Austin Suther
@platysaur.bsky.social
Staff Writer for @techraptor.net | Former Reviews Editor for @gameluster.bsky.social | Boomer shooter and Fire Emblem aficionado
I also talked with Edmund McMillen about #Mewgenics and other things like Adobe Flash! Check out my interview too!
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Edmund McMillen Talks Mewgenics, a Decade of Development, and How It's Deeper Than Isaac
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February 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
I also talked with Edmund McMillen about #Mewgenics and other things like Adobe Flash! Check out my interview too!
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#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 — this is one I’m quite proud of!
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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.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
#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 — this is one I’m quite proud of!
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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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Code Violet Review
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January 10, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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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Absolutely 100% definitive and objective GOTY list, mhmmm
TechRaptor staff writer Austin Suther goes over his personal Top 10 games of 2025.
TechRaptor staff writer Austin Suther goes over his personal Top 10 games of 2025.
Out of all the games he played this year (and they were many), Austin goes over his top 10 games of 2025.
Read this article on TechRaptor
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January 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Absolutely 100% definitive and objective GOTY list, mhmmm
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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.
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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.
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For IGN: I played Romeo is a Dead Man, and lemme tell you, Suda is on some brand new bullshit with this one
After playing the first two chapters of Romeo Is a Dead Man, the latest mad science experiment of an action game helmed by Suda51, it clearly takes some big steps forward in art design and presentation that really raises the “Wow, I didn’t see that coming” bar.
Our preview: https://bit.ly/3NuIVzy
Our preview: https://bit.ly/3NuIVzy
January 6, 2026 at 5:52 PM
For IGN: I played Romeo is a Dead Man, and lemme tell you, Suda is on some brand new bullshit with this one
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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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How ‘Call of Duty’ Got Dethroned in 2025
‘Battlefield,’ ‘ARC Raiders,’ and the juggernaut franchise’s own failings knocked ‘Black Ops 7’ off the series’ perennial top perch
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December 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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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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
#indiegame #indiegames
One of 2024's best indie titles gets new DLC with Lorn's Lure: Parkour Map Pack. Check out our thoughts!
One of 2024's best indie titles gets new DLC with Lorn's Lure: Parkour Map Pack. Check out our thoughts!
Lorn's Lure: Parkour Map Pack offers five new and exciting maps that will challenge players' platforming abilities.
Read this article on TechRaptor
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December 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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
#indiegame #indiegames
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:
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Here's why having access to the source code was so crucial in Nightdive's development of Blood: Refreshed Supply:
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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.
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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
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#NinjaGaiden4 #NinjaGaiden
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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
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#NinjaGaiden4 #NinjaGaiden
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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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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
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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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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).
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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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