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

We’ve Been Patient, But Let’s Be Real...
We’ve Been Patient, But Let’s Be Real: It’s Time for Haunted Chocolatier to Drop A love letter to Eric Barone, and a polite scream into the void
By MadamMystic9 months ago in Gamers
In Defense of 'Pokémon' Genwunners
As described by Know Your Meme, "Genwunner is a pejorative term used within the Pokémon fandom to describe those who only appreciate the first-generation of video games for GameBoy, namely Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow, and tend to bash the sequel titles and monsters in the franchise." Under this definition, I wouldn't be a genwunner because even though I think the first generation of Pokémon is the best, I still appreciate the other games. However, I don't find it unreasonable to prefer the first generation to the rest of the series.
By Yaw9 months ago in Gamers
What Makes a Tarkov Casual?
(Intro) Tarkov is known to be an incredibly difficult and complex game if you’ve never played it before. It goes out of its way to feel obtuse, unorthodox, but most importantly, unique when compared to many other games in the same genre or sphere. While it was not the first extraction shooter ever created, it certainly was the first one to nail down the formula correctly. Which is why it has grown so popular over the years. But what has become a by-product of this, is the general player skill level has slowly risen overtime. You go back even just five years ago; people were not generally as knowledgeable or skillful at the game as they are now. There was a decent chunk of the player base who had no idea what they were doing, myself included. The population playing the game was much smaller, so it makes sense that people were kind of just meandering around EFT trying to figure it out as best they can. At one point or another, anyone who plays EFT will be considered a casual. But this term and its definition has somewhat changed as time has gone on. Is a Tarkov casual someone who doesn’t play a lot? How much do they know about the game? Can they hold their own in PvP engagements? People will have their own definition of what a casual is in EFT, and today, our goal is to break this term down and figure out where people might place themselves if asked the question: what makes a casual in EFT?
By Jirasu9 months ago in Gamers
From Evony to Anime RPG: Top Games' David Guo on Run! Goddess' Mix of Strategy and Anime Style
According to the latest data, there are approximately 3.32 billion active video gamers worldwide, with a significant portion playing on smartphones. The main reasons players engage with games include relaxation, entertainment, social interaction, competition, and learning. In the mobile gaming sector, the most popular genres are casual, shooter, action, and adventure games.
By Spot TopGames9 months ago in Gamers
Instantly Reloading Off Hand Weapons Needs to Go
(Intro) Tarkov has a myriad of different mechanics in the game that you can take advantage of. Many intentional and deliberate; and some, potentially not as much. For how complex EFT can be sometimes, it makes sense that there may be some interactions or opportunities not meant to work the way they do or are just not supposed to be in the game at all that can be utilized if you know about them. And one of them has been in the game for almost its entire life. Which is the ability to quickly and instantly reload your offhand weapon through some menuing while your inventory is open. It’s never been actually talked about by BSG if this gimmick is intentional or not, but it hasn’t stopped people from using it a lot over the years. I’ve personally known about it for a while and have found myself using it when the circumstances call for it. But a mechanic like this that may not be intentional begs some questions: should it be removed from the game? Does make the experience in EFT worse because it exists? Does removing stuff like this make the game less interesting as a whole? These are some good questions to ask, and hopefully by the end, we will answer them in a way that makes sense and can lead to a nuanced conversations bout mechanics like this both in EFT but also video games as a whole.
By Jirasu9 months ago in Gamers
No Scam, Just Be Real: How Run! Goddess Is Winning Over Gacha Fans With Adorable Valkyries
In an era where mobile gamers have grown weary of deceptive ads—those "match-three" puzzles that mysteriously transform into "epic castle sieges" the moment you download them—Top Games Inc. (TGI) has taken a refreshingly straightforward approach with its latest RPG, Run! Goddess.
By Jami9 months ago in Gamers
We’re Almost There... (April TarkovTV & Reflection)
(Intro) Nikita and BSG hosted a TarkovTV livestream on the eighteenth of April, and with it they went over what could potentially be the final roadmap before the game goes 1.0. Tons of updates, optimizations, quality of life improvements, and additions being brought in specifically from community feedback. Every month has something to look forward too which is incredibly exciting; it’s been a long time since I have been actively looking forward to updates for this game, knowing the fact that by the end of this year, we might be playing a full release version of Escape From Tarkov. Whatever that looks like. Either way, there is a lot to go over with this podcast, so let’s quickly break down all the changes and then just talk about this roadmap and the entire life of EFT as a whole.
By Jirasu9 months ago in Gamers
The Dispel Specialist
"Magic is both the sword and the shield. But it can be undone by more of the same." - Grigori Imoff, Master Unmaker Magic is one of the greatest tools that can be wielded in any roleplaying game. Not only that, but the higher one gets in level, the more and more of it they're going to have to deal with. From spellcasting enemies, to foes wielding deadly enchanted items, to dealing with the lingering arcane forces that lurk in ancient ruins, magic is a constant threat that adventurers have to deal with.
By Neal Litherland9 months ago in Gamers
4 Indie RPG Developers You Should Be Following!
Over the years, my interest in video games has slowly shifted from the AAA industry to indie games. I attribute this interest to indie developers having the will to try new things or create something retro. Lately, we've been experiencing an indie RPG renaissance with high-profile titles like Knuckle Sandwich, Sea of Stars, and In Stars in Time, all released within the last year. So, with all that said, I want to highlight four indie developers creating RPGs slated to release sometime in the future.
By Yaw9 months ago in Gamers
Is It Possible to Play Tarkov Wrong?
(Intro) Video games are designed to provide a very specific gameplay experience. And Tarkov is no different. The goal of EFT is to provide the player the ability to use real world military gear in an environment where they can fight other players, the game itself through AI, survive raids and complete quests to level up and unlock more usable gear for your character. The thirty second loop is cyclical once you get it down and understand the mechanics, maps and gear you are actively using. But something I always think about especially as Tarkov has gotten older with more and more features, is whether it was or still is possible to play Tarkov wrong. The developers have a goal they want you to achieve, and if you deviate from that specific targeted experience, I wonder if they would say that’s technically playing their game wrong. They want us to use lot of different gear, weapons and everything in between to feel as operator as possible while also giving us the highest chance of survival and success. While also struggling along in the process because it just wouldn’t be Tarkov if it was easy. And if a player was to intentionally deprive themselves of those assets, would BSG see that as playing their game wrong? It’s a difficult question to try and explain, but also one I found both profound and interesting because it goes beyond just the scope of EFT. There is an argument that any game from any genre could technically be played wrong, but today I wanted to specifically look at EFT in a vacuum and go over its systems to see if there are or have been ways people have worked against them intentionally. Whether it was to their benefit or determent.
By Jirasu9 months ago in Gamers
Lost Records: Rage & Bloom – Tape 1: Game Review
From the creators of the original Life is Strange and its direct sequel, Don’t Nod delivers a truly memorable supernatural mystery in Lost Records: Rage & Bloom – Tape 1. It’s a game full of emotional nuance, warmth, and the kind of character-driven storytelling that made their earlier titles so impactful.
By Ted Ryan9 months ago in Gamers
Role-Playing Tips for Introverted D&D Players: Embrace the Game on Your Own Terms
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a game built on storytelling, collaboration, and imagination. But for many introverted players, the role-playing aspect can feel intimidating—especially when you're sitting at a table with outgoing personalities or performing in front of a group. The good news? You don’t need to be a spotlight-loving thespian to enjoy rich, meaningful role-play. In fact, introverts often make some of the most thoughtful, creative players at the table.
By Richard Bailey9 months ago in Gamers