10 Specific Reasons To Get Hyped For 2016's Biggest Games

6. The Dark Zone, Where NOBODY Is Safe - The Division

No one has the ability to make gamers simultaneously hyped and nervous at the same time quite like Ubisoft, with The Division having that same effect at the moment, but there's plenty to like here, including the above mentioned Dark Zone. The Division hopes to create a living and interesting game world full of both the needs of an innocent populace, and multiple enemy factions. You and up to three other players can roam an open-world New York City, levelling up so that you find your way to the Dark Zone, the game's PVP playground and overall free-for-all arena. It's a place where anyone can get shot and looted by lurking enemies, as well as fellow squad members. The Dark Zone contains some of the best loot and gear in the game, but it is also the most dangerous part of the map; you will not be alone in your search for great loot, and there won't be enough for everyone to get some. This concept of not being able to share also extends to your fellow squad members, so betrayal and broken friendships will be potential consequences for entering the unforgiving Zone, as only the last person standing can claim the precious loot. Ubi are touting a world full of environmental storytelling, mixed in with story and side missions, upgradeable weapons, level progression through a customisable character - even a skill tree that works to cater to whatever play style each person prefers, in a way that is simple and easy to grasp. Through dynamic firefights and many different mission types, The Division is definitely going to be a major talking point - just remember, in the Dark Zone, there are no true friends or foes, only chaos.