Rafael Torres
About Rafael Torres
Tech reviewer by day, gamer by night (okay, also by day). Love taking apart consoles and explaining how games work under the hood. Could talk about gaming hardware for hours!
Articles by Rafael Torres(20)
What is Ray Tracing: Gaming's Most Demanding Graphics Feature
Discover what ray tracing is and why this revolutionary lighting technology is pushing even the most powerful gaming PCs to their limits, with real-world examples from Alan Wake 2 and Cyberpunk 2077.
Kojima Praises Small Dev Teams: "That's My Ideal" Size
Hideo Kojima reveals why 33-person teams create better games than massive studios. His philosophy challenges industry norms about development scale.
Evil Dead: The Game Pulled from Sale After Three Years
Evil Dead: The Game is gone from stores after three years. Why did this horror gem fade? Dive into its legacy and what’s next for fans.
Nintendo Switch 2 Piracy Bans Hit Early Console Owners
Nintendo's already banning Switch 2 consoles caught using MIG Switch flash carts. Early adopters face instant online lockouts for testing piracy tools.
Marathon Delayed Indefinitely - Bungie Scraps September Date
Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely after alpha testing revealed major issues. Learn what's being fixed and why this delay might save the game.
Hi-Rez Layoffs Target Senior Staff, Keep Smite 2 Devs Safe
Hi-Rez Studios made an unusual move, cutting senior management while protecting Smite 2 developers. Players are actually celebrating these layoffs. Here's why.
Oblivion Remastered: Worth Playing in 2025?
Is Oblivion Remastered a must-play in 2025? Dive into our fresh take on this classic RPG’s stunning visuals, quirky NPCs, and dated combat. Find out if it holds up!
Open World Fatigue: Why Players Stop Exploring Game Maps
Former GTA 6 designer Cameron Williams reveals why most players ignore side content in massive open worlds and how developers are adapting to changing player habits.
Monster Hunter Wilds Pushes Steam Past 40M Players
Steam just broke 40 million concurrent players, and Monster Hunter Wilds’ launch seems to be the big spark. With 1.38M players at its peak, it’s a wild ride—here’s what’s driving the hype.
The Local: A Free, Fast-Paced Tribute to FPS Movement
The Local blends retro FPS speed with modern chaos. Free to play, it’s a wild ride for speedsters—dive in!
Worldsoul Saga Slows WoW Devs Down—in a Good Way
World of Warcraft’s massive Worldsoul Saga trilogy, announced in 2023, has surprisingly let its devs chill out. With Undermined dropping soon, Blizzard’s team is taking time to craft a richer world
Pokémon Champions Revealed: A New Battle Sim Surprise
Pokémon Presents just dropped a bombshell: Pokémon Champions, a multiplayer battle sim from Game Freak and The Pokémon Works. It’s all about battling, with cross-platform play and Pokémon Home integration. No release date yet, but here’s what we know so far!
Japanese Charts: Monster Hunter Wilds Boosts PS5 to the Top
Monster Hunter Wilds shakes up Japanese charts, pushing PS5 past Switch with 108K units sold. Xbox flops at 721—see the full breakdown now!
Cozy Games Fill MMO Gap, Says Ultima Online Lead
Ralph Koster says cozy games like Animal Crossing are reviving sandbox MMO vibes lost to modern design.
Xbox Handheld Console Rumored to Hit in 2025
Xbox might drop a handheld console in 2025 to rival Switch 2. Codenamed Keenan, it’s PC-powered and bold—get the scoop on this wild rumor!
Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition Drops Huge Update Soon
Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition’s massive update brings 23 civ tweaks, new maps, and more—plus 5 new DLC civs. Patch notes are out now, and they’re epic!
Possibility Space Owners Sue NetEase for $900M
Possibility Space’s Jeff and Annie Strain sue NetEase for $900M, claiming rumors killed their studio. Shady leaks or bad luck? Get the full scoop!
Fields of Mistria Update Adds Lava Caves, Dreamy Pets
Fields of Mistria’s latest update brings lava caves, pets via "pet dreams," and more. It’s 20% off on Steam—dive into the farming sim hit now!
Totodile Community Day Guide: Catch Shiny Totodile!
Get ready for Totodile Community Day! Learn how to snag a shiny Totodile, master Feraligatr’s moves, and dominate the event with our expert tips.
Fragpunk: The Casual Counter-Strike We Didn’t Know We Needed
Fragpunk blends Counter-Strike’s tactics with chill chaos. Discover how Shard Cards make it the casual shooter you’ll wish you’d played sooner—dive in now!