Harry Alston

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Senior Specialist Writer at The Gamer

Editor at Freelance

lead specialist writer - https://t.co/PXCZFrupio covering mmos, indie games, and more

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Crimson Desert's Boss Fights Are Beautiful, But Now Give Me Some Of The Open World

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

I first saw Crimson Desert behind-the-scenes at Gamescom 2023, a quiet appointment on the final day of the event that took me completely by surprise. In 2024, I actually got to play the game, tackling three of its bosses in a demo boss rush demonstrating the game’s complex, combo-heavy combat system. I had a difficult time getting to grips with the controls, and the event was a little rushed, which means I didn’t get time to properly settle into the combat.
“The Game Can Render At Over 400 FPS”: 20 Years On, Guild Wars Is Better Than Ever

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

20 years after its initial release, Guild Wars is about to receive a new edition. The shiny new offering compounds all the content from the original Guild Wars into a single package, as well as adding Steam Deck control compatibility and some other surprises for players.
Rusty Rabbit Review - I Hopped Right Out Of This One

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

Rusty Rabbit initially piqued my interest because of its completely bonkers concept: Earth has been plunged into a state of apocalypse, and humans have abandoned the planet. All that’s left is a race of intelligent rabbits who believe the Peter Rabbit books are gospel. They spend their time digging for junk in the underground tunnels leftover by the long-gone humans.
Terraria Will Never Be Finished

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

Terraria is already a never-ending game. The classic adventure crafting game now encompasses dozens of biomes, thousands of items, and years of refinement. The developers at Relogic have promised its sixth final update will be released in 2025, but who knows if this will even ring true in the end. What started out as a smaller patch to include a collaboration between Terraria and Dead Cells has now grown into a full-sized update with a bunch of new whips, sprite redesigns, and unique seeds.
Rerolling Guide For Black Beacon

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

If you want to get your hands on the best banner pulls in Black Beacon, you might want to consider rerolling your account at the start of the game. This is the process where you reset your account over and over again, hoping to get the character of your choosing from the free rolls gifted to you at the start of the game.
Black Beacon: How To Play On PC

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

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Black Beacon Codes (April 2025)

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

Black Beacon is a mobile RPG with gacha elements which you can also play on PC via the beta of the new Google Play PC. Developed by Glohow, this game focuses around collecting a range of characters who battle for control of the Beacons, mysterious objects that you are tasked with unraveling. Conflict centers around the Tower Of Babel. If you're not already intrigued, what on earth is wrong with you?
You Won’t Catch Me Buying A Switch 2 In The Year Of GTA 6

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

I am a PC gamer. I think the humble desktop PC is the best way to enjoy video games if you really, really like video games. I’ve upgraded my computer several times over the years and the cost-average compared to buying a new console every time one is released works out in my favour. I’ve got a Series S accruing dust underneath a houseplant on my desk.
Schedule 1 Proves How Important TikTok And Streamers Are For A Game's Success

3 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

I keep my eyes on new game releases because I have to: it’s a part of my job. For those who are a bit more casual when it comes to playing games, it’s usually the media, streamers, and TikTok that get people hooked on something new. Publishers can pay for the attention, of course, but the real success comes from proper word-of-mouth and grassroots content creation. In steps Schedule 1.
Schedule 1: How To Get Coca Leaves

3 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Harry Alston

Coca Leaves are the final ingredient required to grow Coca in Schedule 1, a key ingredient in producing c**caine. This is the highest level drug you can get (at the moment), with the biggest profit margins, but also the longest production time. This is because the leaves need to be dried before they can be processed.