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Joseph Allen

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About Joseph Allen

Joe has been writing for TechRaptor for five years, and in those five 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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Artwork for the medieval kingdom sim Norland, which has been delayed
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Manor Lords Publisher's Kingdom Sim Norland Delayed to Summer

Norland, a medieval kingdom sim being published by the Manor Lords folks, has been delayed until summer so the devs can add more features.

May 2, 2024 | 10:06 EDT

Three Helldivers wearing and using some of the new gear from the Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond
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Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond Brings More Devastation Next Week

Arrowhead and Sony have announced the Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond, and it comes with some exciting-looking new weapons and support gear.

May 2, 2024 | 08:35 EDT

The little fox warrior holding his sword up in Tunic, a PlayStation Plus May 2024 game
Guide

All Confirmed PlayStation Plus May 2024 Games

Here's everything that's been confirmed for the PlayStation Plus May 2024 lineup, including puzzling adventures and much more.

May 1, 2024 | 11:56 EDT

A close-up of Sarah in Starfield
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Biggest Starfield Update Since Launch Brings Map Improvements and More Later This Month

Bethesda has announced the release date for the biggest Starfield update since launch, which will bring map improvements, Xbox graphics options, and more.

May 1, 2024 | 11:42 EDT

A soldier flying over a horde of bugs in Earth Defense Force 6
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Earth Defense Force 6 Release Date Finally Revealed

The Earth Defense Force 6 release date has finally been revealed, with the latest bug-splattering shooter in the series arriving in July.

May 1, 2024 | 11:18 EDT

A stained-glass window-style image showing a dragon and the hero in Dragon's Dogma 2, which has topped Circana's sales data for March 2024
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops Circana's US Sales Data for March 2024

Circana has released its gaming industry sales analysis for March 2024, and Capcom's fantasy RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 reigns supreme.

May 1, 2024 | 10:44 EDT

Key art for the idle desktop farming sim Rusty's Retirement
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Desktop Farming Sim Rusty's Retirement Tops 100k Sales

Rusty's Retirement, a rather neat little desktop idle farming sim, has managed to cross a pretty big sales milestone in less than a week.

May 1, 2024 | 10:14 EDT

Key art for the Indika review, which shows Indika looking uncertain amid a crowd of laughing nuns
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Indika Review - Nun More Strange

In our Indika review, we look at a game that features a nun who rides a steampunk bicycle and talks to the Devil about cosmological dualism.

May 1, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Three Kerbals in space suits standing in front of a rocket in Kerbal Space Program 2, an Intercept Games title
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It Looks Like Kerbal Space Program 2 Dev Intercept Games Has Been Shut Down

Intercept Games, the developer of space sim Kerbal Space Program 2, appears to have been shut down by parent company Take-Two.

May 1, 2024 | 09:41 EDT

Soldiers running in a field in Gray Zone Warfare, a game that's been adopted by disgruntled Escape from Tarkov players
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Gray Zone Warfare Gaining Traction Thanks to Disgruntled Tarkov Players

PvPvE shooter Gray Zone Warfare is picking up tens of thousands of Steam players, and many of them appear to be disgruntled Tarkov veterans.

May 1, 2024 | 08:40 EDT

The cast of The Umbrella Academy rendered as Funko Pops in the crossover action-adventure game Funko Fusion
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Funko Fusion Release Date Brings Mashup Madness in September

The Funko Fusion release date has been revealed, with the world-hopping co-op action-adventure game launching in September.

April 30, 2024 | 11:31 EDT

The Xbox logo next to a soldier from Call of Duty
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Xbox June Showcase Announced, Totally Not Call of Duty Direct Teased

Xbox has announced its summer showcase, which is taking place in June, as well as a mysterious presentation for a game that definitely isn't Call of Duty.

April 30, 2024 | 11:03 EDT

An astronaut in the key art for KeokeN Interactive game Deliver Us the Moon
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Deliver Us the Moon Dev KeokeN Forced to Lay Off Entire Team

Deliver Us the Moon developer KeokeN Interactive has been forced to lay off its entire team after failing to find publishing support for its next project.

April 30, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

The small black cat protagonist wearing a bunny hat in Little Kitty, Big City, which is an Xbox Game Pass May 2024 game
Guide

All Confirmed Xbox Game Pass May 2024 Games

Here's everything that's been announced for the Xbox Game Pass May 2024 lineup, including cats, Vikings, and artsy indie puzzlers.

April 30, 2024 | 09:46 EDT

Ryoma Sakamoto in Rise of the Ronin
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Rise of the Ronin Sales "Surpassing" Nioh Series, Koei Tecmo Reveals

Koei Tecmo says that Rise of the Ronin's sales are outstripping those of Nioh and Nioh 2, and there's more financial info on the company to pore over too.

April 30, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

The Square Enix logo alongside a shot of Elena from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
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Square Enix Declares $140m Loss Amid Game Pipeline Shakeup

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth publisher Square Enix has declared a $140m loss based on a shakeup of its internal development pipeline.

April 30, 2024 | 08:19 EDT

A Morrowind landscape with the text "Tamriel Rebuilt Development Roadmap 2024" in front of it
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Massive Morrowind Mod Tamriel Rebuilt Shares First Roadmap In Over Two Years

Tamriel Rebuilt, a hugely ambitious Morrowind mod that adds lots of new content, has released its first development roadmap in over two years.

April 29, 2024 | 12:11 EDT

Alan typing on a typewriter in Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Still Hasn't Earned Back Its Budget

Remedy has released its financial statement for the first quarter of 2024, and despite strong sales, Alan Wake 2 has yet to recoup its development costs.

April 29, 2024 | 11:22 EDT

Villagers tending to their fields in Manor Lords
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Manor Lords Sales Cross 1 Million as City-Builder Breaks Steam Records

Hooded Horse and Slavic Magic have revealed that Manor Lords sales have crossed a major milestone, and the game's player count is doing well too.

April 29, 2024 | 10:32 EDT

A close-up of Akuma, the next DLC character for Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Akuma Release Date Revealed in Demonic Gameplay Trailer

Capcom has revealed the Street Fighter 6 Akuma release date, along with a gameplay trailer that shows how the demonic warrior fights.

April 29, 2024 | 09:34 EDT

Lidia, the next DLC character featured in the Tekken 8 roadmap for season 1
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Tekken 8 Roadmap Updated as Second DLC Character Revealed

Bandai Namco has revealed an updated Tekken 8 roadmap, and it includes the game's second DLC character, as well as free updates and more.

April 29, 2024 | 08:58 EDT

A Helldiver saluting while a Bile Titan stands behind them in Helldivers 2
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Helldivers 2 Update Nerfs Burn Damage, Buffs Adjudicator

Arrowhead Game Studios has released a new Helldivers 2 update, and this one's all about stripping fire of some of its elemental power.

April 29, 2024 | 08:38 EDT

A soldier with a skull mask on and his arms crossed in Escape from Tarkov
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Escape from Tarkov PvE Coming to All EoD Owners After Backlash

Battlestate Games has announced that Escape from Tarkov PvE will be free to all Edge of Darkness owners, but will this quell the community's fury?

April 29, 2024 | 08:09 EDT

A large-scale battle in the medieval city-builder Manor Lords
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Manor Lords Price Finally Revealed as Steam Player Count Soars Past 100k

The Manor Lords price, long a topic of discussion among prospective players, has finally been revealed, and the game's player count is growing fast.

April 26, 2024 | 10:54 EDT