The top 10 gaming trends of 2017

As video gaming tightens its grip on mainstream culture, the games and their themes are becoming broader and bolder

Gadgets are only as good as their content, and though 2017 has been a difficult year for the world, it's been a great one for video games. As gaming elbows its way to the centre stage of mainstream culture, the titles and their themes are increasingly reflecting the wide variety of players and their concerns. Here are the best games and consoles, and the most exciting trends of 2017.