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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'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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The Best Remake in Sega’s Quirky Crime Series Just Came to Nintendo Switch 2

By Hayes Madsen

Become the dragon.

Retrospective

5 Years Ago, Ubisoft’s Sleekest Franchise Literally Lost The Plot

By Trone Dowd

Neutered and defanged.

Gaming News

Rockstar’s Co-Founder Revealed More About GTA Developer’s Biggest ‘What If’

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Spy fiction.

Gaming News

Red Dead 2’s Biggest Mystery Just Got Solved (Sort Of)

By Trone Dowd

The Gavin Problem.

Opinion

Stalker 2 Exposes The Fatal Flaw In Gaming’s Most Controversial Trend

By Trone Dowd

Time’s up on Game Pass’ most compelling shooter.

Retrospective

20 Years Ago, Rockstar Gave The PSP Its Blockbuster App

By Trone Dowd

When the biggest franchise in the world went small-time.

Gaming News

Why Red Dead 2 Fans Think There’s Still Hope For A Remaster This Year

By Trone Dowd

Rockstar’s finest might now be finished yet.

Game Guides

Ghost of Yotei: Ten Vital Tips to Know Before You Play

By Hayes Madsen

Become the Onryo.

Gaming News

A Classic Open World Game Could Be Making A Bloody Return

By Trone Dowd

Surprise!

Opinion

'Yakuza Kiwami 3' Is Smartly Doing Things Differently Than the Last Two Remakes

By Hayes Madsen

The Dragon reborn.