Best of 2015 Awards: Best Shooter

December 25, 2015

Winner: Halo 5: Guardians

2015 wasn't a great year for shooters, but at the very least Halo 5: Guardians provided a balanced mixture of casual and competitive fun. Its shooting mechanics stood out as the best among the competition, with phenomenal weapon and gunplay design. It didn't do anything fancy, and instead focused on a highly precise, raw environment. That said, its introduction of Thruster Pack, Spartan Charge, Clamber, and a few other Spartan maneuvers helped reinvigorate the franchise, making it a force to be reckoned with.

Nominees: Splatoon, Destiny: The Taken King, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

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Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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