PlayStation 2 Sports Games
|
ESPN College Hoops 2K5
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 17, 2004
Capturing the true spirit and pageantry of collegiate roundball is one of the most important aspects in a college basketball title, and ESPN College Hoops 2K5 improves upon its stellar presentation to give gamers the ultimate college hoops experience. Smarter crowd intelligence and enhanced audio options deliver the perfect college ambiance, while ESPN anchors Jay Bilas and Mike Patrick return with a textbook full of commentary to illustrate the emotional tide of every tip-off. The game features completely new online features to satisfy even the most die-hard collegiate basketball junkies. Fans across North America benefit from new online leagues and tournaments, comprehensive statistics tracking, living rosters, and much more. [Sega]
|
|
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2005 Adventures
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 10, 2004
Building on the rich history and success of the hunting genre, Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2005 Adventures is the first story-based hunting adventure. Players can hunt and explore using inter-connected maps and trek through six massive regions with varying environments and terrains. As players progress through the game, they can hunt more than 36 big game animals including traditional favorites like elk and moose, as well as rare breeds of animals such as bison, stone sheep and musk ox. Highly detailed and improved instructions on game play as well as guides explaining how to hunt specific animals are just some of the new features added to Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2005 Adventures. If players are in need of improving their game they now have the chance to sharpen their skills by practicing with clay and skeet shooting. After mastering the hunt or if they want to determine how their skills are improving, players can track their progress with high-scores tracking. The game features three levels of difficulty and two game play modes, "Quick Hunt" and "Career Hunt." "Quick Hunt" allows players to hunt without having to worry about time, health or the wilderness survival elements of the game. To experience the complete hunting adventure, "Career Hunt" will allow the player to take full advantage of the game. [Activision Value]
|
|
EyeToy: AntiGrav
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 9, 2004
EyeToy: AntiGrav is a game that implements the EyeToy technology in a completely new way through hoverboard gameplay. EyeToy: AntiGrav represents the first step in incorporating EyeToy into character control gameplay through the use of color and body recognition technology. Unique armbands enable players to activate the color tracking capabilities of the EyeToy USB Camera. Together with facial and body recognition, racers will shred over diverse terrain through eight different levels, grinding on rails and taking flight to perform sick tricks, while interacting with the environment in exciting new ways. Gamers can pick the best racing line and discover hidden areas and unlockable sections along the fast-paced courses. Choose between different game modes to compete against other AI-controlled hoverboard racers, or challenge a friend as you race alongside the "ghost" image of your friend's best performance. Taking the skate and snowboarding countercultures to new heights, EyeToy: AntiGrav features eight original characters with their own style and equipment, all part of the hoverboard scene. Each is equipped with the latest gear and technology that best suits their racing style, with the opportunity to earn gear upgrades in competitions throughout the game. [SCEA]
|
|
Gretzky NHL 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 9, 2004
Gretzky NHL 2005 features players with detailed facial animations that convey the power and emotion of their sport, EyeToy functionality, which allows gamers to put their face into the game and become an NHL player, and breathtaking arenas complete with arena-specific game intros, goal horns and interactive crowds. To challenge the skill levels of all hockey videogame fans, Gretzky NHL 2005 offers an extensive list of gameplay modes including Tournament Mode with customizable tournaments, Franchise (Season) Mode where gamers act as owners, Online Mode with downloadable roster updates and Rivalry Mode, which sets the stage to revisit the ultimate heated match-up time after time. By combining authentic gameplay, intuitive play controls and an enhanced presentation with the fast, fluid, hard-hitting intensity of arcade style play, Gretzky NHL 2005 delivers the look, feel and passion of hockey and provides gamers with a true-to-life simulation. [989 Sports]
|
|
FIFA Soccer 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 12, 2004
A quality first touch is the key to success for the world?s greatest soccer players. The same is now true for gamers with FIFA Soccer 2005. A player?s first touch becomes the ultimate gift for those who can think quickly and act fast to outsmart the competition. An all-new animation system now makes every button-press react with authentic, responsive and realistic speed. FIFA Soccer 2005 is the only complete, authentic, and intelligent soccer experience. All-new fluid player kinetic system that recognizes and then directly translates the speed, vision and awareness of the world?s greatest players to button presses on your controller. The Absolute Broadcast: With new in-game camera angles, smooth and continuous cut sequences for replays, and improved contrast and lighting for players and stadiums. The World's Ultimate Roster: More than 350 official licenses, including 20 leagues, 40 national teams, and 12,000 players are available. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
Tony Hawk's Underground 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 4, 2004
You've been chosen by Tony Hawk to take on Bam Margera as your teams go on a World Destruction Tour. It's time to go globetrotting on an insane road trip. THUG 2 grinds in with a hilarious story mode, an unprecedented level of customization, and more moves than the Skate Gods could dream of. Grab your board, an arsenal of spray-paint... jump into the tour van and wreak havoc across the globe. World Destruction Tour: Hawk recruits YOU onto his team for a no rules, no limits world tour versus Bam Margera. You invade international cities and wreak havoc, proving yourself to the pros as you live the ultimate skateboard adventure. All New Team Play: Team Hawk versus Team Bam. Play as yourself or switch to play one of your teammates or a special guest skater – over 20 unique characters. Unparalleled Customization: Create your own logo for use in graffiti tags, skate stickers with the all new "Create-A-Graphic" feature. Familiar Hawk customization continues with "Create-A-Goal," "Create-A-Park" and the revolutionary "Face In The Game" feature. More Player Control Than Ever Before: Tear it up with sticker slaps, projectiles, crazy vehicles, hilarious tantrums, and slow-motion Focus Control. 2 Games In 1: Team up and wreak havoc in Story Mode or switch and play 15 levels in Classic Mode. Complete your all-time favorite goals like S-K-A-T-E, Secret Tape, and High Score against a 2-minute timer.
|
|
ESPN NBA 2K5
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 30, 2004
A new momentum based gameplay system that gives gamers a complete difference in control between various types of players. Now a player’s ability and physical makeup will determine how fast they can run up the court on a fast break, how well they can cut to the basket off their opponent, and more, creating a new level of realism and natural team movement. Pioneering a new standard in artificial intelligence, computer-controlled players now have the ability to decide independently how they can best help their team and realistically react based on each human players’ actions. CPU players determine the best way they can help win in accordance with each team’s philosophy and distinct play sets. Beyond the Next Movement, IsoMotion2 improves upon the exciting dribble system of last year. Deftly perform spins, crossovers, and fakes outside the perimeter and now, in the post. Use enhanced IsoMotion2 on the defensive side to contain overaggressive ball-handlers and force turnovers. One of the most innovative features in sports games gets twice as big with over 100 new items, new timed mini games, and multi-player games. New respect level determines which player will answer your call for 24/7 games. [ESPN]
|
|
NBA Live 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 28, 2004
The EA Sports Freestyle Control continues to revolutionize your ability to play simulation basketball?and, now more than ever, it's about expressing your game in flight with Freestyle Air. In addition to all-new dunks, alley-oops, and adjustable jump shots in mid-air, new user-controlled put-back and tip-in technologies reward players who box out, wipe the glass, and go back up for a quick bucket. On defense, take more control over shot blocking to own the paint. Freestyle Air elevates NBA Live 2005 above the rim in the all-new NBA All-Star Weekend mode by allowing users to take complete control and create jaw-dropping, customized dunks in the Slam Dunk Contest. With thousands of unique dunk scenarios?from bouncing the ball off the backboard, to jumping from the free throw line, to going between your legs in mid flight?Freestyle Air lets you express your game on the court, and above it. Also featuring the 3-Point Shootout, the Rookie Challenge, and the NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Weekend is available as a stand-alone game mode as well as within Dynasty Mode. Be the architect of your own unstoppable dynasty, and watch your franchise flourish for 25 seasons. Jump into games with simulation intervention and use the customizable PDA to stay updated with important league news, team information, and other announcements. New free agency logic allows users to negotiate contracts and manage the salary cap using real dollars for the first time. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
Rocky: Legends
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 28, 2004
Rocky Legends lets players experience the pummelling action and untold backstories that lead up to the events chronicled in the blockbuster Rocky movies. Pound the competition as legendary fighters Rocky Balboa (the Italian Stallion from the streets of Philly), Apollo Creed (the Master of Disaster), Clubber Lang (straight out of a Chicago jailhouse) and Ivan Drago, (the Iron Fist of mother Russia), rise from their raw beginnings as unproven amateurs toughing it out along the way to their professional careers as boxing champions. [Ubisoft]
|
|
NHL 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 20, 2004
OPEN ICE CONTROL: Seamlessly switch between players with or without the puck -- call for passes, tell a teammate to shoot, set up a vicious one-timer, or call for a defensive double-team on the fly with the push of a button. TOTAL PLAYER AWARENESS: With more player awareness than ever before, make saucer passes just before the blueline, call in a second defender to break up a 2-on-1, or fire off wrist shots at the perfect angle on net. FACE-OFF PLAYBOOK: New playcalling system allows you to choose offensive and defensive face-off strategies every time the whistle blows. Plan an attack in your opponent's zone or protect the net right before the puck drops. THE WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY: Take part in the excitement of this year's World Cup of Hockey event featuring teams from USA, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Russia, Czech Republic, and Slovakia playing in authentic European and North American venues. ALL-NEW SKATING ENGINE: Glide then use explosive speed to get to the open ice -- now you have more puck-handling and turning control. A refined backwards skating system also allows for unprecedented defensive precision and control. THE DRILL: The intensity explodes off the ice with The Drill -- one net, one goalie, and every man for himself. Up to four can play and the one who scores the most goals wins. ENHANCED EA SPORTS ONLINE: Make a run for the Stanley Cup™: in the world's largest online competition, complete with leaderboards, downloadable rosters, and improved cheating countermeasures. [EA Sports]
|
|
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 20, 2004
TigerProofing is a revolutionary course-altering system that allows players to modify course dynamics and create the most intensely competitive course imaginable. Alter tee-box length, width and patterns on fairways and greens, the depth of a greenside bunker, and even the color of the leaves on the trees, course moisture and the season which you play. Take on the legends of golf including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Ben Hogan and become a legend yourself! EA SPORTS GameFace II: The industry-leading GameFace technology just got a whole lot deeper with more control and freedom to express your creative vision from a youthful prodigy to a grizzled old veteran. Eight new licensed courses and two new fantasy courses have been added for a total of 14 courses. New licensed courses for console only include Coeur d?Alene and Colonial Country Club. New licensed courses for both console and PC include, Sherwood Country Club, Fancourt Golf Club Estate and Troon North ? Monument Course. Compete as or against 15 different PGA TOUR players including Tiger Woods, John Daly, Vijay Singh, Charles Howell III, Notah Begay III, and Jesper Parnevik, among others. Total Precision Swing: New putting and chipping systems allow for more control on the green or when you leave an approach shot short. In PGA TOUR Season Mode, play along with the 52-week PGA TOUR calendar of events for up to 10 seasons. Obtain sponsorships from real golf equipment manufacturers throughout your career and drive to surpass Tiger as number one on the overall money list. [EA Sports]
|
|
Gallop Racer 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 31, 2004
(Also known as "Gallop Racer Lucky 7" in Japan) High-resolution graphics, advanced racing, and a variety of new modes take Gallop Racer 2004 to a higher level in digital horse racing fun. Old favorites such as the betting system and the classic season mode will also be back in the new title. Features: Enhanced Revolution Mode. Players will now be able to experience the perfect ride using the "Ability" setting to create an enhanced revolution called the "Big Revolution". Dramatic graphics such as the screen breaking into a million pieces like a mirror will add to the player's rush once they achieve the "Big Revolution". Affinity of Ability System. A new breeding system that allows the player to produce a maximum of eight original horses at one time. Once created these horses can be used as either the player's ride of choice or used as a rival's horse. Increased Camera Angles. Allowing the player to see their horse from every angle during the race will keep their blood pumping. Season Mode. With over 17 characters battling it out for the title of top jockey, the season mode has never been hotter or more intense! New Stages. Various new stages such as competitions against rivals and negotiations with trainers help to create the complete horse racing experience. Improved Graphics. High-resolution textures, enhanced effects, and improved use of shadow and depth of color immerse have been included to make the game look more natural and realistic. More Tracks and Horses. Featuring over 4,000 new horses and 42 tracks. [Tecmo]
|
|
Rapala Pro Fishing
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 31, 2004
In Rapala Pro Fishing, players can go after 13 different species of fish, including Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Catfish and King Salmon, on some of the world's most desirable lakes and rivers. Using a combination of both strategy and skill, players must select a spot where the fish are biting, choose their lure from over 700 Rapala products, precisely modeled with authentic movements, and then land their catch. Rapala Pro Fishing features two gameplay modes. "Freedom Fishing" allows the player to fish anywhere, anytime. "Tournament" mode allows the player to advance through 20 unique tournaments, completing challenges that focus on speed, weight or number of fish caught. [Activision Value]
|
|
ESPN NHL 2K5
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 30, 2004
ESPN NHL Hockey returns to the ice with the confidence of a seasoned veteran. Improved player control, an all-new fighting engine and lightning fast gameplay truly capture the feel and pace of NHL-caliber hockey. ESPN NHL 2005 features breakthrough new ways to play including online leagues, multi-player mini-games and a deeper franchise mode adding endless replay value to an already robust lineup. Deeper and more interactive than before, this season's Skybox features more than 150 unlockables, including more retro jerseys, remote outdoor locations and more. Execute sliding poke checks, swipe at loose pucks and more with new defensive stick controls that give you hands-on stick movement in a variety of defensive situations. With exclusive ESPN presentation players will experience all the on-ice action called by ESPN veteran commentators, Gary Thorne and Bill Clement. [Sega]
|
|
Hot Shots Golf Fore!
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 17, 2004
(Also known as "Minna No Golf 4," or "Everybody's Golf 4") Join in on the off-the-wall fun, true-to-life physics and new Online gameplay. With more courses and more characters than ever before Hot Shots Golf FORE! delivers more of what HSG fanatics have grown to love. Join a full cast of off-the-wall characters from the Clubhouse. 34 in all. Enjoy a variety of 15 different courses, from challenging 18-hole layouts, par 3 executive courses, and back by popular demand, Miniature Golf. Breathtaking graphics feature fully detailed course layouts with tree-lined fairways, manicured greens and treacherous hazards. Brilliant lighting effects and dramatic camera angles add energy and drama to spectacular shots and untimely 'shanks'. True-to-life golf physics and touch sensitive controls demand your careful consideration to golf?s many variables, such as wind, ball lie and course elevation. Intuitive controls and adjustable difficulty settings provide easy access for hackers and challenging gameplay for seasoned veterans. Fast paced arcade style gameplay eliminates waiting for load times...or slow foursomes. Test your golf skills in several different modes including, Tour, VS, and Training modes. Online play...Share the course with thousands of Hot Shots Golf fanatics from across the nation. [Sony]
|
|
Madden NFL 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 9, 2004
Force the action on defense in Madden NFL 2005. New defensive tools allow you to make more plays and be in on all of the action. The all-new Hit Stick lets you lay the big hit to turn the momentum of the game in your favor. Modify pre-snap assignments, including double teams and player-specific match ups, for any defensive player on the field. With the new Storyline Central, you get the inside scoop around the league from radio host Tony Bruno, along with local and national newspapers, to help you make critical franchise decisions. New Hit Stick — Change the momentum of a game by using the right analog stick to make a huge hit, force a turnover, and send the crowd into a frenzy. Time it just right or you'll get burned for a big play. Enhanced Franchise Mode — Players now react to everything that happens in the franchise—reward a hard-working player by naming him team captain or trade away unhappy players. The new game-by-game progression system rewards players for their performance during the season. Your team's crowd is now customizable with new Create-a-Fan. Be on the lookout for team-specific super fans via all-new 3D fan scenes. New EA SPORTS Online - Take on the best Madden players in quick tournaments, or compete in a mini-game of Rushing Attack. Improved EA SPORTS Fair Play keeps the playing field level. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
ESPN NFL 2K5
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 20, 2004
ESPN NFL 2K5 is uniting fans with a coupling of the most responsive and intense gameplay and the richest multi-player gaming experience possible. Maximum Tackling brings unique on-field control allowing gamers to go for the wrap-up tackle or deliver the big highlight hit. The addition of the V.I.P. System? allows gamers to play friends, even if they're not there! Players are invited to show off their coaching skills in Franchise mode and utilize Weekly Prep to fully plan the training schedule, intensity, and regimen each week. Full online leagues and tournament play with living rosters rounds out the most complete online experience. [Sega]
|
|
NCAA Football 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 15, 2004
Do you have what it takes to survive in college football's most hostile environments? For the first time in video game football history, the game-day atmosphere directly affects players' on-field performances. See if players have enough composure to withstand the pressure, and take advantage of key personnel mismatches with the new Match-Up Stick. Add in fan celebrations like the Gator Chomp or Texas Hook 'Em Horns and you'll see that NCAA Football 2005 delivers the real emotion, collegiate atmosphere, and traditional gameplay of college football. Electrifying Stadium Atmosphere: Watch the visiting team fight crowd noise when calling audibles and hot routes. Pump up the crowd and build up your home field advantage to take opponents out of the game. Build your team's stadium atmosphere to rank among the elite stadiums in the country. See, hear and feel the immediate impact from hostile environments like LSU?s "Death Valley," "The Swamp" at Florida, Michigan?s "Big House," and Nebraska's "Sea of Red." Deeper Dynasty Mode: Monitor discipline levels and grades to ensure your program's integrity, while recruiting promising high school athletes and converting them into skilled position players. Keep players happy with playing time or risk them transferring to one of your rivals in the off-season. New Gameplay Enhancements: Choose from new custom playbooks, offensive schemes, and defensive formations that include the 4-2-5 and 3-3-5 Stack. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
Athens 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 14, 2004
Athens 2004, The Official Videogame of the Olympic Games, celebrates the diversity of the Olympic Games by delivering a wide variety of Olympic sports. Aquatics includes the Swimming discipline featuring 100m Backstroke, 100m Breaststroke, 100m Butterfly and 100m Freestyle events. Athletics includes Track and Field areas (including High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Pole Vault, Shot Put, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 100m Hurdles and 110m Hurdles events), as well as the Combined area (including Decathlon and Heptathlon). Gymnastics features the Artistic discipline including Floor Exercise, Rings and Vault events. Additional sports include Archery (Individual 70m event); Equestrian (Individual Mixed event for Jumping); Shooting (Skeet event); and Weightlifting (Clean & Jerk event). [SCEA]
|
|
MLB SlugFest: Loaded
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 23, 2004
MLB SlugFest: Loaded is on-fire, in-depth and online baseball. "On-fire" means that gamers will get more over-the-top moves, more control on the mound, more options at the plate, more outrageous commentary from Tim Kitzrow and Jim Shorts than ever before. "In-depth" means that we've added arguably the deepest Franchis Mode ever in a baseball videogame. And "Online" means that the best multiplayer baseball game is ready for the largest multiplayer audience there is, world-wide. MLB SlugFest: Loaded is here... Get out of my way! [Midway]
|
|
Ribbit King
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 15, 2004
Scooter must hurry to save his planet! Power supplies are running out and to save them he must win the coveted ?Super Ribbinite?. Compete to become the Frolf Champion across 20 different courses on 5 different worlds. You must defeat all your opponents to win the Frolf Cup and the Super Ribbinite. Planet Hippitron is counting on you! [Bandai]
|
|
Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 8, 2004
Incorporating six game modes, Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2 offers center court action for novices and experts alike. Players can create their own character in Pro Tour Mode and work their way up through the ranking system by winning major tournament trophies and collecting points. In Arcade Mode, players advance through three difficulty levels as they compete in the Grand Slam tournaments. Exhibition Mode allows players to select their desired playing conditions (number of games, sets, difficulty level, characters, venues) to play a singles game or team up with up to three other players for a doubles match using a Multitap for PlayStation2. In Challenge Mode, players must complete several mini-games to unlock more challenging stages. Players can alter the camera angles in Spectator Mode to become a spectator and watch CPU players going head-to-head. For newcomers to the Smash Court series, the Tutorial Mode provides a step-by-step tutorial session, while novices can learn to use the variety of shots and serves including topspin backhands, half-volley drop shots, lobs, smashes and pinpoint passing shots. [Namco]
|
|
Strike Force Bowling
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 10, 2004
You no longer have to wait for league night to enjoy the fun of competitive bowling! Taking the game to a whole new level, Strike Force Bowling features authentic real time physics in an easy-to-use arcade style control. Pins never quite fall the same way twice, bowling balls react according to a combination of spin, material and lane friction. Noise of the alley getting on your nerves? Take your game on the road! Knock over skull-tipped pins on the pitching deck of a pirate ship. Play under the watchful eyes of the Sphinx in ancient Egypt. Bowl over tiki heads at the end of a pier on a tropical island. These and other exotic locations await! Six unique play modes keep things interesting, including Skins, Golf, Challenge and Practice modes, as well as Open and Tournament play. Choose from eight high-polygon players, complete with their own animated reactions to gameplay. Bowling styles can be customized according to strength, accuracy and curve. [Crave Entertainment]
|
|
ESPN Major League Baseball
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 4, 2004
ESPN Major League Baseball raises the bar with Power Pitching, Online Gameplay and a stellar ESPN presentation featuring Jon Miller and Karl Ravech. A new name, a new season, a new way to play! Power Pitching - Take complete control of the mound with new pitches, pitch speeds, pitch interface, pitch animations, pitcher momentum and exclusive ESPN K-Zone pitch analysis. Take Your Game Online - Experience seamless online gameplay for both PlayStation 2 and Xbox. ESPN Presentation - An all-star cast featuring Jon Miller and Karl Ravech delivers insightful game analysis along with everything you?d expect from an ESPN Major League Baseball broadcast. Broken Bats and More - Hundreds of new, breakthrough animations including broken bats, mound conferences, on-deck batters, curtain calls, and player reactions. New General Manager Mode - Now you?ll have to answer to the owners if you can?t keep your club running on all cylinders. If you don?t make wise decisions, you can get fired by your team or, if successful, be lured away by other teams. Clutch Gameplay - A new momentum meter allows you to tap into the power of your player when you need it most. The Trophy Room - Earn and display trophies by accomplishing in-game goals and surpassing MLB milestones. [ESPN]
|
|
UEFA Euro 2004: Portugal
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 4, 2004
In EURO 2004 mode players can play as any of the 51 European nations. Players can arrange and play friendly matches against other nations or play through the tournament going from qualifying, to playoffs and into the finals. In addition to tracking injuries and suspensions, a new dynamic morale system will track players' morale, which will fluctuate based on individual and team performances and affect player abilities on the field. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
World Tour Soccer 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 14, 2004
Play as or against the world's best soccer stars with more than 18,000 players from 900 international and club teams from 23 leagues and 31 different divisions. Pull off a variety of classic soccer moves like the step-over and shimmy while trying to elude the stingy defense in pursuit of that game-winning GOAL. Includes multiple modes of play including exhibition, season, career, challenge and international tournaments.
|
|
All-Star Baseball 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 8, 2004
All-Star Baseball 2005 gives you the most realistic "between the lines" game play experience ever with ASB05's exclusive FielderCam. The perennial best selling Baseball videogame franchise is more fun and accessible than ever before, packed with exclusive feature innovations, online head-to-head play AND the deepest franchise mode of any baseball video game. [Acclaim]
|
|
Fight Night 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 5, 2004
Built from the ground up to deliver all the drama and pageantry of a heavyweight title bout, EA SPORTS FIGHT NIGHT 2004 is the most authentic boxing experience to date, sporting a dramatic new-school attitude, a dynamic new cinematic approach, and revolutionary boxing gameplay. With Total Punch Control, EA SPORTS FIGHT NIGHT 2004 allows gamers to pummel their opponents with surgical precision, controlling both punch location and power to bring the hurt with style and strategy. Plus, an all-new defensive system gives players full body control as they make a run at the title. All-New Total Punch Control: Hammer the competition with this innovative new feature -- the right analog stick becomes an intuitive extension of your fists, giving you total control of every punch. Stick and Move: Use the analog sticks to bob and weave, block punches, and frustrate opponents by shutting down and countering their attacks. Be the Ultimate Fighting Machine: Create a fighter who looks exactly like you in Career Mode, and work your way from amateur to title contender to undisputed champion. Customize Your Ring Entrance: Psych out your opponent, show your personality, and win over the crowd with your hand-chosen music, special effects and entourage. Knock 'em Out Online: Step into the online ring and go toe-to-toe against other top fighters to see how you stack up against the nation's best. [EA Sports]
|
|
NBA Ballers
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 5, 2004
NBA Ballers is the exclusive one-on-one basketball videogame highlighting the "bling-bling" lifestyle of NBA Superstars; chromed-out cars, ice, ladies, tatts and jets all hinge on the killer cross-over. NBA Ballers also features NBA Legends dropping dimes and dunking in your grill to determine who is the greatest baller of all time. 60+ NBA Players: Including Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett, Shaquille O?Neal, Yao Ming, Steve Francis, Chris Webber, Gary Payton, Latrell Sprewell, and more! 24 NBA Legends: Including Rick Barry, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain, Clyde Drexler, Julius Irving, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Jerry West, James Worthy, and more! [Midway]
|
|
MLB 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 16, 2004
The long list of new features includes the following: New Interface Cameras: Choose from the catcher, umpire, pitcher, outfield zoom or offset plate camera options. New Interactive Hot/Cold Zones: Take hot and cold zones one stop further with the ability to alter them. Turn cold zones hot and vice versa wtih your performance at the plate or from the bump. Double Switches: Effectively manage your lineup and put your weakest stick in the nine-slot when you take advantage of double switch opportunities. MLB 2005 is the only game with scaled strike zones proportionate to individual hitters. [989 Sports]
|
|
MVP Baseball 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 9, 2004
Step up to the plate with MVP Baseball 2004. The fundamentals of hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running have been reproduced like never before to give you complete control over every aspect of the game. From swinging for the fences or protecting the plate when you have a two-strike count, the all-new batting model provides unprecedented command of each type of swing in every situation. With great gameplay and many additional features such as Pitching Challenge and Dynasty Mode, MVP Baseball 2004 wins the pennant as the most innovative and realistic baseball experience ever created. Groundbreaking Hitting Control: From hitting to the opposite field to pulling the ball down the line to swinging for the fences, every swing type is included. You Control the Field: Leap over the wall and rob home runs, hook slide to avoid tags, and take out the catcher at home with all-new player control. Pick Your Park: With all-new crowd chants, the addition of classic stadiums, and new lighting to signify various start times for your biggest games, MVP Baseball 2004 puts you in the best seat in the house. Your Dynasty Begins Now: Take full control of your franchise on all the levels -- from the minors to the pros. Play, sim, or manage each game all the way to the World Series. Swing for the Fences Online: Go yard against players across the country in one-on-one or Tournament games, while talking up your game with EA SPORTS? Talk [Electronic Arts]
|
|
World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 17, 2004
Winning Eleven 7 International features 100 teams, 21 stadiums, new player models and key additions to the Master League. Winning Eleven 7 also utilizes a custom designed engine that allows for great flexibility and customization. Upon entering a match, players will find incredibly masterful gameplay, beautifully rendered stadiums and picture-perfect player models. While on the field, players will experience true-to-life gameplay, with carefully tuned A.I., realistic pace and balance. [Konami]
|
|
NFL Street
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 13, 2004
Hard-hitting 7-on-7 arcade gameplay challenges players to show their skills on both offense and defense. Big jukes with bone-crunching tackles, pitches, and a wealth of showboat moves are available. Create a player and build a team, filling all positions. Choose from hundreds of swappable clothing, accessories, colors and logos. NFL Challenge: Bulldoze through 31 teams while building the ultimate team with dozens of unlockables. Pick Up Game: You're always the captain and you take turns with your opponent, selecting your team from 40 randomly selected NFL stars. More than 300 current NFL stars and legends such as Barry Sanders. Each player model exaggerates the real-life features of their counterparts. Great plays earn Showboat points which will eventually reward gamers with a Gamebreaker. Gamebreakers put a player into "the zone" where they can plow through the opposing team or knock the ball loose on defense. Online Play for PlayStation 2: Rule the streets from coast-to-coast. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
NCAA March Madness 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 17, 2003
Features Over 320 Schools: Dick Vitale and Brad Nessler preside over the passion and tradition of NCAA basketball competition with authentic fight songs, arenas, cheerleaders, and mascots. All-new game modes including Frat Party and Rivalry let you not only punish your most bitter rivals? but also take it to their mascots as well. Recruit elite high school players over 30 seasons in Dynasty Mode and take your team from the pre-season EA SPORTS Maui Invitational all the way to the Big Dance. Take on players from around the nation by competing in all-new online head-to-head or tournament games, while taunting your opponent with EA SPORTS Talk. Watch locker room videos detailing pre-game scouting reports and strategies from top coaches including Billy Donovan, Rick Majerus, and Gary Williams. Call offensive plays taken directly from each school's playbook, then shut down the opposition and cause turnovers with a full-court press or 2-3 zone. [EA Sports]
|
|
ESPN College Hoops
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 13, 2003
ESPN Presentation - Step into every college game with a mind-blowing presentation  listen to Jay Bilas and Mike Patrick behind the booth as well as see detailed overlays that deliver nothing less than perfection! Enhanced Legacy Mode - Create your own dynasty from the ground up, customizing everything from the arena to team schedules. Use assistant coaches to recruit year-round or suffer losing that prized JuCo prospect! Authentic College Atmosphere - The only realistically replicated college environment with more than 100 mascots and fight songs, team specific chants and dozens of cutscenes that capture net cutting in the tournament, crazed fans and blaring bands sending every college moment into a frenzy! [Sega]
|
|
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
Cabelas Dangerous Hunts delivers intense hunting action in exotic locations throughout the world. Featuring some of the world's most ferocious animals, such as Grizzly, Leopards, Rhinos, Cape Buffalo and more, in palm-sweating, heart-pounding hunting action. You?ll soon realize first-hand what every hunter fears most in terrifying "Kill or Be Killed" hunting action never before available! [Activision Value]
|
|
NCAA Final Four 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
Combining true, authentic NCAA college basketball action with updated graphics and an all-new Online Mode, NCAA Final Four 2004 delivers spirit and pageantry of college hoops. NCAA Final Four 2004 features more than 300 Division IA teams, multiple modes of play including Practice, Dynasty and Career, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) and compatibility with 989SportsOnline, the revolutionary central online lobby linking all 989 Sports online titles with features including roster updates, a real-time sports ticker, tournaments, message boards, voice chat, and more. [Sony]
|
|
FIFA Soccer 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 4, 2003
A new Career Mode gives you the chance to take a team from the lower divisions, battle through ranks, sign new players, and turn them into champions. Take control of players away from the ball, and run them into space for attacking passes or gain valuable position during dead ball kicks. A fine-tuned game engine, and new animations dramatically enhance the smoothness in player movement. Deeper team AI, attributes, tactics, playing styles, control, and individual player personalities. Build your franchise and guide your club to the Championship by making calculated front-office decisions with Career Mode. When one season ends and another begins new challenges will present themselves. More than 300 new crowd chants at an ever growing list of officially licensed stadiums help put you in the best seat in the house. Plus, an all-new dynamic weather feature even affects gameplay, so choose your home wisely. More than 500 official licenses, including 16 leagues, 350 teams and 10,000 players. From Europe?s super leagues to the Americas Club Championship, FIFA Soccer 2004 has the most authentic selection of the world?s best. A Game With No Boundaries: Go online and take on opponents from anywhere in the country. An online lobby area where gamers can meet, greet, chat and play head-to-head provides the ultimate interactive experience. [EA Sports]
|
|
NBA ShootOut 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 29, 2003
Features enhanced Career Mode enabling gamers to create a player and earn a spot on an NBA team, NBA ShootOut 2004 now also enables users to take their skills online, leveraging the new USB Headset to rally teammates and compete against anyone around the country, or use the offline voice recognition capabilities to execute specific plays.
|
|
NFL Blitz Pro
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 28, 2003
NFL Blitz PRO is the exclusive, 11-on-11 licensed smash-mouth football videogame experience, delivering a new a sophisticated and online feature set combined with its proprietary blend of lightning-fast, adrenaline-style gameplay proving NFL Blitz PRO is updated, improved and in-depth football. NFL Blitz has been reinvented, without leaving behind the edginess that has made Midway Sports the leader and only year-on-year successful publisher of extreme-style league licensed sports videogames. For the first time, NFL Blitz Pro will showcase authentic 11-on-11 gameplay with realistic rules, features and online play, while still providing its propriety blend of fast and furious adrenaline-style football action. [Midway]
|
|
Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 28, 2003
Take to the air in the first game that allows players to fully experience the magical speed, power, and competition of Quidditch, the favorite sport of witches and wizards, in the Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup game. For the first time, gamers will experience the full complexity and exciting challenge of Quidditch, which involves two teams of seven players who fly on broomsticks, playing four balls simultaneously. Players will control every position on their team, including three Chasers who try to score with the Quaffle, two Beaters who control the dangerous Bludgers, the Keeper who protects the goal, and the Seeker who chases the elusive Golden Snitch that must be caught to end the match. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
Tony Hawk's Underground
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 27, 2003
Get ready for a totally new breed of the Tony Hawk experience. Play as yourself, not a pro skater, and make your way through a plot-twisting, true-to-life story that takes you from unknown local skate punk to fame and fortune as a superstar skater. For the first time ever, you'll be able to get off your board and explore 9 expansive levels on foot or by vehicle. Enjoy unprecedented customization by designing and naming your own original tricks through the all-new Create-a-Trick. Or create bigger parks and include your own goals in the expanded Skate Park Editor. After you're done, share your tricks and parks online with your friends. You can even download your own face into the game! And, with all-new online play - new games, stats, and online rankings - you'll have infinite expansion through downloadable content. You're the star...you own the Underground! [Activision]
|
|
ESPN NBA Basketball
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 21, 2003
ESPN Presentation - Step up and join the most anticipated presentation known to date! With detailed visuals, picture-in-picture introductions, a variety of eye-catching callouts and new studio and color commentary -- why settle for anything less! The next step in realism, accurate player models bring extremely natural looking players to life while all-new game lighting raises the standard for detail with realistic self-shadowing, creating a more dynamic look and feel for every NBA player! Total Game Control - Incredible dribble moves, stellar passing control, split second defensive reactions -- all at your fingertips as you control every aspect of your NBA game on both sides of the court! Intuitive Showtime Pass Mechanics - Your game, your show! Conquer every defense with a variety of jaw dropping no-look and behind-the-back passes, setting up monstrous finishes around the rim! Smart Camera Intelligence - Innovative, new picture angles based on ESPN's broadcast cameras will tightly follow all of the NBA action, offering the perfect viewing perspective of every play.
|
|
SSX 3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 20, 2003
Embark on the ultimate adventure and conquer the mountain with SSX 3. Life begins at the summit where a wide-open mountain awaits you -- board it, explore it, and beat it. Featuring all-new freestyle events and race courses, jaw-dropping tricks, and a cast of cool, customizable characters, SSX 3 is yours to conquer. Redefine the boundaries what you do and what you earn, and go anywhere gravity takes you with SSX 3! [Electronic Arts]
|
|
NBA Live 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 14, 2003
Step up your game with NBA Live 2004. With brand-new 10-Man Freestyle, authentic gameplay, and stunning graphics, NBA Live 2004 delivers the definitive basketball experience. Whether running the point with one-button Quick Plays, spinning free in the lane for a vicious dunk, or locking down on "D", NBA LIVE 2004 puts players in total control. With a dramatically enhanced Dynasty Mode, the ability to take the court at all NBA arenas, and all-new commentary from Marv Albert and Mike Fratello, NBA Live 2004 is all about authenticity. Compete in One-on-One or all-new Online Tournament games, and chat in-game with EA SPORTS Talk. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
NHL Hitz Pro
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 25, 2003
Think you know NHL Hitz? Think again. NHL Hitz Pro unleashes an exclusive, proprietary blend of NHL Authenticity and adrenaline-style gameplay with real 5-on-5 NHL hockey featuring; big hits, rocket goals and ferocious ONLINE gameplay. NHL Hitz has been reinvented, without leaving behind the edginess that has made Midway Sports the leader and only year-on-year successful publisher of extreme-style league licensed sports videogames. NHL Hitz Pro will showcase authentic 5-on-5 gameplay with realistic rules, features and online play, while still providing its proprietary blend of lightning-fast adrenaline-style hockey action. [Midway]
|
|
NBA Jam 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 23, 2003
NBA JAM brings the "rim-rocking" highlights of NBA play to life with over the top, arcade-style 3-on-3 Basketball featuring spectacular high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking crossovers and "get that outta here" blocks! All the popular signature NBA JAM features are back - including over-the top gameplay, "On-Fire" & "Big Head" modes, no fouls, Hotspots and surprising hidden characters. Play against over 50 of the NBA's greatest players from the past 50 years in the Legends Tournament, taking you on a journey through the NBA of the 1950s - 1990s with era-specific music, uniforms, hairstyles, commentary and motions. Over 700 new motions, including signature moves for current NBA All-Stars and Legends. Game modes include quick-play Exhibition, NBA JAM Tournament, NBA Legends Tournament & Mini Games. All-new Create-A-Player allows you to build your own master of the court. Select upgraded attributes in the JAM Store. [Acclaim]
|
|
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 22, 2003
With the revolutionary new EA SPORTS Game Face, you can build yourself from scratch and take on the pros while improving your skills with each solid performance. Play as or against over a dozen top pros, including Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Justin Leonard, and new golfers like John Daly and Adam Scott. Five new courses have been added to all the old favorites like Pebble Beach Golf Links and St Andrews Golf Links. Graphical and gameplay enhancements mean more ball control and more realistic weather and terrain conditions. Expanded Career Mode lets you take your golfer through a World Tour to earn money and sponsorships. Go online for matches and tournaments, and climb the leaderboards. [EA Sports]
|
|
NHL 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 22, 2003
It's more physical than ever before, with new Bruise Control, an all-new fighting system, more realistic player collisions, and powerful visuals such as popping helmets and breaking glass. Total Control on the Ice: Total player control allows you to direct 2-button touch sensitive passes anywhere on the ice, call team strategies on the fly, and aggressively tie up opponents against the boards and in front of the net. Go Deep Into Dynasty Mode: Take on the role of GM for up to 20 seasons, drafting and trading players, negotiating contracts, and managing the financial bottom line of your franchise. Earn valuable experience points to upgrade your GM office and/or purchase improvements to staff and facilities, thus improving your team?s on ice performance. All-New Elite Leagues: 39 new international teams from Germany?s DEL, Sweden?s Elitserien, and Finland?s SM-Liga. Enhanced EA SPORTS Online: Compete in one-on-one or all-new on-line tournament games, and chat in-game with EA SPORTS Talk. New EA SPORTS Bio: Unlock special rewards in NHL 2004 by playing multiple titles, including Madden NFL 2004, NBA Live 2004, and much more. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
Rugby 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 16, 2003
Choose from 20 international, all Super 12, and other domestic teams, then take your team to victory in the World Cup, Tri nations, Super 12 Series, Domestic, Master League and Friendly matches. Strap on your boots, this is World Cup Rugby at its body-ramming, bullet-passing, try-scoring best! More than 60 Teams From Around the World: Featuring every Rugby World Cup qualifying team plus international teams that did not qualify for the tournament, and every Super 12, and European Cup team. Over 1,500 Players Ready to Scrum: All the top players in the world, from Jonah Lomu to Jonny Wilkinson. With the revamped player editor, change every element of your players including height, weight, look, and playing attributes. Make a run for the cup with a wide variety of game and tournament modes including: Training Pitch, World Cup, Tri Nations, Bledisloe Cup, Super 12, European Cup, British Lions Tour, and Master League, the flagship tournament that lets you fully trade and customize your player, team, and tournament, and play through a career-style game mode. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
ESPN NHL Hockey
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 9, 2003
ESPN NHL Hockey brings you authentic box scores, overlays, stats and more - fully capturing the atmosphere of an ESPN NHL broadcast. Groundbreaking Graphics Engine ? Pushing the hardware to new limits, player models and faces, environmental effects, arenas, cut-scenes, uniforms and more are meticulously detailed - raising realism to a new level. Top-Notch Commentary- A superstar booth features the best in the business, as ESPN?s Gary Thorne and Bill Clement deliver smart play-by-play and color commentary with situational analysis and true ESPN flavor. Got Skills? - Put your skills to the test against the NHL?s best as you compete for the title in all of the NHL?s All-Star skills challenges. Mini-Games Galore ? Including "Mini-Rink," a fast-paced 2 on 2 intense hockey experience, Pond Hockey, and enhanced skills events.
|
|
ESPN NFL Football
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 3, 2003
ESPN NFL Football brings the complete NFL experience. Whether it's by making an opponent lose his shorts from a stop-and-go juke, by scraping your toes down as you make an acrobatic first-down catch along the sideline, or by piling on top of a swarming gang tackle on fourth and short -- you will truly feel everything that makes the National Football League so intense. Don't look. Don't listen. Feel.
|
|
Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 2, 2003
Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure marks the first time Buzz Lightyear and Woody from Walt Disney Pictures' presentation of Pixar Animation Studios' "Toy Story 2," Young Tarzan and Terk from Disney's "Tarzan" and Simba and Rafiki from "The Lion King" have been showcased in the same video game. Players skate as their favorite characters, performing moves such as ollies, rail grinds, spins and other expert balance moves. The characters from the films can skate through each of their respective worlds, such as Simba and Rafiki in Pride Rock, Young Tarzan and Terk in the "Jungle Treehouse" and Disney/Pixar's Buzz Lightyear and Woody in Pizza Planet, and interact with the other characters that live in those worlds. The game also provides an abundance of fun and offers players unique skateboards that resemble items found in their respective worlds including bamboo rafts, frying pans and other themed items. Beyond the skateboard challenge there are puzzles to solve, secret areas to explore and collectibles to find on each level of the game. [Activision]
|
|
NCAA GameBreaker 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 27, 2003
For the first time ever, NCAA GameBreaker 2004 will allow gamers to take their skills online and compete against other college football fans anytime, anywhere. NCAA GameBreaker 2004 further illustrates the realism of college football this year by using the new Practice Mode that gives players the option to sharpen their skills before playing an exhibition or entering season mode. Bringing back the true-to-life college football experience that gamers crave, legendary announcers Keith Jackson and Tim Brandt return to the microphone. With more than 50 new animated mascots, cheerleaders, and sideline personnel, gamers everywhere will feel the spirit and emotion of college football. [SCEA]
|
|
NFL GameDay 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 27, 2003
The latest version of this popular NFL football franchise from the 989 Sports development team delivers exciting and authentic football action. Combining the true NFL intensity with all-new graphics and a deep Online Mode, NFL GameDay 2004 promises to kick off the season in proper football fashion for football fans of all ages. NFL GameDay 2004 looks and plays better than ever before with enhanced "motion blending" technology, allowing for seamless animation transitions which help capture the power and speed of the NFL. In addition, new player models were developed as each NFL player has been recreated in amazing detail to look exactly like his real life counterpart. Stadium models have also been greatly improved as new lighting and textures and interactive crowds have been applied to make the user feel truly part of the action.
|
|
Madden NFL 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 12, 2003
[Metacritic's 2003 Playstation 2 Game of the Year] Key Features for 2004 include New Playmaker Control - Make pre-snap adjustments to your receiver routes, direct receiver routes during a scramble, direct blocking down field during a run, or read and react to the offense to deliver a crushing tackle; New Owner Mode - Hire your own staff, set your team's ticket prices, build your own stadium, reward key players with signing bonuses and boost player attributes in Mini-Camp drills; Most Realistic NFL Playbooks Ever - Tons of new trick plays, multiple formation variations, and the deepest NFL playbooks from all 32 officially licensed Coaches Club Head Coaches; New Animations and Enhancements - New QB scramble transitions to improve throwing on the run, stumbles, open field blocks, whirlwind defensive reaction moves, sideline wrap tackles, and out of bound pushes. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
NCAA Football 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 16, 2003
Take the rivalry online: Battle Michigan vs. Ohio State, USC vs. Notre Dame, Oklahoma vs. Nebraska, and more in online head-to-head exhibition games. Chat or sing your favorite fight song in-game with EA SPORTS Talk, or follow the stat leaders across the country in the Online Top 100. Get in the end zone with new trick plays like the Halfback Throwback and Wide Receiver Double Reverse Pass. New animations include sideline tackles, stumbles, new over-the-shoulder and basket catches, user-controlled celebrations, and much more. See the receivers better through a new QB Rollout camera and use the Play-Action Pass camera to fake out the defense. New College Classics mode: Replay 20 of the greatest college football games from the last two decades. Take over the game at a key situation, relive the glorious victory, or change history with an upset. Over 150 new teams: Play as one of 36 new 1-AA teams or one of the 100+ NEW Classic Teams including 1930 Notre Dame, 1956 Oklahoma, 1972 USC, 1985 Auburn, and 2002 Ohio State. Continuing the dynasty: Project the season's top performers with the new Pre-Season All-American Team and revel in your weekly accomplishments with new Sports Illustrated magazine covers. [EA Sports]
|
|
K-1 World Grand Prix
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 9, 2003
The new breed of sport fighting games has entered the ring. K-1 World Grand Prix combines the tactical barrage of boxing with the powerful ferocity of no-holds-barred fighting to deliver the ultimate sport fighting experience. With greater depth, more strategy and the fiercest knockouts around, K-1 World Grand Prix puts all other sport fighting games on the canvas!Over 20 real K-1 fighters, each with signature moves & combos. Body-region-specific damage allows for tactical weakening the opponent. Endless offensive and defensive moves to employ. 7 game modes including Grand Prix, Trial, Revival & Head-to-head. [Konami]
|
|
Summer Heat Beach Volleyball
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 1, 2003
Summer Heat Beach Volleyball features: 14 selectable characters, each with player-specific attributes and abilities; 12 sizzling locations, including Venice Beach Stadium, Flamingo Pier, Emerald Marina and Silver Sands Beach; Immersive summer game play experience allows players to unlock hidden secrets as they spike your way to beach volleyball dominance; Proprietary "Super Spike" system, enables gamers to earn special moves, speed-ups and unlock hidden features; First-ever Summer Beach House Party Mode tracks player stats plus unlocks hidden features and players; Game play modes include Arcade, Exhibition, Tournament and Mini-Games; Full character customization, allows players to modify their character's skin color, hairstyle, and accessories; In-game music soundtrack featuring today's top recording artists, including Pink ("Get the Party Started"), Sum 41 ("Summer"), Kylie Minogue ("Love at First Sight"), Sprung Monkey ("Coconut"), Freshmaka ("Hawaiian Shirt") and Suburban ("Ooohwee"); TV-style presentation, including music videos from Pink, Sum 41 and Kylie Minogue, player cut scenes, arena fly-throughs and instant replays. [Acclaim]
|
|
Wakeboarding Unleashed Featuring Shaun Murray
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 10, 2003
Hang on for your life in Wakeboarding Unleashed featuring Shaun Murray as you get ripped across a lake by a high-powered speedboat and trick through dangerous terrain. Feel the rush as you crash into houseboats and catch huge air in nine exotic levels with seven world-class wakeboarders. Tired already? Then drive the boat and help your friend pull off challenging technical tricks on the most realistic looking water ever. [Activision]
|
|
G1 Jockey 3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 28, 2003
Take the role of an apprentice jockey thrust into the highly competitive sport of thoroughbred racing. Over the course of a season, face fierce competition as you battle to become the world?s top Grade 1 jockey. All the action and the vibrant spectacle of thoroughbred racing are captured in real-time 3D. You have full control of their steed right out of the gate and all the way to the furious finish.
|
|
NBA Street Vol. 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 28, 2003
25 NBA legends scrap, battle and brawl for ultimate bragging rights. Play as Dr. J, Bird, Wilt, Moses, and more! Seven authentic urban courts including Soul in the Hole in NYC, Mosswood in Oakland, and more. All-new electrifying moves, passes and alley-oops. Play against the CPU or with up to four ballers. Customize the rules and players to your liking. [Electronic Arts]
|
|
Gallop Racer 2003: A New Breed
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 31, 2003
Experience the world of Gallop Racer with an inside look into the unique sport of thoroughbred racing! Gallop Racer 2003 is bigger and better than before with a fully interactive betting system, a horse training mode for beginner riders, 32 different track environments, and over 3000 unlockable horses! [Tecmo]
|
|
World Series Baseball 2K3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 17, 2003
WSB 2K3 spent the offseason improving what was already THE baseball franchise by adding an all-new ESPN broadcast presentation, more classic uniforms for every team, player-specific batting stances and pitching styles for Hall of Fame players, and historic ballparks. WSB 2K3's unrivaled gameplay gives users what they asked for, including: a jump button for home run-robbing snatches and line drive-snaring grabs, user-controlled leadoffs, drag bunts, improved double play animations, power swings, and more. [Sega]
|
|
MLB Slugfest 20-04
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 16, 2003
Features Exclusive Challenging Adrenaline-Style Gameplay: Turbo running, fielding, batting and throwing. Midway Sports kicks the level up a notch with hard-hitting, gas-throwing, plays-of-the-week caliber fielding to give the player the best possible baseball videogame experience. NEW Create-A-Team: Create your own All-Star team by combining your favorite players from both leagues into one powerhouse ball club, then work your way to a World Series championship. NEW Customizable Instant Replay: Relive your towering home runs or diving catches with instant replay. You take control of the camera and can view your highlight-quality plays from any angle you desire. NEW Home Run Derby: Pit your favorite MLB players in a home run derby and square off against the most feared long ball hitters in the league. NEW Pitching "On Fire": Pitchers in both leagues have the opportunity to get "on fire" by constantly shutting down the offensive team. [Midway]
|
|
World Soccer Winning Eleven 6 International
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 11, 2003
North America, the wait is over. Experience the most realistic virtual recreation of the sport to date. Life-like player models, staggeringly realistic animations, and renowned gameplay bring a soccer experience that can't be beat. This critically acclaimed title is the must have soccer game of the year. Find out what you've been missing. Create your own dream team in the Master League. [Konami]
|
|
MLB 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 10, 2003
Take the bump with All New Pitching Controls and Total Control Pitching - an MLB exclusive that puts you on the pitcher?s mound with the ability to nibble away at the corners as you control every pitch type, location and velocity in an effort to force batters to hit your pitch. Every aspect of A.I. in MLB 2004 has been created with consultation from more than 24 pros. Play a 10-year career with the Career Mode or a single season with Season Mode. Get into a home run show down with Home Run Derby. Take a rookie from Spring Training to the World Series with Spring Training Mode.
|
|
MVP Baseball 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 10, 2003
New Pitcher/Batter Interface: Players must be strategic with their pitches. Throw a nasty curve to a batter's "cold zone" or risk a possible home run by throwing some heat to their "hot zone." Each pitcher will have more effective pitches depending on how accurate those pitches are in real life. Batting: Quality of the hit will depend on each batter's real life "hot and cold zones," hitter ratings, swing timing and swing type. New AI and Gameplay System: Real-time scouting reports provide accurate player ratings and attributes. CPU opponents react like their real-life counterparts, incorporating strategy and decision-making based on outs, score, inning, pitch count, etc. First Ever Picture-in-Picture Baserunning. Robust Franchise Mode includes rookie drafts, player development, career-ending injuries, contracts and hirings/firings. All-New Throw Meter. Major League Baseball Player Council: Expert advice and design input from leading MLB players Torii Hunter, Trot Nixon, Todd Pratt, Eric Chavez and Tim Hudson. [EA Sports]
|
|
All-Star Baseball 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 1, 2003
Features on-line capabilities, featuring downloadable roster updates. History's greatest Negro League players such as Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, and Buck O'Neil. All-new legends teams featuring Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, & Ty Cobb. Scenario mode where Derek Jeter introduces actual MLB footage to set-up in-game situations and recommendations. Pick-up game mode that enables you to choose up sides with your favorite players in all new stadiums. [Acclaim]
|
|
High Heat Major League Baseball 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 19, 2003
New features for this year include a brand-new graphics engine, all-new motion-captured player animations, and Franchise Mode containing comprehensive player contracts, financial and free agent systems and realistic player management features. They've even tripled the number of pitch types from detailed scouting reports and input from Curt Schilling, himself! [3DO]
|
|
World Tour Soccer 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 10, 2003
[Also known as "This is Football 2002"] Features more than 300 teams from throughout the world including national teams from USA, England, Brazil, France and Japan.
|
|
Black & Bruised
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 26, 2003
Black, bruised and beaten down! This rowdy crew of 19 personalities let loose in an over-the-top arcade style slugfest that breaks new ground with its unique Boxer's Life Mode. Live through each boxer's life story as it unfolds through in-game movies that connect to actual boxing bouts. When life backs you into a corner, come out swingin'! [Majesco]
|
|
Fisherman's Challenge
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 19, 2003
Whether you consider yourself an expert angler or a bassin' beginner, you'll have the time of your life with Fisherman's Challenge, the most complete virtual fishing experience available for the PS2. For experts, Fisherman's Challenge offers 5 lakes, 7 species of game fish and over 110 lures... plus over 100 rod and reel combinations. For beginners, Fish Mood Indicators give insight into why fish are biting and how they feel about your offering. [Konami]
|
|
NCAA College Basketball 2K3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
December 2, 2002
Take the reigns of your favorite Division I program and build a modern-day dynasty in Legacy Mode, as you recruit the best crop of young talent throughout the nation. Train your squad to run team-oriented motion offenses, overpower your opponents with high post plays and antagonize teams with aggressive full court presses. You call all the shots, from who's going to redshirt to what kind of zone press your squad runs. Guide your team through an entire season -- tune-up in tough pre-season match-ups in preparation for heated conference play where every game counts. Weekly Top 25 and Rating Percentage Index (R.P.I.) rankings track your progress over the course of the season, including a bubble watch as tourney time draws near. [Sega]
|
|
NCAA Final Four 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 27, 2002
Features 70 new player models, each consisting of over 4,500 polygons. From muscle definition to wrinkles in the uniform, players are more lifelike than ever before as upgraded gameplay features allow the performance of over 30 new dunks including reverses, follow-ups and 360 degree jams. [SCEA]
|
|
Cabela's Big Game Hunter
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 26, 2002
Choose from a variety of different hunters and an array of firearm, clothing, gear and equipment options. Explore numerous rugged, wild hunting terrains and use the detailed on-screen map to stay informed of the location of your vehicle, campsite, lodge and prime hunting spots. An in-game guide offers tips and advice, and keeps you hot-on-the-trail of trophy game. A health meter lets you know when inclement weather, lack of food and water or run-ins with dangerous animals are taking their toll. The Trophy Beacon and X-Ray option gives novice hunters the necessary information for a quick, clean kill and aids in downed-game recovery. [Cabela's]
|
|
Evolution Snowboarding
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 26, 2002
The year is 20XX...the world has been overtaken by evil "Boardriods" and it's your job to save the slopes. Along with some of the top snowboarders in the world, including Danny Kass and Todd Richards, you'll take on a variety of enemies, challenges and boss characters as you attempt to win back the world mountain by mountain. Luckily, you're equipped with the latest in snowboarding gear to aid you in over 80 missions in 8 of the wickedest levels ever imagined! [Konami]
|
|
NCAA March Madness 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 21, 2002
Do you dream of cutting down the net in New Orleans? Now you can experience the thrill of being the National Champ with NCAA March Madness 2003 -- the ultimate college basketball experience. From the crazed fans in the stands, to the mascots on the court and the fight songs played in the arenas, NCAA March Madness 2003 captures the spirit and excitement and rivalry that is college basketball. [EA Sports]
|
|
Rocky
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
Step into the ring as Rocky Balboa, to fight and train your way from unknown fighter to peoples' champion. To become the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World you must meet & defeat awesome adversaries including Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago and Tommy 'the Machine' Gunn. The challenge is tough - you'll need inner strength, guts, grit and determination. [Rage Software]
|
|
BMX XXX
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 15, 2002
Features hilarious scripted events written by Hollywood's best comedians. Mind-blowing mature content that will have you belly laughing and coming back for more. Create-a-Rider and Park Editor gives you the choice to create your own BMX experience. With the addition of Flatland riding, we now feature over 2000 different tricks. Challenge your friends with a wide array of split screen multi-player games plus, for the first time: Paint Ball BMX, Strip BMX and more. Authentic competition levels - compete against other hardcore riders at UGP's Roots Jam 2002 or at the fabled Rampage Skate Park. 8 massive levels featuring superb game design and all of the freestyle BMX disciplines like park, street, vert, dirt and flatland. [Acclaim]
|
|
FIFA Soccer 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 14, 2002
The World of Soccer: Play with all the best clubs, players and national teams. Powerhouse Detail: The Club Championship highlights the top 18 club teams with intense detail, including team-specific stadiums and chants. Total Ball Control: Use your feet and head to control the ball like never before. New Set Pieces: Use free kicks and corner kicks to set up a shot or even score directly. Game-changing AI: Computer opponents will adopt tactics based on the real game situations. [EA Games]
|
|
The Simpsons Skateboarding
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 12, 2002
Grab your board and a nice piece of asphalt! A Skate Tour has come to Springfield, and the entire town has gone skate crazy on the half-pipes, ramps, and rails. Super skater Bart Simpson is the favorite to win the whopping $$ Mega-bucks $$ prize of $99, but Homer, Krusty, and many others are going to show just what they're capable of when money's at stake. So quit your job, skip class, and get to Springfield!
|
|
NHL 2K3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 10, 2002
More than just familiar faces and numbers, Sega Sports NHL 2K3 delivers player realism down to size, skill, and behavior, resulting in individuals that exhibit accurate styles of play. Now grinders battle for pucks in the corners, elite players see the ice and create opportunities, and fast skaters exploit their speed. The all-new Franchise Mode lets you capitalize on player accuracy to develop a team that plays your brand of hockey. Now you can draft hotshot rookies, trade for players who compliment your team, compensate for injured players, and more. Then put that precision to work on the ice by anchoring lines with key players and rotating those lines to create the match-ups you want. Bringing it all together is a new ESPN broadcast system where scores, highlights, and more are presented in the network's famous style. [Sega]
|
|
Whirl Tour
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 5, 2002
A unique combination of action, extreme sports and adventure. The engaging storyline begins when someone kidnaps six members of a rock band. The player, who starts in the role of the band's Roadie, must use mad skills and puzzle solving to rescue the band members, unlock secret areas, grab musical tracks, and unleash additional tricks and scooters. [Crave]
|
|
NHL FaceOff 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 5, 2002
A new presentation engine delivers a new level of emotion and intensity never seen before in the FaceOff franchise. Pre-game warm-ups, walks through the tunnel, players pushing and shoving between whistles, banter from the penalty box, post game celebrations and much more. [Sony]
|
|
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 29, 2002
Enhanced graphics and physics: Gameplay so lush and detailed, you feel as if you're actually on the course. 13 different courses: Play famous layouts like Pebble Beach Golf Links and Royal Birkdale, or try one of three original courses. 17 PGA TOUR pros: Play as or against Tiger Woods, Ty Tryon, Mark O'Meara, Brad Faxon and many others. Total Precision Swing: Take full control over your swing, from straight drives to hooks and draws. New Modes: SkillZone and Create-a-Course feature mini-games and custom layouts. [EA Sports]
|
|
NBA Starting Five
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 27, 2002
Get off the bench and get inside the ultimate NBA Experience. Tracy McGrady and the rest of the NBA bring an All-Star performance that is so life-like you'll be hitting the showers after you play. A newly designed intuitive control system allows instant playability but offers advanced players a reason to come back. Smarter AI, improved graphics and smooth play put you on the floor with the Starting Five.
|
|
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 23, 2002
Build your skills, earn respect, and show that you've got what it takes to Go Pro. 190 progressively harder goals. No time clock, no constraints. Pro-specific challenges. Evolving levels. Interact with other skaters. Multi-player modes. Customize your game...Your career is what you make of it. [Activision]
|
|
Disney Golf
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 16, 2002
It's Golf, Disney style! Take a magical trip to the links with your favorite Disney characters. Fun and challenging for all ages with several different modes of play including Match, Stroke, Skins, Best-Ball and a "simple mode" to even the odds for younger players. With six unique courses and over 60 collectable power-ups, Disney Golf is entertaining, colorful, magical, and most of all... fun! [Electronic Arts]
|
|
Evolution Skateboarding
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 9, 2002
Say goodbye to the traditional skateboarding experience and embrace a game that will take skaters to levels never before imagined. From the neon streets of Tokyo to the dungeons of a European castle, Evolution Skateboarding enables virtual skaters to grab air and perform over 70 death-defying tricks and continue the challenges with the exciting new "Boss Skate" mode - the first ever featured in a skateboarding game. [Konami]
|
|
NBA 2K3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 8, 2002
Imagine jump shots so real players actually adjust their movement in mid-air based on distance from the hoop and defensive pressure; a passing touch that gives you the control to skirt a defender or start a fast break; and dribble moves that let you jab left, rock right, crossover, spin and much more. It's all happening in NBA 2K3. No other game delivers the physical element of basketball like this. Accurate impact from collisions, especially hard fouls and authoritative dunks; shot blocking with emphasis on precise hand-to-ball contact; and the ability to lunge for the loose ball, even if it means ending up on some celebrity's lap. With commentators that analyze strategy, cutscenes portraying lifelike player interaction, uniforms that move like real fabric, and a brand new ESPN broadcast system that wraps it all together, NBA 2K3 provides the complete NBA experience. [Sega]
|
|
NBA Live 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 8, 2002
Revolutionary Hand Control: Unprecedented control over both hands lets you make lightning-quick steals, monster shot blocks, and crossover dribbles. NBA Speed, NBA Power: Hundreds of new animations, including new signature moves. "D Up": Amazing control and new shot blocking animations bring defense to life. Real NBA Coaches: All the NBA head coaches are courtside in full 3D, reacting to the on-court action. Brand-new Commentary: Over 5,000 new lines keep the commentary fresh throughout the entire LIVE season. [EA Sports]
|
|
NHL 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 30, 2002
Dynamic Deke Control: User-activated dekes give you full control of the puck. Game Breaker: Build enough momentum and the action slows in key moments -- feel your heart pounding while you go for goal. New Graphics and Animation Engine: NHL action comes to life with all-new animations and stunning graphics. New Puck Physics and Goalie AI: The players and puck respond more accurately to your actions. More Cool Features: 4 game modes, Create-A-Player, real on-ice sounds, and dynamic camera work bring the NHL to your fingertips. [EA Sports]
|
|
NBA ShootOut 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 25, 2002
NBA ShootOut 2003 furthers the NBA experience with 18 one-touch player controls including Screen, Auto Defend, Pump Fake and Special Dribble so gamers will have quicker and more refined player movements. Coupled with Total Control Passing, Screening, Shooting and Dribbling, gamers will have complete control over lifelike player motions that are the result of more than a dozen NBA stars being motion-captured in all aspects of the game, be it dribbling through traffic, passing, shooting or performing one of more than 50 signature dunks. [Sony]
|
|
Sega Bass Fishing Duel
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 23, 2002
You'll enjoy the addictive, arcade-style gameplay from the original hit title, plus an added level of realism. Motor out onto breathtaking, real-life lakes that change to reflect the seasons, time of day, water temperature, weather, and wind. But don't get distracted, as there's intense action lurking just below the surface. Choose a character from a colorful cast of anglers, each with his own strengths and weaknesses and a whole lot of attitude. Then go head-to-head against your armchair angler buddy or a wily AI opponent in new split-screen competitions. What's more, the fish are even smarter this time around. Even with 100 lures and the freedom to cast anywhere, gamers will have to outwit the fish or lament the "one that got away." [Sega]
|
|
Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
Surf with 6-time World Champ Kelly Slater and 8 of the most legendary surfers of all time for the ultimate thrill in non-stop riding action. Features Free Surf, Career and Muli-player modes; Fantasy tricks; 30 Levels, 13 real-world breaks; Ultra-real wave & ocean conditions; and populated waves. [Activision]
|
|
NHL Hitz 20-03
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
As the only dedicated adrenaline-style hockey videogame franchise for next-generation platforms, NHL Hitz 20-03 showcases over-the-top 3-on-3 (plus goalies) gameplay with players who leap, glide, check, pass and score on would-be defenders. This newest version of Hitz runs up the score on the hockey videogame category with new features such as the all-new franchise mode, which enhances the single gamer experience by giving users the power to create a team from infancy, grow that team through international competition, earn a franchise, and eventually compete for the Stanley Cup. [Midway]
|
|
Sega Soccer Slam
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 2, 2002
Unleash merciless kicks, tackles, and steals against excitable, quirky characters from all over the world. Each character in this anything-but-ordinary soccer game wields special powers and moves that if executed properly earn those dramatic victory dances they love so much. Get to the random spotlight that appears on the field and your character will shoot skyward with the ball and slam it toward the unsuspecting goalie. The more victories your team scores, the closer you'll get to Quest Mode where you can unlock secret stadiums and uncover hidden items to improve your already stellar performance. [Sega]
|
|
NCAA GameBreaker 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 14, 2002
Features 117 Division 1-A teams, 60 classic teams from the past, the Heisman Trophy, and numerous other awards, including All-American and All-Conference teams. Specific players on each team, known as GameBreakers, allow gamers to attack their opponents on both the offensive and defensive side of the football. Blue-chip recruiting lets you assume the role of a coach by selectively recruiting players at multiple positions in pursuit of college football's most coveted prize, the national championship.
|
|
Street Hoops
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 12, 2002
Play as streetball legends Hot Sauce, Headache and more. Real Brand name apparel including And 1, Enyce and Sean John. Run on real courts around the world including Rucker Park, Venice Beach, and Shakespeare Park in New Orleans. Bet virtual cash on your team, then use the winnings to buy new gear. [Activision]
|
Coming Soon
-
World Cup Waifu Clicker: Soccer Evolution
- Release Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Platform: PC
Essential Links
