Mark has been thinking and writing about games since a Gameboy Pocket and a copy of Link's Awakening was first placed into his tender, seven-year-old hands. Since then, he snagged a creative writing ...

One of the afternoon classes offered at the 50+ Adventure program was called "Map and Compass 101." Since most of the program's participants were relatively new to hiking, this session was well ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The only thing easier in Minecraft than punching a tree is getting lost. You found the coolest river, the richest cave… but you can't remember where ...

Open-world games need a balanced map UI for both guidance and exploration. Games like Skyrim, No Man's Sky, Fallout 3, and Elden Ring excel in crafting immersive map interfaces. Sea of Thieves offers ...