Everyone has a different definition of what they find fun, and that's fair. Some enjoy the challenge of Soulsborne games, of being beaten down over and over again by a boss three times their size (at ...

From nuclear apocalypses to dystopian worlds, these open-world games drop you into the grimmest alternate universes.

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

KCD2, Skyrim, GTA, and Minecraft are just a few of the brilliant open-world games on Xbox Game Pass.

With over five years experience in the gaming industry, Sharon has covered all kinds of gaming content from listcles to news on the latest events. She grew up with three older brothers who spent all ...

Some open-world games give players many different options for how to finish their story, but others are set firmly no matter ...

Over decades of evolution, open-world games have come a long way, from text-based adventures and early simulators to interactive 3D sandboxes that realistically react to each player’s actions. Ever ...

Ben Veress is a Contributing Features Writer based in Melbourne, Australia. Starting his gaming journey with Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles on the PS1, he quickly developed a passion for all ...

Discover the best open world PC games, including story-rich epics and creative sandboxes, offering massive freedom, exploration, and replayability. No Man's Sky - Official Steam page The best open ...

Once upon a time, promoting a new game with the phrase “open world” was enough to pique many gamers’ interest. But these days, that promise alone is hardly enough to set games apart. After all, games ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Assassin's Creed Shadows is celebrating its one-year anniversary today, March 20, 2025. Below, we look back at how its immersive and sometimes ...

As with both of its predecessors, Spider-Man 2 returns to an alternate version of New York City (one that takes some laughable liberties, like truncating Manhattan at 135th Street or packing the ...