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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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Maple, one of the 2026 World Cup mascots featured in FIFA Heroes
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FIFA Heroes Is an Arcade-Style 5v5 Soccer Game Coming Next Year

FIFA has announced FIFA Heroes, a 5v5 arcade-style soccer game that will feature a range of iconic mascots, players, and, uh, TV and movie characters.

October 2, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

Harry Du Bois clutching his head in a hotel room in the ZA/UM game Disco Elysium
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ZA/UM Workers Form UK's First Official Gaming Union

Workers at the Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM have formed the UK's first officially-recognized gaming union, following layoffs last year.

October 2, 2025 | 08:36 EDT

Heisters firing machine guns offscreen in Starbreeze's Payday 3
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Payday Developer Starbreeze Cancels Live-Service D&D Game, Lays Off Staff

Starbreeze, the studio responsible for the Payday series, has canceled its live-service Dungeons & Dragons game and laid off a number of staff.

October 2, 2025 | 08:06 EDT

A masked character holding up a light in Funcom's Dune: Awakening
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Dune: Awakening Studio Funcom Hit by Layoffs Despite Major Success

Funcom, the studio behind Conan Exiles and recent success story Dune: Awakening, has announced that it will lay off an undisclosed number of employees.

October 1, 2025 | 12:10 EDT

Players playing a song together in Rock Band 4
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Rock Band 4 Delisting Coming in Just a Couple of Days

Rock Band 4's development team has announced that the game will be delisted in just a few days, so pick it up now if you haven't already.

October 1, 2025 | 10:49 EDT

A banner proclaiming that "Xbox Game Pass gives you more"
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Xbox Game Pass Tiers Rejigged Yet Again, Ultimate Now Costs $30 a Month

Another Xbox Game Pass overhaul has been announced, and this one is hiking the price of the Ultimate tier to a pretty eye-watering $30 per month.

October 1, 2025 | 10:36 EDT

A banner for the new Amazon Luna rework, which shows the service's logo and several of the available games
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Amazon Luna Streaming Service to Get Major Overhaul Later This Year

The Amazon Luna streaming service will be getting a major overhaul that focuses more on family gaming later this year, the company has announced.

October 1, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

A character poking their head out of a tent while another person looks on in The Game Bakers' Cairn
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Furi and Haven Developer Delays Climbing Sim Cairn to Q1 2026

Cairn, the climbing sim from Furi and Haven developer The Game Bakers, has been pushed back to the first quarter of next year.

September 30, 2025 | 11:52 EDT

A close-up of Rico in the Avalanche Studios game Just Cause 4
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Just Cause Developer Avalanche Studios Hit by Layoffs, UK Location to Close

Avalanche Studios, the developer behind the likes of Just Cause and Rage 2, has been hit by layoffs, and its UK location is set to close.

September 30, 2025 | 10:48 EDT

A close-up of Yoshitaka Mine in Yakuza Kiwami 3's Dark Ties addon
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Yakuza Kiwami 3's Dark Ties Addon was Originally Just a Movie

The Dark Ties addon for the upcoming Yakuza Kiwami 3 was originally just intended as a video project, according to developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.

September 30, 2025 | 09:54 EDT

Cygames co-founder Yuito Kimura smiling
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Cygames Co-Founder Yuito Kimura Steps Down Due to Health Issues

Yuito Kimura, the founder of Granblue and Umamusume: Pretty Derby developer Cygames, has stepped down from the studio due to health issues.

September 30, 2025 | 08:32 EDT

Komano Manato posing in Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3
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Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3 Brings Spooky Delights Next Month

HoYoverse has revealed the release date for Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3, and the latest update arrives shortly before the spookiest day of the year.

September 29, 2025 | 09:31 EDT

A close-up of Hinako Shimizu in Silent Hill f
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Silent Hill f Sales Top 1m, Outpacing Silent Hill 2 Remake

Konami has revealed that Silent Hill f sales have hit a major milestone, and they've done so more quickly than the Silent Hill 2 remake managed.

September 29, 2025 | 09:01 EDT

Key art for There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, which shows several of its characters and one very cute cat
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There Are No Ghosts at the Grand Preview - Fixer Upper

In our There Are No Ghosts at the Grand preview, we take a look at a game that's equal parts renovation sim, mystery adventure, and, er, reggae musical.

September 29, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

Snake aiming his gun forward in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, part of the first Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection
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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Still "Moving Forward", Konami Says

Konami has provided an update on how development on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is going, and things are progressing smoothly, apparently.

September 26, 2025 | 10:52 EDT

The Nintendo logo next to a shot of Doug Bowser pointing to a Bowser plushie
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Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser Stepping Down in December

Doug Bowser is stepping down from his role as president of Nintendo of America at the end of the year, and his replacement has already been named.

September 26, 2025 | 09:31 EDT

Recette talking to a silver-haired character in Recettear, which Andrew Dice and Carpe Fulgur localized
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Recettear and Trails Localizer Andrew Dice Passes Away

Andrew Dice, one of the driving forces behind the localization of several niche Japanese cult classics, has sadly passed away.

September 26, 2025 | 08:59 EDT

Justine clutching her head in key art serving as a main image for the Hotel Barcelona review
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Hotel Barcelona Review - Room for Improvement

In our Hotel Barcelona review, we take a look at a collaboration between two rock stars of the gaming world: Suda51 and SWERY.

September 26, 2025 | 04:00 EDT

Three characters standing underneath showers in FBC: Firebreak
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FBC: Firebreak Breakpoint Update Hopes to Turn the Game's Fortunes Around Next Week

Remedy has fully unveiled the first major FBC: Firebreak update, and it's bringing a ton of system and gameplay overhauls next week.

September 25, 2025 | 11:08 EDT

The logo for Forza Horizon 6 against the backdrop of what is probably Mount Fuji
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Forza Horizon 6 Officially Revealed, and It's Coming to PS5 Too

Xbox has officially announced Forza Horizon 6, the next installment in the simcade racing sub-series, and it's coming to PS5 as well as PC and Xbox.

September 25, 2025 | 10:51 EDT

Three cute-looking anthropomorphic animal characters lined up in HoYoverse's Petit Planet
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HoYoverse Officially Reveals "Cosmic" Life Sim Petit Planet, Closed Beta Signups Now Open

After releasing the first teaser earlier this week, HoYoverse has officially unveiled Petit Planet, and closed beta sign-ups are available now.

September 25, 2025 | 10:26 EDT

A Pikachu ex card from the new Pokemon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex set
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex Set Brings a New Shine to Old Cards

The next Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion set has been revealed, but this one will work a little differently to its predecessors.

September 25, 2025 | 09:50 EDT

Artwork of Wolverine, a game that was shown off during the PlayStation State of Play in September 2025
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PlayStation State of Play September 2025 - All the News and Announcements

Here's everything that was announced or revealed during this month's PlayStation State of Play showcase, including Wolverine and more!

September 25, 2025 | 09:32 EDT

A close-up of Yasuo in 2XKO
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League of Legends Fighter 2XKO Gets October Early Access Release Date

Riot Games has revealed the Early Access release date for 2XKO on PC, but the console versions aren't coming out at the same time, unfortunately.

September 24, 2025 | 11:01 EDT