Checkpoint

13 Dec 2016

Game of the Year 2016

Video Games

This week on a very special episode of Checkpoint, we count down the top 10 games of 2016, finishing off with our award for Game of the Year.

There were some truly fantastic titles that came out this year, from solid shooters to new concepts to awesome indies and everything in between, so listen in to our special countdown with Luke, Archer, Tom, Jakob and Elliot – only Luke actually knows what the Top 10 is at this point, so play along and see if your favourite makes it to the top of the heap!

Also on the show, big reviews of the newest in zombie-killing staple franchise, Dead Rising 4! Not only that, but Jakob has spent countless hours exploring the beautiful world of Final Fantasy XV! Plus, we take you through all the big news from last weeks PlayStation Experience conference, including some big announcements! Don’t miss a huge week on your favourite gaming show!

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