10 PS4 Games That Won E3 2016

E3 2016 has played host to plenty of top PlayStation 4 titles, but what are the show's standouts so far? We've followed every reveal, watched every second of footage, and written about scores of different releases already this week – but these are the ten games that have got us swooning right now.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare may have the most disliked debut trailer in video game history, but that's not deserved judging by its E3 2016 gameplay demo. The Hollywood bombast has been beamed up to beyond the Earth's surface, and the space combat sequences look quite literally out of this world. It's still CoD, of course, but few franchises do set-pieces better – and it looks like Infinity Ward is bringing its Michael Bay-inspired A-game.

For Honor PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

For Honor

Arguably the most interesting project in Ubisoft's current portfolio, For Honor looked reasonably sharp during the French publisher's E3 2016 press conference. With a full single player offering sitting alongside co-op and competitive components, this atmospheric take on medieval warfare should provide the complete package when it skewers PS4 next year – we just have to hope that the weighty combat system holds up across the entire experience.

God of War PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

God of War

The return of Kratos sent shock waves through E3 2016, and with good reason. The bearded berserker's latest adventure looks stunning, and it's taking the property in a rather bold new direction to boot. Revamped combat, a real change of pace, and the inclusion of a big bloody axe have us dying to see more, but without even a hint of a release window, we could be waiting a long while before stomping back into the Spartan's dusty sandals. War does change, it seems, and we're more than ready for it.

Gravity Rush 2 PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

Gravity Rush 2

Sony's first-party schedule is so stacked that Gravity Rush 2 has been swept away like it doesn't exist, but if any other publisher had a game of this calibre in their portfolio, they'd be screaming about it from the cel-shaded rooftops. Kat's sophomore story looks to build upon all the topsy-turvy mechanics of the PlayStation Vita original, but the blonde bombshell has been augmented with a few new phsyics-defying features for good measure. Frankly, it just looks like outstanding open world fun.

Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

Horizon: Zero Dawn

Sony's banking on Horizon: Zero Dawn being its next big PlayStation franchise, and would you bet against it at this point? Guerrilla Games masterfully proved that its upcoming PS4 exclusive is indeed an RPG with its stunning E3 2016 showing, demonstrating dialogue trees, crafting, and quests in one fell swoop. But it's the tactical, trap-based combat which is really beginning to tap into our primal temptations, as it looks more nuanced and engaging with each and every showing.

Persona 5 PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

Persona 5

While Persona 5 sadly didn't sneak into Sony's E3 2016 press conference, it still managed to wow us with some fantastic new gameplay clips. Simply put, Atlus' role-playing game looks superb, combining unrivalled style with traditional systems, like a slick looking turn-based battle system. With the release recently being delayed into 2017 here in the West, there's plenty of time to absorb the hype as we creep closer to Valentine's Day, and based on what we've seen so far, you may want to go ahead and cancel any other dates.

Resident Evil 7 PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

Resident Evil 7

Having played PlayStation VR's wonderful Kitchen demo last year, we can confidently say that we've already sampled Resident Evil 7 – but then there's a good chance that you will have, too, as there's a free demo on the PlayStation Store right now. Capcom's latest survival horror is returning to its roots, and while we're a little concerned by the publisher's attempts to ape P.T., the idea of a full-scale survival horror experience built for virtual reality has us both terrified and excited at the same time.

Tekken 7 PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

Tekken 7

Bandai Namco's upcoming fighter came out swinging at E3 2016, and it looks downright glorious. Its crunchy, crackling combat seems super satisfying, even in video form, and we're loving the slow motion shots that really emphasise the impact of a well timed finishing move. Tekken has always commanded a special place in the hearts of PlayStation players, but the franchise has faded ever so slightly over the years. With Tekken 7, however, we're starting to believe that this is truly the return of the King.

The Last Guardian PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

The Last Guardian

You didn't expect us to not include it, did you? The wait for The Last Guardian has been long and hard, but there's finally a release date for Fumito Ueda's long awaited boy-meets-catbird outing, and we simply can't wait. The tear-jerking trailer teased the existence of other animals, and ended on one very sombre question: "What's wrong? Are your wings broken?" Push Square Towers is still recovering from the damage caused by the floods of tear.

Watch Dogs 2 PS4 PlayStation 4 E3 2016

Watch Dogs 2

Watch Dogs was a solid open world title that filled a hole in the PS4's library when it launched, but it's always been begging for a superior sequel. It's a good job, then, that Watch Dogs 2 looks like it's going to improve upon just about everything that its predecessor got right. A protagonist with personality, a more dynamic sandbox, and a load of smaller, positive tweaks have us eagerly awaiting its launch later this year – although we're still not keen on the guy that has hashtags for eyes. A bit too far, that.

What's your personal top ten from E3 2016? Does it match with ours, or are our tastes out of touch? Share some of your favourites in the comments section, and remember to check back tomorrow for our Game of the Show poll.

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[ Words: Robert Ramsey, Sammy Barker ]