2017 has been an unusually busy year for video game releases; from the horror of Resident Evil 7 in January to the epic adventure of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in December, it’s been a steady stream of hits. We’ve seen the resurgence of Nintendo, the debut of new franchises like Horizon Zero Dawn, and even a multitude of fantastic mobile releases. To celebrate, we’re running through all of our favorites with a series of personal essays and lists. Keep up with all the best games from 2017 right here.

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