Category: Sports

Title: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
Publisher: Konami
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 3/13/2008
Overview:
A lot of games talk about evolution. Pro Evolution Soccer really means it. The franchise, already known for fluid and realistic play, is ready to adapt to your game – and counter it! The remarkable new AI Teamvision system tracks your attack style, counters your movements, and tries to take advantage of your on-field errors, creating the most realistic tactical football experience yet. The actual gameplay has been fine-tuned, with new set pieces and controls available. Just about any star you can imagine is at your disposal, with the extensive roster of licensed national and club teams now including thousands of footballers from hundreds of teams.

Title: UEFA Euro 2008
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 5/22/2008
Overview:
Chase one of soccer’s greatest championships in UEFA Euro 2008. The world’s best players and most prestigious clubs are all here, and they’re all after the same goal: becoming the 2008 UEFA Champion. Lead one of 53 teams though qualifying and into the tournament, playing in the official stadiums of the 2008 UEFA Euro. Take complete control of your destiny with manually controlled through-passing and crosses, plus goalie control in one-on-one showdowns. Experience players that raise their game in crucial moments, hone your strategy by designing customized formations, test your soccer knowledge in Quiz Mode, fill a virtual sticker book, and much more.

Title: Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 6/5/2008
Overview:
Tee off for another round of Hot Shots Golf! The franchise returns to PSP with Open Tee 2. Take your golf game wherever you go and enjoy Hot Shots’ beautiful courses, quirky characters, and addictive play. Conquer 12 new courses set on tropical islands, in the desert, along the coast, and more. Give your golfer the perfect look with over 320 customization options. New online play lets you take on up to 16 other golfers tournament-style, while local ad-hoc play lets you play tournaments or head-to-head match-ups. Equipment upgrades deliver longer drives, more accurate shots, precision putting, and more.

Title: NCAA Football 09
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 7/15/2008
Overview:
Get ready for a college football experience so authentic you’ll be waiting for the band to march through your living room at halftime! NCAA Football 09 captures the unrivaled spirit and excitement of college football Saturdays. Play as any of the 120 bowl-eligible schools on fields that reflect the circus atmosphere of real-life stadiums, with team colors, mascots, cheerleaders, and fans combining to provide a game-changing Home Field Advantage. The game’s biggest new feature is a franchise-first online Dynasty Mode, which lets you build a powerhouse against 12 opponents for up to 60 seasons. Family Play allows for simplified, pick-up-and-play controls, increased on-field maneuverability, and more.

Title: Madden NFL 09
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 8/11/2008
Overview:
Brett Favre takes the cover art, but everyone is ready to play this year’s Madden! The all-new Rookie Mode gives newer players the opportunity to learn with simplified play-calling controls and an intuitive passing system. Three unique playbooks ranging from Easy to Advanced give players of all skill levels total control. And Intelligent Coach Tips will give you advice on the fly to make you improve as you go. The one-button control scheme for defense will have you stopping the opposition in no time, and open-receiver icons will tell you at a glance where your receivers are and whether or not they’re covered.

Title: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 8/25/2008
Overview:
The world’s best golfer has made the world’s most realistic golf game better than ever. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 puts you right on the course with the best golfers on the planet. Play as or against PGA and LPGA pros including Vijay Singh, Se Ri Pak, Justin Rose, and many more. Master some of the most challenging courses all around the world, including England’s Wentworth, China’s Sheshan, and America’s Wolf Creek and Bay Hill. The easy-to-use swing system features new two- and three-click swing controls, making it easier than ever to play like a pro, while the new EA SPORTS Cup lets you challenge others to fast-moving tournament-style matches.

Title: NBA Live 09
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/6/2008
Overview:
Some players just have greatness in their genes. Now a video game does too! Each player in NBA Live 09 has been built with all-new Player DNA, with opponent-by-opponent tendencies broken down so you know where to look for the hot hand. You’ll also want to keep your eye on Hot Spots 2.0, an on-court, in-game display showing where each player likes to shoot. Plus, enhanced Freestyle controls give you an even sweeter array of spin moves and crossovers. But the game doesn’t stop there. You can also relive the league’s greatest moments, play streetball with two-man teams of current stars and NBA legends, or take your game global in 24-team FIBA World Championships.

Title: NBA 09 The Inside
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/7/2008
Overview:
It’s all about The Life. Play through the lives of three different up-and-coming ballers: a point guard, a small forward, and a big man. You’ll start out in the NBA Development League and work your way up to an NBA squad. Each story is different, with different details and mini-games, all the while teaching you what you need to know to head out to the court. Not up for a detailed story? Quickplay and Franchise are both available, as are a bunch of mini-games like Own the Court, Three-Point Shootout, and the Skills Challenge. Take on your friends online in one-on-one, two-on-two, or full squad matches.

Title: FIFA Soccer 09
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/16/2008
Overview:
The perfect pitch gets even better in FIFA Soccer 09. Take the field with the world’s top players and teams, this time with new animations that add up to the biggest power boost for FIFA’s game engine in four years. The new Collision Detection System lets players play – and collide – according to their size, speed, direction, and strength. During each collision, realistic physics determine who wins the ball. Be A Pro career mode makes its first PSP appearance, giving you four years to become a national legend. The unique Be A Pro camera gives you a firsthand look at what it’s like to close in on the keeper, and much more.

Title: Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Publisher: Konami
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/13/2008
Overview:
PES has scored big. The ultra-realistic football franchise gets even better as it’s now the exclusive video-game home of the UEFA Champions League. Experience every element of the premier club competition along with across-the-board improvements in on-field play. Improved AI drives your teammates to seek open space, take smart lines to the goal, and call for the ball once they get there. New, more realistic camera angles showcase the even-more detailed players like never before. There are new teams, new stadiums, updated rosters, and improvements in ball control, passing, and coordinated attacks.

Title: Shaun White Snowboarding
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/15/2008
Overview:
Shaun White is the most accomplished rider in snowboarding history, and the Olympic gold medalist has created a snowboarding experience worthy of his mighty legacy. Embark on an around-the-world adventure that takes you to five gigantic mountains. The slopes are a snow-covered playground as you speed downhill and pull off insane tricks and stunts. Easy controls let you get right to the good stuff, while a unique scoring system incorporates speed, tricks, carving, and sliding, letting you pile up points as you refine your own style. And you couldn’t ask for better mentor: Shaun himself will be along for the (thrill) ride, offering advice, humor, and more.

Title: MLB ’09: The Show
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 3/3/2009
Overview:
Few players took an unlikelier path to stardom than Dustin Pedroia. So it’s only fitting that the reigning AL MVP graces the cover of MLB 09. See if you can make the big leagues in the franchise’s trademark Road to the Show, which features interactive skills training, a new steal system, and more. Franchise Mode adds Salary Arbitration, September Call-ups, and a Waiver Wire. You’ll also find Online Season Leagues, over 1,000 new animations, and tons of added customization options. Two of the best: you can now choose batter walk-up music, and record custom chants and yells for fans to shout from the stands at your direction.

Title: Major League Baseball 2K9
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PSP
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 3/24/2009
Overview:
When it comes to accuracy, 2K Sports “paints the corners” as well as anyone. So get ready for the return of baseball season with more detail than ever in MLB 2K9 for PSP. The world is your ballpark with an ultra-realistic Big League experience captured in portable form. Experience True to Form Fielding, lifelike player animations, and much more. The VIP System creates a scouting report on you, tracking your hitting, pitching, fielding running, and managing styles. Sharpen your eye for spotting future stars by dipping into The Farm System and playing games with actual Triple-A teams. The action is backed by new 2K beats featuring Judas Priest, Coheed & Cambria, Ted Nugent, and other ballpark-rocking artists.

Title: Virtua Tennis 4
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 5/10/2011
Overview:
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Title: Winter Sports 3: The Great Tournament
Publisher: Zoo Games
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: TBD
Overview:
Winter Sports 2010 brings home the Olympic spirit by delivering the thrill of competition on a true worldwide stage. Compete in eight of the most popular winter sports events: skiing, snowboarding, speedskating, biathalon, figure skating, bobsled, and more. Play in Career Mode, Challenge Mode, Single Course, or vie with friends in local and online multiplayer. Play against anyone, anywhere; rise to the top of the global leaderboard, and become a true world champion. You’ll feel like you’re right on the snow and ice with high-impact graphics, real-life physics, and an up-close presentation style designed to deliver the maximum punch.

Title: EA Sports: Grand Slam Tennis
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: TBD
Overview:
You can’t win the Grand Slam without winning the biggest titles in tennis, and EA Sports offers the only chance to do it. Take home the sport’s top four trophies in the only tennis game that lets you compete for the Wimbledon Championship. Whether it’s the clay of Roland Garros, the grass of Wimbledon, or the hard courts of the U.S. and Australian Opens, you’ll compete on the world’s greatest stages. Play as and against top players from the current tour or take up a racquet as a legend from championships past. Work the court like a pro with precision controls designed to bring home a realistic tennis experience.

Title: Tony Hawk: Shred
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/26/2010
Overview:

 NOTE: Gameplay requires a Board Controller. Game does not include a Board Controller with rental or purchase.
In this Tony Hawk skate and snowboard experience, the instruction manual is as long as the title: Shred! The idea may be simple but the moves are bigger than ever. Perform some of the most amazing tricks you’ve ever seen with motion-sensing skateboard and snowboard controls. Soar over huge gaps, nail massive drops, and ride out insane roller coaster grinds on your skateboard. Rocket down mountain peaks at top speeds on your snowboard, grabbing air on courses full of chances to spin, flip, and perform other tricks. The controls are designed to be so simple, all you have to do is hop on your board and ride.

Title: Kinect Sports
Publisher: Microsoft
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/3/2010
Overview:

NOTE: This title requires the Kinect Sensor for gameplay. The Kinect Sensor is not included with rental or purchase of this title.
There is nothing missing in these sports games – except the controller! Get in the game in full-body style with Kinect Sports. Other than being virtual, there is no difference between these games and the real thing. Play soccer, volleyball, and table tennis. Go bowling, boxing, or compete in a variety of track and field events. In each sport, you’ll use your body just like you would if you were jumping a hurdle, spiking a ball, kicking a penalty shot, or wielding a table-tennis paddle. Compete any way you want: solo, co-op, head-to-head, or in multiplayer party play where everyone can jump in and jump out.

Title: MotionSports
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/3/2010
Overview:

NOTE: This title requires the Kinect Sensor for gameplay. The Kinect Sensor is not included with rental or purchase of this title.
No controllers. No equipment. No gear. Just real sports played the real way, and all you need is Microsoft Kinect. This collection shows off Kinect at its purest, bringing six sports to life right in your living room. Run, jump, duck, dodge, and soar through over 40 challenges that put your physical skills to the test. You’ll dodge defenders and race to the end zone in football, flash fancy footwork in soccer, and work that jab in boxing. You can also hop on horseback, hit the slopes, and even hang-glide. You’ll go from unknown to superstar as your every performance is broadcast on the in-game TV channel.

Title: Deca Sports Freedom
Publisher: Konami
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/17/2010
Overview:

NOTE: This title requires the Kinect Sensor for gameplay. The Kinect Sensor is not included with rental or purchase of this title.
Ten sports. Zero controllers. Play your favorite sports with complete freedom to move in this first Deca collection designed for Xbox Kinect. Swing rackets, spike volleyballs, throw uppercuts, glide across the ice, and much more as you play each game with complete realism. Choose from Tennis, Boxing, Figure Skating, Archery, Snowboard Cross, Mogul Skiing, Dodge Ball, Kendo, Beach Volleyball, and Paintball. If you do well, your avatar will score perks just like a real athlete, earning licensed Adidas apparel to wear in-game. If you do really well, your avatar can even take the clothes outside the Deca world.