20 Best Video Games Of 2016

3. Overwatch

Every single pixel and voxel, from 2D unlockable sprite stickers to voluptuous character models is bursting with Pixar-rivalling charm in Overwatch, its overall level of visual flourish extending to some supremely polished combat.

Yes, it's multiplayer-only, but this is Blizzard we're talking about. Long a beloved developer, they've applied their hearty 'fans-first' charm to catapult Overwatch to the top of the e-Sports scene, alongside giving those at home a varied experience depending on which character(s) you decide to specialise in.

Regardless of whether you've been playing since launch or are just hopping in now, Blizzard have maintained excellent matchmaking standards, ensuring that - unlike Battlefield 1/Call of Duty - you can comfortably give anybody a copy and watch their face light up.

From its roster of loveable characters to a main theme that'll make you want to don a cape yourself, the 'charge-POP!' sound of the loot boxes and the sheer breadth of gameplay styles inherent in its various characters' abilities, Overwatch will grab you by both shoulders and route you to the spot for the duration.