Some open-world games, like RDR2, are so immersive that it's hard to believe they're not real places.

When not writing for DualShockers Eric can typically be found playing games on his PS5, PC, and Xbox or reading sci-fi, horror, and fantasy books/comics.  Most open-world games tend to start out as ...

The best open-world games, like Elden Ring, are so ambitious that they push the limits of what's actually possible.

Mark Sammut grew up on the PlayStation 1 and has been playing games ever since, although he is no longer limited to just Sony consoles. Be it JRPGs, shooters, platformers, or hack and slash games, ...

A truly great open-world game is able to hook you from the very beginning.

Open-world games have become one of the most saturated genres in modern gaming. Huge maps, skill trees, side quests, crafting systems, and combat arenas dominate the industry every year. The formula ...

There’s a certain satisfaction in exploring a digital world without a guide. The feeling after stepping off the beaten path, discovering a hidden cave, or stumbling across a secret shrine. Open-world ...

These open-world games prove you don't need to dedicate weeks to get lost in a living, breathing game world; 20 hours is more than enough.

World of Warcraft Redesigns for both Orgrimmar and Stormwind are on the table if World of Warcraft: Midnight's Silvermoon overhaul is well received World of Warcraft World of Warcraft: Midnight's new ...

It’s no secret that the games industry is imploding. Major studios are constantly conducting mass layoffs, no matter how successful their games are. In an uncertain market, risk aversion has seeped ...