https://techraptor.net/ en https://techraptor.net/tabletop/interviews/mtg-spider-man-interview-mark-rosewater-corey-bowen-team Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Interview: Mark Rosewater, Corey Bowen, & Team Only a few days to go until the Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man set releases, and we spoke to Mark Rosewater, lead designer Corey Bowen, and more about its design. ]]>Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Interview: Mark Rosewater, Corey Bowen, & Team Only a few days to go until the Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man set releases, and we spoke to Mark Rosewater, lead designer Corey Bowen, and more about its design. ]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:37:49 +0000 aotton 44354 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/tabletop/interviews/charting-stars-spaceships-that-inspired-magics-edge-of-eternities Charting the Stars: The Spaceships That Inspired Magic’s Edge of Eternities We spoke with Andrew Brown, Game Design Architect for Edge of Eternities, on the spaceships that inspired the most recent sci-fi MTG set. ]]>Charting the Stars: The Spaceships That Inspired Magic’s Edge of Eternities We spoke with Andrew Brown, Game Design Architect for Edge of Eternities, on the spaceships that inspired the most recent sci-fi MTG set. ]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:22:55 +0000 gfurino 44260 at https://techraptor.net 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/tabletop/interviews/inside-asmodee-us-gm-julien-sharp-talks-running-business Inside Asmodee: US GM Julien Sharp Talks Running The Business In our Inside Asmodee interview with Julien Sharp, we learn the in's and out's of running a gaming business at what is, essentially, the CEO level! ]]>Inside Asmodee: US GM Julien Sharp Talks Running The Business In our Inside Asmodee interview with Julien Sharp, we learn the in's and out's of running a gaming business at what is, essentially, the CEO level! ]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:27:28 +0000 gfurino 42350 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/tabletop/interviews/discussing-queen-by-midnight-quarter-past-standalone-expansion-new-princesses Discussing Queen By Midnight Quarter Past; New Princesses And A More Aggressive Playstyle With Kyle Shire And Alex Uboldi We spoke with Kyle Shire and Alex Uboldi about Queen By Midnight Quarter Past's release brings with it new princesses, play styles, and features ]]>Discussing Queen By Midnight Quarter Past; New Princesses And A More Aggressive Playstyle With Kyle Shire And Alex Uboldi We spoke with Kyle Shire and Alex Uboldi about Queen By Midnight Quarter Past's release brings with it new princesses, play styles, and features ]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:55:20 +0000 AStretch 42301 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/tabletop/interviews/designer-toby-sarnelle-talks-new-flip-and-write-board-game-tend Designer Toby Sarnelle Talks New Flip And Write Board Game Tend In our interview with Toby Sarnelle, designer of the new Tend Board Game, we chat design ethos, his journey, and advice for would-be designers. ]]>Designer Toby Sarnelle Talks New Flip And Write Board Game Tend In our interview with Toby Sarnelle, designer of the new Tend Board Game, we chat design ethos, his journey, and advice for would-be designers. ]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:22:04 +0000 gfurino 42257 at https://techraptor.net https://techraptor.net/tabletop/interviews/chris-prynoski-talks-drunkards-druggies-and-delinquents-how-420-joke-became Chris Prynoski Talks Drunkards, Druggies, and Delinquents; 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Hear how he created Asha, what she could have been, and what Ashton thinks of the whole thing. ]]>Taliesin Jaffe Talks Asha Of Critical Role Downfall, Monk Builds, And What Ashton Thinks We spoke with Taliesin Jaffe, co-founder of Critical Role, about the apocalyptic events occurring in Critical Role Downfall. Hear how he created Asha, what she could have been, and what Ashton thinks of the whole thing. ]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:05:48 +0000 AStretch 41469 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/tabletop/interviews/felicia-day-talks-making-3d-printing-more-inviting-space-with-feliciaday3d Felicia Day Talks Making 3D Printing A More Inviting Space With FeliciaDay3D We talk with Felicia Day about her new 3D Printing project, FeliciaDay3D, models on offer, and the importance of inviting new creators into the space. ]]>Felicia Day Talks Making 3D Printing A More Inviting Space With FeliciaDay3D We talk with Felicia Day about her new 3D Printing project, FeliciaDay3D, models on offer, and the importance of inviting new creators into the space. ]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 13:15:02 +0000 AStretch 41082 at https://techraptor.net