2) Mass Effect: Andromeda
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4
Release Date: March 21
It’s not all been plain sailing for spacefaring colonists Bioware as they usher the Mass Effect series into the new generation with Andromeda. In fact, four years since Mass Effect 3, it’s a surprise we’re so close to seeing a new installment in the revered franchise, and yet, come March, the world will be back at it, exploring an entirely new universe.
Promotional footage of Andromeda has been sparse (and dare we say it – underwhelming?). There’s been a slow drip-feed of content, but the inevitable flood has yet to surge through the sluice gates, and that might be a bad sign. Bioware has a proven track record but with a new director on board and rumblings of discontent within the bowels of the company, Andromeda is by no means a home run.
One’s thing for sure though: come March 21, millions upon millions will be settling down to play it. On that front, it’s just about the biggest release of the year.