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An RPG rundown; recommendations and reviews of the best role-playing games on the market.

The Ulfen Ninja
Einar wandered the halls, glancing around himself as if he were confused. He peered at the clearly-posted signs, wrinkling his brow and frowning at the text as if it were a mystery to him. Finally the hulking northerner shrugged, and walked off in one direction. His boots were loud on the hardwood floors, and he opened various doors, peering in as if he were looking for something. It only took a few minutes for a pair of guards to accost him, though they seemed more annoyed than worried.
By Neal Litherland5 months ago in Gamers
Diablo 4 PTR 3.1 Explained: Major Updates and Gameplay Details
Diablo IV is entering a major new phase with the launch of the 3.1 Public Test Realm (PTR), running from June 2 at 10:00 a.m. PDT through June 9 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. The PTR gives PC players an early hands-on look at Season 14’s biggest gameplay systems before they officially launch.
By fuhd5 months ago in Gamers
World of Warcraft “Midnight” Expansion Review Part 2
NOTE: This is part 2 of an ongoing review of “Midnight” Now that I’ve gone over the starting quests, the zone, and partly talked about some of the history of “World of Warcraft” from back during the TBC days, I wanted to move on to discuss it’s story campaign, as well as some of the major characters, their arcs, what I liked about them, didn’t like, and what I would have done.
By Rease Stoneheart5 months ago in Gamers
World of Warcraft “Midnight” Expansion Review
I remember during “The Burning Crusade“ expansion back in 2006 what it was like to come to Quel’Thalas for the first time as a player. Before that, a lot of people who played Warcraft 3 speculated what it was like, and what had happened to the elves since Arthas’s march to the Sunwell and the Frozen Throne expansion pack.
By Rease Stoneheart5 months ago in Gamers
Tarkov Seasonal Characters are Coming and It Might Be Nuts
(Intro) So, we already talked about one half of the latest Tarkov livestream, which has changes coming in the future to tackle some of the problem points in the game that could make it easier and more of a streamlined experience. Which if they can nail these without new issues being attached to them, Tarkov will look much more enticing to new players. But what the other half of the stream talked about is something that I haven’t been this excited for in a very long time. Seasonal characters are coming, and with them some insane changes to how we will engage with Tarkov as a whole if everything comes out as specified, which I know is a tall order for battle state, but I can’t help but see what they’re talking about and what they showed off as exciting and an opportunity to revitalize this game with tons of new features and permutations that will have everyone thinking outside the box once again. Because for the longest time, the optimization of Tarkov’s progression and how you work through it has been a huge hurdle; the developers have been unable to crack. Keep the flash drives, keep the fuel conditioners, and keep the pilgrim backpack. All these things that are essentially just a checklist that if you know about them from day one, you can take advantage of this and have your progression be that much smoother. But now, with seasonal characters and what they might be doing to them, this game could be wildly different for the better. Or it could be a huge mess and a complete disaster. Who knows!? That’s the beauty of Tarkov; you never know if a new mechanic or addition will make the game better or just create more problems that the game already had. But let’s go over seasonal characters and what their plan is with this addition. This once again has the potential to be awesome, but we’ll need to see how it’s implemented first.
By Jirasu5 months ago in Gamers
Is Tarkov Getting Easier in 2026?
(Intro) The latest Tarkov livestream was chalk full of new stuff and information regarding the future of Tarkov and where the developers want to steer the game. It makes sense considering that 1.0 was pretty much to get the accolade across the finish line and then continue dedicated support of the game until it’s in a place that the developers are happy with. Even if that means Nikita is now working on multiple projects at the same time and multiple games in the game's universe being developed as well. Tons of things happening very soon and later down the road, but some of the highlights that I picked up were the commitments and declarations that they want to make Tarkov easier and for the time being, I use that term extremely loosely. Perhaps the better phrase would be more easily accessible for new players or returning players who haven’t played in a long time. Because the biggest gap between those different camps of players isn’t skill or being able to survive and go on streaks, it’s the knowledge checks. The ability to know which round is best for the weapon you’re using. Or knowing how to extract from any particular map without looking it up. It seems as though the goal going forward this year is to ease some of those friction points for people who have to always use a second monitor while they play Tarkov. Maybe games existing like Arc Raiders have caused enough of a splash that they feel there is value in toning down some of the secrets behind Tarkov. Either way, let’s go over this idea of making the game easier and see what they plan on doing to make it easier. Let's also go over why for the most part, this is a good thing and won’t ruin the spirit of Tarkov. Because some people have been saying the soul of the game will be lost if they go through with this. Spoiler alert; no, it won’t. It just means more people can play this obtuse and convoluted game more efficiently and have a better overall experience.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Lighthouse is A Mess and The Developers Confirmed It
(Intro) If I asked you what the worst map in Tarkov to play is, you’d most likely say Lighthouse. As many would agree, Lighthouse is easily the map with the most problems across the board. As interesting as a concept as it is, and as cool on paper as it could be, the execution was the worst from the developer's part. We’ve gone over this map in the past, and the dismay that comes with trying to queue into it and be successful. Fundamentally, the map is flawed; from the general layout and flow of the map to many of the interactions across the entire thing feeling almost forced because of how players are supposed to engage each other, Lighthouse has a reputation of being not fun to play, and not fun to quest on either. And apparently, the developers agree. At least somewhat. Recently they put out a developer diary talking about Lighthouse as a map; where they feel the map is problematic, what their goals are to fix it, and going over some of the community's sentiment about possible solutions. Again, this level of communication and transparency is always appreciated, so that’s what we’ll be going over today. In their own words, what’s wrong with Lighthouse, what solutions they brought to the table, and delving a little deeper into what’s actually wrong with the map. Lighthouse like most maps in this game, are awesome ideas on paper and in concept, but miss the mark by a rather large amount when they were executed.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Diablo 4 Season 13 Necromancer Guide: Top Class and Builds Tips
In Diablo 4 Season 13, the Necromancer has emerged as one of the season’s standout classes. Once seen mainly as a niche choice for players who liked summoning minions, it’s now a top contender in both leveling and endgame content. Recent tier lists consistently highlight the class as one of the strongest options this season.
By fuhd6 months ago in Gamers
Looking Back at the Roblox Work of InfamousAndrea (@kxttydrea). AI-Generated.
InfamousAndrea, known as @kxttydrea, is a former Roblox developer and clothing designer recognized for creating social-driven experiences and clothing that attracted a large player base. Their work helped shape community-focused gameplay on Roblox, and they later transitioned into content creation under the same handle, continuing to build an online presence in gaming and digital media.
By Andrea6 months ago in Gamers
Tarkov Nerfed Suppressors Again and It's For the Better
(Intro) Suppressors in Tarkov have always been extremely powerful to use. The ability to keep yourself quiet while navigating around any map, on top of generally giving you the most recoil reduction possible, was a double whammy that had become quite a problem for many years. There was almost never a reason to run a weapon loud unless you simply either wanted to or didn’t have a suppressor available to use. Granted, most of them can be purchased on the flea market, making that second point rather moot, but there are some people out there who just like loud weapons, and I can’t blame them. However, with the most recent update to Tarkov, the developers continued their approach to trying and balance suppressors, so they are not just the answer to every problem any weapon might have. And to be brutally honest, these changes have been a long time coming; suppressors have been too good for too long, and it’s nice to finally see some reigning in of their overall power. So, let’s go over the general history of these attachments in Tarkov and why they were so powerful, the notes and what has changed, see some examples of the changes in the game, and have a conversation about whether or not these changes were healthy for game. The short answer: yes. Yes, they were very much healthy for the game.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Diablo 4 Season 13 Best Warlock Builds for Quick Leveling
In Diablo 4 Season 13, Warlock leveling is all about blending shadow, demon, and hellfire abilities to create devastating combinations, and the right build can completely shape your journey. Upgrades often alter how your skills behave, opening up a lot of creative possibilities. Among the many options, five builds consistently stand out: Dread Claws, Minion Warlock, Eviscerate Warlock, Blazing Scream, and Hell Fracture. Each one offers a different way to tackle mobs, bosses, and the general flow of leveling.
By fuhd6 months ago in Gamers
Nikita Has Teased His Next Project
(Intro) February 1st was the beginning of a new chapter for Nikita, the lead head on Escape From Tarkov. He revealed a brand-new game in the works with a whole new host of developers. And it wasn’t until the 13th of April where we got our first full teaser trailer. Fragmentary Order, the title of the new project, looks to be taking a surprising amount of inspiration and ideas directly from Tarkov, but elevating them with a new setting, a new series of unfortunate events and a very similar gameplay hook. Armed with limited knowledge currently, I’ll be brutally honest and didn’t think much of this teaser until I rewatched it a couple of times and then checked out the website, and saw the similarities between this and Tarkov, which let me be clear and say isn’t entirely a bad thing. For a long time, we all kind of just assumed the next project from Nikita was going to the Russia 2028, the more narrative and strictly single-player focused version of Tarkov. But considering that Battle State isn’t actually making this game, that is still technically on the table. Regardless, this is a new game from Nikita with a new team behind it. What does this game consist of from what we’ve been told? How many similarities will it have to Tarkov? How much will it be iterating on that formula? And when can we potentially expect it? Let’s talk about Fragmentary Order and whether or not this game is going to have the same impact EFT did many years ago.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers