Julian Harris

2 weeks ago | trunrd.com | Julian Harris

In 2019, Pearl Abyss released Black Desert, a mostly free-to-play MMORPG on consoles in the US. At the time, I would say that it was the best-looking MMO that I had a chance to play. Fast forward to 2025, and the team at Pearl Abyss is nearing the release of their new single-player action title, Crimson Desert. When I started to watch more in-game footage, I knew I had to get my hands on this game. Luckily, PAX East gave me my chance.

2 months ago | trunrd.com | Julian Harris

Clawpunk is a vertical roguelite that lets you take control of nine different super-powered cats with 9 lives as you make your way through procedurally generated levels. While you can take your time and make your way through these levels, you are rewarded for maintaining your momentum. Utilize the unique weapons and abilities to tackle various enemies and challenges. Each character will have their strengths and weaknesses. How you choose to complete each level is up to you.

2 months ago | trunrd.com | Julian Harris

Pearl Abyss, renowned for its game Black Desert, is scheduled to launch a new single-player open-world game titled Crimson Desert in late 2025. During their behind-closed-doors GDC presentation, the development team highlighted the game’s remarkable visuals and gameplay, which are powered by their proprietary BlackSpace engine. The game will offer a seamless open world with meticulously detailed environments, realistic hair and cloth physics, and engaging combat mechanics.

2 months ago | thegamefanatics.com | Julian Harris |IT guy

These impressions will be spoiler freeAfter years of speculation and multiple delays, The Assassin’s Creed franchise finally made it to Japan. With the stealth gameplay and assassination combat style, it only made sense to incorporate ninjas and samurai into the Assassin’s Creed world. In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you play as a dual protagonist, the Shinobi assassin, Naoe, and the legendary African samurai, Yasuke.

Feb 10, 2025 | thegamefanatics.com | Julian Harris |IT guy

With the growing popularity of mobile and cloud gaming, many have been on the hunt for the perfect controller. The Backbone and Razer Kishi have done a great job making mobile gaming more portable and accessible but I always felt like something was missing. The MCon controller from Ohsnap aims to address everything that is missing from other mobile solutions. My biggest issue with other controllers is the thumbsticks.