Category: Sports

Title: Summer Athletics: The Ultimate Challenge
Publisher: Conspiracy
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 8/1/2008
Overview:
Calling all sports fans! If you like competition, you’ll find all you can handle in Summer Athletics. Get ready to tackle more than 25 summer sports in an Olympic-sized collection of contests. Choose from cycling, archery, swimming, track-and-field events, and many more. Each event has intuitive controls designed to accommodate the whole family. Game modes include Arcade for quick play and Career for long-term glory. Create your own character, then start playing in one of four difficulty levels. Realistic 3D graphics bring the stadium atmosphere to life with all the majesty of the world’s greatest sporting events.

Title: Madden NFL 09
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 8/11/2008
Overview:
Superstar football player Brett Favre is on the cover, but anyone can play this year’s Madden! For the first time ever, the difficulty level will be set dynamically, based on a series of holographic training exercises the player performs before taking the ball. Skills easily recalled by expert Madden players will be detected, while rookie players will get a bit more help along the way. As you progress in skill, the level will shift with you, opening more options. It even works in head-to-head matches! Improved animations make spinning out of tackles and ball-stripping a bit more fair. Plus, now you can sub in new players at the touch of a button on the play-calling screen!

Title: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PlayStation 2
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: NHL 2K9
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 9/10/2008
Overview:

Title: Cabela’s Legendary Adventures
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 9/13/2008
Overview:
Step into your boots, shoulder your rifle, and get ready to experience the most intense hunting through history! More than 10 different North American hunting grounds await you, encouraging exploration and differing tactics as you search for white-tailed deer, Yukon moose, Alaskan brown bear, and more. More than 30 types of large and small game – like the wild turkey and waterfowl – are represented in the game. The weapons and gear are completely true-to-life for the time period you choose, from classic hunting to the modern day. It will take all your patience, cunning, and preparation to bring down the most famous animals hunted right here in America.

Title: NBA Live 09
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/6/2008
Overview:
Some players 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 can also take advantage of Hot Spots 2.0, an on-court, in-game display showing where each player likes to shoot. Start out in Practice Mode to focus on the fundamentals. Then use the all-new Be a Pro option to live the NBA career of your favorite star. Improvements to Dynasty Mode let you woo free agents in a negotiation mini-game, or you can dominate the world in a 24-team FIBA World Championships series.

Title: NBA 2K9
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/6/2008
Overview:
NBA 2K elevates its game to deliver its best NBA experience yet. The robust franchise mode, The Association, expands its dominance with a new Player Ambitions system and an interface with NBA.com, letting you get the latest basketball buzz without leaving the game. Hot Zones built from real-life player data showcase each baller’s favorite shots, so you know exactly when you’ll hit nothin’ but net. And when you do shoot, you’ll see more realistic player movements thanks to the addition of more Signature Styles. This time around, even more of your favorite stars will play like they do on the actual court.

Title: NBA 09 The Inside
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PlayStation 2
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: NBA 2K8
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/1/2007
Overview:
You start the charge from half-court. You power around the key, lifting off with miles left to go. Finally, you jam the ball through the net in the ultimate slam dunk! That’s just one of the new features in 2K8, and it takes place on a neon-lit outdoor court in the middle of the Vegas strip. Take on three friends in the three-round contest and enjoy dominance on the court as you choose your dunker from an all-star roster, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Gerald Green. All the classic 2K features are back, along with a brand-new defense system and more options for running plays while on offense.

Title: NBA 08: Featuring The Life v3
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/1/2007
Overview:
It’s time for the most realistic basketball experience ever! All the features you’ve come to expect from this classic franchise are back, plus all-new innovations to keep the action hot. The progression system lets your players earn skills and experience awards, letting you fully customize their appearance and play style. New animations and new dynamic movement give a more life-like feel to the game, and the menus and designs have been refurbished for a retro NBA feel. Play through the hits of the ’06-’07 season in NBA Replay. Keep the momentum up with the Game of the Week, where you download five scenarios from the ’07-’08 season each week and re-enact them!

Title: NBA Live 08
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/2/2007
Overview:
You’re down by one. Ten seconds are left on the clock. You’ve got the ball. What do you do? You make the choice! Using the Quickstrike Ball-handling, you can intuitively control the ball in all kinds of ankle-breaking ways to dominate on the court. Own the paint with new moves and counters for your big men so you can go head-to-head in the lane. Pump fakes, drop-steps, and spins have never been sharper. Actual NBA tracking data tells you who to defend and who to feed, as well as player strengths and weaknesses. All-new shooting mechanics mean five-on-five gameplay has never looked so real. Until now.

Title: MLB Power Pros
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/3/2007
Overview:
Japan’s number one baseball game finally hits the American shores! Its signature visual style of miniature toy-like figurine players meets all your favorite baseball stars. The solid gameplay will give you a fun and exciting baseball experience unlike any other. Each Major League Baseball ballpark has been faithfully replicated with their famous landmarks, bringing an incredible level of authenticity to each game. Pick-up-and-play controls mean you’ll be pitching and batting in no time. There are over 12 different game modes, including Season Mode and Success Mode so that long-term playability is guaranteed!

Title: FIFA Soccer 08
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/10/2007
Overview:
It’s not just about the game. It’s also about the training, the lifestyle, the ups and the downs, and the endless practices to perfect your skills. Are you up to the challenge? Find out as you experience the highs and lows of real-world players and take on the challenges they face on a daily basis. A new play made called Be-A-Pro puts you in the role of a single player. It forces you to learn the same things that the player would learn – positioning, tackling, and passing. Combine your mastered skills to create signature moves and define your own style of play. Then, capture video clips of your record-breaking moments and upload them for everyone to see!

Title: Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/17/2007
Overview:
Skating is a revolution, and it’s always been about freedom. The freedom to go where you want, trick where you want, do what you want, and wear what you want. Now, it’s time to bring freedom right into your living room! Take unprecedented control as you create and mold your skater exactly how you want. Make choices and take paths to determine what kind of skater you’re going to be. Aim to be the award-winning Career Athlete, the Hardcore Skater, or one of the Riggers, who alter the world to make it one big skate park. Create Epic Skate Videos with a full video editor, and, for the first time, skate seamlessly from single-player to online!

Title: College Hoops NCAA 2K8
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/20/2007
Overview:
The highest-rated college ball game for the past five years is back and better than ever! The features that have always made the game great are back, but now you can also try the All-American Training Challenge, which pits you against some of college basketball’s best former athletes, including Mike Conley Jr., Julian Wright, and Glen Davis in tests of passing, shooting, and defense. Also, the effect of the crowd on the team registers like never before as the fans’ cheering energizes your team. Fill the crowd meter by playing well, and your team will gain the benefit of playing with no fatigue as the opposing team starts to lose steam.

Title: NCAA March Madness 08
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 12/12/2007
Overview:
The Madness rages on with NCAA March Madness 2008’s never-before-seen intensity, electrifying crowds, momentum-seizing hot steaks, and game-changing Impact Moments. New Dynamic Post Control lets you run your offense through the post and play tenacious defense when your opponent enters the paint. Turn your school into a powerhouse in Dynasty Mode, replay the most storied showdowns in college hoops history, or match dynasties from different eras with 70 classic teams. You’ll also find more sophisticated team-specific playbooks, custom online leagues, a full ESPN in-game and on-demand experience, and much more.

Title: Winter Sports 2008
Publisher: Conspiracy
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 12/26/2007
Overview:
It’s time to hit the slopes again! Compete in 15 different winter events including the nine most popular snowy sports like downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, slalom, the ski jump, and the biathlon. Race through the gates and glide through turns as you slide through no less than 21 different picture-perfect locations. Grab a friend for split-screen multiplayer or bring a few more for the four-player Hotseat Mode. An all-new Campaign Mode features 42 different missions, all leading you to the eventual goal of becoming a champion. So strap on your goggles, tighten up your bindings, head to the starting line, and get ready to become a cold-weather hero!

Title: Ski-Doo Snow X Racing
Publisher: Valcon Games
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 4/2/2007
Overview:
The cold weather brings out the hottest racing action in Ski-Doo Snow SXR Racing for PS2. Choose from over 13 different characters and 8 outfits, then gun for the finish line on more than 13 authentic Ski-Doo snowmobiles. Realistic physics and advanced handling make it feel like you’re driving the real thing – it’s going to be a couple fun and bumpy rides! Conquer 18 challenging courses, ranging from open cross country trails in Northern Sweden to an insane cross track in New York City. Unlock 36 parts you can use to upgrade your snowmobile, master 16 high-flying stunts, race a friend in two-player split screen, and more.

Title: Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 5/9/2007
Overview:
You’ll start at the top in this Tony Hawk skater built originally for handheld systems, but you won’t stay there long. Feel the rush as you plunge downhill on the steepest skate courses in the world. Skate as one of twelve original characters or even Tony Hawk himself! Then, grind your way through over 90 events in eight environments, including Hong Kong, Machu Picchu, and San Francisco. Out-trick and out-maneuver your opponents in arcade style racing. Customize your rider with the Create-A-Skater feature or experience new levels of fun with ten PS2-only events. Itching for some competition? Then go head-to-head with up to four friends in Race, Trick, Slalom, and Attack Modes, and more.

Title: The Bigs
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 6/26/2007
Overview:
After all the hard work, training, sweat and adversity, you’ve finally made it – to the Bigs. Put an entirely new spin on MLB action with over-the-top graphics and intuitive gameplay mechanics that encompass a fast and fun learning curve. Go up to bat against larger-than-life players in ballparks stylized to highlight the unique parks across the country. Combine this with fantastic pitching, batting, fielding controls and animations and you’ve got yourself a game! Take advantage of spectacular power-ups and watch outrageous special effects. Dramatic wall grabs, amazing diving plays, and epic homeruns round out the huge nature of the game.