Mark Julian
Family man. Growing my own game group one kid at a time.


Searching the vast reaches of the internet for a decent gaming or podcasting mic can be daunting, especially if you are looking for a budget microphone. The market is filled with hundreds of options and figuring out which ones are decent can feel like a gamble. I can’t promise
by Mark Julian
Hachette Boardgames UK has announced a PAC-MAN version of the extremely popular abstract classic Quoridor. I enjoy Quoridor and this mashup feels like a no brainer. We got to see a sneak preview of the game at GAMA Expo 2024 and the whole team was clambering to check it out
by Mark Julian
I don’t know anyone that doesn’t want a scale miniature of Master Chief to pit against a squad of Elites. If that’s you, then you probably just haven’t thought about it long enough. Mantic Games just launched the pre-order site for Halo: Flashpoint. A miniatures skirmish
by Mark Julian
Now you can celebrate 50 years of D&D by repping a pair of these amazing Converse shoes to your next adventure. If shoes aren’t your thing, there is also an assortment of clothing items you can check out at the links below. If you’re lucky enough
by Mark Julian
Unmatched is a bit of a favorite at GamingTrend so we are always excited when a new set is announced. Hot on the heels of Sun’s Origin, Restoration Games just announced Slings and Arrows. This new set features the fan design contest winner William Shakespeare, designed by Jonathan Guberman,
by Mark Julian
It is always exciting when your favorite video game franchise gets a new way to engage with its story and characters. Modiphius is well known for their work on bringing popular IPs like Fallout and Elder Scrolls to the tabletop. Well now, they have just announced a brand new Mass
by Mark Julian
Something Wild! is a small box game from Funko that is reminiscent of a stripped down classic card game with some modern flare. Toss in an adorable mini Pop figure and this could be Something Interesting! Right? At its core, Something Wild is all about building sets and runs of
by Mark Julian
Invincible The Dice Game from Skybound and Mantic is a push-your-luck filler game based on the popular Invincible comic by Robert Kirkman. With a single deck of cards and some custom dice, does this super hero game pack enough of a punch to land on your table? I’m not
by Mark Julian