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.
January 17, 2025
Features, Opinions, and Interviews - All Articles
All Articles - Page 2
Below, you'll find all of our latest articles we've written about different topics in gaming and tabletop! There's a lot we cover these days, from features about the hottest games, to opinion articles about hot topics in gaming, and interviews with game developers from around the industry as well!
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.
January 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.
January 17, 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.
January 16, 2025
Dollars for DLSS: Is Nvidia's RTX 50 Series GPU Worth It?
Nvidia's RTX 50 series of GPUs look very impressive, but is it merely for tech demos or is there an actual market for a $500 graphics card?
January 16, 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.
January 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.
January 15, 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.
January 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.
January 14, 2025
Ranking Units From The New Warhammer 40K Death Korps Army Box
We rank the four different units included in the new Warhammer 40K Death Korps of Krieg Army Box, from horses to giant guns - this box has it all!
January 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.
January 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?
January 13, 2025
The Best New Games At PAX Unplugged 2024
We spent the weekend checking out the best new games at PAX Unplugged 2024 and brought together a list of our favorite entries!
December 13, 2024
Best Tabletop Accessories and Gifts For Board Gamers
Our Tabletop Accessories Gift Guide is here to offer unexpected gifting solutions year-round for all of the gamers on your list!
December 13, 2024
MTG's 10 Best Commander Decks of 2024
We are ranking the 10 best Commander decks released in 2024 as we review the year, which might help you pick out the right gift for Magic Players.
November 29, 2024
Our 5 Favorite Pieces From The GraviTrax Action-Set Death Star
Want to add a new dimension to your GraviTrax runs? We pick our 5 favorite pieces from the brand new GraviTrax Action-Set Death Star set.
November 27, 2024
Hametsu Miniatures Showcase - The Heroes and Enemies of the Cataclysm
We recently reviewed the Hametsu Core Rulebook, the feudal Japanese apocalyptic wargame. In this feature, we look at the miniatures and their rules.
November 27, 2024
The Immersion of Playing Retro Games in Nature: The Scenic Gamer Interview
Check out our Scenic Gamer interview, where we talk with Noah, the man behind The Scenic Gamer Social channels. We get into his CRT setup and more.
November 21, 2024
Briana White Talks Bringing Aerith to Life, the Strength She Brings to the Party & Best Supporting Role Nomination
Last week we got to talk with Briana White, VO for Aerith in the Final Fantasy VII Remakes, about life with Aerith, meeting fans, what she hopes for the future, and her award nominations.
November 19, 2024
Inside Asmodee: US GM Julien Sharp Talks Running The Business
In our Inside Asmodee interview with Julien Sharp, we learn the in's and out's of running a gaming business at what is, essentially, the CEO level!
November 13, 2024
Building The Ultimate Captain America, First Avenger MTG Deck
Be ready for the Marvel Secret Lair Drop with our guide on how to build the ultimate Captain America, First Avenger deck for Commander
November 4, 2024
Discussing Queen By Midnight Quarter Past; New Princesses And A More Aggressive Playstyle With Kyle Shire And Alex Uboldi
We spoke with Kyle Shire and Alex Uboldi about Queen By Midnight Quarter Past's release brings with it new princesses, play styles, and features
November 4, 2024
How the Silent Hill 2 Remake Revives A Horror Classic
Bloober Team managed the nearly impossible task of reviving a horror game classic with the Silent Hill 2 remake, managing both improvement and commentary.
October 30, 2024
Designer Toby Sarnelle Talks New Flip And Write Board Game Tend
In our interview with Toby Sarnelle, designer of the new Tend Board Game, we chat design ethos, his journey, and advice for would-be designers.
October 29, 2024
Chris Prynoski Talks Drunkards, Druggies, and Delinquents; How A 4/20 Joke Became A TTRPG
Last week we got to sit down with Titmouse founder, Chris Prynoski, to talk about their upcoming TTRPG Drunkards, Druggies, and Delinquents.
October 24, 2024
Sunderfolk GM Anjali Bhimani Explains How She Voices Multiple Characters
TechRaptor sits down with actor Anjali Bhimani to learn about her involvement in Sunderfolk, the upcoming game from Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime.
October 23, 2024
10 Steam Next Fest Games You Should Try - October 2024
With over 3000 games, the October Steam Next Fest had plenty of interesting games, and we picked out 10 that you should definitely keep an eye on and try.
October 22, 2024
Must-Have Stormcast Eternals: Our Favorites
This week reinforcements hit the tabletop for the golden children of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and we're breaking down our Must-Have Stormcast Eternals!
October 12, 2024
Talking Death Roll Show, Camp Rend, Horror, And Indie Production With Frankie and KP
Last week we caught up with DM Frankie and player KP of 11 Studios to talk about Camp Rend, the upcoming first season of a Horror TTRPG Anthology show.
October 7, 2024
Offbrand Games on What It Means To Be a Publisher in 2024
TechRaptor talks with Offbrand Games to learn more about the recent uptick of influencer-led game publishing studios.
October 2, 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.
September 30, 2024
Critical Role And Legend Of Vox Machina S3 Cast Discuss Changing Story, Revisiting Moments, And Mighty Nein Update
We had a chance to hear from the cast of The Legend Of Vox Machina about how they approach story changes, being back in the recording booth, and a brief update for The Mighty Nein.
September 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.
September 30, 2024
Star of Providence Sets Bigmode Up for Another Success
We get to the bottom of Star of Providence, publisher Bigmode's next game.
September 25, 2024
Veilguard Game Director Corinne Busche on Player Choice and Companion Relationships
We Talked to Dragon Age: The Veilguard Game Director Corinne Busche about player choice, companion relationships, and of course romancing those companions.
September 19, 2024
Felicia Day Is A New Guest At The Twenty-Sided Tavern; The Key To Improv And Dungeons & Dragons
Ahead of her debut at the Twenty Sided Tavern we caught up to talk with Felicia Day about Improv, stage acting, and hints about The Guild in 2025
September 18, 2024
Jackbox Naughty Pack Director Discusses Game Development & Creating An Opt-In Environment
We spoke with Let Me Finish Director Warren Arnold about creating Party Packs, Let Me Finish, and how they approached a "naughty" party pack.
September 12, 2024
Who Is the $700 PS5 Pro For?
With the PS5 Pro announcement I find myself asking, who is the $700 PS5 Pro for? The PlayStation 5 Pro releases soon, but who will buy it?
September 11, 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.
August 31, 2024
Ify Nwadiwe and Jacob Wysocki Chat Never Stop Blowing Up, Being New at a Table, and Proudly Being Nerds
Last week we got to talk with Ify Nwadiwe and Jacob Wysocki about the finale of Never Stop Blowing Up, being the GM, and improv tricks in a role-playing game.
August 28, 2024
Izzy Rowland And Alex Song-Xia Talk Never Stop Blowing Up, How Cowardice Shaped A Character, And That Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie
With the conclusion of the thrilling Never Stop Blowing Up available we sat down to talk with Izzy Rowland And Alex Song-Xia about the insanity that took place in the dome
August 28, 2024
How Brennan Lee Mulligan Created Never Stop Blowing Up, A Love Letter To 80s Action Movies In TTRPG Form
I had a chance to talk to Dimension 20 creator and GM of Never Stop Blowing Up, Brennan Lee Mulligan, about homebrewed mechanics, character choices, and his own favorite action movie.
August 28, 2024
The Cutest Cards We Pulled from Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow
From adorable varmints to furry friends, Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow has a large number of cute cards. Here's the cutest we pulled from 45 boosters.
August 26, 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.
August 12, 2024
Exploring 12 Sided Studios: Jasper William Cartwright On Empowering Creators & Creative Flexibility
Last week we got to talk with Jasper William Cartwright about the creation and goal of 12 Sided Studios seeking to "democratize the creative space and give the keys to the creator"
August 12, 2024
Tsukihime Turned Me Into a Visual Novel Fan
Austin's turned into a visual novel fanatic after going through Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon-. But what made this one stand out from the rest?
July 19, 2024
Taliesin Jaffe Talks Asha Of Critical Role Downfall, Monk Builds, And What Ashton Thinks
We spoke with Taliesin Jaffe, co-founder of Critical Role, about the apocalyptic events occurring in Critical Role Downfall. Hear how he created Asha, what she could have been, and what Ashton thinks of the whole thing.
July 19, 2024
How To Get Started With Age of Sigmar 4th Edition Spearhead
We're so excited to jump into Age of Sigmar 4th Edition Spearhead that we put together this guide of info to know before you jump into your first matches.
June 25, 2024
Are Modern Horizons 3 Collector Boosters Worth It?
TechRaptor looks at Modern Horizons 3 Collector Boosters, telling you everything you need to know about what's in them, and determining if it's worth it.
June 24, 2024
The Historical importance of Vampire Therapist—and Why Vampires Are So Damn Horny
This week we got to talk with Cyrus Nemanti about his upcoming Vampire Therapist game where you'll identify cognitive disorders, learn a lot about yourself, and meet vampires from history.
June 14, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The End To Light and Darkness
Destiny 2: The Final Shape marks the first time a live-service game has concluded its ten-year story. And it is a ten year story that ends with aplomb.
June 12, 2024