It might only be April but we wouldn't hesitate to say Dark Souls 3 is going to be one of 2016's top releases.
There are already too many titles vying for gamers' attention, and it's only March, but I'd make damn sure NieR: Automata isn't one of the games you miss this year.
Everything about Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls leaves me wanting to more, despite the fact that I've already cleared the campaign on multiple occasions, and I wouldn't be shocked if I've got a full roster of level 70 characters by the time the year comes to a close. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a hack-and-slash title as much as I'm enjoying Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, and I plan to milk that for all it's worth. I suggest you do the same.
Longtime fans might lament some changes but the series' soul remains intact. If you have ever been curious about Monster Hunter, or bounced off a previous iteration, there's never been a better time to pick up a sword.
If you've already played the game on the Nintendo 3DS, it's unlikely that you'll find anything in the game's PC port that would justify a second purchase of the game. Unless you're feeling particularly supportive of Image & Form, and/or you despised a particularly aspect of the game's user interface on the 3DS, save your cash and play your existing copy of SteamWorld Dig.
Will something better emerge on the platform at some point down the line? Probably. But, for the time being, Don't Starve: Console Edition is easily the best indie PS4 title available for purchase on PSN.
Double Fine's new strategy game isn't likely to disappoint anyone who's been keeping tabs on Massive Chalice over the last few years.
Rocket League brings car soccer into the current generation of gaming and the latest release from Psyonix is easily one of the most fun games we've played all year.
Batman: Arkham Knight is not a perfect game but even horrendous vehicle mechanics can't overshadow what has to be one of the best video games to debut this year.
I see little reason why longtime fans of the franchise would be disappointed with Black Ops 3. It may not draw in many new fans, or convert those who've never been big Call of Duty fans. But there's more than enough here to keep the game's existing community locked in digital combat for another twelve months.
The changes present in Just Cause 3 aren't substantial enough to win over those uninterested in the game's predecessors. But there's more than enough here for longtime fans to justify one last purchase before the end of 2015.
The game won't appeal to everyone, particularly those without the patience to slog through its repetitive missions. But a fantastic story, and a refreshingly unique approach to telling that tale, ensure Mafia 3 will have imitators for years to come.
SteamWorld Heist snuck onto the 3DS eShop earlier this month, without much fanfare or discussion. But SteamWorld Heist might be the best tactical strategy game to grace the platform in 2015.
Shadow Warrior 2 probably isn't going to win any Shooter of the Year awards, but that doesn't mean you should skip out on the latest offering from Flying Wild Hog either.
Dragon Quest Heroes may have its flaws. But the game proves, once again, Omega Force's third-party projects remain Must Play games for any longtime fans of the hack-and-slash genre.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is one of those releases the gaming community will be using as a benchmark for years to come. I just hope there's more story hidden somewhere in The Phantom Pain, or being delivered via DLC, to give the Metal Gear series the victory lap it deserves.
Without a doubt, Edge Of Nowhere is one of the best VR games currently on the market. Find out why we're so fond of Insomniac Games' first VR title and why we think some fans should hold off on a purchase until Edge Of Nowhere gets its first price cut.
Battlefield 1 is the greatest addition to the franchise since Bad Company , and its lone sequel, pairing its beloved 64-player combat with an innovative new take on the single-player campaign. The stories told within can definitely be a bummer at times but it’s rare that we felt anything but positive about our time with Battlefield 1.
Destiny: Rise Of Iron won’t make believers out of those offput by the base game’s rough edges. But it proves The Taken King wasn’t a fluke.
Horizon Zero Dawn doesn't redefine open world RPGs but it absolutely raises the bar for future additions to the genre. Few projects successfully weave all of their disparate parts together into something both unique and interesting. Guerilla managed to do both in its first non-FPS release while simultaneously incorporating many of those (still optional) parts into the core story.