It’s no secret that the games industry is imploding. Major studios are constantly conducting mass layoffs, no matter how ...

These open-world games offer little to no filler, respecting players’ time like nothing else in the genre.

Amazon will no longer publish UK developer Maverick Games’ yet-to-be-titled open-world driving game, reports The Game Business. “As part of our strategic evolution to focus on projects that leverage ...

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 ...

Once upon a time, promoting a new game with the phrase “open world” was enough to pique many gamers’ interest. But these days, that promise alone is hardly enough to set games apart. After all, games ...

Attention, gamers: if you thought new titles on top of the endless cavalcade of sequels and remakes were derivative now, wait till you hear about what the game engine maker Unity has got in store.

A PS4 and PS Vita open world game might get a surprise PS5 compatibility patch, as its developer is interested in fixing issues that have prevented its availability on current-gen platforms. The game ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Discover how open-world game development works, from the complete game design process for creating vast maps to building advanced NPC systems that bring worlds alive. Horizon Forbidden West - Steam ...

As with both of its predecessors, Spider-Man 2 returns to an alternate version of New York City (one that takes some laughable liberties, like truncating Manhattan at 135th Street or packing the ...

In most open-world game scenarios, players are citizens. They may come from different nations or towns as they explore, but that is the general setup. Other open-world games feature foreigners as a ...

Open world games have become a cornerstone of modern gaming, and it’s easy to see why. They give players the freedom to explore at their own pace, make their own choices, and get lost in massive ...