Most Anticipated Video Games of 2016, Part 2: New IP and Indie Releases

by Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor – January 21, 2016

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.

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70 ARK: Survival Evolved

Already a major hit in Steam Early Access, Ark is a (mostly) first-person survival game that begins with your character waking up naked in a tropical island paradise. What's so hard about that? Well, for one thing, there are dinosaurs—and not all of them are friendly. You'll need to master the arts of crafting weapons, taming dinosaurs, building a fire, and constructing a shelter against the elements if you want to remain alive.

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