Open World Games
On ‘Fallout 4: Far Harbor’ and Being Able to Say Goodbye to Bethesda
The studio's impressive world building continues in this DLC adventure, but the excitement I used to feel for these games has faded.
Open Worlds: The Luscious Landscapes of 'The Witcher 3' with Polar Traveller Alex Hibbert
We stride across the snow-capped peaks of Skellige and ride the war-torn terrain of Velen, in the company of polar traveller and wilderness expert Alex Hibbert.
A Day Without Murder on the Mean Streets of Los Santos
We all know 'Grand Theft Auto V' is violent – but can a player stay entertained for a whole day, in real time, without once pulling out a gun? We had a go.
‘Far Cry Primal’ Is a Stone Age Setback for Open-World Gaming
Ubisoft's first-person series arguably peaked with 2008's 'Far Cry 2,' and a dip into prehistory can't shake up its tiring formula.
‘Just Cause 3’ Has Amazing Explosions but Not Much Else
The last big open-world adventure of 2015 has an incredibly boring story, but when the gameplay clicks it's completely thrilling.
Forget Fallout and Metal Gear, ‘Bloodborne’ Is My Open-World Game of 2015
FromSoftware's PS4 doozie is that rare open-world release that puts all of its space to cunning use.
Documenting the Barren but Beautiful World of the ‘Mad Max’ Game
Avalanche's open-world game might not be the best thing you play in 2015, but its environments constantly impress.
Lines in the Sand: Documenting the Barren But Beautiful World of ‘Mad Max’
Avalanche's open-world game might not be the best thing you play in 2015, but its environments constantly impress.
'The Getaway' Could Have Been More Revolutionary Than 'GTA: Vice City'
The PS2's London-set gangster game got suffocated by the success of Vice City, which is a bloody shame.
‘Mad Max,’ the Game, Is Ready to Rival the Success of ‘Fury Road’
Avalanche Studios' upcoming open-world game is a highly polished, completely compelling experience that I can't wait to play more of.
‘Just Cause 3’ Lets You Blow a Whole World of Shit Up, Just 'Cause
If you've come for the story, you're leaving disappointed—this game is designed exclusively for explosive fun.
The E3 ‘Fallout 4’ Reveal Was Glorious, and I'm on Board with the Hype
It's so sweet-looking that audience members even cheered the game's rendering of a cola bottle.