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Dan Rockwood

Staff Writer

About Dan Rockwood

Dan is a Boston-based writer who has been with TechRaptor since the end of 2020. He has been working in the online writing, editing and SEO space for nearly a decade, always looking out for where the next great story will come from. At his core, Dan is a storyteller, and loves to both expand on the stories that are told within games, as well as speak with the developers and creative minds behind some of the most beloved interactive tales there are. Though video games are more widely played and understood better than they have ever been, it is Dan's goal to continue to push the importance of gaming and how it relates to mental health, personal fulfillment, and individual creativity.

When not writing about games, Dan loves watching movies with his wife and cats, taking hikes, listening to an assortment of video game podcasts, and spending time with his friends, whether that be online in a game or in real life.

Articles by Dan Rockwood


Total Articles: 142


Hockey Rink in Goons Legends & Mayhem where players play against each other.
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PAX East 2023: Goons Legends & Mayhem Preview

Shoot pucks and cast spells in Goons: Legends & Mayhem. Check out our Goons: Legends & Mayhem preview from when we played at PAX East 2023.

March 29, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

Units in Tempest Rising patrolling through a field at night.
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PAX East 2023: Tempest Rising Preview

At PAX East 2023, we got to check out some Tempest Rising gameplay and learn more about this RTS. Take a look at our Tempest Rising preview!

March 29, 2023 | 10:30 EDT

Mars in space from Fort Solis
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PAX East 2023: Fort Solis Preview

At PAX East 2023, we got a look at Fort Solis and chatted with Game Director James Tinsdale. Check out our Fort Solis preview ahead of its release date.

March 27, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

Mining in One Lonely Outpost
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PAX East 2023: Terraform a Barren World in One Lonely Outpost

At PAX East 2023, we checked out One Lonely Outpost. Check out our One Lonely Outpost preview and see why we're excited to take farming to the stars.

March 24, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

Map of world in Wargroove 2
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PAX East 2023: Wargroove 2 Preview

At PAX East 2023, we had the chance to get a hands-on Wargroove 2 preview. Check out our thoughts on the Wargroove 2 gameplay in our preview!

March 24, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

Joker in Prison in Persona 5 Royal
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Taking Your Time: What I Learned Spending a Year Playing Persona 5 Royal

I spent a year playing Persona 5 Royal in real time. I learned many lessons along the way of my Persona 5 Royal playthrough, like valuing time.

March 21, 2023 | 01:00 EDT

LeBron James PS5 Dual Sense Controller
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It's 2023, Why Don't We Have More Customized PS5 Accessories?

It's 2023, why don't we have more customized PS5 accessories? Where's the God of War PS5 faceplate or Spider-Man Dual Sense controller?

March 8, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Samus In Metroid Prime Remastered
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Metroid Prime Remastered Is the Perfect Test-Run for Metroid Prime 4

Metroid Prime Remastered is the perfect test-run for Metroid Prime 4. The remastered version gives us plenty of hope ahead of Metroid Prime 4 release date.

February 24, 2023 | 12:28 EST

Comic book world of Hi-Fi Rush
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Don't Love Rhythm Games? Try Out Hi-Fi Rush Anyway

Don't love rhythm games? Try out Hi-Fi Rush anyways. Hi-Fi Rush's gameplay rewards you for attacking on the beat, but doesn't penalize you otherwise.

February 7, 2023 | 12:00 EST

Frey in Forspoken
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Forspoken Review

Read the TechRaptor Forspoken review and learn more about Forspoken gameplay, story details and more. See what sets the Forspoken parkour adventure apart.

January 23, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck
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Why I Hope We Get More Horizon Forbidden West LEGO Sets

The 1,222-piece Tallneck LEGO set was a delight for Horizon Forbidden West enthusiasts, but could we get more Horizon Forbidden West LEGO sets?

December 27, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Carol Danvers and Hunter playing video games
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Marvel's Midnight Suns' Most Benign Moments Are Its Best

The Marvel's Midnight Suns hangouts are some of the best moments in the game. See why the Midnight Suns hangouts help make this game amazing.

December 19, 2022 | 12:00 EST

Robot in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Announced at The Game Awards

At The Game Awards 2022, the world premiere of the Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon was revealed, as the next project from the Elden Ring Studio was shown

December 8, 2022 | 10:54 EST

Norman Reedus in Death Stranding 2 Trailer
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Death Stranding 2 Trailer Revealed at Game Awards 2022

Death Stranding 2 was officially revealed at The Game Awards 2022 with a new trailer shown off by Hideo Kojima who appeared at The Game Awards

December 8, 2022 | 09:19 EST

Flash in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Release Date Announced

The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League release date has been announced at The Game Awards, along with it having Batman performed by Kevin Conroy

December 8, 2022 | 08:58 EST

Hades II
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Supergiant Games Announces Hades II at Game Awards

At The Game Awards, SuperGiant Games announced Hades 2, a sequel to the award winning rogue-lite game Hades

December 8, 2022 | 08:38 EST

Trainers in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Is Game Freak Still the Right Studio for Pokemon?

Is Game Freak still the right studio for Pokemon? Pokemon Scarlet and Violet glitches and framerate problems shine a light on the franchise's challenges.

November 30, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Jackbox Party Pack 9 from Jackbox Games
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How Jackbox Games Helped Me Combat Loneliness During Lockdown

During lockdown, the Jackbox Party Box games helped me stay connected and combat loneliness. Have trouble getting with friends? Play a Jackbox game!

November 18, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Rose Winters in Shadows of Rose Resident Evil Expansion
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Resident Evil Village - Shadows of Rose Review

Take a look at our Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose review. The Shadows of Rose expansion for Resident Evil dives deeper into Rose Winter's story.

November 5, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

The Village in Resident Evil 4 remake
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Everything We Noticed in the New Resident Evil 4 Remake Trailer

The answer to "Will there be a Resident Evil 4 remake?" has long been answered. Check out everything we noticed in the new Resident Evil 4 remake trailer.

October 24, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Fighting an enemy in Silent Hill
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Where Can I Play Silent Hill This October?

Where can I play Silent Hill games this October? Wondering, "Can I play Silent Hill on PS4?" or want to play original Silent Hill games? We have answers.

October 10, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Monster in Summoners War: Chronicles
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Collect & Battle Monsters In Summoners War: Chronicles

We went hands-on with a Summoners War: Chronicles preview at New York Comic Con. Check out what we thought of Summoners War: Chronicles gameplay.

October 10, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

Frey in Forspoken
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Forspoken Nails Parkour Traversal

At New York Comic Con, we got to go hands-on with a Forspoken preview. View our thoughts on the Forspoken gameplay, spells, and Forspoken parkour traversal.

October 9, 2022 | 12:08 EDT

Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer
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Jack Black Surprise at NYCC Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer Reveal

Jack Black crashed the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer reveal at New York Comic Con. The new Mario trailer is our first look at Illumination's project.

October 6, 2022 | 05:34 EDT