks to Demystify Fashion; MatPat Interview
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 22, 2024
Warhammer Darkoath Army Set Units Ranked Worst To Best
We rank from worst to best all of the units in the new Darkoath army set for the Slaves to Darkness Warhammer Age of Sigmar Army. See how these units rank!
April 21, 2024
Outlaws of Thunder Junction Most Wanted Review and Upgrade Guide
Magic's newest set, Outlaws of Thunder Junction, is here along with the Most Wanted Commander deck, so we have the Most Wanted review, and upgrade guide
April 13, 2024
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 11, 2024
DAGL and Sarah Davis Reynolds Talk D&D Stage Show The Twenty-Sided Tavern; Writing For Stage, Interactive Technologies, And Herding Audience Members
The Twenty-Sided Tavern is a new interactive Stage Play Dungeons & Dragons experience opening in New York next week, we sat down with co-creators to learn what it's all about.
April 11, 2024
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 10, 2024
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 30, 2024
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
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 29, 2024
The Coolest Cards We Pulled From Star Wars: Unlimited Spark of Rebellion Booster Box
In our Star Wars Unlimited Spark of Rebellion Booster Box Opening, we check out a random booster box to see what rarity breakdown we get.
March 27, 2024
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 26, 2024
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 23, 2024
Fallout X Magic The Gathering Mutant Menace Review And Improvements
The Fallout Magic: The Gathering Commander decks are here and we have a Mutant Menace Review and upgrades piece to help you craft this deck to the right place
March 8, 2024
OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition Smartphone Review - Gorgeous and Powerful Like Keqing
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 2, 2024
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 12, 2024
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Interview - Discussing the Philosophy of Improving Upon a Remake Sequel
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 6, 2024
Apex Legends Interview - Discussing Anniversaries, Player Expectations, and Collaborations
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 5, 2024
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 5, 2024
MTG Commander Deep Clue Sea Review and Improvements
Our Deep Clue Sea Review and Improvements guide helps you know whether you should buy the preconstructed deck, and what to add to improve it
February 2, 2024
Top 10 Threats in Finster's Monster-Matic Cookbook
With the release of Finster's Monster-Matic Cookbook, dozens of new Threats have been added to the Essence20 RPG system. Here is our list of the top 10 from the book.
January 29, 2024
GTA Online's Success Undermines GTA 6's Relationship With Political Satire
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?
January 27, 2024
Exclusive MTG Murders at Karlov Manor Spoilers (Card Reveals)
Murders at Karlov Manor is coming soon and TechRaptor can exclusively reveal two of the new cards you might find in booster packs soon
January 22, 2024
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
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 19, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 19, 2024
Smite 2 Interview - The Challenges & Excitement of Developing a True Sequel
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 18, 2024
Zac Oyama Talks Fantasy High Junior Year, Gorgug's Development, and How Elmville Is Like Springfield
Zac Oyama talks with TechRaptor about Fantasy High Junior Year as well as the history of Gorgug and the series in this interview.
January 10, 2024