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Feature Samuel Guglielmo I Played MindsEye's Blacklisted to Learn the Shocking Truth. It Made Me Take a Nap Instead.

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Feature Andrew Stretch Echo Generation 2 Reveals Characters, Gameplay, and More Of An Intertwined Story - Interview

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There's so many unique stories, features, mechanics and lore in the world of video games. If you're looking for some interesting stories to read - our team shares them here.

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Feature Andrew Stretch

Mar 12, 2026 | 08:23 EDT Mar 12, 2026

Patricia Summersett on Playing Princess Zelda, The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary

To commemorate 40 years of The Legend of Zelda, we sat down with Patricia Summersett, the actor behind Princess Zelda since Breath of the Wild, to talk about Zelda as a character and franchise!

10 Best of Steam Next Best Fest Feb 2026

Feature Don Parsons

Feb 27, 2026 | 13:24 EST Feb 27, 2026

10 Steam Next Fest Demos You Need To Try - February 2026

Steam Next Fest February 2026 edition is here, and we've picked out 10 of the games you need to try from the over 3,500 demos available now.

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Feature Dan Rockwood

Jan 26, 2026 | 13:08 EST Jan 26, 2026

Star Wars in 2026: All Currently Announced and Upcoming Star Wars Games

There are many Star Wars games on the horizon! TechRaptor takes a look at upcoming Star Wars titles and the state of Lucasfilm and Star Wars games in 2026.

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Feature Andrew Stretch

Jan 22, 2026 | 12:00 EST Jan 22, 2026

Frosthaven's New Expansion Brings Playable Characters, Missions, And Fan Suggested Changes

We got to sit down with Hristo Petkov of Snapshot Games to get a peek at the Legacy of the Algox update for Frosthaven and discuss new missions and how some fans don't quite know how to play the board game...

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Feature Andrew Stretch

Jan 21, 2026 | 10:00 EST Jan 21, 2026

The Killing Stone Is A 17th-Century Occult Adventure With Deckbuilding At Its Core - Developer Interview

We spoke with developer Question and voice actors Emma Gregory and Liam O'Brien about The Killing Stone, a deckbuilding game with a strong occult narrative.

Feature TechRaptor Staff Andrew Otton

Jan 09, 2026 | 09:00 EST Jan 09, 2026

2025 TechRaptor Awards - Game of the Year

Game of the Year seems pretty locked up for one game this year, but does it take home our top award of 2025?

2025 TechRaptor Awards Indie Game of the Year

Feature TechRaptor Staff Austin Suther

Jan 09, 2026 | 08:00 EST Jan 09, 2026

2025 TechRaptor Awards - Indie Game of the Year

If there's a category that gets muddier every year, this it it. Either way, there's a ton of amazing games made by smaller teams each year. Here's our best of 2025

2025 TechRaptor Awards Best Expansion DLC

Feature TechRaptor Staff Joseph Allen

Jan 08, 2026 | 13:04 EST Jan 08, 2026

2025 TechRaptor Awards - Best Expansion/DLC

Weirdly, expansions and DLC are often overlooked but can deliver some of the coolest parts of game. Here's our best of 2025.

2025 TechRaptor Awards Best Evolving Game

Feature TechRaptor Staff Ashley Erickson

Jan 08, 2026 | 09:00 EST Jan 08, 2026

2025 TechRaptor Awards - Best Evolving Game

We all have games we come back to time and again, and some games are really great at providing reasons to continue playing. Here's our best of 2025.

Feature TechRaptor Staff Robert Scarpinito

Jan 07, 2026 | 08:00 EST Jan 07, 2026

2025 TechRaptor Awards - Best Soundtrack

From amazing singular tracks to cohesive scores, we look at the best gaming soundtracks of 2025.

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Feature Don Parsons

Jan 07, 2026 | 07:00 EST Jan 07, 2026

Almost 20% Of Top New Sellers On Steam in 2025 Used Generative AI

Upwards of 20% of Steam's Top Selling New Games in 2025 used Generative AI, many of them without disclosing it anywhere on the platform.

2025 TechRaptor Awards Best Visual Design

Feature TechRaptor Staff Austin Suther

Jan 06, 2026 | 20:09 EST Jan 06, 2026

2025 TechRaptor Awards - Best Visual Design

Games have gotten really good at immersing us into a world, in no small part to how amazing they are able to craft the visual design of their worlds. Here's our best of 2025.

Feature TechRaptor Staff Robert Scarpinito

Jan 06, 2026 | 09:00 EST Jan 06, 2026

2025 TechRaptor Awards - Best Writing

We continue our awards looking at the games who dazzled us with their worlds, moved us with their stories, and made us fall in love with their characters in 2025.

Feature TechRaptor Staff Robert Scarpinito

Jan 06, 2026 | 08:00 EST Jan 06, 2026

2025 TechRaptor Awards - Best Multiplayer

Our celebration of the best games of 2025 has us looking at which had the best design bringing us all together.

Feature Andrew Stretch

Dec 11, 2025 | 20:48 EST Dec 11, 2025

Order Of The Sinking Star Is The Latest Puzzle Game From Jonathan Blow, "Currently 1430 Puzzles"

Ahead of the official reveal of Sinking Star we sat down with creator Jonathan Blow to get a rundown of the game and learn how it ended up with 1430+ puzzles

Feature Andrew Otton

Nov 21, 2025 | 16:40 EST Nov 21, 2025

2025 Holiday Video Game Gift Guide

The 2025 Holiday season is here and we have a list of games that will make great gifts for any gamer friend or family member.

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Feature Don Parsons

Nov 10, 2025 | 10:00 EST Nov 10, 2025

Report: Data from Steam Next Fest Shows How Generative AI is Used in Games

How are developers using AI? We gathered data from the most recent Steam Next Fest for an in-depth look at just where generative AI is used in development.

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Feature Robert Scarpinito

Oct 02, 2025 | 13:00 EDT Oct 02, 2025

Is Digimon Story: Time Stranger a Good Starting Point for Digimon?

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is the seventh game in the series, but it also makes for a fantastic starting point for anyone curious about digital monsters.

Feature Dan Rockwood

Sep 18, 2025 | 09:00 EDT Sep 18, 2025

Loving Hollow Knight: Silksong? Play These Six Metroidvania Games Next

If you're enjoying Hollow Knight: Silksong, check out these six Metroidvania titles next! These are great games to play after Silksong.

Feature Andrew Stretch

Sep 17, 2025 | 11:00 EDT Sep 17, 2025

Dispatch Is An Episodic Workplace Comedy First, Iterating Where Telltale Refused To - Interview With AdHoc Studios

We got to learn from the team behind AdHoc how Dispatch came about, how they're iterating on Telltale's formula, and who they were most surprised the internet thirsted over from the demo...

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Feature Robert Scarpinito Andrew Otton

Sep 08, 2025 | 09:30 EDT Sep 08, 2025

PAX West 2025: 11 Games You Should Add to Your Wishlist

Our team from PAX West has compiled some of the coolest games they saw at the show floor, including a game that combines Tetris with DOOM, and another that takes Slay the Spire to the culinary world.

Feature Andrew Stretch

Jul 24, 2025 | 09:00 EDT Jul 24, 2025

Inside ‘Dead Take’: Abubakar Salim Explores Fear, Fame, and the Actor’s Experience

Abubakar Salim discusses Dead Take, Surgent Studio's new horror title, wanting to invite players to his perspective, and how experience has informed this narrative.

Feature Andrew Stretch

Jun 13, 2025 | 13:55 EDT Jun 13, 2025

Indie Titles You Should Keep An Eye On From SGF Like The Last Caretaker And OFF

Summer Game Fest isn't just about the big games so it's important to shine the spotlight on interesting indie titles like The Last Caretaker, OFF, Prison of Husks, and More. Check out indie titles we played!

The Best of Steam Next Fest - 10 Demos You Have To Know About

Feature Don Parsons

Jun 13, 2025 | 12:57 EDT Jun 13, 2025

10 Steam Next Fest Demos You Need To Try - June 2025

Steam Next Fest for June is here, and we have 10 demos you should check out for yourself—and don't forget to add things to your wishlist!

Feature Dan Rockwood

Apr 03, 2025 | 16:55 EDT Apr 03, 2025

Nintendo Virtual Game Cards Explained

At the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, the company revealed a new Nintendo Virtual Game Card sharing mechanic. Learn more about Nintendo Virtual Game Cards.

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Feature Robert Scarpinito

Mar 20, 2025 | 08:00 EDT Mar 20, 2025

The Real Wabi-Sabi in Assassin's Creed Shadows' Open World

There's a lot of beauty in Assassin's Creed Shadows' open world, but the challenge to experience it is just enough to be a little annoying.

Best Steam Next Fest Demos of Winter 2025

Feature Don Parsons

Feb 28, 2025 | 09:00 EST Feb 28, 2025

10 Steam Next Fest Demos You Need To Try - February 2025

Steam Next Fest for Winter 2025 is here, and we have 10 demos you should play to know about hot upcoming indie games.

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Feature Austin Suther

Jan 17, 2025 | 12:05 EST Jan 17, 2025

Austin Suther's Top 10 Games of 2024

Austin goes over his top 10 games of 2024, and believe us when we say the competition was even fiercer than last year.

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Feature Blair Bishop

Jan 17, 2025 | 12:05 EST Jan 17, 2025

Blair Bishop's Top 10 Games of 2024

In the wake of 2024 being an absolute shambles with regards to the state of the video game industry, Blair Bishop walks through some of the titles that made this year worth remembering.

Feature Anson Chan

Jan 17, 2025 | 12:05 EST Jan 17, 2025

Anson Chan's Top 5 Games of 2024

Longtime opinion writer Anson Chan shares his five favorite games from 2024.

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Feature Tyler Chancey

Jan 17, 2025 | 12:05 EST Jan 17, 2025

Tyler Chancey's Top 10 Games of 2024

With the year done, Tyler Chancey looks back and picks out his top 10 games of 2024. A list full of indie darlings and big-budget adventures.

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Feature Joseph Allen

Jan 17, 2025 | 12:00 EST Jan 17, 2025

Joe Allen's Top 6 Games of 2024

News writer Joe Allen counts down his top 6 games of 2024, learning along the way that it was a much better year than he'd bargained for.

Feature Robert Scarpinito

Jan 17, 2025 | 12:00 EST Jan 17, 2025

Robert Scarpinito's Top 8 Games of 2024

You may think eight is a weird number to reminisce on 2024 with, but honestly, these are the games that made the most impact on Robert.

Feature TechRaptor Staff Andrew Stretch

Jan 17, 2025 | 09:00 EST Jan 17, 2025

2024 TechRaptor Awards - Game of the Year

2024 has quite a few darlings for Game of the Year, all of which are deserving. Here's what we thought was the best of 2024.

Feature TechRaptor Staff Andrew Otton

Jan 16, 2025 | 09:00 EST Jan 16, 2025

2024 TechRaptor Awards - Indie Game of the Year

The indie scene continues to thrive with plenty of games that can take over the industry like their AAA brethren. Here's the best of 2024.

Feature TechRaptor Staff Tyler Chancey

Jan 15, 2025 | 09:00 EST Jan 15, 2025

2024 TechRaptor Awards - Best Evolving Game

There's always a game or two you just keep coming back to, new or old. Here we highlight what game did the best job of serving its players in 2024.

Feature TechRaptor Staff Tyler Chancey

Jan 15, 2025 | 08:00 EST Jan 15, 2025

2024 TechRaptor Awards - Best Expansion/DLC

They usually don't see a lot of coverage, but expansions and DLC give us more of things we know we'll love - sometimes its the best version of a game. Here are 2024's best.

Best visual design image with 5 games in a green tint for TechRaptor's awards 2024.

Feature TechRaptor Staff Austin Suther

Jan 14, 2025 | 12:18 EST Jan 14, 2025

2024 TechRaptor Awards - Best Visual Design

Games offer powerful visuals you won't see in any other artistic medium and 2024 was no slouch in that department. Here's our award for Best Visual Design.

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Feature TechRaptor Staff Andrew Stretch

Jan 14, 2025 | 08:00 EST Jan 14, 2025

2024 TechRaptor Awards - Best Soundtrack

A game's music can often become its iconic, defining feature. 2024 had some bangers and here's our winner for Best Soundtrack.

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Feature TechRaptor Staff Robert Scarpinito

Jan 13, 2025 | 09:00 EST Jan 13, 2025

2024 TechRaptor Awards - Best Writing

Our awards continue, this time turning to awarding games that immerse in worlds and make new friends in the characters they create. Here's our Best Writing of 2024.

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Feature TechRaptor Staff Dan Rockwood

Jan 13, 2025 | 08:00 EST Jan 13, 2025

2024 TechRaptor Awards - Best Multiplayer

The true awards for games begins with our first category: Best Multiplayer. Which game takes the crown of being the funnest to git gud at?

Feature Andrew Stretch

Sep 30, 2024 | 13:51 EDT Sep 30, 2024

Echoes Of Wisdom Builds Zelda Up To Be The Hero, Only To Take It Away

When I reached the credits of Echoes of Wisdom, I thought back fondly on Zelda's adventure, only to realize just how badly she was treated at the end of her story. We break that down and pose how it could have been handled better.

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Feature Robert Scarpinito

Sep 30, 2024 | 10:00 EDT Sep 30, 2024

Six Days in Fallujah Studio Wants to Show the Consequences of War

Six Days in Fallujah is getting a new update in November, which includes its first showing of story missions. We caught up with Victura CEO Peter Tamte to learn more.

Feature Austin Suther

Sep 25, 2024 | 14:09 EDT Sep 25, 2024

Star of Providence Sets Bigmode Up for Another Success

We get to the bottom of Star of Providence, publisher Bigmode's next game.

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Feature Robert Scarpinito

Aug 31, 2024 | 18:00 EDT Aug 31, 2024

This New Mechanic Is Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn's Ultimate Weapon

Manifest Dread is a new twist on an old Magic: The Gathering mechanic, and Duskmourn is upping the ante--and the scare factor.

The Expanse of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Feature Dan Rockwood

Aug 12, 2024 | 10:00 EDT Aug 12, 2024

Five Things We Noticed in the Echoes of Wisdom Traversing Hyrule Trailer

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Traversing Hyrule trailer was packed with details about Hyrule and its inhabitants, which all have us excited for what could be one of the last major Switch releases.

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Feature Robert Scarpinito

Jun 12, 2024 | 20:00 EDT Jun 12, 2024

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.

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Feature Andrew Stretch

May 27, 2024 | 09:00 EDT May 27, 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.

Feature Andrew Stretch

May 24, 2024 | 09:30 EDT May 24, 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.

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Feature Andrew Otton

May 20, 2024 | 09:05 EDT May 20, 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.

A screenshot from Hades II, showing Melinoe outside a venue for a musical performance.

Feature Tyler Chancey

May 06, 2024 | 17:10 EDT May 06, 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.

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