While 2017 was bad in terms of world events gaming wise it was actually pretty damn good. So with that here are my top 10 games for 2017…
1. Persona 5
Persona 5 really caught my attention with its theme this year as well as the kick sound track for the game. Nothing made maxing out social links and hanging out with friends cooler than having some cool music playing in the background.
2. Neir: Automata
Neir: Automata when it was shown was a game that had a lot of cool style as well as a slick combat system that was fast, quick, and to the point of action. Throw in some bullet hell mechanics and a story that will end up making questioning life and what are we here for in the end.
3. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
When Nintendo said we are changing up the formula for Zelda they really meant it. This is not only the most open Zelda game I’ve played it introduced a lot of stuff to make the series just feel fresh and new after being around for so long. So much to do and see in the game you can easily sink hundreds of hours into the game.
4.Resident Evil 7
5.Sonic Mania
6.Life is Strange: Before the Storm
7.Destiny 2
8.Splatoon 2
9.Tales of Berseria
10.CupHead
Biggest Disappointment: Mass Effect: Andromeda
Good old EA started the year off with a bang by releasing a very buggy and underwhelming Mass Effect game pretty much tainting the series as whole and causing longtime fans of the original series to come and accept the fact that the series is dead at this point. From the animations and the weird facial expressions it’s safe to say that we won’t be seeing the name Mass Effect anytime soon. I’m still holding out for a HD remaster of the original series.
Here are my top 3 games of 2016 with a bonus seven that came close to clutching the top three spot. As well as most disappointing of 2016.Â
1. Fire Emblem Fates
The Fire Emblem series has always had a small place in my heart that satisfies my tactical RPG itch when I feel like sitting down and going through the motions of commanding an army. This time around Fates introduces three paths (three playthroughs and endings) based on the old and new principals of the series and provides you a true challenge depending on the path you go on. Add on the fact that you have base building, online features, and a nice bit of DLC you will be playing FE:F for a long time to go. Which isn’t bad for a portable experience.Â
2. OverwatchÂ
Overwatch is a game by Blizzard and it has shown itself as a true contender for my list. To this day I still play the game and have a lot of fun playing it whether I’m by myself or with friends nothing stops me from picking up one of the 23 available characters and trying to get the payload moving or defending points from the other team. Add in the competitive mode and you have something for everyone. If you like a causal experience FPS or you have hopes (or your friends) of having an esports team then overwatch is for you.Â
3. TitanFall 2
Prepare for TitanFall. TitianFall 2 did everything right when it was released. It had a really damn good single player campaign that introduce you to the lore and the cause of all the fighting that is happening in the game as well as the many factions that make it’s way into the multi-player aspect. Speaking of multi-player can I say that it’s just as good as was in the first Titan Fall but now you have a variety of options when it comes to customizing your Titan and what load out you want for it. You can choose between a ion cannon carrying one to a Ronin that all have it’s strengths and weaknesses. Not to mention the many different game modes and Respawn has been good with the double EXP weekends. So if you have some friends or love the idea of having your own death machine then TitanFall 2 is for you.Â
Worthy mentions...
4. Dark Souls 3
5. Uncharted 4
6. Batman: The TellTale Series
7. Pokemon Sun/ Moon
8. Hyper Light Drifter
9. Doom
10. Odin Sphere:Leifthrasir
Most Disappointing Game of 2016
Street Fighter 5 (Capcom in general really)
Street Fighter 5 was probably one of the games that had the most promise to be a great game out of the gate. It had the backing of Sony to make it an PS4/PC exclusive and the legacy arcade stick technology that Lab Zero studios people of Skullgirls fame put out free into the wild. But did capcom use it? No of course not and with that they released Street Fighter 5 as a bare bones game that you couldn’t access the online services to play the game to allow it to record your progress. It had no real single player mode (and when it did release it was trash), the shop wasn’t included till later, DLC characters didn’t come out on time, for PC the rootkit issue that exposed a lot of security of your PC, and over all lobbies weren’t up to snuff.Â
Yeah, Street Fighter 5 started off bad and eventually it got better towards the end of season one and with the start of season two they seem to be on the right path with things. Hopefully they can get Ono to start telling the truth in interviews now.Â
Titanfall 2 is an action packed first person shooter that offers both a single player campaign and a online multiplayer mode. That being said, let’s start with the single player campaign first.
The Campaign: AKA Who doesn’t want a robot as a best friend? Out of the gate you are given control over the protagonist Jack Cooper. Jack is a frontier militia rifleman who apparently has NO idea what it is to be a soldier. You are guided through a tutorial stage by a grumpy yet sagely mentor in a VR setting and learn the controls. Once you are comfortable with the controls, you are put through a trial mode. Once you are finished with the initial trial, you can either continue with the story or try to beat your fellow soldiers scores. Something I personally need to return to, but I rather fight giant robots.
Once again into the fray! You are dropped into the middle of an active war zone against the evil corporation taking over the local solar system. After some time you are finally given your very own Titan- BT! but at a cost. Â At this point you get to spend the next 9 levels fighting your way through multiple settings across the planet, bonding with BT and unlocking new abilities a la Megaman style as you encounter enemy pilots and their Titans. I was very impressed with the pacing of the game, I spent about 7 hours from start to finish. I spent time exploring the levels looking for hidden items, and just enjoying the detail of the environment.
Now, I never had the opportunity of playing Titanfall. But, the team at Respawn have outdone themselves. They took the complaints, and issues that players had with the first game, and doubled down on some amazing choices for Titanfall 2. The end result was a really cool game, with amazing mechanics, and by the end of the campaign I was BFF’s with my Titan.
TL;DR: Fast paced shooter, unique mechanics, awesome environments, and a snarky robot BFF.
Multiplayer mode: Rock'em, Sock'em, Robots
First person shooters have always been fun to me. Am I great at them? Not really. Do I enjoy ruining random strangers’ days? Yes I do. With Titanfall 2’s multiplayer you are given 13 fun modes to make the 12 year old kid scream and yell at you. From Capture points, No titan mode, Last man standing and a mix tape with random pre made matches. Â
You are given the opportunity to customize up to 10 load outs, the later you must unlock with  currency you earn as you win matches and level up. All the power ups available with alter the way your character looks, and all are from the campaign. You can tweak certain abilities with mods, and unlock weapon skins/mods the more you use them.  You can also customize each of the six titans available. Each are similar to BT’s load outs from the campaign, without the witty banter. Again, the more you play and win the more fun stuff you can do to your Titan.
TL;DR: Lots of match types, limited maps, Limited Titan customization, but a great way to blow off some steam after a 12 hour shift.
At the end of the day, Titanfall 2 is a fresh breath of air in the fog of the FPS world. I’ve been turned off by Halo, and CoD and all the iterations over the year. The mechanics are fun, the controls are easy to pick up, and I can drop a few hours and not feel bad about myself later. It’s definitely a game I would recommend to friends and hope Respawn makes this a Trilogy.
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Looks like Blizzard loves teasing the fans. FINALLY THE REVEAL
Nintendo released a lot of gaming news for it’s main focus for the fall and winter line for the Nintendo 3DS as well as future games.Â
Pikmin for Nintendo 3DS (name not final)
The Legend of Zelda: Fans will have plenty of chances to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary series this fall.Â
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, previously released on the Wii console, launches for the Virtual Console service today in Nintendo eShop for Wii U.
This holiday season Nintendo will release four special amiibo figures: 8-Bit Link, Ocarina of Time Link and a two-pack that includes both Toon Link and Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. These amiibo will work the same as Super Smash Bros. series Link, Toon Link and Zelda amiibo, and will also have special functionality in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it launches next year.
The original game that launched the Zelda franchise will be included when the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition launches on Nov. 11.
Mario Sports Superstars
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World
StreetPass Mii Plaza: A new update adds a Quick Plaza to streamline StreetPass gameplay. StreetPass Mii Plaza Premium members can now use the new “Line” feature to hold up to 100 encountered players’ Mii characters instead of 10.Â
Picross 3D Round 2
Ever Oasis
TANK TROOPERS
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
New Galaxy Style New Nintendo 3DS XL: The New Nintendo 3DS system is getting an out-of-this-world new look. The new system sports a cool new color, with a celestial image on the cover.Â
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Nintendo has stated that this week they will be holding a Nintendo Direct that will be focused on the fall line for the 3DS and will make no mention of the NX. Odd move from Nintendo to not mention anything about the possible new console/ handheld hybrid. Â
PS4 System Software 4.00 Will Feature Folders, UI Refresh, More
Code named Shingen will be rolling out soon for the Playstation 4 and will be bringing some much needed update and changes for the console to forefront. Changes such as...
UI Refresh
Adjustments and improvements to PS4’s main user interface. That includes new system backgrounds and a revised What’s New tab, to smaller changes like updated popup notifications and redesigned system icons. As a whole, it all adds up to a more refined and easy to use UI.
Quick Menu
As you know, pressing and holding the PS button on your DualShock 4 brings up the Quick Menu. Overhauled this menu to make it faster and easier to use. One big change is that the menu now only covers a portion of the screen, meaning you don’t need to leave gameplay entirely.
Share Menu
Like the Quick Menu, it only covers a portion of the screen. It will save the last social network you shared video clips or screenshots to, making the process of sharing a screenshot or video a bit faster and more streamlined.
You can also upload longer video clips to Twitter (was 10 seconds, now up to 140 seconds).
Folders and Library Organization
Big changes to the Library. We’ve added a new tab called Purchased, which will show all of the content you own — games, applications, demos, and betas you’ve participated in. As a result, the Games and Applications tabs focus on content currently installed on your system. This should help de-clutter your library, and make it faster to find the content you’re looking for.
There are some new sorting tools for your Library as well. You’ll be able to sort content by purchase date or install status, and search for specific games and apps via text input.
Trophy Improvements
This update brings the ability to view the Trophy offline. You’ll see a new “offline mode” option if your system is unable to connect to the network, letting you view your entire Trophy collection without an Internet connection.
User Profile
We’ve updated the look of the User Profile, making it easier to see relevant info for a player at-a-glance. For instance, you can now see your Trophy progress compared with another player right from their profile. You can also add a background image to your own profile — perhaps a screenshot you took in one of your favorite games.
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