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Austin Suther

@platysaur

Staff Writer for @techraptor.net | Former Reviews Editor for @gameluster.bsky.social | Boomer shooter and Fire Emblem aficionado

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Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Review | GameWatcher Overall, Resident Evil Requiem is one of the series’ best outings in recent years. Delivering on the action and scares, the game shows what makes the franchise so special.

Little weekend treat for you all: my review of Resident Evil Requiem for @gamewatcher.com! Bit late due to some behind-the-scenes stuff, but man, I had a blast with the game. From the graphics to the gameplay, Capcom hit it out of the park. Read my thoughts here! Thank you all for your support!

28.02.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Can confirm it’s been removed from @criticdb.bsky.social

26.02.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reigns: The Witcher Review - A Ballad By Dandelion | TechRaptor Experience many deaths as Geralt in Reigns: The Witcher, a silly spin on the fantasy world we know and love.

Forgot to post this on here! I reviewed Reigns: The Witcher by @nerial.bsky.social and @devolverdigital.com! I loved diving back into the Witcher universe through a lighthearted lens. Check out my review, I’d appreciate any support :) techraptor.net/gaming/revie...

26.02.2026 01:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Edmund McMillen Talks Mewgenics' Development Journey, Turtle Cats, and Adobe Flash | TechRaptor TechRaptor talks with one of the minds behind Mewgenics, a long-awaited tactical strategy game.

Written form here: techraptor.net/gaming/inter...

06.02.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Edmund McMillen Talks Mewgenics, a Decade of Development, and How It's Deeper Than Isaac YouTube video by TechRaptor

I also talked with Edmund McMillen about #Mewgenics and other things like Adobe Flash! Check out my interview too!

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Mewgenics Review - Addictive Like Catnip | TechRaptor Mewgenics manages to successfully blend turn-based tactical combat and creature breeding with roguelite elements.

#Mewgenics is almost here and I can confidently say it’s GOTY material. Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel’s hard work shows here in the final product. Please give my review a read β€” this is one I’m quite proud of!

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06.02.2026 14:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Code Violet Review
Code Violet Review YouTube video by IGN

For IGN: I played Code Violet. The only thing with more ass than Violet herself, is the rest of this game.

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10.01.2026 23:05 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

Absolutely 100% definitive and objective GOTY list, mhmmm

09.01.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just found out my wife might be losing her job, so I'm desperately searching for work. Contract, full-time, freelance, whatever. Press, PR, consulting, anything. I have 16 years of editorial experience and have been writing about games for 13. Reviews, news, previews, guides, etc. RTs appreciated.

08.01.2026 20:21 πŸ‘ 466 πŸ” 512 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 19

For IGN: I played Romeo is a Dead Man, and lemme tell you, Suda is on some brand new bullshit with this one

06.01.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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How β€˜Call of Duty’ Got Dethroned in 2025 β€˜Battlefield,’ β€˜ARC Raiders,’ and the juggernaut franchise’s own failings knocked β€˜Black Ops 7’ off the series’ perennial top perch

Haven’t put together a big feature like this in a long while! but for my first byline at @theringer.com.web.brid.gy, I wrote about how ARC Raiders and Battlefield 6 toppled Call of Duty in 2025

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30.12.2025 14:47 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A super fun little map pack for one of my favorite indie games in the last few years came out today. Check out @rubeki.bsky.social’s DLC for Lorn's Lure after reading my thoughts! :)

#indiegame #indiegames

19.12.2025 18:46 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

After completing all the other Blood episodes, I started @nightdivestudios.bsky.social’ own new episode, Marrow, and it does some really cool shit. This just affirms my belief that Nightdive should make their own, brand new IP boomer shooter because they obviously have the level design chops.

08.12.2025 03:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks stunning!

06.12.2025 17:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blood: Refreshed Supply Review - Inject It In My Veins | TechRaptor Blood: Refreshed Supply is a new remaster from Nightdive, revitalizing this cult classic first-person shooter.

@nightdivestudios.bsky.social releases another exemplary remaster with Blood: Refreshed Supply. This was a game that didn't click for me despite trying many times... until now. I'm a Blood believer now, so check out my review!

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04.12.2025 20:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ninja Gaiden 4 Gourdy

04.12.2025 19:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nightdive Explains How the Game's Original Source Code Transformed Blood: Refreshed Supply - Xbox Wire Nightdive Studios shares how the original source code helped them level up their second, definitive attempt at remaking classic shooter Blood.

My latest piece is up on Xbox Wire!

Here's why having access to the source code was so crucial in Nightdive's development of Blood: Refreshed Supply:

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03.12.2025 17:24 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review - A Marvelous Time | TechRaptor Marvel Cosmic Invasion packs a punch with a bunch of fun heroes as they fight across the cosmos.

@tributegames.com and @dotemu.bsky.social close out the year with a marvelous beat 'em up featuring a diverse cast of heroes! Check out my review for Marvel Cosmic Invasion!

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01.12.2025 16:58 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œOctopath Traveler 0” Final Preview RPGs can be a fickle genre in the gaming world. If it doesn’t capture you in the first hour, then it isn’t worth your time, especially with games getting longer and longer. Octopath Traveler 0 is o…

Surprise! Another byline today, this time for @smashpad.bsky.social. I got to preview Octopath Traveler 0 and if my time with the game is any indication, we may have a new GOTY contender. Absolutely gorgeous, fun, and one you’d be remiss not to check, especially with the demo now out. Thanks y’all!

12.11.2025 01:01 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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After 30 hours of Tales of Xillia Remastered, I can safely say that this is the best possible way to experience the classic RPG Being on the run never felt so good

Hello everyone! Forgot to post it this weekend, but I reviewed Tales of Xillia Remastered for TechRadar! Having been my first go with the game, I had a blast and I am way too excited to see how Tales of Xillia 2 goes. Hope you enjoy it!

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11.11.2025 16:40 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I didn’t experience any gacha elements. It could be since it’s a closed beta, but that’s not to say they won’t be implemented later.

07.11.2025 03:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Petit Planet Preview - HoYoverse's Foray Into Life Sims | TechRaptor Petit Planet is a new life sim from HoYoverse, and it's shaping up to be a relaxing, space-faring adventure!

I previewed #PetitPlanet from #hoyoverse and I’m so excited for it to release HOPEFULLY some time next year, because I’m gonna be addicted. Check out my preview, especially if you’re a fan of games like Animal Crossing/Stardew Valley!

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07.11.2025 03:07 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Making my @rollingstone.com debut writing about Monolith's incredible F.E.A.R. and how the story's meaning has kind of gotten lost over the years.

Alma isn't F.E.A.R.'s villain. Armacham and the people that made her are. She's as much a victim as anyone else, a spirit of vengeance made, not born.

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Ninja Gaiden 4 Reviews

TheSixthAxis 9/10
Screen Rant 9/10
TechRaptor 9/10
Gameliner 9/10
Xbox Nation 90/100
Xbox Achievements 85%
TheGamer 4.5/5
VGC 4/5
NoisyPixel 8.5/10
CGMagazine 8/10
Gamespot 8/10
IGN 8/10

Opencritic 82
Metacritic 82

20.10.2025 23:13 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I am so thrilled to reveal that my latest cover story for Game Informer is about Dragon Quest VII Reimagined!

Alongside my 12-page cover story, I also wrote an 8-page DQ retrospective, since this is somehow our FIRST EVER DQ cover🀯

Can’t wait for you all to get this issue – I’m so so proud of itπŸ₯Ή

21.10.2025 16:22 πŸ‘ 170 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1

Now THAT is a gorgeous cover

21.10.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are a few of my favorite screenshots I took while reviewing #NinjaGaiden4

21.10.2025 00:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ninja Gaiden 4 Sticks to the Bloody Basics Endless Mode explores the infinite possibilities of games and anime, from the excitement of video games, togetherness of board games, and action of pinball, to the adventure of theme parks, exhilarati...

Hello everyone! New review byline acquired: Ninja Gaiden 4 for @endlessmode.bsky.social! It was a blast playing it and I thoroughly enjoyed its gory, epic action combat. Read all about it below! Hope you enjoy it! Thank you to Endless Mode and @garrettmartin.bsky.social for the opportunity!

20.10.2025 23:02 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ninja Gaiden 4 Review - Blackened Rain Beckons | TechRaptor Ninja Gaiden 4 is action-packed, intense, and just a downright joy to play. Ninja Gaiden is back.

My Ninja Gaiden 4 review is here! Action games have never felt this good, so excited to see the public with their hands on this one. Hope y’all enjoy reading my review, posted below :)
#NinjaGaiden4 #NinjaGaiden
@xbox.com

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20.10.2025 23:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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HOW TO MAKE ART WITH CRAYONS HOW TO MAKE ART WITH CRAYONS by BROGAN CHATTIN Video game history is tough. There’s really no true canon, no essential tome or library kept up by esteemed academics. The legacy of a game is found w…

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Consider: All of your favorite weird ass RPGs? They're all OFF's sons, says @broganchattin.bsky.social

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