I typically don’t have the attention span to dig into open world games,  and the ones that keep me interested are the action-oriented fare (Prototype, Hulk).  However, there is a big aspect that appeals to a linear-gaming fan like me: the endless capabilities to @#$% around.

When you don’t feel like doing the umpteenth escort mission or street race, what are some of your favorite open-world diversions.

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Ever since Grand Theft Auto III up and created a genre, there has been no shortage of run-around-pulverizing-civilians-for-kicks entires into the gaming world.

There have been plenty of flaccid examples and a handful of winners, but the important question is this: what is up with Venezuela these days?!

Anywho, here then is a selection of our favorite open world games.

Continue reading Symposium ad Nauseum: Favorite Open World Games