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.

The prospect of an open-world map for Resident Evil Requiem has been leaving gamers torn after the release of a new trailer ...

Maps are to open worlds what the buns are to a hamburger: the element that's taken for granted but holds the whole thing ...

Developers at Pearl Abyss have dropped some details on the world of Crimson Desert. Via the Gaming Interviews YouTube channel, the devs had specified that the open world of Crimson Desert is about ...

Those main quests can wait! Players can take their time and enjoy the sights and sounds of these excellent open-world games ...

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 ...

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