Austin Suther
@platysaur.bsky.social
Staff Writer for @techraptor.net | Former Reviews Editor for @gameluster.bsky.social | Boomer shooter and Fire Emblem aficionado
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.
December 8, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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.
@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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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.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
@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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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:
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Here's why having access to the source code was so crucial in Nightdive's development of Blood: Refreshed Supply:
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
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.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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:
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Here's why having access to the source code was so crucial in Nightdive's development of Blood: Refreshed Supply:
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
@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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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.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
@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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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!
“Octopath 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…
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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!
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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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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
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November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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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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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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!
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November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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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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.
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.
A @rollingstone.com Halloween special: writer @edgarallanbro.bsky.social looks back at #FEAR, the 2005 horror game whose famous monster has been totally misunderstood for 20 years. It's a great read.
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'F.E.A.R.' at 20: Is the Game's Villain the Ghost -- Or the System That Killed Her?
Monolith's 2005 horror FPS shares a tragic monster story with films like 'The Ring' and 'The Grudge'
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October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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.
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
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
October 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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
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
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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 it🥹
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 it🥹
COVER REVEAL: For the first time in Game Informer history, a Dragon Quest game is gracing our cover! We went to Tokyo to play Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, interview the team behind it, and dive deep into the history of this prolific RPG franchise. Subscribe today!
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October 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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 it🥹
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 it🥹
Here are a few of my favorite screenshots I took while reviewing #NinjaGaiden4
October 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Here are a few of my favorite screenshots I took while reviewing #NinjaGaiden4
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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!
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...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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!
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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#NinjaGaiden4 #NinjaGaiden
@xbox.com
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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.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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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#NinjaGaiden4 #NinjaGaiden
@xbox.com
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🚨 NEW POST🚨
Consider: All of your favorite weird ass RPGs? They're all OFF's sons, says @broganchattin.bsky.social
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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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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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October 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🚨 NEW POST🚨
Consider: All of your favorite weird ass RPGs? They're all OFF's sons, says @broganchattin.bsky.social
🔗
Consider: All of your favorite weird ass RPGs? They're all OFF's sons, says @broganchattin.bsky.social
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“It's not just a petting zoo.”
I spoke to Jurassic World Evolution 3's director about making a theme park management sim with teeth (and plenty of baby dinosaurs).
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I spoke to Jurassic World Evolution 3's director about making a theme park management sim with teeth (and plenty of baby dinosaurs).
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Jurassic World Evolution 3 introduces baby dinosaurs, terraforming, ATVs, and more
Discover how Frontier Developments brought Jurassic World Evolution 3 to life, from baby dinosaur behavior to new tools that make chaos feel truly cinematic.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
“It's not just a petting zoo.”
I spoke to Jurassic World Evolution 3's director about making a theme park management sim with teeth (and plenty of baby dinosaurs).
store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/j...
I spoke to Jurassic World Evolution 3's director about making a theme park management sim with teeth (and plenty of baby dinosaurs).
store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/j...
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This is easily one of the most personal stories I've written. When I first started playing World of Warcraft this year I didn't expect to latch onto it as much as I did. If you have a moment please check it out!
The world is full of reasons to be afraid right now and finding a place to take care of your mental health is key. For some, it's World of Warcraft.
Finding Peace In Warcraft: How The MMO Became My Escape
The world is full of reasons to be afraid right now and finding a place to take care of your mental health is key. For some, it's World of Warcraft.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is easily one of the most personal stories I've written. When I first started playing World of Warcraft this year I didn't expect to latch onto it as much as I did. If you have a moment please check it out!
I previewed Fellowship and it's a dream for MMO dungeon fans. This "multiplayer online dungeon adventure" has great potential to be a hit. My thoughts include playtime with the newly announced DPS hero Elarion! @arcgames.com
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October 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I previewed Fellowship and it's a dream for MMO dungeon fans. This "multiplayer online dungeon adventure" has great potential to be a hit. My thoughts include playtime with the newly announced DPS hero Elarion! @arcgames.com
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Pleased to say that I am reviewing Ninja Gaiden 4 and you can expect my coverage on Monday, October 20 at 4:00 p.m. PDT on @techraptor.net. Review access was provided by
@xbox.com.
#NinjaGaiden #NinjaGaiden4
@xbox.com.
#NinjaGaiden #NinjaGaiden4
October 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Pleased to say that I am reviewing Ninja Gaiden 4 and you can expect my coverage on Monday, October 20 at 4:00 p.m. PDT on @techraptor.net. Review access was provided by
@xbox.com.
#NinjaGaiden #NinjaGaiden4
@xbox.com.
#NinjaGaiden #NinjaGaiden4
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An iconic FPS series makes its triumphant return with Battlefield 6. Does it live up to the massive hype? Check out our review to find out!
An iconic FPS series makes its triumphant return with Battlefield 6. Does it live up to the massive hype? Check out our review to find out!
EA's Battlefield 6 is coming for the multiplayer FPS throne, and it makes a strong impression with complex destruction physics and weighty gunplay.
Read this article on TechRaptor
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October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
An iconic FPS series makes its triumphant return with Battlefield 6. Does it live up to the massive hype? Check out our review to find out!
I reviewed EA’s Battlefield 6! The multiplayer experience is the highlight here and I can’t wait to jump into the fray again.
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Battlefield 6 Review - War on an Unprecedented Scale | TechRaptor
EA's Battlefield 6 is coming for the multiplayer FPS throne, and it makes a strong impression with complex destruction physics and weighty gunplay.
techraptor.net
October 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I reviewed EA’s Battlefield 6! The multiplayer experience is the highlight here and I can’t wait to jump into the fray again.
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Tomorrow at October 9th at 8:00 AM PT, the embargo lifts for Battlefield 6. You'll be able to check out my review on @techraptor.net!
October 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Tomorrow at October 9th at 8:00 AM PT, the embargo lifts for Battlefield 6. You'll be able to check out my review on @techraptor.net!
I reviewed the incredible #Hades2 from @supergiantgames.bsky.social. In case you missed it, this is a GOTY candidate for sure.
Hades 2 ascends developer Supergiant Games to godhood. Check out our review here!
Hades 2 ascends developer Supergiant Games to godhood. Check out our review here!
Supergiant Games' Hades 2 is a mythical roguelite that has now set a new standard for the genre.
Read this article on TechRaptor
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October 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I reviewed the incredible #Hades2 from @supergiantgames.bsky.social. In case you missed it, this is a GOTY candidate for sure.
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LIFEBAR 005 begins now!!!
Starting with a hot take: What if @easbygames.bsky.social told you that MyGM Mode in WWE 2K25 was one of the best post COVID-era strategy games available???
Starting with a hot take: What if @easbygames.bsky.social told you that MyGM Mode in WWE 2K25 was one of the best post COVID-era strategy games available???
WWE 2K25’s MyGM MODE IS ONE OF THE MOST TENSE STRATEGY GAMES OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS
MyGM is a tactical gift that keeps on giving
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October 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
LIFEBAR 005 begins now!!!
Starting with a hot take: What if @easbygames.bsky.social told you that MyGM Mode in WWE 2K25 was one of the best post COVID-era strategy games available???
Starting with a hot take: What if @easbygames.bsky.social told you that MyGM Mode in WWE 2K25 was one of the best post COVID-era strategy games available???
I’d like to personally thank Xbox for making physical games relevant again
October 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I’d like to personally thank Xbox for making physical games relevant again
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My hands-on with the Midnight Alpha is up with all my first impressions. There will be more content soon, after I've slept a bit more. It was a jam-packed day for sure. @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com #Midnight
World of Warcraft Midnight Alpha Hands On Preview | MMORPG.com
Robin had a chance to jump into World of Warcraft Midnight's alpha, which officially goes live tomorrow, to preview the new campaign, dungeons, and player housing.
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October 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
My hands-on with the Midnight Alpha is up with all my first impressions. There will be more content soon, after I've slept a bit more. It was a jam-packed day for sure. @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com #Midnight