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NeoGAF Games of the Year 2016 Awards

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VeryGooster

Banned
benny_a said:
Incredible top 3.

Also my post from earlier in the thread:
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I remember one user had an entire essay penned in an OP about both Journey and TWD, how they didn't count because there wasn't a lot in the way of interactivity. It was the most up-your-ass thing.

Anywho:

Number one recommended game for me is Stardew Valley interestingly, which I've always been meaning to play. Honestly surprised at Uncharted 4 taking the prize, as someone who liked the game. Guess I feel like I heard more from naysayers than fans/people who enjoyed it. Nice to see Titanfall 2 crack the top ten.

Hitman is too low, but nice to see it in the top ten also. :p
 
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Alucrid

Banned
Seal of Quality Award
The top 10 publishers for the year, based on total number of points for all their titles.

1. Sony = 4174 points, 125 honorable mentions, 23 titles
2. Square-Enix = 2729 points, 147 honorable mentions, 24 titles
3. Bethesda = 2260 points, 62 honorable mentions, 6 titles
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lol i love it
 
B

benny_a

extra source of jiggaflops
Loris146 said:
Yeah me too. Just checking old threads. And i agree with you on the current trend. Maybe it's MS fault though. They made strange decision since 2009.
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For someone that has read this forum for many years it's super strange to see people talk about how there is some kind of Sony bias here.

If anything the bias is towards good games and Sony, after the PS3 launch debacle thought to fund interesting and good games and have endeared themselves to a certain segment of the enthusiast console market.

Gooster said:
Number one recommended game for me is Stardew Valley interestingly, which I've always been meaning to play. Honestly surprised at Uncharted 4 taking the prize, as someone who liked the game. Guess I feel like I heard more from naysayers than fans/people who enjoyed it. Nice to see Titanfall 2 crack the top ten.
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I can say from my perspective there is only so many times I can say the game had the best story and gameplay in the franchise ever and replaying encounters due to the dynamic movement and enemy behavior was super fun.

The opposition however seems tireless.
 
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Y2Kev

TLG Fan Caretaker Est. 2009
I love the GOTY list because I always pick up a few recommendations. I didn't vote but it's always interesting perspective to see how people vote and what the "prevailing opinion" is during the year. Loud people are loud.
 
Barry Burton

Barry Burton

Member
pretty done said:
2012 was indeed terrible. That top 3 is just straight naw.

Hotline Miami was robbed. etc
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Walking Dead was my #1, and honestly it probably would have just barely made my Top 10 most years. Journey was in my Top 10 too!

Putting a list of 10 games together in 2012 was like pulling teeth. I was debating between a bunch of disappointing games like Assassin's Creed III and Darksiders II for the #10 spot. ¡Ay, caramba!
 
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Rexatality

Member
Its my first GOTY thread that I participated in, but I kinda feel some pride for doing my part.

Amazing thread. Can't wait for another amazing year of games.
 
R

Roarer

Member
Great job as always timetokill and cheesemeister.

Really glad to see The Last Guardian making the list. It's amazing it got released, even more amazing that it is good. Can't wait to pick it up later this year.

Here are my affinity comrades. Some new faces there:

1. Nintenyearold (115) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228795703&postcount=2208
2. misses bull (106) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228798807&postcount=2225
3. Grexeno (105) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228784611&postcount=2180
4. Every Time I Die (102) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227149033&postcount=348
4. MegaSackman (102) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227413613&postcount=1159
6. TheBigG753 (101) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228191319&postcount=1829
7. conman (99) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228780972&postcount=2170
7. hughesta (99) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227946226&postcount=1672
7. Knox (99) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227867156&postcount=1617
10. Adry9 (98) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228779400&postcount=2163
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S

Steveo

Banned
redcrayon said:
Not really sure about this 'Sonygaf' nonsense, when 8 of the top 10 were multiplats and it's not like Doom and Overwatch were that far behind Uncharted 4.
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5 of NeoGaf's 8 winners were published by Sony.

I don't know how you can read posts around here and not realize there's definitely a Sony slant.
 
JeTmAn81

JeTmAn81

Member
PeterGAF said:
It's kind of hard to look at that list though and not see a Sony bias here. Half of the GOTY's in the last decade have been Sony exclusives. All of those games are good games so it's not worth getting in an argument about but there is no denying the bias towards playstation games here, and that's ok because it is clearly the more popular platform here and it has been for years so those games should be getting more votes.
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I'm not sure that bias is an accurate word for this, though. It's not bias that resulted in the PS4 outselling the XB1 two-to-one this gen. Sony had the better offering.

why do you think that would be best lol?
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Because owning one system is cheaper than owning two. Splintering the online player base over multiple consoles has never been good for the players, either.
 
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Obliterator

Member
Steveo said:
5 of NeoGaf's 8 winners were published by Sony.

I don't know how you can read posts around here and not realize there's definitely a Sony slant.
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I would agree there is a current Sony slant but that makes sense, it's the market leader. There are just more people that own PS4s than any other current generation system. That's going to naturally lead to more discussion of a product.
 
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Cow Goes Moo

Member
why do people keep saying 2012 was a bad year?

when there are numerous games that get name-dropped for countless amounts of recommendations on this board when ever such topics get made

such games are

- sleeping dogs
- dishonored
- Kid icarus: uprising
- hotline miami
- Zero escape: vlr
- persona 4 golden
- xenoblade chronicles
- dragon's dogma
- spec ops the line
- forza horizon
- fez
- xcom

literally taken off the 2012 goty results thread
these are good, great games in their own capacity

oh but it must be a bad year cause a small budget game like journey one
would people say the same if inside won? that it was a bad year?
 
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Blackleg-sanji1

Banned
They said uncharted 4 was overhyped and naughty dogs worst game
#1-climb Drake climb

They said you looked like a ugly ps2 game and was overhyped and couldn't possibly meet expectations
#5-Fly trico fly

No one payed you anymind when announced Because of the seemingly heavy multiplayer focus
#2-Slay those demons

They said 10 year development hell,no way it would be good,Tabata is a hack,emo boy band, gafs worst of 2016
#6 You've found a new ReCipeh!!!
 
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Cheesemeister

Member
Thanks for all your feedback. I will try to update again within 24 hours with further error reports, but now need to sleep. I hope this year's GOTY voting and results have been enjoyable for you.
 
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N.Domixis

Banned
Steveo said:
5 of NeoGaf's 8 winners were published by Sony.

I don't know how you can read posts around here and not realize there's definitely a Sony slant.
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They make GOTY games maybe their competition needs to start doing the same thing. How can you blame gamer's voting for games they liked?
 
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PlatypusDude

Member
Well Uncharted 4 winning is a predictable, dull result, but happy Overwatch was top 3.

My affinity totals were low this year, since my list was pretty odd this year compared to last year.

1. Vaeghar (77) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228796229&postcount=2211
2. NutJobJim (74) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227246291&postcount=797
3. gloriousd (72) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228807305&postcount=2305
3. SolidSnakex (72) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228804811&postcount=2276
5. hersheyfan (69) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227227457&postcount=741
6. CosmicQueso (68) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227132703&postcount=37
7. RexNovis (66) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227157691&postcount=427
8. Cheska (64) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228770006&postcount=2132
9. 888eddyx (63) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227177621&postcount=541
9. Dad (63) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228807560&postcount=2307
 
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Y2Kev

TLG Fan Caretaker Est. 2009
Steveo said:
5 of NeoGaf's 8 winners were published by Sony.

I don't know how you can read posts around here and not realize there's definitely a Sony slant.
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I think Xbox's nonpresence in Europe is really an issue in global forum. I think console gamers in Europe are going to be very seriously slanted towards the Sony machine. And it's a huge audience.

It's not surprising to me if you only vote for what you get to play, which for most people won't be Xbox.

I guess I should try overwatch.
 
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Skel1ingt0n

I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Man - after seeing that list, I still stand by the fact that 2016 was a super-underwhelming year for games.

Uncharted 4 was good. But it had none of the "wow" factor of UC2.

Doom 2016 is a solid game - but nothing about it, to me, is particularly amazing or memorable.

I've put 150 hours into Overwatch - more than I have for about 99% of the games I've played. It's a great, new IP. But it's super weak on content/modes/maps - and the loot system is frustrating.

Personally, Final Fantasy XV is one of the worst games I've played in the last 5-10 years, period. I think it's utter shit. And no, that's not hyperbole. With over 2,000 games in my personal collection, it's probably in the bottom 50 that I own.

Etc, etc.

I don't imagine I'll ever look back on 2016 as a great year in gaming. It has nothing on years like '98, 2004, 2008, etc.
 
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orthodoxy1095

Banned
So here's how where my list matched up:

1. The Witness (#8)
2. Overwatch (#3)
3. Hitman (#10)
4. The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine (#12)
5. Dishonored 2 (#15)
6. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (#1)
7. Overcooked (#61)
8. Stardew Valley (#16)
9. Pocket Card Jockey (#75)
10. SteinsGate 0 (#55)
x. MLB The Show 16 (#127)
x. Fire Emblem Fates (#20)
x. Titanfall 2 (#7)
x. The Banner Saga 2 (#97)
x. Doom (#2)
x. Picross 3D: Round 2 (#68)
x. SteamWorld Heist (#94)
x. Oxenfree (#36)
x. Civilization VI (#26)
x. Battlefield 1 (#18)
x. Assault Android Cactus (#122)
x. Lumines (Unlisted lol)
x. Stellaris (#58)
x. Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator (#78)
x. Alienation (#76)
x. DiRT Rally (#82)

Guess all things considered I'm fairly similar to general GAF tastes seeing as I got half of the Top 20 accounted for somewhere on my list, but also into a lot of niche games...
 
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chadskin

Member
Cyan said:
Honestly I'm ok with GAF goty being won by a walking simulator. Shows that the forum is coming to accept the way gaming is changing.
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Psycho_Mantis

Banned
PeterGAF said:
It's kind of hard to look at that list though and not see a Sony bias here. Half of the GOTY's in the last decade have been Sony exclusives. All of those games are good games so it's not worth getting in an argument about but there is no denying the bias towards playstation games here, and that's ok because it is clearly the more popular platform here and it has been for years so those games should be getting more votes.



why do you think that would be best lol?
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You do understand that is kind of representative of the gaming audience as a whole:

UC2, The Last of Us, Journey and UC4 were all the biggest GOTY winners of their years, not just on GAF.

You also have the PS4 being at 55 million.
 
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Obliterator

Member
Y2Kev said:
I think Xbox's nonpresence in Europe is really an issue in global forum. I think console gamers in Europe are going to be very seriously slanted towards the Sony machine. And it's a huge audience.

It's not surprising to me if you only vote for what you get to play, which for most people won't be Xbox.
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That's a very good point. While it's still close in NA in terms of users of the 2 systems Europe is a slaughter which would certainly affect things
 
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Alucrid

Banned
Cow Goes Moo said:
why do people keep saying 2012 was a bad year?

when there are numerous games that get name-dropped for countless amounts of recommendations on this board when ever such topics get made

such games are

- sleeping dogs
- dishonored
- Kid icarus: uprising
- hotline miami
- Zero escape: vlr
- persona 4 golden
- xenoblade chronicles
- dragon's dogma
- spec ops the line
- forza horizon
- fez
- xcom

literally taken off the 2012 goty results thread
these are good, great games in their own capacity

oh but it must be a bad year cause a small budget game like journey one
would people say the same if inside won? that it was a bad year?
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-implying that people actually bought dragon's dogma at launch
 
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Loris146

Member
benny_a said:
For someone that has read this forum for many years it's super strange to see people talk about how there is some kind of Sony bias here.

If anything the bias is towards good games and Sony, after the PS3 launch debacle thought to fund interesting and good games and have endeared themselves to a certain segment of the enthusiast console market.


I can say from my perspective there is only so many times I can say the game had the best story and gameplay in the franchise ever and replaying encounters due to the dynamic movement and enemy behavior was super fun.

The opposition however seems tireless.
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I'm with you. In fact if there is a clear Sony bias Uncharted 3 should have won in 2011 for example.
 
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Thud

Member
Parsnip said:
Any chance to consider Xanadu Next a new release instead of re-release? It's the first time the PC game got a WW release. The N-Gage version got WW release but is practically a different game with different story and all that from the PC game, just with the same name.
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Yeah, Xanadu Next got shafted.
 
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Arials

Member
4 Playstation exclusive winners in 5 years shows how strong Sony's exclusive line up has been not that NeoGAF is biased or anything silly like that.

Incidentally, the year Sony didn't win Nintendo got the top three. NeoGAF with that damn Nintendo bias/


It's Microsoft's fault for being shit
 
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ArkhamFantasy

Member
1. StarPhlox (111) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227158629&postcount=437
2. McDougles (102) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227754925&postcount=1565
3. Dysun (98) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227154687&postcount=412
4. Deserted Maniac Island (94) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227193884&postcount=588
5. Mman235 (91) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228774052&postcount=2139
5. Spikematic (91) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228808530&postcount=2313
5. SunBroDave (91) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227156931&postcount=420
8. Bronetta (86) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228770136&postcount=2133
8. Cheska (86) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228770006&postcount=2132
8. TheDancingWatermelon (86) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228798018&postcount=2219

You da real MVP bros.
 
Barry Burton

Barry Burton

Member
Cow Goes Moo said:
why do people keep saying 2012 was a bad year?

when there are numerous games that get name-dropped for countless amounts of recommendations on this board when ever such topics get made

such games are

- sleeping dogs
- dishonored
- Kid icarus: uprising
- hotline miami
- Zero escape: vlr
- persona 4 golden
- xenoblade chronicles
- dragon's dogma
- spec ops the line
- forza horizon
- fez
- xcom

literally taken off the 2012 goty results thread
these are good, great games in their own capacity

oh but it must be a bad year cause a small budget game like journey one
would people say the same if inside won? that it was a bad year?
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I see a couple of great games but mostly pretty good ones. And Kid Icarus, ick.

And if Inside won because games 1-8 on this year's list didn't exist, then yeah, I'd say 2016 wasn't very good. That's pretty much how I feel about 2012.
 
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orthodoxy1095

Banned
This is a list of good folk.
1. Heel (102) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228764212&postcount=2119
1. Hjod (102) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227470447&postcount=1246
3. Count of Monte Sawed-Off (96) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227477571&postcount=1254
3. Emerson (96) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228776763&postcount=2147
3. Kard8p3 (96) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227533907&postcount=1336
3. mxgt (96) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227356868&postcount=1034
3. serenewarfare (96) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228806886&postcount=2303
8. samoset (95) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227388116&postcount=1118
8. SuperSonic1305 (95) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227921374&postcount=1641
10. PigzFly (90) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227684320&postcount=1504
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