Overabundance of choices often leads to some games being unnoticed, either due to insufficient promotion or mediocre reviews that make them less appealing. These lesser-known or underrated open-world titles, although not perfect, can still present something unique and fresh. On the other hand, they are simply a blast to play.
In recent times, the latest addition to the Persona series has faced some turbulence, primarily due to Persona 5: The Phantom X being heavily criticized by disgruntled players. Although transforming it into a game that incorporates gacha elements raised eyebrows before its launch, the main source of contention among fans has been the disparity in rewards between the global and original Chinese versions of the game.
Back in November 2024, I was part of the exclusive group of Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who got early access to the Stream Your Own Games service through the Xbox Insiders program. Fast forward to December 2024, Microsoft opened this feature up for Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead branch members on both Xbox One and Series X|S consoles. After several months of testing, on April 16, 2025, Microsoft made this fantastic service available to all Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, no longer keeping it in the testing phase exclusively for Insiders.
Fans of Bioshock have long been accustomed to practicing patience, as they’ve eagerly awaited a new installment in this celebrated franchise for over a decade now. Although its status as a follow-up to one of the finest Americana fantasy games was only officially acknowledged in 2019, publisher 2K Games has hinted or suggested more Bioshock content since at least 2014, not long after the release of the last DLC expansion for Bioshock Infinite. Since then, Bioshock 4 has been plagued by whispers of “development troubles,” highlighting the challenges that come with creating a sequel to one of the most adored shooter series in history.
The current season in Pokemon GO, known as Delight Days, is its 19th season and commenced on July 3. Since then, the game has been hosting a string of events, one notable occasion being Pokemon GO Fest 2025, which took place in June and introduced Gigantamax Cinderace for the first time. In collaboration with MLB, players have had the opportunity to capture pocket monsters and receive special cosmetic items since July, by attending MLB baseball games at stadiums. To maintain an exciting schedule throughout this season, Pokemon GO is planning to launch a new event in the near future.
The Taiko no Tatsujin series, which includes rhythm-based games, has been popular since the early 2000s and has been released on multiple platforms over the years. Among these releases, The Drum Master was unique as it was an exclusive for Xbox. It made its debut on January 27, 2022, and was accessible via Xbox Game Pass. As the title suggests, Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master centers around playing the taiko drum, with players challenged to maintain rhythm across more than 70 songs. While gamers who enjoy this series have generally appreciated the gameplay, unfortunately, it was taken off Xbox Game Pass in 2023. Now, it seems that fans of rhythm games are running out of time to buy a copy before it’s no longer available.
In 2020, Half-Life: Alyx was highly acclaimed by many fans of the series, but it fell short of being the game that everyone truly desired. This is because Alyx serves as a prequel rather than concluding the story of Gordon Freeman or resolving the cliffhanger from Episode 2. Additionally, the game can only be played using VR technology, which excludes a significant portion of gamers who do not have access to this equipment or prefer traditional gaming methods.
As a gaming enthusiast who’s swung through countless universes, I’ve found myself in some unexpected corners – from handheld escapades that seem to have slipped everyone’s memory to AAA titles that now feel like forgotten treasures. While these games might not rank among the greatest Spidey adventures, they serve as a testament to the creativity and versatility of developers who breathe life into the character across different gaming genres.
It’s evident that the upcoming game, Battlefield 6, is striving to elevate immersion within the genre to unprecedented levels. The gameplay clips show buildings trembling and billowing dust as explosions occur, while jet engines pass by with an appropriate level of impact. At its best, the footage suggests that the game may outdo the immersion achieved in Battlefield 3 and 4. However, there are several crucial aspects that prevent the game from exceeding the high benchmark set by its predecessors.
In the vast and diverse realm of video gaming, pinpointing a single essential game can be quite challenging due to personal preferences. However, when it comes to specific genres, such as open-world games, recommending must-play titles becomes more straightforward. Therefore, on today’s TopMob, we delve into the top Open World Games that you simply must … Read more