Tarkov, War Dogs and a long day of gaming

Escape from Tarkov · 22 Aug 2026 · 9h 47m · 45,866 words

Topics: Escape from Tarkov, War Dogs, Playtest, Tactical shooter, Squad gameplay, Helicopters, German

Across more than nine hours, acid_fired moves from Tarkov into a War Dogs playtest, discussing its first impressions before teaming up for extended matches. Expect squad comms, tactical pushes, vehicles and plenty of learning on the fly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00:00 · Tarkov gets underway

    The stream opens with Tarkov and tense squad callouts.

  2. 00:11:17 · First impressions of War Dogs

    The conversation turns to War Dogs and what the playtest feels like so far.

  3. 00:25:06 · Playtest access and early feedback

    They discuss access to the playtest and its sniper-heavy encounters.

  4. 00:49:17 · Back to Tarkov

    The stream returns to Tarkov, with ammo trouble and performance dips entering the conversation.

  5. 01:53:15 · A chaotic landing

    The squad regroups after landing, with bandages found and a sudden blast prompting a big reaction.

  6. 02:47:06 · Helicopters and vehicles

    The group gets back into War Dogs and talks through flying and moving by vehicle.

  7. 04:45:07 · A verdict on War Dogs

    The streamer describes the game as a King of the Hill experience and weighs its longer-term appeal.

  8. 05:25:21 · Pilot level three

    A pilot-level milestone gets a celebratory reaction from the squad.

  9. 07:34:26 · Working out the capture zone

    The team talks through how players in the capture zone affect the score.

  10. 09:12:05 · A round secured

    The squad celebrates taking the objective and keeping the tactical devices at Tower 4.

Stream highlights

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