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
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!
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
The TechRaptor Tabletop Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Incredible, approachable gifting options make our TechRaptor Tabletop Holiday Gift Guide your essential go-to source this winter season.
December 9, 2023
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
Aabria Iyengar Discusses Burrow's End Finale, Dice Telling A Story, And What Happens To Lucas
We had a chance to sit down with Aabria to discuss the Dimension 20: Burrows End Finale and to talk about the series highlights, themes, and characters
December 6, 2023
Matthew Mercer Talks Upping Your GM Game, Power of Conventions, and More
Our brand new Matthew Mercer Interview covers GM tips, attending conventions incognito, and the projects he's excited about in 2024
December 1, 2023
Dungeon Dudes Talk Dungeons of Drakkenheim on D&D Beyond, What To Expect, And D&DBeyond Third-Party Support
We spoke with Dungeon Dudes, Monty Martin and Kelly McLaughlin, about their experience having Dungeons of Drakkenheim releasing on D&D Beyond and WOTC continued Third-Party push
November 30, 2023
Ghostfire Gaming Creative Content Director Ben Byrne Discusses D&D Beyond, Lairs of Etharis, and Monster Hunter-like Features
We got to talk with Ben Byrne about Ghostfire Gaming adventures coming to D&D Beyond, what might be in store for the future, and Lairs of Etharis' Monster Hunter-like systems.
November 30, 2023
Acquisitions Incorporated Season 2 Highlights and PAX Unplugged Finale With Jerry Holkins
We spoke to player and founding member of Acquisitions Incorporated, Jerry Holkins, about the latest season, story twists, and the future of the franchise.
November 29, 2023
Discussing Acquisitions Incorporated Origins With Jerry Holkins
Acquisitions Incorporated is Actual Play history as a D&D podcast that began in 2008 that is continuing to fill theaters and fans homes with wild TTRPG content.
November 29, 2023
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
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
Best Tabletop Games And Accessories To Pick Up This Cyber Monday 2023
Our Black Friday Tabletop rundown has everything you need to know about saving money on board games, wargaming, CCG's and more!
November 27, 2023
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
Talking Digital TTRPG Tools, Candela Obscura's and Demiplane's Future with CEO Peter Romenesko
We sat down with Demiplane CEO Peter Romenesko to discuss Demiplane, what players can expect using these tools, and what they have in store for the future.
November 22, 2023
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
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
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
Ned Donovan And Brian David Judkins Talk About Encounter Party, D&D, And The Journey From Podcast To TV
We got to talk with Ned Donovan, Executive Producer and Player, and Brian David Judkins, Producer and Dungeon Master, of Encounter Party on D&D Adventures.
November 10, 2023
We talk D&D and Food with Heroes Feast hosts Chef Mike and Sujata Day
We got to speak with Chef Mike and Sujata Day to discuss D&D and food, what we can expect from Heroes Feast, and what their ultimate D&D snack is!
November 10, 2023
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
MTG Creator Richard Garfield, Justin Gary Discuss SolForge Fusion Digital Kickstarter And Expansion
We had a chance to sit down and talk with Justin Gary and Richard Garfield about SolForge Fusion Digital and new mechanics for The Last Winter expansion.
November 2, 2023
Backwards RPG Interview: Growing a Horror Series
Recently, we sat down with the developers of Backwards RPG about their recent Kickstarter campaign, and the joys and challenges of growing a horror series.
October 28, 2023
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
If You Skip Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways, You're Doing Yourself a Disservice
The Separate Ways DLC is the best part of Resident Evil 4. It introduces amazing new weapons and great game mechanics as well.
October 23, 2023
Doctor Who Commander: Deep Lore Only True Whovians Would Notice
The Doctor Who Commander decks are here for MTG, and our lifelong love of the series prepared us for this moment - to clue you into all the deepest lore!
October 22, 2023
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
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
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
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
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Shows Regulators Haven't Taken Gaming Seriously
The battle over the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has shed light on the fact that antitrust regulators are woefully unprepared to regulate the gaming industry.
October 15, 2023
Dimension 20 Burrow's End: Generational Trauma and Environmental Storytelling With Siobhan Thompson and Erika Ishii
After Episode 2 of Dimension 20 Burrow's End we got to talk with Siobhan Thompson and Erika Ishii about generational trauma and environmental storytelling
October 12, 2023
Rashawn and Jasper Talk Dimension 20 Burrow's End, Playing a Family, and Dice Luck
We spoke with members of the Stoat family of Dimension 20 Burrow's End, Rashawn Scott and Jasper Cartwright. What is a stoat and how traumatized is it?
October 11, 2023
PS5 Slim Digital Price Hike Is the Result of PlayStation's Uncontested Domination
Today's announcement of a $50 price hike for the new slimmed-down PS5 Digital Edition in the United States is certainly emblematic of PlayStation's market domination.
October 10, 2023
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
Best New Horror Board Games To Play This Halloween
Just in time for Halloween, we're taking a look at some of the Best New Horror Board Games to hit shelves in the last year!
October 6, 2023
Everything We Learned About the Doctor Who Commander Decks
Doctor Who Commander decks release next week and we have a look at a number of cards in the decks as well as hot information about them.
October 3, 2023
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
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
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
Disney Lorcana The First Chapter Booster Box Opening
We open a full Disney Lorcana The First Chapter Booster box to look at the rarity breakdown in our Disney Lorcana The First Chapter Booster Box Opening.
September 27, 2023
Descent Betrayer's War Interview - Inside Look At Tabletop Design
In our Descent Betrayer's War Interview we spoke to lead designer Philip D. Henry about what went into crafting the tabletop game's first major expansion
September 26, 2023
Starfield's Shipbuilding Is the Endgame Bethesda Needed
Bethesda's games have a lot of content, but the meaningful content typically has a limit. Did Starfield break this limit with its shipbuilding mechanic?
September 26, 2023
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
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
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
Starfield's Outpost System Is Holding the Game Back
Starfield's outpost system should've been an upgrade to Fallout 4's settlement system, but it's not. Can it be improved, or will we have to wait for mods?
September 19, 2023
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
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
Brennan Lee Mulligan Discusses Candela Obscura Chapter 2, Sean Finnerty, And The Importance Of Laughing At Fear
In Candela Obscura Chapter 2 Brennan Lee Mulligan plays Sean Finnerty. We hear about the character's creation and how he approaches this horrifying realm.
September 12, 2023
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