With 2017 fast approaching, we here at PlayStation LifeStyle thought it would be a good idea to look back at how 2016 panned out in terms of gaming. While the last few features will run tomorrow just in time to ring in the new year, we’re letting readers have a little peek at how our YouTube channel grew this year, and what videos were watched the most.
First, a quick thank you to our readers and supporters for watching our videos all year long. To date, the videos we published this year have amassed over 13 million views, and the PSLS YouTube channel is now over 26,000 subscribers strong!
We list down the 10 most viewed videos on the PSLS YouTube channel, as well as the most viewed episodes of our recurring video stuff like Top 5, Everything Wrong With, Versus and more!
Do you watch the videos we roll out? What’s your favorite series? If you have suggestions or ideas, don’t hesitate to contact us or leave a comment to let us know.
If you still haven’t, don’t forget to subscribe to the PlayStation LifeStyle YouTube channel for the latest in game trailers, and for our awesome original video content every week!
Essential Reading:
- 10 Great 2016 PS4 Games You Overlooked
- 10 Great 2016 Vita Games You Overlooked
- Best PlayStation VR Games of 2016
10 Reasons for PS4 Owners to be Thankful
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Reasons for PS4 Gamers to be Thankful
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SharePlay
Be thankful that games that only have local multiplayer can still be played online due to the magic of SharePlay. It's one of the console's most under utilized features, but it's also the coolest. If you haven't given it a try, check it out!
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Instant Game Collection
Be thankful that every month a bunch of good games become available as part as your PS+ subscription. It's the reason why millions are still playing Rocket League, and has introduced players to so many fantastic games over the past few years. The Instant Game Collection rules, and be glad it's still going strong.
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Great Indie Games
Be thankful that gamers are getting a wider array of games than ever before due to the rise of indie games. Modern classics like INSIDE help keep players entertained between major releases, and now great games get released the entire year. There's no such thing as a gaming drought in 2016.
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PS Store Sales
Be thankful for PSN sales that discount games a crazy amount. A consumer's dollar has never been worth more in gaming, as AAA titles can be purchased for just a few dollars in these sales. It may not be good for the industry long-term, but it's fantastic for consumers.
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The Wait is Almost Over
After waiting a decade The Last Guardian and Final Fantasy XV are finally going to be playable. That's a pretty crazy idea, and even if both games end up being busts, people will finally get some closure. Either way, be thankful that both games made it through development hell and are going to be in store shelves in less than a month.
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PS2 to PS4
Be thankful that a whole new generation of gamers get to experience classic games for the first time. With PS2 games getting re-released on PSN, a fresh audience is getting to play games like Psychonauts and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for the very first time. That's awesome, and gaming history should be preserved this way.
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Region Free Gaming
Be thankful that the PlayStation 4 is region free. Unlike on current Nintendo consoles, PS4 owners can play any game released on the system. From an import copy of Persona 5 to a physical release of Infamous: First Light from Europe, there's no barrier to enjoying the games you want. Plus, digital storefronts make it easier than ever (and so much quicker) to import.
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Trophies
Be thankful that trophies exist, even if the digital trinkets might not have any real meaning. Trophies have given players reasons to play games in ways they never would have before, and Microsoft deserves a lot of praise for implementing achievements. They really helped at making gaming more fun, and collecting trophies is just plain fun.
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Virtual Reality
Be thankful that you get to watch virtual reality come into its own. The technology is still young and sometimes rough around the edges, but it's also why it's so exciting. We haven't seen the best that virtual reality has to offer, and it'll only get better as time goes on. That's incredibly exciting.
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Game Developers
Most importantly, be thankful for the game developers that make this incredible form of entertainment possible. Without them this industry wouldn't exist, and a form of escape couldn't entertain millions. They are under appreciated, work crazy hours in order to finish a game, and deserve some gratefulness.
