Is the promise of a big open-world map a selling point for new games in 2026, or a liability? Fans can't seem to agree.

Thanks to its mythology, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim not only presents a colossal map, but also an equally rich lore. You can ...

Who doesn’t love a good open-world video game? After all, getting to explore massive maps in fantastical locations while controlling a character with special skills, abilities, and weapons is always ...

Aaron is lifelong gamer of all genres, and has most likely put some serious hours into playing your favorite game. When not playing video games, or writing about them, he can be found doing any and ...

More often than not, an open-world game has a vast map for you to explore. Typically, you'd either walk/run, hop on a mount, or just opt to fast-travel to reach your location. No matter what you ...

Look, we’ll be the first to admit that open world games are EVERYWHERE, and that’s not always a good thing. The genre has become saturated, and you NEED to be willing to push through all the side ...

Before open worlds were bloated, these PS2-era classics delivered focused design and satisfying finales from start to finish.