https://techraptor.net/ The latest gaming interviews from TechRaptor. en https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/randy-pitchford-how-20-years-of-borderlands-led-to-borderlands-4 Randy Pitchford: How 20 Years of Borderlands Led to Borderlands 4 We talked with Gearbox President and Founder Randy Pitchford and Narrative Director Sam Winkler about the upcoming release of Borderlands 4 and its endgame plans. ]]>Randy Pitchford: How 20 Years of Borderlands Led to Borderlands 4 We talked with Gearbox President and Founder Randy Pitchford and Narrative Director Sam Winkler about the upcoming release of Borderlands 4 and its endgame plans. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:51:08 +0000 rscarpinito 44215 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/aaa-simulator-interview-satire Nepobabies, Roguelites, & Satire: The Inspirations of AAA Simulator AAA Simulator satirizes and highlights the dark side of the gaming industry. We talk with the creators about the industry through the lens of parody. ]]>Nepobabies, Roguelites, & Satire: The Inspirations of AAA Simulator AAA Simulator satirizes and highlights the dark side of the gaming industry. We talk with the creators about the industry through the lens of parody. ]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:17:53 +0000 dparsons 44147 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/how-28-days-later-stranger-things-and-pac-man-influenced-dying-light-beast How 28 Days Later, Stranger Things, and Pac-Man Influenced Dying Light: The Beast In an interview with Tech Raptor franchise director for the Dying Light series, Tymon Smektala, details what pieces of media helped inspire the latest installment and what the future holds for the series going forward. ]]>How 28 Days Later, Stranger Things, and Pac-Man Influenced Dying Light: The Beast In an interview with Tech Raptor franchise director for the Dying Light series, Tymon Smektala, details what pieces of media helped inspire the latest installment and what the future holds for the series going forward. ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:58:40 +0000 lgutierrez 43928 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/interview-how-hell-is-us-shows-true-horrors-of-violence-and-war Interview: How Hell Is Us Shows the Human Cost of Violence and War In our interview with creative director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, we learn why the real monsters in Hell Is Us aren't just the Hollow Walkers. ]]>Interview: How Hell Is Us Shows the Human Cost of Violence and War In our interview with creative director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, we learn why the real monsters in Hell Is Us aren't just the Hollow Walkers. ]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 03:49:01 +0000 rscarpinito 43608 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/dune-awakening-interview-art-directors-gavin-whelan-and-david-levy Dune Awakening Interview: Art Directors Gavin Whelan and David Levy on Bringing Arrakis to Life TechRaptor sat down with the art directors for Dune Awakening, Gavin Whelan and David Levy, at PAX East to learn how they brought Arrakis to life. ]]>Dune Awakening Interview: Art Directors Gavin Whelan and David Levy on Bringing Arrakis to Life TechRaptor sat down with the art directors for Dune Awakening, Gavin Whelan and David Levy, at PAX East to learn how they brought Arrakis to life. ]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 00:57:16 +0000 drockwood 43556 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/assassins-creed-shadows-actress-masumi-on-naoe-challenges-of-acting-in-games Assassin's Creed Shadows Actress Masumi on Naoe & the Challenges of Acting in Games In an interview with TechRaptor, actress Masumi, the talent behind one of Assassin's Creed Shadows' protagonists, tells us how she brought Naoe to life. ]]>Assassin's Creed Shadows Actress Masumi on Naoe & the Challenges of Acting in Games In an interview with TechRaptor, actress Masumi, the talent behind one of Assassin's Creed Shadows' protagonists, tells us how she brought Naoe to life. ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:59:27 +0000 rscarpinito 43277 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/split-fiction-interview-discussing-challenge-of-blending-sci-fi-and-fantasy-in Split Fiction Interview - Discussing the Challenge of Blending Sci-Fi and Fantasy in a Unique Narrative We chat with Hazelight Studios' creative director Josef Fares on the journey from It Takes Two to Split Fiction, and the challenges of blending sci-fi and fantasy in a unique narrative. ]]>Split Fiction Interview - Discussing the Challenge of Blending Sci-Fi and Fantasy in a Unique Narrative We chat with Hazelight Studios' creative director Josef Fares on the journey from It Takes Two to Split Fiction, and the challenges of blending sci-fi and fantasy in a unique narrative. ]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:09:08 +0000 evanduine 42957 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/scenic-gamer-interview-playing-retro-games-in-nature The Immersion of Playing Retro Games in Nature: The Scenic Gamer Interview Check out our Scenic Gamer interview, where we talk with Noah, the man behind The Scenic Gamer Social channels. We get into his CRT setup and more. ]]>The Immersion of Playing Retro Games in Nature: The Scenic Gamer Interview Check out our Scenic Gamer interview, where we talk with Noah, the man behind The Scenic Gamer Social channels. We get into his CRT setup and more. ]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:00:38 +0000 drockwood 42371 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/briana-white-talks-bringing-aerith-to-life-strength-she-brings-to-party-and-best Briana White Talks Bringing Aerith to Life, the Strength She Brings to the Party & Best Supporting Role Nomination Last week we got to talk with Briana White, VO for Aerith in the Final Fantasy VII Remakes, about life with Aerith, meeting fans, what she hopes for the future, and her award nominations. ]]>Briana White Talks Bringing Aerith to Life, the Strength She Brings to the Party & Best Supporting Role Nomination Last week we got to talk with Briana White, VO for Aerith in the Final Fantasy VII Remakes, about life with Aerith, meeting fans, what she hopes for the future, and her award nominations. ]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:58:14 +0000 AStretch 42402 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/sunderfolk-gm-anjali-bhimani-explains-how-she-voices-multiple-characters Sunderfolk GM Anjali Bhimani Explains How She Voices Multiple Characters TechRaptor sits down with actor Anjali Bhimani to learn about her involvement in Sunderfolk, the upcoming game from Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime. ]]>Sunderfolk GM Anjali Bhimani Explains How She Voices Multiple Characters TechRaptor sits down with actor Anjali Bhimani to learn about her involvement in Sunderfolk, the upcoming game from Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime. ]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:58:08 +0000 aerickson 42185 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/offbrand-games-on-what-it-means-to-be-publisher-in-2024 Offbrand Games on What It Means To Be a Publisher in 2024 TechRaptor talks with Offbrand Games to learn more about the recent uptick of influencer-led game publishing studios. ]]>Offbrand Games on What It Means To Be a Publisher in 2024 TechRaptor talks with Offbrand Games to learn more about the recent uptick of influencer-led game publishing studios. ]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:56:22 +0000 asuther 42004 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/veilguard-game-director-corinne-busche-on-player-choice-and-companion Veilguard Game Director Corinne Busche on Player Choice and Companion Relationships We Talked to Dragon Age: The Veilguard Game Director Corinne Busche about player choice, companion relationships, and of course romancing those companions. ]]>Veilguard Game Director Corinne Busche on Player Choice and Companion Relationships We Talked to Dragon Age: The Veilguard Game Director Corinne Busche about player choice, companion relationships, and of course romancing those companions. ]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:39:57 +0000 aotton 41933 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/jackbox-naughty-pack-director-warren-arnold-discusses-game-development-and Jackbox Naughty Pack Director Discusses Game Development & Creating An Opt-In Environment We spoke with Let Me Finish Director Warren Arnold about creating Party Packs, Let Me Finish, and how they approached a "naughty" party pack. ]]>Jackbox Naughty Pack Director Discusses Game Development & Creating An Opt-In Environment We spoke with Let Me Finish Director Warren Arnold about creating Party Packs, Let Me Finish, and how they approached a "naughty" party pack. ]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:24:34 +0000 AStretch 41855 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/discussing-vampire-therapist-and-its-historical-importance-educational-aspects The Historical importance of Vampire Therapist—and Why Vampires Are So Damn Horny This week we got to talk with Cyrus Nemanti about his upcoming Vampire Therapist game where you'll identify cognitive disorders, learn a lot about yourself, and meet vampires from history. ]]>The Historical importance of Vampire Therapist—and Why Vampires Are So Damn Horny This week we got to talk with Cyrus Nemanti about his upcoming Vampire Therapist game where you'll identify cognitive disorders, learn a lot about yourself, and meet vampires from history. ]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:11:37 +0000 AStretch 41226 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/skydances-behemoth-interview-discussing-importance-of-creating-immersive Skydance's Behemoth Interview - Discussing the Importance of Creating Immersive VR Experiences We chat with the developers behind Skydance's Behemoth, and deep-dive into the game's physics-based combat mechanics, player choice, and customized experiences. ]]>Skydance's Behemoth Interview - Discussing the Importance of Creating Immersive VR Experiences We chat with the developers behind Skydance's Behemoth, and deep-dive into the game's physics-based combat mechanics, player choice, and customized experiences. ]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 19:53:43 +0000 evanduine 41096 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interviews/owlcat-games-talks-warhammer-40000-rogue-trader Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Interview - Owlcat Gets Grim With our Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader interview with Owlcat Games, we got a look at the game 80 hours in, and learned more about the story and gameplay ]]>Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Interview - Owlcat Gets Grim With our Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader interview with Owlcat Games, we got a look at the game 80 hours in, and learned more about the story and gameplay ]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:38:29 +0000 gfurino 38030 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interview/uppercut-games-chill-experiences-submerged-hidden-depths How Uppercut Games Designs Chill Experiences Uppercut Games, known for Submerged and its recent sequel, Submerged: Hidden Depths, focuses on relaxing experiences -- but they're not always easy to make. ]]>How Uppercut Games Designs Chill Experiences Uppercut Games, known for Submerged and its recent sequel, Submerged: Hidden Depths, focuses on relaxing experiences -- but they're not always easy to make. ]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:57:43 +0000 lmehr 31148 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interview/space-punk-flying-wild-hog-interview A Closer Look Behind Space Punks' Distinctive Art Style We sat down with some of the art team behind Flying Wild Hog's upcoming free-to-play shooter Space Punks to talk about the game's unique visual style. ]]>A Closer Look Behind Space Punks' Distinctive Art Style We sat down with some of the art team behind Flying Wild Hog's upcoming free-to-play shooter Space Punks to talk about the game's unique visual style. ]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:06:51 +0000 dwood 27426 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interview/ascent-cyberpunk-interview Interview - Tweaking and Upgrading The Ascent I sat down and played a demo for The Ascent. Then I had a chance to talk with the developers about working on a game of this type. ]]>Interview - Tweaking and Upgrading The Ascent I sat down and played a demo for The Ascent. Then I had a chance to talk with the developers about working on a game of this type. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 19:12:14 +0000 tchancey 26809 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/gaming/interview/lost-words-beyond-page-grief How Lost Words: Beyond the Page Teaches You To Platform Through Grief I spoke to Lost Words: Beyond the Page developer, Mark Backler, to speak about how his new game takes players through the grieving process, one platform at a time. ]]>How Lost Words: Beyond the Page Teaches You To Platform Through Grief I spoke to Lost Words: Beyond the Page developer, Mark Backler, to speak about how his new game takes players through the grieving process, one platform at a time. ]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:18:51 +0000 rbevan 26279 at https://techraptor.net