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Joseph Allen

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About Joseph Allen

Joe has been writing for TechRaptor for several years, and in those 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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Artwork for The Casting of Frank Stone, depicting its main characters and antagonist
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Dead by Daylight Spinoff The Casting of Frank Stone Gets Release Date

Behaviour Interactive has revealed the release date for The Casting of Frank Stone, with the narrative-focused Dead by Daylight spinoff landing in fall.

July 16, 2024 | 12:26 EDT

Neon, Iso, and Raze in Valorant artwork
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Valorant Escalation Mode Disabled Indefinitely as Patch 9.01 Lands

Riot has disabled the Valorant Escalation gameplay mode owing to "an issue", although the studio hasn't clarified what that issue actually is.

July 16, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

The cast of Neon White, one of the Xbox Game Pass July 2024 games
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All Confirmed Xbox Game Pass July 2024 Games

This Xbox Game Pass July 2024 roundup takes a look at everything that's coming to Microsoft's subscription service this month.

July 16, 2024 | 10:06 EDT

Key art for the city builder Whiskerwood, which depicts a cat and some mice carrying resources
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Manor Lords Publisher Announces Literal Cat and Mouse City Builder Whiskerwood

Whiskerwood is a new city builder from Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, and it's got a unique and cute twist that brings new meaning to "cat and mouse".

July 16, 2024 | 10:02 EDT

Shadowheart clutching her artifact in Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 Won't Be Its Last, Larian Says

Larian has announced that the upcoming Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 won't be the game's last, with a photo mode, crossplay, and more still on the way.

July 16, 2024 | 09:39 EDT

An anime character with a cute cat pet in the gacha RPG Neverness to Everness
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Tower of Fantasy Dev Reveals Neverness to Everness, Yet Another Gacha RPG

Neverness to Everness is a brand new urban fantasy-themed gacha RPG from Tower of Fantasy developer Hotta Studio, and it's not subtle about its influences.

July 16, 2024 | 08:59 EDT

A confused-looking NPC standing on Lego-style blocks in Supraworld
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Supraworld Early Access Release Planned for This Year

Supra Games has revealed a tentative release window for the Supraworld Early Access release, and it's not as far away as you might think.

July 15, 2024 | 09:46 EDT

A xenomorph roaring in Aliens: Fireteam Elite, which is apparently getting a sequel in the form of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Seemingly Leaked, Coming in 2025

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 appears to have been confirmed as part of a huge Disney leak, with the squad-based shooter sequel coming next year.

July 15, 2024 | 09:11 EDT

A planetary traversal vehicle adorned with stickers in The Invincible
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11 bit Studios' The Invincible Marks a Strange but Impressive Sales Milestone

11 bit Studios and Starward Industries' The Invincible has topped a major (albeit rather oddly specific) sales milestone.

July 12, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

Shots of Golf Clash, Stellar Blade, Fae Farm, and Princess Peach: Showtime!, all of which appear in this week's gaming business roundup
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This Week in Gaming Business: Nintendo Secrecy and EA Naughtiness

Another week, another gaming business roundup, and this one sees EA getting a slap on the wrist and Nintendo holding its cards very close to its chest.

July 12, 2024 | 11:06 EDT

A spaceship firing its laser in Hooded Horse's sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Breachway
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Manor Lords Publisher's Sci-Fi Deckbuilder Breachway Gets Release Date

Breachway, a sci-fi deckbuilding roguelike from Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, is officially making its Early Access debut in August.

July 12, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

The player scanning the room with a ghost-hunting tool in Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Console Release and Price Hike Confirmed for This Year

Kinetic Games has confirmed that a Phasmophobia console release is finally on the cards for 2024, and it'll come with a price hike.

July 12, 2024 | 09:33 EDT

A shot of Lidia Sobieska, the new DLC character in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Lidia Release Date Lets the (Fictional) Polish Prime Minister Loose

Bandai Namco has revealed the Tekken 8 Lidia release date, with the Polish Prime Minister making her way to the game in just a couple of weeks.

July 12, 2024 | 08:42 EDT

Box art of the three Starfy games now available on Nintendo Switch Online, plus a shot of Starfy falling over
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Nintendo Switch Online Gains Three Previously Japan-Only GBA Platformers

Three platformers previously unavailable outside Japan have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library in the form of the first three Starfy games.

July 12, 2024 | 08:22 EDT

Yasuke and Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows concept art
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(Updated) Assassin's Creed Shadows Concept Art Prompts Ubisoft Apology

Ubisoft has apologized for using the flag of a Japanese re-enactment group in its Assassin's Creed Shadows concept art without the group's permission.

July 12, 2024 | 07:58 EDT

Indika wearing her habit in the 11 bit Studios game of the same name
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11 bit Studios to Donate $50k to Ukrainian Children's Hospital After Attack

Frostpunk 2 and Indika publisher 11 bit Studios has announced it will donate $50,000 to a Ukrainian charity after a recent and brutal Russian attack.

July 12, 2024 | 07:55 EDT

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake artwork
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Release Date Set for October

Koei Tecmo has announced the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake release date, so prepare to meet iconic figures like Liu Bei and Cao Cao once more.

July 12, 2024 | 07:35 EDT

A skeletal figure summoning a lightning spell in Dungeonborne
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Dungeonborne Release Date Revealed for Next Week

Developer and publisher Mithril Interactive has announced the Dungeonborne release date, with the PvPvE dungeon-crawler arriving in Early Access next week.

July 12, 2024 | 07:19 EDT

Artwork for the Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader DLC Void Shadows, depicting its new companion Kibellah
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Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader DLC Void Shadows Delayed to September

The Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader DLC Void Shadows has been delayed by about six weeks in order for developer Owlcat to add extra polish.

July 11, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

A face paint-wearing character in Greedfall 2
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Greedfall 2 Release Date Brings RPG Goodness in September

Publisher Nacon and developer Spiders have announced the Greedfall 2 release date, with the action-RPG hitting Early Access this September.

July 11, 2024 | 11:34 EDT

A mascot laughing as park guests gather around them in Planet Coaster 2
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Planet Coaster 2 Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, Coming in Fall

Frontier Developments has revealed Planet Coaster 2, a sequel to the 2016 theme park sim that introduces water park features and more.

July 11, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

The cast of playable characters in dungeon-crawling PvPvE game Dungeon Stalkers
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Dungeon Stalkers Is Coming for Dark and Darker's Crown This Fall

Dungeon Stalkers, another action RPG gunning for PvPvE dungeon-crawler Dark and Darker's crown, launches on PC via Steam Early Access this fall.

July 11, 2024 | 10:17 EDT

Fiora in her Pool Party skin, representing the supposedly-canceled Riot Games title Pool Party
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Riot Games Reportedly Cancels Unannounced Smash Bros. Competitor

A new report has suggested that Riot Games quietly canceled an unannounced Smash Bros. competitor called Pool Party back in May.

July 11, 2024 | 09:38 EDT

The two main characters of Double Dragon Revive
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Double Dragon Revive Continues a Classic Franchise's Rebirth Next Year

Arc System Works and Yuke's have announced Double Dragon Revive, a new game in the long-running Double Dragon beat-'em-up series.

July 11, 2024 | 09:02 EDT