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

ARC Raiders 2026: The PvPvE Revolution
ARC Raiders has surged into the spotlight as one of the most exciting multiplayer shooters of 2025, blending cooperative teamwork, survival elements, and intense player-versus-player combat into a unified PvPvE experience. Developed by Embark Studios, the game is set in a gritty sci-fi world ruled by mechanical forces known as the ARC — a relentless robo-army that constantly threatens humanity’s fragile existence. Far from a typical shooter, ARC Raiders introduces a thrilling mix of scavenging, tactical combat, and unpredictable encounters that gives every match a unique narrative. With its explosive rise during the holiday gaming season, it’s no surprise the title is being hailed as one of the defining next-gen experiences of the year.
By Games Mode On2 months ago in Gamers
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra — A Bold World War II-Era Marvel Adventure
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Skydance New Media, set in an alternate World War II timeline where iconic Marvel heroes must confront the villainous organization Hydra. The game puts players in control of a team of diverse characters, including Captain America, Azzuri (the World War II-era Black Panther), Gabriel Jones, and Nanali, a Wakandan spy. Together, they fight to stop Hydra’s operations in occupied Paris, blending superhero action with a grounded wartime setting.
By Games Mode On2 months ago in Gamers
Was Tarkov Designed to Be Miserable?
(Intro) Tarkov and its world is a dark place. People constantly at each other's throats, fighting to either stay alive or to appease those above them. It makes sense then within the context of the world and the circumstances surrounding everything going on, that some of the gameplay would reflect that pain and misery. Tarkov at the start is easily one of the hardest games to get into, learn, and truly understand. Some would even go so far as to call the process even after potentially hundreds of hours, miserable. But that’s a good question to ask; is the game truly miserable? Both to play and to just experience. Was it always intended to be this way? It’s kind of a loaded question with a somewhat nuanced answer. So, let’s take a crack at answering it and see what about Tarkov would make people see it as being a miserable experience, and how many have still managed to find the fun and excitement despite everything in the game trying to prevent you from finding it sometimes.
By Jirasu2 months ago in Gamers
Mistress of The Ardent Thorns
Caravor trembled. He was on his knees, and naked but for a sack over his head, and the manacles around his thick wrists. He heard footsteps in the room, and he felt his heart race. They stalked closer, the heels ringing on the stone floor.
By Neal Litherland2 months ago in Gamers
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Why This RPG Is the Ultimate Gateway to French Art, Culture, and Language
Some games entertain. Others make history. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 belongs to the second category. Released in 2025, this narrative and artistic RPG from the Montpellier-based studio Sandfall Interactive didn’t just impress critics — it reshaped the world’s perception of what a French video game can be.
By Bubble Chill Media 2 months ago in Gamers
PoE 3.27 Reap Occultist Witch Build Guide
Path of Exile's 3.27 Keepers of the Flame update gives Witch players a surprisingly strong league starter in Reap Occultist. The combination of Reap's broad, sweeping chaos hit and Occultist's built-in curse explosions makes early mapping feel effortless, and the build scales well enough to handle Uber bosses without major investment.
By fuhd2 months ago in Gamers
A Potential Solution to One of Tarkov’s Biggest Problems
(Intro) One of Tarkov’s most prevalent and reoccurring problems it still faces even after the release of 1.0 is how quickly players will run into each other off a spawn. Nothing might be worse in this game than kitting up with a ton of powerful gear, setting off to get a bunch of quests done only to run into another player that one taps you thirty seconds into the raid. It’s circumstances like those that get players to turn the game off for potentially good. Spawns have always been a point of contention across the community with lots of people coming up with potential solutions. It’s a shame that nothing, even after the release of the game, has been done to try and combat this issue. But with the release of Arc Raiders, we can now get a glimpse into one potential resolution that could actually work if BSG was willing to make some changes to how raids operate. There would definitely be some contention with choosing to change the spawns this way and would certainly piss off the community for a variety of reasons, but I still think it’s an interesting idea to at least ruminate on. So, let’s have a conversation about the potential solution of problem-solving spawn fights in Tarkov and how allowing players to spawn into already existing raids as a PMC could combat this issue.
By Jirasu2 months ago in Gamers
Cheap Laptops That Can Run Sims 4 – Budget Picks for Smooth Gameplay
Quick Answer: If you’re searching for cheap laptops that can run Sims 4, you’ll be glad to know that models like the Acer Nitro 5, Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i, and HP Omen 16 are affordable options that handle Sims 4 smoothly, even with mods and expansions.
By Perfect Tech Views2 months ago in Gamers
Tarkov has Reached 1.0 - How Is It?
(Intro) Tarkov 1.0 has officially arrived! After eight long years of alphas, betas, tons of wipes with new content and the like, the game is now what BSG would technically call feature complete. It’s been about a week since it launched, and people have been playing it. So much so, that it crossed the number two most sold game on steam when it was released, which is really cool to see. But in general, the game feels both familiar and new at the same time. I think honestly so far, the first couple of hours have been my favorite part. Well, after they figured out the servers once they caught on fire. I know it was brutal for a ton of people, and I feel bad that they couldn’t just jump in and experience all the new stuff. But the early game has been the most interesting so far, because that’s where new content and additions have been most prevalent. I’m just glad we finally made it to the full release. It’s going to be interesting to see where post launch content goes for this game, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s quickly go over the launch of Tarkov, some of the new additions to the game, and what the general expectation has been like now that we get to finally see the complete vision of the game.
By Jirasu2 months ago in Gamers
How to Use Festivals and Holidays to Bring Your D&D World to Life
When players enter your world, they expect more than dungeons and dragons—they want a living, breathing setting that feels real. One of the easiest ways to make your world feel alive is by incorporating festivals and holidays into your campaign. Festivals do more than just break up the monotony of travel or combat—they create culture, set tone, and immerse players in your setting’s history.
By Richard Bailey3 months ago in Gamers
Everquest 2 Class Guide: Fighters
Welcome to Norath, home of Everquest 2. Whether you are loooking to be a Ogre Beserker terrorizing the countryside, a High Elf Wizard practicing the arcane arts gleaned through years of study, or a Gnome Troubadour who tinkers as much as he tells stories, you will find your character here.
By Your Neighborhood Gaming3 months ago in Gamers
Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Biggest Upgrades, New Features & Real Performance
The Nintendo Switch 2 has quickly become one of the most talked-about console launches of the decade. After years of rumors, Nintendo has finally delivered a hybrid system that evolves the strengths of the original while introducing modern performance upgrades gamers have been waiting for. With a higher price point, a redesigned look, and technology built for 2025 and beyond, the Switch 2 is shaping up to be a major milestone in Nintendo’s history.
By Games Mode On3 months ago in Gamers