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16 upcoming PC games that will destroy your productivity in 2016

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One may boast plenty of blockbusters rolling out this year, but it still pays to game on a PC, too. Titles like XCOM 2, For Honor and Rise of The Tomb Raider top the list of most anticipated titles, and there are still plenty more in store.

In this video, we’ll give you a glimpse at 16 of the best PC games arriving in 2016. Become a part of the big brawl in classic franchises like Street Fighter V, or use tactics and skill in hit shooters like Tom Clancy’s The Division. With so many games hitting the market, it’s crucial to know what’s coming and when. After this quick video, you’ll have it all. And a serious hankering for some soon-to-be classics.

Joshua Smith
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