2015 brought a lot of new potential into the gaming industry with engineers and developers pushing the limits, thanks to the next generation consoles like PS4 and Xbox One which provide gamers with crystal clear pictures and major studio releases like “Fallout 4,” “Batman Arkham Knight” and “Halo 5.”

2016 is on the way to be a bigger and better year for the industry.

“Street Fighter 5,” recognized as one of the best fighting games of all times, released their fourth installment of the series in 2014.

They did not disappoint their audience and received scores of 9 out of 10 from most major reviewers. The newest installment is set to be released in February and will introduce a new array of characters with new mechanics and a possible story mode element, according to rumors.

“Ratchet & Clank” is scheduled to be released in April of this year; the series was one of the biggest video games in the early 2000’s. It takes place in a sci-fi setting following Ratchet, a Lombax, and Clank, a robot.

Well known for over-the-top weapons and gadgets, Ratchet, a Lombax, and Clank, a robot.

Ratchet and Clank travel throughout different universes to prevent evil from taking over. This is an anticipated game because of all the eyes that are going to be watching and hoping it garners the same high praise it did over a decade ago.

“No Man’s Sky” from developers Hello Games is set for release in June, exclusively for PS4. It is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated galaxy. Your journey will be charged with danger, forcing you to fight for survival by upgrading your suit and weapons. No matter what route you decide to take in this game, it will have a consequence, adding to the depth and realism.

The release of “Mass Effect Andromeda” is scheduled for the holidays but is still surrounded by uncertainties.  It has been more than three years since the release of “Mass Effect 3” so it is well overdue.

Finally, the 15th part to the legendary gaming series “Final Fantasy” is scheduled to be released later this year exclusively for PS4. It is creating an excitement within its community, as the 14th part to this series was released just over six years.

The setting for this game will be in a modern era but it will still have a medieval feel to it, focusing on the prince of the town that has control over the last crystal. According to IGN, “It looks similar to the upcoming “Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII” battle system or “Kingdom Hearts” with the world map being an open environment.