10 Gaming Predictions For The Rest Of 2016
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Like just almost any year in gaming, 2016 has so far had both its big surprises (Resident Evil's radical reboot) and totally predictable happenings (Uncharted 4 was great...who knew?).
The second half of any given gaming year almost always tends to be more exciting, as developers prep their latest titles and hardware for the inevitable Christmas rush, where most of their annual revenue is made.
So, what does the remainder of 2016 hold? What will win Game of the Year? Will those mysterious big-hitters live up to the hype? What big gaming crazes will see us heading into 2017? The possibilities are endless, and these predictions are just a few stabs in the dark at what might make some of the year's biggest industry headlines. As for the rest? We'll have to wait and see.
Here are 10 gaming predictions for the rest of 2016...
10. Nintendo NX Finally Debuts At Gamescom
The Prediction: Despite Nintendo's new NX platform apparently hitting stores next March, we're eight months away without a single look at the console, an official name, or any idea what it might actually be beyond rumours. After giving E3 a miss, there's persistent word doing the rounds that Nintendo will fully unveil the console at Gamescom, which will be held from August 17-21.
Why It Will Happen: By this point, Nintendo would be 6-7 months away from launching the NX, which is pretty much the perfect time window to launch an aggressive marketing campaign that hits the ground running.
Why It Might Not: Nintendo haven't really been beholden to flashy conference shows in recent years and could very well reveal the console at a Nintendo Direct presentation instead. Secondly, it's possible that the NX will move from that March date, and so its unveiling will be delayed accordingly.