The open-world genre is on a never-ending cycle of impressive growth, having gone from a curious and impressive but ambitious idea to the norm for most modern genres of gaming. The freedom to explore huge worlds at a players own pace is something which every gamer should experience at some stage, and there are a lot of ways to build a great open world.

To say that Grand Theft Auto 6 is highly anticipated would be a massive understatement. Rockstar's next game will be the first new chapter in its flagship open-world crime series in over a decade, and it's primed to follow Grand Theft Auto's rich history, while also hopefully iterating upon the series' formula in unique and surprising ways.

Baldur's Gate 3 has a lot in common with D&D 5e, the TTRPG ruleset it uses as a foundation. However, in translating tabletop mechanics to the gaming medium, Baldur's Gate 3 makes many changessome of which could serve well in home games.

The horror genre immerses players like no other. When done correctly, horror games can create heart-pounding tension, a deeply unsettling atmosphere, and genuine fear. This has led to horror being one of the most popular and replayed game genres, with long-running series still going strong. While many survival horror games incorporate a robust combat system, this can ultimately detract from the game's tension.

Considering its stop-and-start production schedule, the fact Hunter x Hunter's popularity has not waned much over the last decade is a testament to Yoshihiro Togashi's impeccable writing. After completing the all-time classic YuYu Hakusho and the short-lived but still good Level E, the mangaka started on (arguably) his masterwork, a story that is still producing Weekly Shonen Jump chapters more than 25 years following its debut. Throughout its run, Hunter x Hunter has gone through multiple delays due to Togashi's health issues, only for the manga to return years later without missing a beat. The announcement of a new HxH volume is always a cause for celebration.

Marvel's Spider-Man has consistently been on the cutting edge of superhero games ever since its inception. The series puts gamers in the shoes of its characters to a degree that is nearly infamous at this point. The ability to swap out Spider-Man's costume has been a key feature of the games, and a recent addition to Marvel Comics lore may offer the perfect inspiration for Marvel's Spider-Man 3.

Back in 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was one of the hottest games of the year. Launching during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many longtime fans of the franchise (and plenty of newcomers) flocked to Animal Crossing: New Horizons as a way to pass time and play with friends while still being safe. New Horizons was a massive success, but its popularity has dwindled in recent years.

Fishing has been central to game mechanics for a long time, acting as a core gameplay feature in franchises such as Animal Crossing, Red Dead Redemption, and Minecraft. Fishing can take many forms, with some games focusing on river and lake angling through course fishing. Conversely, other titles have leaned on ocean fishing as a gameplay component, with players braving the elements in the hope of catching a whopper.

When it comes to picking a main villain for Marvel's Wolverine, there are countless great options Insomniac can use. Being a core member of the X-Men, Wolverine has crossed paths with a smorgasbord of villains over the years, ranging from household names like Magneto, to lesser-known villains like the Silver Samurai. If Insomniac follows a pattern from its Spider-Man series, then no matter who Marvel's Wolverine chooses as its big bad, it's sure to be an iconic portrayal in the end.