GameRevolution’s End of 2016 Awards

2016 was a year both familiar and unfamiliar. There were titles that made us proud to be gamers, but also an unhealthy handful of duds. Plenty of neat developments in the industry transpired including the debut of virtual reality and mid-generation hardware upgrades, changing the way we think of gaming altogether.

After looking at all the events that transpired this year, we've put together several lists that look at the most noteworthy games, for better or worse. Below you will find our end of year 2016 lists.

 


8 PC Exclusives That Made 2016 a Great Year

  • If you're a PC gamer, then these are the games that made your preferred platform stand out during 2016.

Most Surprising Games of 2016

  • We were pleasantly surprised by a handful of games this year. You might just find a special game that you overlooked in this list.

Top 5 Gaming Moments of 2016

  • There were a small handful of powerful moments that games delivered this year, and we didn't forget about them.

 The Most Controversial Games of 2016

  • This was a great year for gaming, but not everything was perfect. There were several games that stirred controversy, which are highlighted in this list.

6 Games You Probably Missed In 2016

  • Now that we're in a release drought, it's a good time to head back and enjoy some of the year's most commonly overlooked games. Here are some of them.

Top 10 Best VR Games of 2016

  • Virtual reality games are expensive and usually not all that great. However, there are 10 that stand out as fantastic showcases for the new technology.

Top 10 Best eSports Moments of 2016

  • eSports is on the rise with bigger prize payouts and coverage than any year before. In this list we look at the moments that made 2016 so compelling for eSports admirers.

GameRevolution Player Choice Award 2016

  • Our readers were asked what their favorite game of 2016 was. We tallied the votes and came up with a small list of player choice picks.

Best Games of 2016

  • Wondering what our game of the year is? This feature includes our top picks for 2016, including our unanimously voted #1 game.

Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2017

  • There's a lot to look forward to in 2017. After looking at all the releases, these are the 10 that we feel you most need to be aware of.

Upcoming Releases

Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Inspired by the beauty of the natural world around us, Everwild is a brand-new game in development from Rare where unique and unforgettable experiences await in a natural and magical world. Play as an Eternal as you explore and build bonds with the world around you.

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