DICE successfully defends its position as a major player in competitive multiplayer, but another wayward single-player campaign begs the question of why the studio even bothers
If you're going to buy an NBA game this year, 2K14 should be your choice
Like a former star player struggling to rediscover his form, NBA Live 14 is tough to watch
A haunting, atmospheric shooter definitely worth a play
Hockey fans are better served playing the old-gen versions of the game
A good suite of game modes that could have been great had 2K fixed its server woes
Improvements on the court are hindered by the lack of compelling modes
The rich setting is fun to explore, but the familiar gameplay experience doesn't stray far from Far Cry 3
With myriad nods to Wolfenstein's past, The Old Blood captures the essence of the series, but does less than The New Order to advance it
The most thematically coherent heist game on the market, Payday 2 offers a refreshing respite from military and sci-fi shooters
Mad Max fans may enjoy cruising through the post-apocalyptic world, but the repetitive side activities start to grind
A competent hockey experience still looking for a game-changing feature
With no standout modes to differentiate between the competition, NBA Live 16 still is a game without an audience
With several modes worth playing, NBA 2K16 offers the most value you'll find in a sports game
The lone multiplayer mode has great promise, but technical shortcomings need to be ironed out. Single-player fans will be disheartened by the lack of meaningful options
The spongy, fantastical gunplay stands at odds with the Tom Clancy brand, but The Division features some great combat arenas and a well designed loot system that keeps you coming back for better gear
The experience of sitting in a VR space fighter is thrilling, but single-player and multiplayer options are sparse
The campaign is a glorious, bloody return to form for the godfather of first-person shooters, but the multiplayer and SnapMap can't match
The on-ice play hasn’t undergone a drastic transformation from last year, and outside of EASHL not many of the modes have long legs
With an abundance of deep modes and stellar on-court action, NBA 2K17 offers hundreds of hours of fun