end of year 2017
In 2017, 'Hollow Knight' Became Successor to the 'Dark Souls' Throne
Small and clever, it stood out as a genuine heir to From Software’s design.
Patrick Klepek's Top 10 Games of 2017
2017 was a year of bullshit. But it was ALSO a year of sad robots, horrifying monsters, and chicken dinners.
We Discuss Games That Only Appeared on Our GOTY List, Not Anyone Else's
From anime dads to 'Prey,' Waypoint's staff loved a lot of different games in 2017.
Fanfic: Wonder Girl & Sonic the Hedgehog in: Eggman's Trap
In the mythical world of gaming, heroes and heroines are forced to take on many forms.
The Best Games of 2017: Day 2
Whether you were running from terrifying, nameless foes or facing them head on, the games of 2017 were all about war, lore, and... good music.
2017's Queer Game Characters Gave Me Hope
From 'Prey' to 'Butterfly Soup' to 'Dream Daddy,' queer characters showed up and made 2017 a little more tolerable.
Dishonored's Billie Lurk Was the Spirit of Justice in 2017
In a year filled with debate about how to confront inequity, the heroine of 'Death of the Outsider' did so without apology.
We Discuss the Games That Narrowly Missed Our GOTY Lists
In a year full of incredible games, this list was extremely long.
The Mythical Year of Too Many Good Games
It has been a year of anxiety, exhaustion, and struggle. Thankfully, it's also been a year of great games.