As gamers, we hear this phrase often: “It’s a great time to be a gamer.” There are a number of reasons why someone might say this–maybe they are saying it because of the games that were recently released or about to be released. Or maybe they are referring to the launch of new consoles, kicking of a brand new generation. Whatever the reason, the result is the same: gamers usually have it really good. Which begs the question: what was the best year in gaming history?

I’m a Nintendo fan, so for me the best year had to be 2017. Just take a look at what we were treated to just four years ago, and not just from Nintendo:

• Super Mario Odyssey
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
• Splatoon 2
• Arms
• Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
• Metroid: Samus Returns
• Cuphead