Peter Brown
Mortal Kombat X successfully continues the tradition of mixing a fighting game with gore-laced slapstick.
Axiom Verge is an excellent example of inspired game design that takes old ideas and improves upon them, leaving a mark that won't soon be forgotten.
The third episode of Resident Evil: Revelations 2 takes the partner system and the story to great places.
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes has a brief narrative, but its short length is bolstered by flexible side missions and exceptional replayability.
Resogun takes a classic formula and supercharges every aspect, culminating in a game that challenges your reflexes and dazzles you with its explosive presentation.
Splatoon is surprising because it bucks trends that have held back shooters for years, opening the genre up to all comers, casual and hardcore alike.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is bound to warm your heart and challenge your intellect.
Sunset Overdrive doesn't take itself too seriously, and it's bursting at the seams with colorful action and creativity.
Final Fantasy XV's world is filled with natural splendor and harrowing dungeons that far outlive the shallow story about a prince and his cliched bodyguards.
NBA 2K16 draws you in with its welcoming personality and expanded game modes. But it still manages to push you away with unexplained intricacies.
Xenoblade Chronicles X is an ambitious game that succeeds on many fronts, but tapping into its greatness requires patience and perseverance.
Doom doesn't shy away from the spirit that drove its forebearers to greatness; a decision which cements its relevance despite its predictable structure and unimaginative multiplayer.
Cuphead has been a longtime coming, and it's great to see that it lives up to its initial promises.
Rare Replay is a massive collection of great games and interesting documentaries, but not everything is as good as it could have been.
Superhot is a clever blend of shooter and puzzle elements that's driven by a devious, dark narrative.
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire resurrect two beloved games in style, and for better or worse, not much has changed.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is a massive dose of nostalgia for Final Fantasy fans, and even though it's very similar to its predecessor, there are plenty of reasons to continue your journey down memory lane.
Kirby's latest adventure is one of his best yet, packed with variety of charming moments and an impressive attention to detail.
Edge of Nowhere is a thrilling trip to the Antarctic, punctuated by disturbing horrors and hallucinations.
Watch Dogs 2 offers loads of entertainment in a playground-like rendition of San Francisco that rises above the first game's soggy, downtrodden atmosphere.