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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 planetary traversal vehicle adorned with stickers in The Invincible
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11 bit Studios' The Invincible Marks a Strange but Impressive Sales Milestone

11 bit Studios and Starward Industries' The Invincible has topped a major (albeit rather oddly specific) sales milestone.

July 12, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

Shots of Golf Clash, Stellar Blade, Fae Farm, and Princess Peach: Showtime!, all of which appear in this week's gaming business roundup
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This Week in Gaming Business: Nintendo Secrecy and EA Naughtiness

Another week, another gaming business roundup, and this one sees EA getting a slap on the wrist and Nintendo holding its cards very close to its chest.

July 12, 2024 | 11:06 EDT

A spaceship firing its laser in Hooded Horse's sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Breachway
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Manor Lords Publisher's Sci-Fi Deckbuilder Breachway Gets Release Date

Breachway, a sci-fi deckbuilding roguelike from Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, is officially making its Early Access debut in August.

July 12, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

The player scanning the room with a ghost-hunting tool in Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Console Release and Price Hike Confirmed for This Year

Kinetic Games has confirmed that a Phasmophobia console release is finally on the cards for 2024, and it'll come with a price hike.

July 12, 2024 | 09:33 EDT

A shot of Lidia Sobieska, the new DLC character in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Lidia Release Date Lets the (Fictional) Polish Prime Minister Loose

Bandai Namco has revealed the Tekken 8 Lidia release date, with the Polish Prime Minister making her way to the game in just a couple of weeks.

July 12, 2024 | 08:42 EDT

Box art of the three Starfy games now available on Nintendo Switch Online, plus a shot of Starfy falling over
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Nintendo Switch Online Gains Three Previously Japan-Only GBA Platformers

Three platformers previously unavailable outside Japan have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library in the form of the first three Starfy games.

July 12, 2024 | 08:22 EDT

Yasuke and Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows concept art
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(Updated) Assassin's Creed Shadows Concept Art Prompts Ubisoft Apology

Ubisoft has apologized for using the flag of a Japanese re-enactment group in its Assassin's Creed Shadows concept art without the group's permission.

July 12, 2024 | 07:58 EDT

Indika wearing her habit in the 11 bit Studios game of the same name
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11 bit Studios to Donate $50k to Ukrainian Children's Hospital After Attack

Frostpunk 2 and Indika publisher 11 bit Studios has announced it will donate $50,000 to a Ukrainian charity after a recent and brutal Russian attack.

July 12, 2024 | 07:55 EDT

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake artwork
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Release Date Set for October

Koei Tecmo has announced the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake release date, so prepare to meet iconic figures like Liu Bei and Cao Cao once more.

July 12, 2024 | 07:35 EDT

A skeletal figure summoning a lightning spell in Dungeonborne
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Dungeonborne Release Date Revealed for Next Week

Developer and publisher Mithril Interactive has announced the Dungeonborne release date, with the PvPvE dungeon-crawler arriving in Early Access next week.

July 12, 2024 | 07:19 EDT

Artwork for the Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader DLC Void Shadows, depicting its new companion Kibellah
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Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader DLC Void Shadows Delayed to September

The Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader DLC Void Shadows has been delayed by about six weeks in order for developer Owlcat to add extra polish.

July 11, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

A face paint-wearing character in Greedfall 2
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Greedfall 2 Release Date Brings RPG Goodness in September

Publisher Nacon and developer Spiders have announced the Greedfall 2 release date, with the action-RPG hitting Early Access this September.

July 11, 2024 | 11:34 EDT

A mascot laughing as park guests gather around them in Planet Coaster 2
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Planet Coaster 2 Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, Coming in Fall

Frontier Developments has revealed Planet Coaster 2, a sequel to the 2016 theme park sim that introduces water park features and more.

July 11, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

The cast of playable characters in dungeon-crawling PvPvE game Dungeon Stalkers
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Dungeon Stalkers Is Coming for Dark and Darker's Crown This Fall

Dungeon Stalkers, another action RPG gunning for PvPvE dungeon-crawler Dark and Darker's crown, launches on PC via Steam Early Access this fall.

July 11, 2024 | 10:17 EDT

Fiora in her Pool Party skin, representing the supposedly-canceled Riot Games title Pool Party
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Riot Games Reportedly Cancels Unannounced Smash Bros. Competitor

A new report has suggested that Riot Games quietly canceled an unannounced Smash Bros. competitor called Pool Party back in May.

July 11, 2024 | 09:38 EDT

The two main characters of Double Dragon Revive
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Double Dragon Revive Continues a Classic Franchise's Rebirth Next Year

Arc System Works and Yuke's have announced Double Dragon Revive, a new game in the long-running Double Dragon beat-'em-up series.

July 11, 2024 | 09:02 EDT

A player looking out over a post-apocalyptic landscape in Once Human
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Once Human Review Bomb Prompts Publisher to Address Privacy Concerns

A Once Human review bomb is underway, with players complaining about an overly invasive privacy policy, prompting a response from publisher NetEase.

July 10, 2024 | 11:32 EDT

A figure in a diving suit raising a hand in greeting in We Were Here Forever
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Indie Co-op Hit We Were Here Forever Passes One Million Sales

Total Mayhem Games has announced that We Were Here Forever has crossed the million sales mark, and it's the third game in the series to do so.

July 10, 2024 | 10:52 EDT

Jayson Tatum on the cover of NBA 2K25
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NBA 2K25 Release Date Revealed for September

2K has revealed the NBA 2K25 release date, as well as some pretty exciting information for the long-suffering PC players out there.

July 10, 2024 | 10:22 EDT

Anubis using an attack in Palworld
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Palworld Dev Pocketpair Pals Up with Sony to Expand Beyond Video Games

Pocketpair has announced that it's signed a deal with Sony to expand Palworld beyond the realm of video games, so could a Palworld anime be on the way?

July 10, 2024 | 09:47 EDT

A tiled view of games available on Xbox Game Pass, as well as some of the devices on which you can access the service
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Xbox Muddies the Waters with New Game Pass Tier and Price Hike

A new Xbox Game Pass tier has been introduced, and price hikes are also coming to some of the existing subscription tiers.

July 10, 2024 | 09:13 EDT

Concept art depicting some of the characters in the Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties update
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Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties Update Aims for Redemption Later This Month

Creative Assembly has announced the release date for the Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties update, and it's landing in just a couple of weeks.

July 9, 2024 | 11:50 EDT

Key art for Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers, showing people playing cards
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Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers Release Date Revealed

Purple Moss Collectors and publisher Yogscast have revealed the Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers release date, which lands later this summer.

July 9, 2024 | 10:15 EDT

A character walking towards a strange-looking monument in the background in Once Human
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Once Human FAQ Reveals One Character per Account Restriction

Starry Studio has taken to Steam to reveal more info about its New Weird-inspired open-world survival horror game Once Human, which launches today.

July 9, 2024 | 08:44 EDT