4Gamer Looks Back at Summer 2016: Pokemon GO, Dead by Daylight, and E3
The retrospective frames Pokemon GO and Dead by Daylight as the defining games of summer 2016, with E3 2016's announcements marking a notable moment for the industry.
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4Gamer's retrospective of its most popular articles from summer 2016 shows Pokemon GO dominating the season, Dead by Daylight's popularity igniting after its June release, and E3 2016 drawing major attention with announcements like Death Stranding. The piece also highlights an interview with FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki.
4Gamer looked back at its most-read articles from June through August 2016, a season defined by the arrival of Pokemon GO and the rapid rise of Dead by Daylight. The retrospective covers the games released that summer, the E3 2016 announcements that drew attention, and an interview with FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki, offering a snapshot of what the industry was focused on a decade ago.
- Pokemon GO: dominated the summer 2016 ranking
- Dead by Daylight: gained tremendous popularity since its June 2016 release
- E3 2016: drew attention with announcements including Death Stranding
- The Elder Scrolls Online: released in June 2016
- Hearts of Iron IV: released in June 2016
- Devil's Third Online: released in June 2016
- Super Robot Wars OG: Moon Dwellers: released in June 2016
- Resident Evil: Umbrella Corps: released in June 2016
- √Letter Root Letter: released in June 2016
- Shadowverse: released in June 2016
- Toukiden 2: released in July 2016
- Shin Hayarigami 2: released in July 2016
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd Evolution: released in July 2016
- Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi/Tempura: released in July 2016
- Puzzle & Dragons X: God Chapter/Dragon Chapter: released in July 2016
- The Idolmaster: Platinum Stars: released in July 2016
- Culdcept Revolt: released in July 2016
- Death Stranding: announced at E3 2016
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: announced at E3 2016
- The Last Guardian: announced at E3 2016
- Final Fantasy XV: announced at E3 2016
- NieR: Automata: announced at E3 2016
- Hitman: announced at E3 2016
- Nioh: announced at E3 2016
- Berserk and the Band of the Hawk: announced at E3 2016
- Detroit: Become Human: announced at E3 2016
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