All of the Latest TechRaptor Reviews

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Below, you'll find all of our latest reviews and previews for both tabletop and gaming! We publish a number of gaming reviews and gaming previews a week, and at least one tabletop review or tabletop preview every week!


A promotional image of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. The logo is on the right, and Yoshiro, Soh, and a troop of masked villagers are visible on the left.
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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review – Tactical Demon Slaying

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a compelling blend of third-person action with tactical real-time strategy. This is our review.

July 15, 2024 | 02:04 EDT

A photo of a copy of My Little Pony: Dark Skies Over Equestria on a gaming mat.
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My Little Pony: Dark Skies Over Equestria Review – Changeling Mischief

My Little Pony: Dark Skies Over Equestria brings solidly designed Changeling PCs and a decent adventure featuring Queen Chrysalis. This is our review.

July 11, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Erenville smiling in front of a blue sky
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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Review - An Inconsistent Vacation

Final Fantasy XIV's latest expansion has a lot to live up to, but check out why we have mixed feelings with our Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Review.

July 10, 2024 | 03:49 EDT

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Quests From The Infinite Staircase D&D Review - Perfect For More Than A One-Shot, But Not A Campaign

Quests From The Infinite Staircase is a new set of anthology adventures celebrating Dungeons & Dragon's history with returning adventures from the early 80s in medium length formats. Check out our review!

July 8, 2024 | 03:00 EDT

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Dice & Fold Review - An Excellent Dice-Filled Dungeon Delve

If you're seeking a satisfying roguelike that combines dungeon delving and dice rolls, then this Dice & Fold Review may interest you.

July 8, 2024 | 07:08 EDT

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SunnySide Review - Buggy but Absolutely Worth It

Our SunnySide review breaks down the overwhelmingly good with the drastically bad and explains why the game is still worth investing time into.

July 2, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

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Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars Review - Skirmish Done Right

Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars brings fast-paced, easy to learn action to the table in an approachable skirmish game based on the popular Swedish Tabletop RPG

July 2, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Expedition To The Barrier Peaks D&D
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Dungeons & Dragons Expedition To The Barrier Peaks Preview - Stepping Directly Into Science Fiction

Last week we got invited to a session of Expedition To The Barrier Peaks, one of the remastered D&D adventures included in Quests From The Infinite Staircase, we also get to try out the latest of D&DBeyond's map features

July 1, 2024 | 01:00 EDT

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Wyrmspan Review - Takes Wingspan To New Heights

In our Wyrmspan review, we dive into the new game inspired by Wingspan, covering how it plays, how it differs from Wingspan, and our overall impressions.

June 26, 2024 | 03:06 EDT

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SteamWorld Heist II Preview - Time to Plunder

We take a look at the upcoming tactical strategy game, SteamWorld Heist II. Now with pirates and lots of water!

June 26, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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The First Descendant Preview - Nexon's Answer to Destiny

Nexon's looter shooter, The First Descendant, looks to hook players with its gameplay loop, but does it stack up?

June 26, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Marvel: Crisis Protocol new packs released for Shang-Chi, Silver Sable, Black Panther, and Namor - boxes and unpainted miniatures against a white background.
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Marvel: Crisis Protocol - Black Panther, Shang-Chi, and More Review

Our review of new Marvel: Crisis Protocol packs - featuring Shang-Chi, Silver Sable, Namor, and Black Panther - dives into highs and lows of each unit!

June 24, 2024 | 11:16 EDT

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VALORANT Console Preview - One Tap, B Plant, No Cap

With it continuing to make waves on the FPS and eSports scene, Riot Games has decided that console players should share VALORANT's fun - Is the beta a showcase of what's made the game a hit since 2020? Read our VALORANT preview to find out more.

June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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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

Aska Final Preview - Cover Image Running Through Town
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Aska Will Test Your Survival Skills (and Your Patience)

Can Aska succeed with its combination of survival and colony sim gameplay? Check out our final Aska Preview to see our thoughts after 150 hours of gameplay.

June 24, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Skaventide Review - The Perfect Starter Set

We got our grubby little Skaven paws on a preview copy of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Skaventide, the new launch box for 4th edition! Read on for our thoughts!

June 22, 2024 | 08:29 EDT

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Fallen Aces Preview - It's Gabagood

From publisher New Blood Interactive we have thoughts on the immersive sim Fallen Aces, now out in Early Access.

June 19, 2024 | 02:59 EDT

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Tales of the Shire Preview - The Hobbit Simulator We've Always Wanted

We had a chance to go hands-on with Tales of the Shire. it's the hobbit simulator you've been waiting for.

June 19, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Magic: The Gathering presents its Universes Beyond crossover with Assassin's Creed
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The Assassin’s Creed Magic: The Gathering Set Has Me Hooked

The Universes Beyond crossover featuring Assassin's Creed is a pleasant delight, showing how Magic: The Gathering can creatively don the white hooded cloak.

June 18, 2024 | 02:00 EDT

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Throne and Liberty Preview - A Good WoW Alternative?

We take a look at the upcoming MMO from NCSoft and Amazon Games, Throne and Liberty.

June 18, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Switch Preview - A Funner Animal Crossing

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is finally expanding beyond Apple Arcade and onto more platforms. We had a chance to get hands-on with this cozy game's Switch version at Summer Game Fest.

June 18, 2024 | 10:45 EDT

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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Preview - The Start of a New Adventure

The highly anticipated Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is on the way, and we have some thoughts on the hands-on preview.

June 18, 2024 | 10:45 EDT

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - Best of the Bosses

This Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review will give you the low-down on the most hotly-anticipated DLC release of 2024.

June 18, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

A copy of GI Joe Quartermaster's Guide to Gar on a gaming mat
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GI Joe Quartermaster's Guide to Gear Review – The Right Tool For The Job

GI Joe Quartermaster's Guide to Gear is light on pages, but packed with useful GM tools and creative tech-based player options. This is our review.

June 17, 2024 | 10:42 EDT

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The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons Review - Not A History Book, But A Museum

The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons isn't just your run-of-the-mill D&D history book, it is closer to a museum providing high-quality scans of letters, drafts, and full releases of Dungeons & Dragons to keep the history in your home.

June 17, 2024 | 10:16 EDT

The protagonist looks at a supernatural anomaly in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Preview – Get in the Zone

We got our hands on Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl at Summer Game Fest, and it brought me into a dreary world filled with intrigue.

June 17, 2024 | 10:05 EDT

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The Lore Behind Rusty Rabbit is Absolutely Nuts

Gen Urobuchi, creator behind famous anime properties like Psycho-Pass and Fate/Zero, tells us all about his upcoming game, Rusty Rabbit.

June 16, 2024 | 01:57 EDT

Preecha does her entrance pose in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Preview – Revved Up and Ready

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the first Fatal Fury game from SNK in over two decades. We got to play an early version of it, and it's definitely worth getting excited about.

June 15, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Snake tribe shaman on Crocodile Island.
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Survival: Fountain of Youth Review — A Journey Through a Timeless Legend

Survival: Fountain of Youth combines an epic treasure hunt with basic survival mechanics to create an imaginative ending to the search for eternal youth.

June 14, 2024 | 03:42 EDT

Super Saiyan God Goku rushes toward the camera in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Preview – To Go Even Further Beyond

Even if you've seen Goku beat Frieza 20 times, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero offers a compelling case for seeing it happen a 21st time.

June 13, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Shadow faces down Doom's Eye in Sonic x Shadow Generations
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Sonic x Shadow Generations Preview - Crush 40 Intensifies

Sonic x Shadow Generations comes with a bunch of new content for everyone's favorite edgehog. But does it live up to the quality of Sonic Generations?

June 13, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

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Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Preview - Fans'll go Bananas

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble marks the return of a cherished series, and we got to play it.

June 13, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Flock Preview - Wholesome, Wonderful, Whimsy

Flock is a wholesome game that just wants to see you relax amongst the comfy clouds and critters of its world. It's beautiful, charming, and full of reverie.

June 13, 2024 | 08:30 EDT

The player character braces themself against an enemy in New World: Aeternum
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New World: Aeternum Preview - It's Still an MMO

New World: Aeternum is the recently announced enhanced edition for Amazon's MMO that's trying not to be an MMO anymore.

June 13, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

A hunter winds up to attack a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Monster Hunter Wilds Preview – Wildly Impressive

We got to see exclusive gameplay of Monster Hunter Wilds at Summer Game Fest, and it has us deeply excited for what's in store in 2025.

June 12, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Phantom Blade Zero Preview - A Blast of Fast-Paced Action

Phantom Blade Zero has had some bonkers trailers since it was revealed, and I can say the game lives up to the vibe it was putting out. Don't go in expecting a soulslike, however.

June 12, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Two large armies crash in the middle of the screen with bullets, lasers, and missiles flying everywhere.
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Battle Aces Preview - An RTS That Gets Straight to the Point

Battle Aces is an RTS that will satisfy genre veterans and entice new players to the genre. It is fast-paced, tactically deep, and never has a dull moment.

June 12, 2024 | 08:30 EDT

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Marvel Rivals Preview - Out for Overwatch's Crown

Marvel Rivals is an upcoming, third-person hero shooter full of characters we all know and love.

June 12, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a Strange, Beautiful Twist of Genres

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a new action and strategy title from Capcom, and we got to play it.

June 11, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preview - Epic Fantasy Action at its Peak

We saw the first hour of Dragon Age: The Veilguard at Summer Game Fest and it blew us away. Good bye tactical gameplay, hello action RPG.

June 11, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Hyper Light Breaker Preview - Your Next Roguelite Addiction

Hyper Light Breaker is an upcoming roguelite action title that you'll definitely want to keep your eyes on.

June 11, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

The player character leaps at an enemy in Enotria: The Last Song
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Enotria: The Last Song Preview – Put It on Repeat

Enotria: The Last Song was playable at Summer Game Fest Play Days, and while it was difficult, it didn't discourage me from wanting even more.

June 11, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Preview - Worthy of Atlus' 35th Anniversary

We got some hands-on time with the highly anticipated upcoming JPRG, Metaphor: ReFantazio.

June 11, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s Dual Protagonists Open Up a World of Possibilities

The different playstyles of Yasuke and Naoe of Assassin's Creed Shadows means your experience can vary greatly.

June 10, 2024 | 04:05 EDT

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Star Wars Outlaws Preview - Finally a Galaxy Full of Scum and Villainy

Star Wars Outlaws is to fans of the series' lovable scoundrels as the Star Wars Jedi series is to lightsaber lovers. Here's our hands-on preview!

June 10, 2024 | 04:00 EDT

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Grit and Valor - 1949 is a Strategy Gamer's Delight

In this take on alternate history, Grit and Valor - 1949 is sure to delight the strategy fan in you.

June 10, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

An image of two new boxes of models for Song of Ice and Fire TMG - Harma's Vanguard and Winterfell Guards
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A Song Of Ice And Fire TMG Spring 2024 New Releases

In our latest Song of Ice and Fire TMG Review, we look at two new releases for the game - cavalry units for the Free Folk, and new Guard for Winterfell.

June 7, 2024 | 04:47 EDT

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Splodey Review - A Precision Platformer Based On Explosive Momentum

Splodey is a new precision platformer where instead of getting to jump like Mario you need to set off an explosion to propel your wizard

June 4, 2024 | 04:05 EDT

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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

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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

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Kill Team Termination Review - The End Of Bheta-Decima?

The Kill Team Bheta-Decima season comes to a dramatic end with our Kill Team Termination Review (Terminators not included).

June 1, 2024 | 05:00 EDT