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Crimson Desert is the Best Messy Game

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 by gabrielangel

Crimson Desert Hernand with Cliff riding his horse

When Crimson Desert first burst onto the scene, it felt like the second coming of open‑world RPGs. Pearl Abyss dropped trailers that looked like CGI reels masquerading as gameplay. People were convinced it couldn’t possibly run on real hardware. The promise was intoxicating: a gritty fantasy world, physics‑driven combat, cinematic set pieces, and a level … Read moreCrimson Desert is the Best Messy Game

My Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 2 Story

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 by gabrielangel

Baldur's Gate 3 Act 2 end overlooking the city at night

I actually jumped right into Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 2 after wrapping up Act 1. It was a while ago, but there was just too much to talk about to even know where to start. Act 2 is much darker graphically and tonally, but I actually loved that. There was almost a horror element to … Read moreMy Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 2 Story