Robert Scarpinito's Top 10 Games of 2023
It's been a wild ride with lots of ups and lots of downs. Sifting through a mountain of gems, here's Robert's top 10 games of 2023.
January 19, 2024 | 12:00 EST
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Robert N. Adams' Top 10 Games of 2023
Robert N. Adams breaks down his top 10 games released in 2023—a year that saw tremendous ups and downs for the gaming industry.
January 19, 2024 | 12:00 EST
Smite 2 Interview - The Challenges & Excitement of Developing a True Sequel
We chat with the developers behind Smite 2 about the announcement, excitement, and challenge of building something new while maintaining the core Smite feel.
January 18, 2024 | 09:00 EST
Final Fantasy XIV Orchestra Concert 2023 in London Was a Majestic, Emotional Celebration
Right on the tail of Final Fantasy XIV's London Fan Festival, Square Enix hosted the latest "Eorzean Symphony" orchestra concert dedicated to the game.
December 20, 2023 | 09:00 EST
From Hype to Ruins: The Day Before's 4-Day Demise
The Day Before was an overnight sensation for all the wrong reasons. But who was responsible for the game, and how did things go so horribly wrong?
December 15, 2023 | 09:00 EST
Tekken 8 Interview - Discussing Story, Gameplay, and Approaching New Players
We chat with the developers behind Tekken 8 to deep dive into its all-new gameplay mechanics and status as the longest ongoing narrative in a video game.
December 12, 2023 | 09:00 EST
10 Chambers' Den of Wolves Pushes the Heist Game Genre to New Heights
10 Chambers' newly announced Den of Wolves takes us through its concepts of a deep world inspired by late-stage capitalism, corporate espionage and sci-fi intrigue framed in a four player co-op package.
December 7, 2023 | 10:14 EST
Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien Interview - The Return of a Visual Novel Legend Via Steam
TechRaptor interviews Kouji Morimoto, Kimi ga Nozomu Eien Redevelopment Project Team Leader, about the return of the beloved visual novel to Steam.
November 29, 2023 | 09:00 EST
Final Fantasy XIV London Fan Festival Was an Epic Celebration of One of Gaming's Best Communities
At the end of October, Square Enix hosted the second Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival of the current cycle in London, and it was a celebration for the ages.
November 28, 2023 | 09:00 EST
Nintendo Black Friday Deals: Prepare to Be Swept Away by These Incredible Savings!
Our Nintendo Black Friday deals page will give you the latest deals this holiday season, weather you're after software or hardware.
November 22, 2023 | 02:07 EST
Gamers Rejoice! GOG Black Friday Deals Slash Prices Up to 90%
Our GoG Black Friday Deals page will give you a list of the best offers being made available from PC-gaming's favorite retro-focused store.
November 22, 2023 | 08:35 EST
Hidden Gems: Don't Skip Spider-Man 2's Side Missions
Don't skip Spider-Man 2's side missions, which have some of the best content in the PS5 exclusive. Get to know New York and its boroughs in Spider-Man 2.
November 16, 2023 | 09:00 EST
This Coffee-Table Book Covers Six Decades of Video Game Horror
A quick look at Bitmap Books' latest video game genre compendium release, From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror, and what this book offers.
November 14, 2023 | 04:30 EST
Project Mugen Interview - Producer Explains Why The Open-World RPG is an 'Unprecedented Experience'
In TechRaptor's Project Mugen interview, you'll read more about NetEase's upcoming open-world RPG, which remains shrouded in plenty of mystery.
November 8, 2023 | 08:00 EST
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director: Zack Isn't the Only Spinoff Character in the Game
In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Zack will be a key figure, but more spinoff appearances are planned according to game director Naoki Hamaguchi.
October 27, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Ending Explained, What To Expect From Spider-Man 3?
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 ending sets up a LOT of things that we can look forward to in Marvel's Spider-Man 3, we took a look at what breadcrumbs were left
October 20, 2023 | 05:05 EDT
Skyrim's Books: A Hidden Gem of Lore and Flavor | Bullet Points
The Books of Skyrim add flavor to a world already rich with lore, offering bite-sized looks into history, as well as fun and racy topics you can find hidden on bookshelves.
October 20, 2023 | 08:41 EDT
Dragon's Dogma 2 Interview - Developers Discuss Capcom's Highly Anticipated Sequel
In TechRaptor's Dragon's Dogma 2 interview, director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi share juicy details about the new game.
October 18, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Rusty Rabbit Interview: The New Game by the Fate/Zero and Madoka Magica Creator
TechRaptor's Rusty Rabbit interview explores the inspirations behind NetEase's new game for PS5 and PC and the partnership with famous writer Gen Urobuchi.
October 17, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Interview - Producer Discusses Story, Sticking to Turns, & More
In TechRaptor's Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Interview, the producer discusses the story, the protagonist, the decision to stick to turn-based gameplay, and more.
October 9, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Roman Sands RE:Build Features STPeach & Satirizes Live-Service Games
Twitch streamer STPeach voices a character in Roman Sands RE:Build, but that’s far from the only interesting thing about this game.
October 2, 2023 | 02:32 EDT
Final Fantasy XIV 'A Decade's Journey' Event Had Some of the Coolest FFXIV Merchandise
Square Enix and the Japanese department store Isetan are hosting a really cool Final Fantasy XIV event in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
October 1, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Starfield Is This Year's Most Surprising Horror Game
Starfield is this year's most surprising horror game. The Starfield Colander ship and other surprises make this an incredible horror experience.
September 30, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
All the Biggest Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 Features
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 is out with a lot of changes to the game, and here are the biggest changes you need to know before going back to Night City.
September 23, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
The Story Behind LUCID, the ‘World’s First Celestoidvania’
Solo developer Eric Manahan just launched his LUCID Kickstarter, a game that he calls the world's first Celestoidvania. Here's how he came up with the idea.
September 22, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Jusant Interview - Sea-less Oceans, Moebius, & Hope
In this Jusant interview, we speak with Don't Nod to discuss some of its inspirations, what players will face, and what the game means for Don't Nod.
September 21, 2023 | 10:15 EDT
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Interview - Jorg Neumann on The Future of The Ambitious Franchise
In this Microsoft Flight Simulator interview, Jorg Neumann discusses Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which is "by far the biggest and most ambitious" simulator ever made.
September 18, 2023 | 04:09 EDT
Zenless Zone Zero Interview: New Beta, Inspiration, and Differences With Genshin & Honkai
In this Zenless Zone Zero Interview, producer Zhenyu Li discusses the upcoming action RPG by the developer of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.
September 12, 2023 | 02:16 EDT
The Elder Scrolls Online Interview: Director Discusses Necrom, PS4 & Xbox One Support, PvP, & More
With The Elder Scrolls VI still far away in the future, The Elder Scrolls Online is holding the fort. Here's Techraptor's interview with director Matt Firor.
September 9, 2023 | 12:18 EDT
Jackbox Games: 10 Years of Laughing, Quipping, and Fibbing
Ahead of Jackbox Party Pack 10, we caught up with the hilarious minds behind the studio to chat about the past 10 years and see what's next.
September 8, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Blue Protocol Interview - Amazon Discusses Localization, Monetization, & Representing Western Voices
TechRaptor interviews Blue Protocol franchise lead Mike Zadorojny from Amazon Games about the global version, its localization, monetization, and more.
September 5, 2023 | 12:48 EDT
Every Call of Duty Game Ranked From Worst to Best
With Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (the II) on the horizon, we took the time to list every Call of Duty game ranked from worst to best.
August 28, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Pour One Out for the Worst Armored Core Arena Pilots
With the Armored Core Arena returning, we take a look at some of the worst pilots throughout the series. I love these losers.
August 23, 2023 | 11:30 EDT
Baldur's Gate 3 & The Case for Early Access AAA Games - Low Poly 009
Up until recently, Baldur's Gate 3 may have been flying under your radar but now its taken social media by storm. If they can, why can't others?
August 13, 2023 | 08:50 EDT
How FTL’s Developer Inspired 30XX's Fusion Mechanic
30XX's fusion mechanic, which gives players more than 60 different powers, was inspired by a conversation with FTL developer Justin Ma.
August 8, 2023 | 12:25 EDT
Perfecting the Next Gen Nintendo Switch 2 Launch...in 2024? - Low Poly 008
After many wrong rumors, it feels like the Nintendo Switch 2 is closer than ever. Here's how to avoid another Wii U level FLOP.
August 5, 2023 | 08:29 EDT
Top 10 Weird PS2 Games You've Forgotten About
The PS2 was home to thousands of games so naturally you may have forgotten about some of the ones that weren't viewed as classics. Here are 10 of the weirdest PS2 games.
August 4, 2023 | 09:36 EDT
The Best Apple Arcade Games
There are a lot of great games on iOS devices, especially on the Apple Arcade. These are the best of the best Apple Arcade games.
August 1, 2023 | 12:50 EDT
Will Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5 be a 10/10? - Low Poly 007
Marvel's Spider-Man is a beloved PS4 game, but it didn't reach all timer status. Will the upcoming sequel go beyond expectations?
August 1, 2023 | 09:01 EDT
Should you play Armored Core VI after Elden Ring? - Low Poly 006
FromSoftware's next game, Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon drops next month, yet Elden Ring fans haven't hopped on the hype yet. Why?
August 1, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Pokemon Sleep is More Sinister Than You Think
What is Pokemon Sleep? Well, on its surface it's a free sleep-tracking app to help you sleep better, but underneath it is something far more sinister.
July 31, 2023 | 11:04 EDT
Enshrouded Mixes Great Gameplay Into an Epic Adventure
Enshrouded is a survival action RPG space with a nice variety of familiar mechanics. Check out our first impressions from an early hands-off preview!
July 21, 2023 | 11:27 EDT
Steve Cottam of Antstream Talks Nostalgia, Retro Games, and Streaming
We had a chance to talk with Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream, to talk about Antstream Arcade hitting the Xbox, retro games rights, and streaming games.
July 21, 2023 | 10:03 EDT
Riot Forge Wants to Do Justice to Your Favorite League Champion
Riot Forge Creative Director Rowan Parker walks us through all facets of Riot Forge, including how the publisher handles your favorite champions.
July 17, 2023 | 11:18 EDT
Marvel Changing Gaming with EA's New Black Panther Game - Low Poly 005
EA's recently announced Black Panther game follows the strategy of Marvel Games in an industry that's already chasing it.
July 14, 2023 | 05:00 EDT
Defining Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption Remaster - Low Poly 004
Remasters, Remakes, what's the difference? Rockstar's rumored revisit to Red Dead is a good a time as any to sort out what's what.
July 7, 2023 | 05:00 EDT
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Psykos and Sludge Launchers: Zane Lofton Talks Slayers X
Curious about the boomer shooter Slayers X? We dig into its origins and signature sense of humor with developer Zane Lofton.
July 7, 2023 | 11:46 EDT
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Interview with Rika Hoshina: A Love Letter to Life & More
An interview with Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Director Rika Hoshina explains how the team approached remaking the unique farming sim.
July 5, 2023 | 10:28 EDT
Is Super Mario Bros. Wonder Enough? - Low Poly 003
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been revealed as the next entry in the Mario series and another game prolonging the lifecycle of the Nintendo Switch. Some fans are asking "is this all we get?" so let's discuss if this is enough.
June 30, 2023 | 05:00 EDT
The Final Fantasy Game We Lost - Low Poly 002
As we celebrate the launch of Final Fantasy XVI, let's look back to the lost Final Fantasy game and how it lives on at Square Enix today.
June 23, 2023 | 05:00 EDT
The Top 3 Takeaways of Summer Game Fest 2023 - Low Poly 001
The SGF season has wrapped up so Social Lead Christian Buckley sits down to highlight the biggest stories and winners from this year's shows.
June 16, 2023 | 05:00 EDT