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Open-world games where every path leads somewhere interesting

An unpredictable journey lies at the heart of any open-world experience, and these games are definite standouts in that regard.
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Open-world games that remove the map and let you get lost on purpose

It doesn't matter what kind of setting, aesthetic, or gameplay style an open-world game is aiming for; the one thing they all have in common is a map. Offering such a large landscape to explore can be ...
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Oldest Open-World Games

With over five years experience in the gaming industry, Sharon has covered all kinds of gaming content from listcles to news on the latest events. She grew up with three older brothers who spent all ...
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Open-World Games With Almost No Optional Content

Open-world games seem to be forever trying to get bigger and bigger. On the one hand, that is great news as it means these titles come with so many things to do that they can keep you engaged for ...
DualShockers

8 Open-World Games That Secretly Punish You for Exploring Too Often

Christian has over three years of experience writing in the gaming industry, including guides and reviews, for publications such as DualShockers, Attack of the Fanboy, and PC Invasion. He has been an ...
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Inside Open-World Game Development: How the Game Design Process Creates Immersive Maps and NPC Systems

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 ...
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3 best open-world games to play on Game Pass this weekend

Jan. 19 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States, meaning plenty of people will be waking up on Monday with a bonus day off. You can spend that free time in numerous ways, but you and I ...