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

Do Budget Kits Still Exist in Tarkov?
(Intro) When it comes to building a kit in EFT, making sure you have the most bang for your buck is an important concept instilled into every Tarkov player. The old adage of: “it matters not what your gun looks like, but what leaves it” is still true to this day. And one concept people still ask questions about, which is a good thing, is how to build an effective kit for as cheap as possible. Budget kits are a core component to Tarkov; allowing players of any skill or account level a fighting chance against those who may have more resources at their disposal. Nothing hurts more than dumping an entire magazine into an enemy and having them turn around and send you back to your stash. And while budget kits are still important to this day in EFT, over the years, with how much the price of items has gone up, and the availability of many others has gone down, it’s become harder and harder to nail down effective budget kits, that don’t break the bank because everything in the game is so much more expensive. So today, let’s go over an example of a budget kit, what makes them so effective and fun to use, how they are a dying breed in EFT, and if they are still viable in 2025.
By Jirasu10 months ago in Gamers
The Adam Vines
The fishing village of Aizendorf had been a peaceful place to grow up. A fishing village built on the ruins of the Ancients, its people were not rich and knew better than to go out at night, when the Shadow moved across the land, but they were mostly happy and rarely squabbled.
By Samuel Wright10 months ago in Gamers
How to Make Leveling up Engaging
Progression systems are not exclusive to RPGs but are one of the genre's defining features. While reflex-based genres like fighting and rhythm games develop the player's reaction time, RPGs have progression systems that improve the player's avatar. Unfortunately, most RPG progression systems don't make the player feel stronger in any meaningful way; instead, they settle for arbitrary numbers that increase as you level up. An engaging progression system has significant growth that substantially strengthens the avatar and custom growth that grants the player control over how the avatar grows.
By Yaw10 months ago in Gamers
Is Tarkov’s Loot Finally Better?
(Intro) Loot in Tarkov has had a tumultuous relationship. It's one of the core pillars of the game; something you should always try to do every raid you enter. It allows you the opportunities of riches, gear, and anything else you deem worthy of space in your backpack. And over the course of EFTs life, loot and everything revolving around it has changed dramatically. Maps that were once goldmines, stripped of all their luxuries; leaving not much but the scraps of better times. Nothing has hurt more playing this game over the years, than watching maps and high traffic locations you love to explore and pillage, slowly but surely, lose those treasures that brought home the rubles. For reasons not directly ever mentioned by BSG, with every new map that has been released it has been a mecha for the most loot on the ground or in containers. And then overtime, those places quietly get nerfed again and again, until the state of the economy is reflected in the prices of keys. When a west 301 key isn’t selling for millions on the flea market, you know something is wrong. But it seems as though the leash is being loosened, at least a little. Last week, there was a mention of making loot around some parts of some maps better. And from both looking online to see what others have been saying, to my own personal experiences playing, loot is better. Not by much, but there are some noticeable outliers that we will go over. But all of this begs a question that is universal across the game as a whole: is the loot finally getting better in EFT? Or is this just some kind of placebo?
By Jirasu10 months ago in Gamers
Top 10 Best Open World Co-op MMO Games (2025)
Open-world co-op massively multiplayer online (MMO) games are increasingly popular for gamers who love immersive, shared experiences. From fantasy worlds to sci-fi universes, these games offer expansive environments where players can explore, collaborate, and embark on adventures together.
By Richard Bailey10 months ago in Gamers
How to Absorb Tarkov's In-Raid Information More Intelligently
(Intro) There is a lot of information to digest while in Tarkov raids. Whether that is the initial spawn locations around you, to where both AI and other players might be going. Everything you see and hear in raids can have significance in terms of how to plan your next move. And while it can be tricky to understand and internalize what all the information being thrown at you means, there are some core concepts to keep in mind as you work your way through a map. Today, I wanted to share some insight and personal anecdotes of things that I keep in mind whilst in raid. Things to look out for, things to listen out for, and pretty much everything in between. It’s hard; but with time and some practice you can glean a lot more in raid, with sometimes, less.
By Jirasu10 months ago in Gamers
The Gambling Diviner
He'd been rolling heavy all night long. No matter the odds, it was like he knew exactly which cards awaited in the deck, and which number was going to turn up when the ball was spinning round the track. No matter how much gold was on the line, though, he just sipped his drink, and waited, then collected his winnings.
By Neal Litherland10 months ago in Gamers
Global Gaming Phenomenon Faces New Challenges as Nostalgia and Innovation Shape Interactive Entertainment's Future. AI-Generated.
2025 has already shaped up to be an exciting year for the gaming world, filled with innovation, fierce competition, and plenty of surprises. As we explore the latest gaming challenges, esports, and upcoming releases, we're seeing a perfect blend of nostalgia and futuristic technology. From sports gaming marathons to the growing popularity of mobile esports, the industry is constantly pushing the envelope and keeping audiences hooked. Effective Public Relations has become more crucial than ever, helping brands and personalities stay ahead and make their mark in gaming.
By Sofia Young10 months ago in Gamers
Is Tarkov Truly Pay-to-Win?
(Intro) Is Tarkov pay to win? It’s a question that’s been asked for many years now, with a lot of heated conversations going back and forth on the matter. For those that think it is, they look to the different versions of the game being sold and how with all the extra stuff that is tacked on for simply paying more, it means you have a distinct advantage from those who pay for the base game. And there are those who look at this question a little deeper; beyond just the starting gear, seeing what else these more expensive versions offer to players and how much of an actual advantage does it give provide. And both sides make very strong arguments for the question being answered in either direction. Today, I wanted to take a crack at the question; look at the game, the different versions offered, and all the mechanics associated to try and come to some form of a resolution. At the end of the day, EFT is just a game. It is an online game, so for some, these kinds of conversations are important to figure out what version they might want to purchase if they are new and unsure where to start.
By Jirasu10 months ago in Gamers
Throne and Liberty Beginner’s Guide: Essential Tips, Weapon Strategies, and Guild Gameplay
Throne and Liberty is a free-to-play MMORPG set in the expansive world of Solisium. Developed by NCSoft and published by Amazon, it offers players a dynamic open world filled with quests, dungeons, and PvP content.
By Richard Bailey10 months ago in Gamers
Enshrouded Pro Guide: Must-Know Secrets for Faster Progress and Better Loot
If you're diving into Enshrouded, you’ll want to arm yourself with the best tips and tricks to enhance your experience. Whether you’re new to the game or preparing for the upcoming patch, these expert strategies will help you navigate, loot, and survive more efficiently.
By Richard Bailey10 months ago in Gamers
Prestige in Tarkov is WILD
(Into) Prestige has been added into EFT and the means to get there are kind of wild. The idea itself has been floated around by the community for a long time. Something to allow players endless amount of replay value while still earning something should you go the distance and not only reset your character back to level one but take on the Herculean task of completing all the quests, getting the kappa container, and meeting the other requirements to unlock prestige. There are only two levels of prestige currently in the game, but BSG plans to add a total of ten levels by the time EFT reaches a state for a 1.0 release. The idea itself always sounded enticing; there is a large community of people within Tarkov that truly do enjoy the grind. Playing the game for tons of hours to unlock everything they possibly can, level up as high as possible, and now after patch 0.16, prestige as many times as they can before the game wipes once more. And its implementation was relatively straight forward. Again, one of the few new features that has been added to Tarkov that simply just works, which is refreshing to see. So today, I wanted to go over the prestige system in Tarkov, what it takes to get there, compare it to other games and ask the questions of why do people prestige and is it even worth doing at all.
By Jirasu10 months ago in Gamers