Boring isn't a bug—it's the secret weapon behind the best open-world experiences. Who needs explosions and side quests when leisurely walking or driving feels this good?

My son was basically the reason why they started the investigation because he kept telling me, ‘Mommy, the gum packet said ‘for people who smoke,'” a mother said.

Video-game developers, speculative fiction authors, and table-top enthusiasts got together to play at an expo for “Christian ...