Open-world games are some of the best games on PC — and for good reason. Offering a sense of freedom not found in other genres like shooters or co-op games, these titles manage to keep players ...

Just like you probably enjoy getting to choose your own path in real life, you want to have the same freedom in your favorite video game. Open-world games have become a major trend alongside live ...

PS3's improved hardware elevated writing, characters, and world design in open-world games. Oblivion, Mafia 2, and L.A. Noire are standout open-world games with compelling storytelling.

Modern open-world games are often vast, with expansive, diverse maps, and packed with activities to engage players. Beyond exploration, combat, and quests, many of these games offer something more ...

With the technology of the PlayStation 2, some incredible racing games were released during the lifespan of this console.

Back in 2023, a demo for an open-world racer called JDM: Japanese Drift Master became the unexpected darling of Steam Next Fest, thanks to its impressive visuals, anime inspirations, and deep car ...

Tetris DS takes the brilliance of Tetris and turbocharges it with a plethora of great Nintendo-themed levels and songs. It somehow improves on the original and still stands as one of the best versions ...

The game in question is none other than Diddy Kong Racing, the 1997 hit from Rare that remains the only true kart-racing rival to Mario’s series. If you’re unfamiliar, Diddy Kong Racing is a ...

From wandering through lush landscapes to building, farming, or simply soaking in the scenery, cozy open-world games are the comfort food of gaming. They offer the perfect escape from the everyday ...

DS will head to the massive Retromobile classic car show in Paris in February to celebrate the 70th anniversary of… well, itself. I thought DS was a fairly new brand? DS as a separate brand has only ...

While we are not ranking these games in any particular order, here are some open-world titles we can’t wait to try. What would it truly be like to be in a place where dinosaurs and other ...