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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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A close-up of a character's face and upper body in Nioh 3
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Nioh 3 Release Date Seemingly Leaked Via Japanese Amazon Listing

The release date for upcoming hack-and-slash Soulslike Nioh 3 may have inadvertently been revealed by an Amazon Japan listing.

September 24, 2025 | 10:45 EDT

Amon holding his axes in Borderlands 4
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Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Port Delayed Indefinitely, Pre-Orders Will Be Canceled

2K and Gearbox have indefinitely delayed the Switch 2 port of Borderlands 4, and pre-orders for the game on Nintendo's console are being canceled as well.

September 24, 2025 | 09:20 EDT

A close-up of Kazuma Kiryu in Yakuza Kiwami 3
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Bonus Spinoff Dark Ties Revealed During RGG Summit

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega have officially announced Yakuza Kiwami 3, along with a bonus spinoff that tells the story of antagonist Yoshitaka Mine.

September 24, 2025 | 08:49 EDT

A Na'vi and a purple-haired human looking at the player in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Expansion Revealed for December

Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have announced a new Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora DLC pack, and it's set to coincide with the launch of the third movie.

September 23, 2025 | 11:28 EDT

The logo for the US Department of Homeland Security against the backdrop of an American flag
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Department of Homeland Security Posts Bizarre Pokemon-Themed ICE Raid Video

The US Department of Homeland Security has posted a frankly bizarre video splicing footage of immigration raids with, uh, Pokemon clips.

September 23, 2025 | 11:13 EDT

A mysterious-looking man with a gun in the Housemarque game Saros, which will be shown during tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play
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PlayStation State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow

A new State of Play show has been confirmed for tomorrow, and it'll feature a deep(ish) dive into Housemarque's upcoming game Saros, plus more.

September 23, 2025 | 10:48 EDT

Two cuddly-looking creatures in artwork for the HoYoverse game Petit Planet
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HoYoverse Reveals First Teaser for Mysterious New Game Petit Planet

HoYoverse has revealed a new teaser and new artwork for the mysterious Petit Planet, which may well be the studio's first real foray into cozy gaming.

September 23, 2025 | 10:15 EDT

Lord Shimura with his hand on a young Jin Sakai's shoulder in Ghost of Tsushima, the first game in Sony's new Franchise Rewards program
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Sony's New Franchise Rewards Program Isn't Quite What It Sounds Like

Sony has announced a new Franchise Rewards program, although the word "rewards" appears to be doing quite a lot of heavy lifting.

September 23, 2025 | 09:42 EDT

A character striking a match to light a candle in the Kojima Productions game OD
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New OD Trailer, New Physint Info and More Revealed for Kojima Productions' 10th Anniversary

Kojima Productions is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and the studio has released lots of new info about its upcoming projects to mark the occasion.

September 23, 2025 | 09:22 EDT

Cattiva looking at the camera in Palfarm, a Palworld spinoff
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Palworld Spinoff Palfarm Aims to Provide a "More Relaxing and Cozy Adventure"

Pocketpair has announced Palfarm, a Palworld spinoff intended to show a more "peaceful and cozy" side to the creature-collecting survival game.

September 23, 2025 | 08:57 EDT

A spaceman shooting some kind of lobster enemy in BlockBlasters, which turned out to be a cryptodrain scam that robbed a cancer-stricken streamer of $30,000
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Cancer-Stricken Streamer Scammed for $30k by Malware-Riddled Steam Game

A Steam game riddled with malware has managed to trick a streamer battling stage 4 cancer out of around $30,000 in donations.

September 22, 2025 | 11:47 EDT

Daft Punk in artwork for the new Fortnite collab
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Fortnite Daft Punk Collab Confirmed, Launches Later This Week

Epic has announced that the latest band to be immortalized in a Fortnite "experience" is none other than French house duo Daft Punk.

September 22, 2025 | 11:11 EDT

The Xbox Game Pass logo against a backdrop of some of the games available on the subscription service, including Grounded 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Xbox Makes "Largest Investment" in Game Pass to Date This Year

Xbox has revealed that it's made its largest investment in Game Pass to date this year, with over 150 studios lining up to bolster the service's catalog.

September 22, 2025 | 10:46 EDT

Moxxi looking at the camera in a Borderlands 4 trailer
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Borderlands 4 Sales Reach 2.5m as Revenue Climbs

New data from an analytics firm reveals that Borderlands 4 has sold pretty well since launching earlier this month, despite the ongoing performance debate.

September 22, 2025 | 08:59 EDT

Joanna looking off into the distance in the Xbox Perfect Dark reboot
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New Info About Canceled Perfect Dark Reboot Surfaces, Including Images and More

More info has surfaced about the canceled Perfect Dark reboot, including some of the locations it would have taken you to, its gameplay systems, and more.

September 22, 2025 | 08:41 EDT

Three characters in suits and strange headsets in Bomb Rush Cyberfunk successor Hyperfunk
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Hyperfunk Is Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Dev Team Reptile's Next Game

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk developer Team Reptile has announced its new game Hyperfunk, and it's very much continuing its predecessor's work.

September 19, 2025 | 11:10 EDT

Akihiko summoning his Persona in Persona 3 Reload
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Iconic Persona 3 Reload Song Gets Franchise's First Ever Music Video

The Persona series has received its first ever music video, and it's for one of Persona 3 Reload's most iconic (and ubiquitous) battle themes.

September 19, 2025 | 09:05 EDT

The Steam logo against a tiled backdrop of games available on the service
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Steam Will Soon Lose Support for Around 0.01% of Its Install Base

Valve has revealed that Steam will soon lose support for systems running 32-bit instances of Windows 10, but don't worry: that's probably not you.

September 18, 2025 | 11:33 EDT

The four playable characters in Borderlands 4
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Borderlands 4 PC Performance is Gearbox's "Top Priority" as More Updates Promised

2K and Gearbox have announced that more updates to address Borderlands 4's PC performance are on the way, calling the issue their "top priority".

September 18, 2025 | 10:36 EDT

Text reading "Discover Two Gems" and the characters from Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, both of which are being added to Nintendo Switch Online
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Two Charming New GBA Classics Are Coming to Nintendo Switch Online

Two new GBA classics, Klonoa: Empire of Dreams and Mr. Driller 2, are being added to the Nintendo Switch Online catalog next week.

September 18, 2025 | 10:24 EDT

A wizened-looking character with a cigarette in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
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Bloodlines 2's Toreador and Lasombra Paywall Has Been Removed

Bloodlines 2 publisher Paradox and IP owner White Wolf have removed the controversial paywall on the Toreador and Lasombra clans.

September 17, 2025 | 01:17 EDT

A close-up of Goro Majima in Yakuza 3 Remastered, which may be about to pave the way for Yakuza Kiwami 3
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 Apparently Leaked via Accidental RGG Listing

The existence of Yakuza Kiwami 3 appears to have been inadvertently confirmed by none other than developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.

September 17, 2025 | 10:53 EDT

Artwork for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, depicting a character attacking enemies and sending them flying
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Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Is a Mobile Roguelite RPG Coming Next Year

Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, a mobile roguelite RPG that features tons of classic Dragon Quest enemies for you to slay.

September 17, 2025 | 09:34 EDT

Artwork for Twilight Imperium Digital, which depicts several characters and ships against a space background
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Twilight Imperium Digital Brings the Legendary Tabletop Game to PC

Asmodee and Red Square Games have revealed Twilight Imperium Digital, and it is, believe it or not, a Steam version of the legendary tabletop game.

September 17, 2025 | 09:08 EDT