Sequels tend to dominate gaming. I’ve never had a problem with that because, unlike films, game sequels often feature fundamental changes compared to their predecessors. But that means a game of the year list doesn’t always have a ton of room for something truly new, which is why we have the Freshest Gaming Universe award category as part of our GamesBeat Rewind year-end event.
The Freshest Gaming Universe of 2017 is …
Horizon: Zero Dawn
Other finalists: Gorogoa, Torment: Tides of Numenera
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