When Stan Lee created the Fantastic Four in 1961 and later Spider-Man in 1962, little did he know that he was spawning a dynasty. Fifty years on, Lee and the Marvel brand have never been stronger and their heady rivalry with DC Comics has laid the ground for some of the biggest summer blockbusters in history. But where are we headed? Is the future solely dedicated to tentpole franchises boasting established names, or is there room to grow new blood on screen, too?
Love it or hate it, Tides of Numenera is a worthy follow-up to Planescape: Torment, but an experience that’s unlikely to win over fans reared on modern games.
Weapons, eh? Nearly everyone has a favorite. From the golden oldies you might have missed to the unforgettable armaments we all know and love, there's something for everyone in this list - and no doubt a few omissions that'll rub you up the wrong way.
A smart set up and a strong opening episode are derailed by a middling mid section. At the very least, though, National Treasure delivers a denouement worth the wait.
Nioh champions the joy of combat and the fun of overcoming a challenge. It owes a debt to Dark Souls, yes, but manages to step out of its considerable shadow, too.
After only 3 episodes, APB feels instantly forgettable. There's only so much drone action you can stomach before the wooden characters start to ring hollow.
Resident Evil 7 is a classic reinvention of the revered franchise. Even an overblown story can't derail a triumphant return to form for the masters of horror.
A slick examination of our modern neuroses, season 6 of Homeland gets off to a strong start, but only time will tell whether it can recapture the glory of its formative years.
Thank God 2016 is over, eh? Notable video game releases aside, it's better if we move forward and forget the tragedy that was the past twelve months, burying our head in the nearest console and forgetting that the world has gone mad. To help rid our brains of last year's memories, we've compiled a list of 10 video games that you need to start getting excited for this year.
