Before open worlds were bloated, these PS2-era classics delivered focused design and satisfying finales from start to finish.

Originally from the UK Anthony is an avid reader and writer, now based in Finland. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA in German with Dutch Studies and spent a semester each in ...

The PS2 era introduced improved hardware for open-world games, enabling more detailed characters and immersive storytelling. Bully, Shadow of the Colossus, and Grand Theft Auto 3 are prime examples of ...

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 ...