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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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A player looking out over a post-apocalyptic landscape in Once Human
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Once Human Review Bomb Prompts Publisher to Address Privacy Concerns

A Once Human review bomb is underway, with players complaining about an overly invasive privacy policy, prompting a response from publisher NetEase.

July 10, 2024 | 11:32 EDT

A figure in a diving suit raising a hand in greeting in We Were Here Forever
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Indie Co-op Hit We Were Here Forever Passes One Million Sales

Total Mayhem Games has announced that We Were Here Forever has crossed the million sales mark, and it's the third game in the series to do so.

July 10, 2024 | 10:52 EDT

Jayson Tatum on the cover of NBA 2K25
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NBA 2K25 Release Date Revealed for September

2K has revealed the NBA 2K25 release date, as well as some pretty exciting information for the long-suffering PC players out there.

July 10, 2024 | 10:22 EDT

Anubis using an attack in Palworld
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Palworld Dev Pocketpair Pals Up with Sony to Expand Beyond Video Games

Pocketpair has announced that it's signed a deal with Sony to expand Palworld beyond the realm of video games, so could a Palworld anime be on the way?

July 10, 2024 | 09:47 EDT

A tiled view of games available on Xbox Game Pass, as well as some of the devices on which you can access the service
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Xbox Muddies the Waters with New Game Pass Tier and Price Hike

A new Xbox Game Pass tier has been introduced, and price hikes are also coming to some of the existing subscription tiers.

July 10, 2024 | 09:13 EDT

Concept art depicting some of the characters in the Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties update
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Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties Update Aims for Redemption Later This Month

Creative Assembly has announced the release date for the Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties update, and it's landing in just a couple of weeks.

July 9, 2024 | 11:50 EDT

Key art for Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers, showing people playing cards
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Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers Release Date Revealed

Purple Moss Collectors and publisher Yogscast have revealed the Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers release date, which lands later this summer.

July 9, 2024 | 10:15 EDT

A character walking towards a strange-looking monument in the background in Once Human
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Once Human FAQ Reveals One Character per Account Restriction

Starry Studio has taken to Steam to reveal more info about its New Weird-inspired open-world survival horror game Once Human, which launches today.

July 9, 2024 | 08:44 EDT

Concept art of the main character from the Piranha Bytes game Elex 2
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Elex and Gothic Developer Piranha Bytes Reportedly Shut Down

Piranha Bytes, the developer of janky but ambitious RPGs like Gothic and Elex, has reportedly been shut down by parent company THQ Nordic.

July 8, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

A Nintendo Switch Sports avatar about to dunk a basketball
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Nintendo Switch Sports Basketball Update Lands Tomorrow

The Nintendo Switch Sports basketball update, which brings an eighth sport to the game, is launching tomorrow, Nintendo has announced.

July 8, 2024 | 10:40 EDT

A zoomed-out view of a city by the water in Cities: Skylines 2
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Cities: Skylines 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Release Delayed Once Again

The Cities: Skylines 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release has once again been postponed, and no new release date or window has been given.

July 8, 2024 | 10:11 EDT

Several gamers celebrating in Summer Games Done Quick 2024
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Summer Games Done Quick 2024 Raises $2.5 Million for Doctors Without Borders

Summer Games Done Quick 2024 is over, and there's a healthy amount of money waiting for Doctors Without Borders thanks to this year's event.

July 8, 2024 | 09:33 EDT

A bear character holding a giant bazooka-style weapon in Zenless Zone Zero
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Zenless Zone Zero Downloads Cross 50 Million Worldwide

HoYoverse has revealed that Zenless Zone Zero downloads have crossed the 50 million mark just a couple of days after the game's release.

July 8, 2024 | 09:02 EDT

A character wearing a safety uniform and clutching their stomach in the Satisfactory 1.0 release date trailer
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Satisfactory 1.0 Release Date and, Uh, Flushable Toilets Revealed

Coffee Stain has revealed the Satisfactory 1.0 release date, with the first-person factory-building sim arriving on PC in September.

July 5, 2024 | 11:55 EDT

Images depicting Watch Dogs: Legion, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, David Hasselhoff, and Dying Light 2, all of which feature in this week's gaming business roundup
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This Week in Gaming Business - It's The Green You Need

Another roundup of the week's gaming business news is here, and we've got green initiatives, acquisitions, and more for you this week.

July 5, 2024 | 11:30 EDT

Key art for Genshin Impact Version 4.8 depicting several smiling characters
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Genshin Impact Version 4.8 Release Date and New Info Revealed

HoYoverse has revealed the Genshin Impact Version 4.8 release date, and the latest update for the free-to-play gacha RPG arrives later this month.

July 5, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

Adol Christin in close-up in Ys X: Nordics
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Ys X: Nordics Release Date Set for Fall in the West

NIS America has announced the Western Ys X: Nordics release date, with the naval JRPG arriving on PC, PlayStation, and Switch in October.

July 5, 2024 | 09:45 EDT

The logo for the Factorio: Space Age expansion against a backdrop of machinery
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Factorio: Space Age Expansion Release Date Revealed for Fall

Wube Software has revealed the Factorio: Space Age expansion release date, and the long-awaited DLC pack is launching in fall.

July 5, 2024 | 09:21 EDT

A player in a combat stance in Exoprimal
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Exoprimal Will Get No New Content Going Forward, Capcom Confirms

Capcom's dino-hunting PvPvE game Exoprimal is to get no new content after its fourth season comes to an end, the publisher has confirmed.

July 5, 2024 | 08:40 EDT

Warriors facing a dragon in artwork for Dungeonborne
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PvPvE Extraction RPG Dungeonborne Gets One Last Playtest Ahead of Launch

Dungeonborne, a gritty PvPvE extraction RPG, is holding one final playtest before its Early Access release, although we still don't have a release date.

July 3, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

A T-rex with Mario's hat on in Super Mario Odyssey, a Nintendo game
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Nintendo Has No Plans to Use Generative AI in First-Party Games

Nintendo has revealed that it has no plans to use generative AI in gaming, suggesting that the tech has serious issues with intellectual property rights.

July 3, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

Four characters against a castle backdrop in key art for Worlds of Aria
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Worlds of Aria Release Date Promises D&D-Inspired Madness This Fall

Ishtar Games and Ludogram have revealed the Worlds of Aria release date on PC, with the tabletop-inspired adventure launching in September.

July 3, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Evocative-looking artwork of a woman with an eye in her forehead in Sukeban Games' new title .45 Parabellum Bloodhound
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VA-11 Hall-A Dev Sukeban Games Announces .45 Parabellum Bloodhound

Sukeban Games, the studio behind VA-11 Hall-A, has announced a new project by the eye-catching name of .45 Parabellum Bloodhound.

July 3, 2024 | 09:22 EDT

The main character hiding against a wall in Spy Drops
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Spy Drops Is Randomly-Generated Metal Gear Solid for the Modern Era

Rainy Frog has announced Spy Drops, a heavily Metal Gear Solid-inspired stealth-action game with randomly-generated levels.

July 3, 2024 | 08:34 EDT