Riven Review - Islands of Adventure
We review the remake of Riven - a beautiful new imagining of the classic puzzle game and a worthy continuation to the legacy of the Myst series.
June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
About Erren Van Duine
Erren is a staff writer for TechRaptor whose writing experience stems from years of helming Nova Crystallis – a website dedicated to everything Square Enix media. As both a passionate gamer and writer, Erren stepped into the world of games journalism over ten years ago with plenty of experience to be had with Japanese games and the role-playing genre. Her experience includes reviews, previews, news coverage and interviews with key members of game development teams. When she’s not writing, Erren takes to the digital pen, working as a freelance illustrator with a special interest in drawing stylized characters.
Articles by Erren Van Duine
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Every Xbox Showcase 2024 Announcement
We run down all the announcements big and small from Microsoft during their big summer Xbox Showcase event.
June 9, 2024 | 05:25 EDT
Every Summer Game Fest 2024 Announcement
The big Summer Game Fest show is here, check out all of the announcements from the show spanning a multitude of games from different genres and platforms.
June 8, 2024 | 05:54 EDT
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 | 10:05 EDT
Skydance's Behemoth Preview - Into the Great Wide Open
We've got the first look at Skydance's Behemoth - an adventure game looking to push the limits of immersive storytelling through VR.
June 4, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Riven Preview - Everything Old is New Again
We take a look at the upcoming Riven remake - a fully retooled 3D adventure aiming to satisfy those who want to play the game for the first time all over again.
June 3, 2024 | 10:00 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 20, 2024 | 11:26 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 20, 2024 | 11:00 EDT
Path of Exile 2 Hands-Off Preview - Introducing the Ranger Class and Path of Exile 3.24
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 21, 2024 | 05:16 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 20, 2024 | 11:00 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 6, 2024 | 07:04 EST
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 | 07:04 EST
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 | 11:00 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 5, 2024 | 11:00 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 24, 2024 | 06:00 EST
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 | 09:00 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 17, 2024 | 09:00 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 12, 2023 | 09:00 EST
Tekken 8 Interview - Discussing Story, Gameplay, and Approaching New Players
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 12, 2023 | 09:00 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 | 10:14 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 | 10:11 EST
Gargoyles Remastered Review - Running in the 90s
Gargoyles Remastered brings the classic side scroller back to life with a number of modern updates while keeping hold of its 16-bit roots.
October 19, 2023 | 09:00 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 20, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Starfield Review - An Interstellar Adventure
Our Starfield review tackles Bethesda's latest outing as a brave new IP that sits comfortable in its systems and design philosophies, but not without shortcomings.
August 31, 2023 | 12:00 EDT