With the end of the year approaching its time we sat down and decided what the best games of 2016 were. Any game that released prior to November 24th, 2016 has been reviewed and rated by leading industry members and are competing for the winning title in a number of "Best of" categories.
When it comes to Game of the Year, you might be shocked to see that Battlefield 1 didn't make it on to the list, but Titanfall 2 did. While Battlefield 1 can be found elsewhere on the list, there one game that isn't listed anywhere and that's Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Joining Infinite Warfare on the MIA list is Quantum Break.
Of course, if there was a 'Best Remaster' category, Modern Warfare might have found a place on the list.
The Video Game Awards are taking place on December 1st in Los Angeles, California and will be available via livestream to anyone who wants to watch!
Game of the Year:
- DOOM
- Inside
- Overwatch
- Titanfall 2
- Uncharted 4: A Theif's End
Best Studio/Game Direction
- Blizzard
- DICE
- id Software
- Naughty Dog
- Respawn
Best Narrative:
- Firewatch
- Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
- INSIDE
- Mafia III
- Oxenfree
Best Art Direction:
- Abzu
- Firewatch
- Inside
- Overwatch
- Uncharted 4: A T
Best Mobile/Handheld Game:
- Clash Royale
- FireEmblem Fates
- Monster Hunter Generations
- Pokemon GO
- Severed
Best eSports Game:
- Counter Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO)
- DOTA 2
- League of Legends
- Overwatch
- Street Fighter V
Best Indie Game
- Firewatch
- Inside
- Hyper Light Drifter
- Stardew Valley
- The Witness
Best Music/Sound Design
- Battlefield 1
- Doom
- Inside
- Rez Infinite
- Thumper!
Best Performance
- Alex Hernandez as Lincoln Clay, MAFIA III
- Cissy Jones as Delilah, FIREWATCH
- Emily Rose as Elena, UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END
- Nolan North as Nathan Drake, UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END
- Rich Summer as Henry, FIREWATCH
- Troy Baker as Sam Drake, UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END
Games for Impact Award
- 1979 Revolution
- Block'Hood
- Orwell
- Sea Hero Quest
- That Dragon, Cancer
Best VR Game
- Batman Arkham VR
- Eve Valkyrie
- Job Simulator
- Rez Infinite
- Thumper
Best Action Game
- Battlefield 1
- Doom
- Gears of War 4
- Overwatch
- Titanfall 2
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Dishonored 2
- Hitman
- Hyper Light Drifter
- Ratchet & Clank
- Uncharted 4
Best RPG
- Dark Souls 3
- Deus EX: Mankind Divided
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood & Wine
- World of Warcraft: Legion
- Xenoblade Chronicles X
Best Fighting Game
- Killer Instinct Season 3
- The King of Fighters XIV
- Pokken Tournament
- Street Fighter V
Best Family Game
- Dragon Quest Builders
- Lego Star Wars
- Pokemon Go
- Ratchet & Clank
- Skylanders: Imaginator
Best Strategy Game
- Civilization VI
- Fire Emblem Fates
- The Banner Saga 2
- Total War: WarHammer
- X-COM 2
Best Sport/Racing Game
- FIFA 17
- Forza Horizon 3
- MLB The Show 16
- NBA 2K17
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2017
Best Multiplayer Game
- Battlefield 1
- Gears of War 4
- Overcooked
- Overwatch
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Titanfall 2
