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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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Zelda looking out over the kingdom of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Developer Apparently Revealed

Enterprising Zelda fans have apparently discovered who the developer behind the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is.

September 20, 2024 | 10:03 EDT

A bartender standing behind a bar in Yager's The Cycle Fortnite map
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Yager's Ill-Fated Shooter The Cycle Revived in Fortnite Form

Yager has revived its now-defunct shooter The Cycle in a new Fortnite map, where you'll find references to the game and more.

September 20, 2024 | 09:14 EDT

Dante smirking and holding his pistols in the Devil May Cry animated series
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Adi Shankar's Devil May Cry Animated Series Debuts in April 2025

Netflix has revealed that Adi Shankar's Devil May Cry animated series launches in April next year, as well as premiering the first big trailer for the show.

September 20, 2024 | 08:29 EDT

Goro Majima in his pirate outfit on a ship alongside his companion Noah in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Stars a Swashbuckling Majima

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has revealed Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the next game in the Like a Dragon series, and it stars none other than Majima.

September 20, 2024 | 07:58 EDT

The player hosing down a giant Duloc Mascot head in the PowerWash Simulator Shrek DLC
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PowerWash Simulator Shrek DLC Release Date Revealed

FuturLab and Square Enix have announced the PowerWash Simulator Shrek DLC release date, and it won't be long before you can hose down the swamp.

September 19, 2024 | 11:28 EDT

A foppish character with his arms outstretched in GreedFall 2
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GreedFall 2 Early Access Roadmap Promises New Companions and More

Spiders and Nacon have revealed the GreedFall 2 Early Access roadmap, and it'll bring new companions, more story, and lots of other goodies.

September 19, 2024 | 11:14 EDT

Key art for Two Point Museum, which depicts a family standing in front of an exhibit to represent the Two Point Museum release date
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Two Point Museum Release Date Revealed for Next Year

Sega has revealed the Two Point Museum release date, so get ready to enjoy the third installment in the Two Point series next year.

September 19, 2024 | 10:49 EDT

Two characters shaking hands in Metaphor: ReFantazio
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A Metaphor: ReFantazio F1 Team Partnership Was Not On My Bingo Card

Atlus' upcoming JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio has found itself a marketing partner in what could generously be described as an unlikely place.

September 19, 2024 | 10:34 EDT

Kratos standing with a bolt of lightning-shaped tree (or just lightning) in the background in God of War Ragnarok
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God of War Ragnarok Finally Lets You Tone Down Puzzle Hints on PC

God of War Ragnarok arrives on PC today, and the PC version is introducing a fix for one of the game's most annoying issues.

September 19, 2024 | 10:06 EDT

A close-up of Chai's face in Hi-Fi Rush, the sequel for which Krafton says probably won't be profitable (but that's fine)
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Krafton CEO Says Hi-Fi Rush 2 Won't Make Money, and That's Fine

Krafton CEO Changhan Kim says that while he doesn't expect Hi-Fi Rush 2 to make money, that's not important as long as the game is creative.

September 19, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

Sora waking up on a sofa in the trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4
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Tetsuya Nomura Might Retire Before Kingdom Hearts Is Finished

Tetsuya Nomura has declared that he may retire before finishing Kingdom Hearts, but it sounds like Kingdom Hearts 4, at least, will end properly.

September 19, 2024 | 08:46 EDT

Three sheep-like Pals with machine guns in Palworld, the developer of which is being sued by Nintendo
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Nintendo Sues Palworld Developer for "Patent Infringement"

Nintendo has announced its intention to sue Palworld developer Pocketpair over "patent infringement", and Pocketpair seems to be in the dark.

September 19, 2024 | 07:54 EDT

A player looking out over a flower field with a gun in Stalker 2
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Stalker 2 Documentary Will Tell a Troubled Development Story Next Month

GSC Game World has announced War Game, a documentary about the making of upcoming RPG-shooter Stalker 2, and it's coming next month.

September 18, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

A character fighting a monster in a city environment in Freedom Wars Remastered
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Freedom Wars Remastered Breaks Out of PS Vita Prison Next Year

Bandai Namco has announced that PlayStation Vita cult classic Freedom Wars is getting a remastered version early next year.

September 18, 2024 | 10:36 EDT

Box art for the four SNES games added to Nintendo Switch Online today
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Nintendo Switch Online September 2024 SNES Haul Announced

Four more SNES games have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online SNES library, including one that's never been released outside Japan.

September 18, 2024 | 10:21 EDT

Aloy crouching and looking off-camera in Horizon Zero Dawn
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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Is a Thing for Some Reason

A new ESRB listing appears to confirm the existence of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and boy howdy does that make me feel old.

September 18, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Clive and Sephiroth side by side in shots from Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Final Fantasy 16 and Rebirth "Did Not Meet Our Expectations", Square Enix Says

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth didn't meet its expectations with regards to profit.

September 18, 2024 | 09:40 EDT

The logo for Dead by Daylight spinoff Project T, which has been canceled
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Dead by Daylight Spinoff Project T Canceled, Developer Closed Down

Dead by Daylight spinoff Project T has officially been canceled, and its developer Midwinter Entertainment has been shut down.

September 18, 2024 | 09:07 EDT

A skater jumping off a ramp in EA's Skate reboot
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Skate Reboot Officially Coming to Early Access Next Year

EA's Skate reboot is officially set for an Early Access release sometime next year, the publisher has announced, so lace up those skate shoes.

September 17, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

A number of The Sims characters in a composite image, representing the lack of plans for The Sims 5
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EA Says No Plans for The Sims 5, Talks Franchise's Future

EA has declared that it has no current plans to make The Sims 5, instead committing to a move "beyond linear, sequential Sims releases".

September 17, 2024 | 11:43 EDT

Three characters standing at a lookout overseeing a mountain in Starlight Re:Volver
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Starlight Re:Volver Is a Magical Girl Roguelite from Ex-Capcom and Riot Devs

Indie outfit Pahdo Labs has revealed Starlight Re:Volver, an anime-inspired roguelite that blends Sailor Moon and Hades together.

September 17, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

A Helldiver looking at the corpse of a Bile Titan in Helldivers 2
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Huge Helldivers 2 Update Brings Sweeping Balance Changes and Reworks

Arrowhead has released an extensive Helldivers 2 update that's aimed at addressing some of the community's biggest balance concerns.

September 17, 2024 | 10:29 EDT

A Beastren person sitting down in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Adds Casual Mode, New Animations, and More

A new Dragon's Dogma 2 update has been released, and it adds a Casual Mode to make things a bit easier, plus new animations and more.

September 17, 2024 | 10:02 EDT

Several characters in key art for Team17's game Classified: France '44
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Team17 Says 2024 Releases Brought In Less Than 10% of Revenue

Indie publisher Team17 has released its financial results for the first half of 2024, and it's all about the studio's back catalog so far this year.

September 17, 2024 | 09:38 EDT