This past week, the annual The Game Awards show was held in Los Angeles to honor some of the best games of 2016. Michael Phelps even showed up to honor esports athletes, who have been gaining major traction in the sporting world. The most coveted award at the show is the Game of the Year award, for which five games were nominated. Blizzard's multiplayer first person shooter game "Overwatch" won it out. However, that doesn't mean that we should forget the other nominees! All of these games are amazing, interactive, and make you want to play more. Here I have given a brief overview of all 5 games nominated for Game of the Year, which makes these some of the best games of 2016.

1. Titanfall 2

A beautiful first person shooter, Titanfall 2 serves as a sequel to its predecessor Titanfall. Titanfall 2 has a single player campaign as well as multiplayer, which adds new kinds of play to the franchise. You can play as a soldier and a Titan, a huge mech-suit robot, blasting and zipping your way through cities and other landscapes. Not only are multiplayer matches fun and addictive, the plot of the single player campaign is also immersive and intriguing. Titanfall 2 pulls you in with good game play and campaign. It is definitely worth checking out this holiday season. Titanfall 2 is available on PC, Xbox One, and PS4.

2. Inside

Inside is a visually intriguing game due to its 2.5D graphics that create a side scrolling environment for you to explore. As the player, you control a boy in a red shirt who must avoid death by solving various environmental puzzles. The story line is creepy and intriguing from the second the game begins. Inside is an Indie game that has won huge acclaim, grabbing the Best Independent Game award at The Game Awards 2016. The style and play of this game is like no other. Inside is available to play on PC, Xbox One, and PS4.

3. Doom

The fourth installment in the series, Doom is an intense first person shooter where you can play single player or multiplayer. In the single player campaign, you play as a soldier fighting back demons that have been released from Hell on Mars. Sounds crazy, right? And it is! Crazy awesome! Upgrade your character and traverse the planet fighting these evil creatures, or play some multiplayer death matches. It's up to you, but the game play for both is captivating. Visuals and audio make you feel like part of the game as you progress through the levels. Doom definitely deserves to be one of the highest rated games in the series, as well as one of the best games of 2016. Doom is available on PC, Xbox One, and PS4.

4. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Another installment in the Uncharted series, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has an incredible story line and while it was only nominated for Game of the Year, it did win Best Narrative as well as Best Performance by a voice actor. However, not only is the plot amazingly developed and acted, the game play itself is fast paced and fun. The graphics are beautiful, making you feel as if you truly are out on a treasure hunt. In addition to the single player campaign, you can also play as the characters in competitive multiplayer. Join Nathan Drake once more to get yourself into some trouble that you'll have to Indiana Jones your way out of with Uncharted 4, a PS4 exclusive.

5. Overwatch

And here we have the Game of the Year, Overwatch! Overwatch is an incredibly fun and addictive multiplayer first person shooter. You choose to play from over 20 different characters each match, each character with their own unique ability. You are placed on a team with which you must learn to work to achieve your goals. The competitive aspect of Overwatch has turned it into an esports favorite overnight. The game is updated often to include new characters, new maps to play, and new features. Overwatch hosts seasonal events that allow you to earn collectible items. Everything about the game, from its fun game play to its brightly colored characters is awesome. With both ranked and unranked modes, you can decide how hardcore gamer you wish to be, but remember to have fun! Overwatch is available on PC, Xbox One, and PS4.