Most Anticipated Video Games of 2016, Part 2: New IP and Indie Releases
Earlier this week, we previewed the most-anticipated videogame sequels and remakes coming in 2016. Now, it's time to look at a second batch of games that may be even more important to the future of gaming: brand-new IP. These newcomers may not yet have the name recognition that the established franchises have earned, but will hopefully bring something fresh and original to game consoles (and PCs) this year.
Max Payne studio Remedy Entertainment follows its somewhat divisive (but mostly acclaimed) story-driven 2010 release Alan Wake with yet another long-in-development project. Quantum Break is even more ambitious than its predecessor, with a blend of third-person-combat, adventure, and mystery gameplay and a complex story that unfolds over not just the game but also a companion live-action TV series, which focuses on the story's villains and will change based on your actions in the game. The game itself centers on three protagonists who gain the ability to manipulate time—specifically, the ability to keep moving while time is frozen for everyone else—after a time travel experiment goes wrong. Cast members for both include Shawn Ashmore, Dominic Monaghan, Aidan Gillen, and Lance Reddick.
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