Best of 2016: Best Game

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1/4/2017 – 2016 brought a a lot of entertaining, fascinating and amazing games. But what was the "best game" of 2016? Our experts created a shortlist of ten games, now it's your turn. What, do you think, is the best game of 2016?

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Today we ask our readers for the best game of 2016. A lot of fantastic games were played in 2016 and maybe you miss your own personal favorite on the shortlist. However, all the games below are masterpieces. But what is the best? You can choose!

Here are the candidates:

 
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