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Tarkov’s 2026 Roadmap is Kind of Meager
(Intro) The 1.0 release of Tarkov has been with us since November, and since its launch, things have felt rather quiet from the end of BSG. For a while, there wasn’t a ton of communication from them about what to expect in 2026 for the game in terms of updates, patches, and what to expect next. As if right on queue, last week BSG released a roadmap for the year showcasing what we can look forward to. And to be brutally honest, upon initially looking at it, there isn’t a ton going on. Or at least, not as much as I and maybe others were expecting. There are a myriad of reasons why this might be the case which we’ll get into later, but for now, I figured even though I am late to this party, it’s still worth quickly going over the roadmap and seeing what’s coming that is exciting, concerning and everything else in between. This first year after the full release will be very important for Tarkov; it could be a make or break for the game as a whole.
By Jirasuabout 10 hours ago in Gamers
The Nature Spirit Patron: When Warlocks Go Back to Nature
Thibalt hated when Oxnard and his band arrived in the woods. He would of course offer to be their guide, but only because his presence kept damage from the barbarian’s predatory instincts. This case was different: Oxnard had, unsurprisingly, ticked off a platoon of mercenaries, and so they were looking for help getting away from them. He sighed. Over the next few days, he made sure that they left no tracks due to his connection with the woods, talking them down from attacking non-hostile animals (which saved their lives multiple times, considering how any bears seemed to be about), and was able to negotiate help from plants to hide the barbarians.
By Jamais Jochim3 days ago in Gamers
The Malfunctioning Inevitable
The hoard of terrible creatures roiled from the buildings, horns and thorns rising from their smoldering flesh. The demons hissed and roared, snarled and clawed, burning saliva dripping from their maws as they sought prey to rend and tear.
By Neal Litherland4 days ago in Gamers
WoW begginers guide : Retail vs Classic
I've seen a post recently in one of the World of Warcraft groups on social media about which edition of the game is best for beginners. And I thought to myself, are there really people starting to play this game now?
By josip4 days ago in Gamers
Spells for Specialists: Fifteen New Spells
Fifteen New Spells: Spells For Specialists Fifteen New Spells for wizard subclasses that I've been making. [While these spells are great for regular casters, they were created for the five subclasses I've created. Specifically:
By Jamais Jochim5 days ago in Gamers
Who is Tarkov Even For Anymore?
(Intro) Tarkov has always been seen as a hardcore game. Its entire identity has been defined by this idea that EFT was always trying to break the mold and go places not many other games have gone before. Losing your kit if you get taken out by AI or other players, this emphasis on complexity and trying to create a grounded and immersive experience, while also creating a gameplay loop with some of the highest highs and lowest lows imaginable. And yet, here we are, after the official launch of the game, and things have never felt more polarizing than ever. So much back and forth over who this game is even designed for; with elements for both casual and hardcore players existing in the same space. For years, this conversation about the casual market slowly being weeded out was always around anytime BSG introduced a change or new mechanics that just made the game harder. So, casuals felt like they were being pushed out. And then on the other hand, the endgame for Tarkov is some of the grindiest; most RNG induced experiences many have come to loathe. Even those who are dedicated to the cause and trying to complete as much of the game as they can. So, if Tarkov has or had points where it was trying to cater to both markets of players, at this point a genuine question I think is worth talking about: who is Tarkov even for at this point?
By Jirasu5 days ago in Gamers
Tarkov’s First Official Cross-Over is Minimal but Cool
(Intro) The last thing I ever expected from Tarkov and especially BSG of all games and companies was a cross-over with not only another game, but one that took heavy inspiration from this property. And while it’s only some new event quests, just the fact that BSG was willing to work with another studio at an official capacity is really cool. And what I am talking about specifically is the cross over between Tarkov and Escape From Duckov, a fun smaller single player extraction shooter from a development team called Team Soda. As someone who watched a bunch of videos of people playing Duckov, it looks like a really solid entry for a single-player extraction game, which we need more of. So today, I kind of wanted to just quickly talk about the cross-over in Tarkov, how this maybe came to be, and what this could potentially mean for future crossovers with other titles and what this might mean for EFT going forward. Because BSG being cool with other studios and leaning on them for some new ideas and items being put into their own game will only benefit them in the long run if executed correctly.
By Jirasu9 days ago in Gamers
Pokemon Gold vs Silver vs Crystal: Every Version Difference Explained
When people talk about the second generation of Pokémon games, there's this assumption that Crystal is just "the better version" of Gold and Silver. And yeah, there's some truth to that, but the actual differences are more interesting than you might think. If you're trying to figure out which one to play, or you're just curious what actually changed between these three games, there's more going on than Nintendo just releasing the same game three times.
By Drakon10 days ago in Gamers
Been There, Done That: The Traveler Mage Subclass
Been There, Done That: The Traveler Mage Subclass Hogarth teleported in. Thankfully, the information he had on the coordinates proved accurate. He looked at the dial in front of him; he had never seen such a wheel before, but after consulting his journal he had several ideas which numbers would get him past it. He dialed in the first set of numbers and the stone door ground open. Inside lay treasure, but not of the golden kind: Scrolls of a papyrus that hadn’t sunlight in a thousand years and a few artifacts of a forgotten age. He cast a spell of comprehension and looked through them for a moment, the scrolls would rewrite history. He smiled, gathered as many scrolls and artifacts as he could, then teleported out.
By Jamais Jochim10 days ago in Gamers
Best Nintendo Switch Games for Kids, Teens & Adults in 2026. AI-Generated.
The Nintendo Switch continues to be one of the most popular consoles for gamers of all ages. With its unique hybrid design, players can enjoy games on the go or dock the console for a full-screen experience. But with thousands of games available in 2026, it can be hard to know which titles are perfect for kids, teens, or adults.
By Micheal Turner11 days ago in Gamers
Pokemon FireRed vs LeafGreen: Every Version Difference Explained
When FireRed and LeafGreen dropped in 2004, a lot of people figured they were basically the same game with different box art. I mean, we'd been through this before with Red and Blue, then Gold and Silver, then Ruby and Sapphire. But if you've actually sat down and played both, you know there's a bit more going on than that.
By Drakon11 days ago in Gamers
I'm Going to Raise Myself An Army: The Necromantic General
Branchae surveyed the field in front of him. He had thirty zombies in the field, twenty with swords and ten with bows, versus forty orcs. He smiled. He had his twenty swordszombies charge into battle and his ten bowzombies rain arrows on the orcs. His bowzombies would keep changing targets when their targets were eliminated, with one looking for the chieftain. He sent his crawling hand off around the bend to look for the orc leader. The orc leader saw the hand and charged it. The hand retreated and the chieftain followed it. Once he popped into sight of the bowzombies, Branchae had them change their targeting; the chieftain was quickly peppered with arrows. The orcs were easily cleaned up.
By Jamais Jochim12 days ago in Gamers