The 2016 Sports Video Game Awards

We've seen strong efforts from almost every signature franchise in 2016. The success and quality of the products have raised the anticipation for next year's crop of releases, and it's also caused the sports gaming community to become even more demanding. While the thirst for sports gaming titles shows no sign of tailing off, the fire that burns in our guts for the best products available is still alive. After spending countless hours with just about every sports game released in 2016, I've selected the standout games and modes in a variety of categories. All three of these games delivered ultra-realistic renders, though the dynamics and structure of their sports create a diverse circumstance. Most often, player faces aren't visible in an American football game, but EA Sports' Madden 17 had as many scanned-in head models as the series has ever had.