The open world craze is an enduring one that continues to excite gamers across the globe, and having done so for well over a decade now, the genre shows no sign of stopping, as bangers continue to pop ...

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 ...

PS2 RPGs like .hack//Infection and Dragon Quest 8 laid the foundation for open-world ideas. Final Fantasy 12 on PS2 showcased larger, open zones with seamless transitions in the game world. Wild Arms ...