It's that time of the year.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/43839/nwrs-end-of-the-year-awards-2016
As the year comes to a close it's important for us to reflect on what was. Over the years Nintendo World Report has handled the all important end of the year awards in different ways. This year is no different as we try a new format and will actually rank our top games of the year.
The results of these lists were initially determined by vote from members of the NWR Staff and our Patreon Supporters. Once we had narrowed down the field, the staff held a long meeting to determine the final results. So here is what you can expect over the course of the week.
12/26 - Top 3 News Stories of 2016
12/27 - Top 3 Retro Re-releases of 2016
12/28 - Top 3 Anticipated Games of 2017
12/29 - Top 5 Games of the Year (5-3)
12/30 - Top 5 Games of the Year (2-1)
Please enjoy the results and feel free to leave your own lists in the Talkback thread below!
Here's hoping I win NWR's Best Poster again this year to make it a perfect 10 years in a row. Fingers crossed!
Moderators aren't eligible.
Here's hoping I win NWR's Best Poster again this year to make it a perfect 10 years in a row. Fingers crossed!Moderators aren't eligible.
And here shall be marked as the moment that Khush realized his downfall. The only reason he was given mod powers was so we could dethrone him as the year's Best Poaster.
For those who grew up without a NES in their video game library, this year gave those neglected a few a second chance with the NES Classic Edition. Thirty of platform's most memorable games were brought back to life with the new retro system, complete with HDMI support and save states. It may be hard to find this holiday season, but the NES Classic Edition is a terrific reminder that at one time, we were all playing with power.
For those who grew up without an NES in their video game library, this year gave those neglected few a second chance with the NES Classic Edition. Thirty of the platform's most memorable games were brought back to life with the new retro system, complete with HDMI support and save states. It may be hard to find this holiday season but the NES Classic Edition is a terrific reminder that, at one time, we were all playing with power.
I don't understand the hate for Star Fox Zero. I've really enjoyed it, and I've had several people come over and want to try it and about 1 in 10 hates it.
The real tragedy here is the lack of Kirby: Planet Robobot, AKA the true 2016 Game of the Year.
NWR's Best Poster of the Year - Everyone
Rather than single one individual as has been done in the past, the recent protests by so many forum members demanding representation for their efforts and work on these forums has caused us reflect on how divisive this award can be. Moreover, one post, while appealing to one individual, may not be judged as favorably by another because we all have different viewpoints. In a year that has already been very divisive, it seemed tiring to further add to that notion so in a spirit of appreciation and community bonding, this year's Best Poster award goes to every poster who takes the time to stop by our forums and participate on them whether a little or a lot. Every post is important since you never know what may spark a sudden flurry of activity or may be the diamond in a thread of coal. Thank you all and hope to see you all at it some more in 2017. - Anonymous
Honestly, though, if one is to be objective about it, Pokémon Go was the biggest Nintendo-related news story of 2016. The Media was covering that thing on air for a couple weeks and it was conversation at work with plenty of people who are complete non-gamers. As gamers, sure, we are more excited about the Switch but no one has brought it up or talked about it at my work nor has there been any news stories covering it in the general media that I saw. You don't see the Switch reveal inspiring Song of the Year candidates like this gem:You realize you have to share that title with every single spambot that has posted in the past year right?
In other news, while I'm slightly disappointed that I wasn't named Best Poster for the tenth time in a row, I can't disagree with your final selection since it encompasses the equality I was protesting for earlier. For those too lazy to read the article:QuoteNWR's Best Poster of the Year - Everyone
Rather than single one individual as has been done in the past, the recent protests by so many forum members demanding representation for their efforts and work on these forums has caused us reflect on how divisive this award can be. Moreover, one post, while appealing to one individual, may not be judged as favorably by another because we all have different viewpoints. In a year that has already been very divisive, it seemed tiring to further add to that notion so in a spirit of appreciation and community bonding, this year's Best Poster award goes to every poster who takes the time to stop by our forums and participate on them whether a little or a lot. Every post is important since you never know what may spark a sudden flurry of activity or may be the diamond in a thread of coal. Thank you all and hope to see you all at it some more in 2017. - Anonymous
That's nice. Very heartwarming.
And since I'm part of "everyone" that means I'm also the Best Poster of the Year! 10 years in a row, baby! Unprecedented domination. Khushrenada, you devious devil, you've done it again!
