Nick is a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lifelong belief in the artistic power of video games led him to ...

Perfection is hard to reach, but these open-world games with great base-building are probably the closest we've got to it.

Lucas is a writer and narrative designer from Argentina with over 15 years of experience writing for games and news. He keeps a watchful eye at the gaming world and loves to write about the hottest ...

Building in strategy games is about survival, logistics, and foresight, creating a functional and resilient digital society. Games like Planetbase, Evil Genius 2, and Oxygen Not Included make ...

In the underwater world of Subnautica, it's a smart move to build multiple bases across the planet, ensuring you're never too far from a safe space. Subnautica 2 has made the process of building the ...

Base Building in Starfield is one of the core mechanics you will get used to over time. These bases or outposts are your homes on various planets spread across the galaxy. They also serve as a pit ...

Pete Schuler is a lifelong gamer turned English professor. Continuing to merge his love of literary analysis with gaming, Pete is a writer, professor, musician, gamer, and reader. He hails from the ...

Publisher Digital Vortex and developer Firevolt have announced Salvation Denied, a cooperative building simulation game for one-to-four players. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Base-building is one of the core elements in Dune: Awakening. The environment on Arrakis is harsh and unforgiving, and to survive on the planet, you ...

Mykel has enjoyed video games for as long as she can remember. She would spend hours discussing, debating, and arguing about them with her older brother. Growing up, she read dozens of guides, lists, ...