Open-World Video Games

From Elden Ring to Breath of the Wild, some of our favorite games gives players the opportunity to explore a vast world with unlimited possibilities and no restrictions.

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Review

'Tears of the Kingdom' Is the Best Nintendo Switch Game Ever Made

Inverse Score: 10/10

Review

'Starfield' Is a Compelling and Occasionally Maddening Spacefaring Epic

Inverse score: 8/10

Preview

'Outlaws' Nails the Most Important Part of Star Wars

A hive of scum and villainy.

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Gaming

'Star Wars Outlaws' Just Fixed Its Most Hated Feature

By Trone Dowd

The redemption tour begins.

Gaming

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl' Bends Under Its Unique Ambition

By Trone Dowd

Inverse Score: 7/10

Gaming

'Star Wars Outlaws' Is Getting an Even Bigger Overhaul Than Anticipated

By Trone Dowd

Combat, stealth, and player controls are getting big changes.

Retrospective

20 Years Ago, Rockstar Made The Most Influential Open-World Game Of All-Time

By Trone Dowd

At the time, no open-world game felt as dense with secrets and weird one-off mechanics as Rockstar’s magnum opus.

Gaming

14 Years Later, the Best Open-World Western Game Is Finally Coming to PC

By Trone Dowd

Rockstar's Western classic hits PC at the end of the month.

Opinion

PlayStation's Next Big Multiplayer Live Service Could Actually Work This Time

By Trone Dowd

A break from Aloy's story means telling new ones in this sci-fi world.

Gaming

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Delay Is Learning From 'Star Wars Outlaw's Biggest Flaws

By Trone Dowd

For better and for worse, Ubisoft is changing how it does things.

Gaming

You’ll Be Spending a Lot Less Time Hiding Behind Crates in 'Star Wars Outlaws' Soon

By Robin Bea

Time to stop hiding.

Gaming News

'Star Wars Outlaws' Developers Want to Continue Supporting the Game Forever

By Trone Dowd

Developer Massive has a strong track record when it comes to post-launch support

Gaming News

8 Years Later, The Best Space Exploration Game Is Adding These Cozy Features

By Trone Dowd

A peaceful life for me.