Contrary to popular belief, open-world games are not a genre but rather a game mechanic. Open-world games are characterized by vast landmasses without loading screens. The freedom of exploration ...

From third-person shooters to MMORPGs and platform fighters, these upcoming free games could prove to be something special.

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Two Bethesda games are currently free to download, play, and keep, courtesy of Prime Gaming and PlayStation Plus.

What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game ...

This is one rhythm game that’s really made a name for itself recently. A completely free browser game ... like device to utilize a stylus on PC. Most high-level players tend to use a stylus ...

Thankfully, the best MMORPGs are also no longer constrained to PC – there ... new free-to-play MMORPG, releasing in 2020 as a collaboration between Smilegate and Amazon Games.

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The best Nintendo Switch games are bound to offer you unforgettable adventures on the hybrid handheld console. There's something incredibly special about being able to experience a great game in ...

While the game is undoubtedly made to be played on PC, the console port is ... slapping and more is so much fun. Sackboy: A Big Adventure is one of the most important exclusives here.

Mobile has also opened the door to new sub-genres of games, such as merge, match-3, idle simulators, and hypercasual. Unlike console and PC, the vast majority of games launched on mobile are free to ...