2015 was a relatively small year for the world of enterntainment consumed by us here at 30 Extra Lives Studios. Part of our refocusing on the comic meant some other things had to fall to the side a bit. But that didn't stop us from having some fun. Here's some of our favorites.

Best Game
Bloodborne (PS4)

Bloodborne does not give a shit if you're good at games. You just have to be good at Bloodborne, and if you're not, it will smack you down. Repeatedly. And as frustrating as it can be, there's nothing quite like that moment when you slay a boss or destroy an enemy that had given you so much trouble before. The story is really creepy, and very much intuited by the world. There's no long cutscenes laying out what is happening, which really makes it all the more interesting. And it looks amazing, which helps with the terrifying enemy design. I haven't been immediately hooked on a game like this in some time. It's not for everyone, but it was definitely for me.

Honorable Mentions: Massive Chalice (PC), Witcher 3 Wild Hunt (PS4), Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
Note: I did not finish MGSV in time for it to be considered

Best Comic
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (IDW)

I know I push turtles stuff a little too much sometimes, but this year has been the best year for this book since it started. They finally had the showdown with the Shredder that ended a 50 issue leadup and have since pushed into new territory. They've finally gotten out of the shadow of the Shredder and Splinter is the new master of the Foot Clan. What excited me most about this year was the upheaval of the status quo. New villians have been introduced and each turtle is taking the Foot Clan a different way. This may be the best version available right now, Nickelodeon cartoon included.

Honorable Mentions: Daredevil (Marvel), The Fade Out (Image), Seconds (OGN)

Best Movie
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Disney)

This one wasn't really close. I love Star Wars again. What more can you say? Ok, I can say a little more. The new cast is great. Rey is super bad ass, Finn is probably the best characterized of the bunch, and Poe is so damn pretty. I had a blast throughout the whole movie, even though it really was a newer version of A New Hope. And it's the only movie I plan on seeing a second time in theaters. And that's incredibly rare for me.

Honorable Mentions: Inside Out (Disney), Avengers: Age of Ultron (Disney)

Best TV Show
The Americans (FX)

There was a lot of good TV this year, but the Americans stood above the rest. With two seasons under it's belt of intense cold war spy action, we really see the reprecusions of the past come to roost. The sub plots with Stan and Martha get even more insane while Philip and Elizabeth have to deal with some harsh realities of their world. And holy shit, that finale. Season four can't come soon enough.

Honorable Mentions: Daredevil (Netflix), Rick and Morty (Adult Swim), Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Fox)