PS2 Games
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Commandos 2: Men of Courage
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 28, 2002
A tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of World War II. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives. Go covert into new environments based on authentic WWII locations: the heart of the third Reich, a northern European submarine installation, the headquarters of the Japanese army and more. [Eidos Interactive]
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Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 28, 2002
Return to the magical days of feudal Japan and join Jubei, a young warrior, as he launches an epic, magical quest, only to reveal his ultimate destiny! [Capcom]
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 27, 2002
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs places you in the role of an elite SEAL commander whose team is asked to fight terrorists in more than 12 of the most deadly missions ever. Engage enemy terrorists with fellow SEAL team members via intense team-based gameplay. Utilize the SOCOM headset to communicate and plan strategies with fellow SEALs in single player and online play.
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Twisted Metal: Black Online
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 27, 2002
Free when you purchase Sony's Network Adapter for your PS2, it's an online version of Twisted Metal: Black. Battle 7 competitors through a broadband connection or settle for head-to-head with a dial-up.
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The Thing
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 20, 2002
Dropped into the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, you're the leader of a military rescue team sent to investigate the mysterious deaths of an American scientific expedition. In the punishing wind and cold, your team encounters a strange, shape-shifting alien life form that assumes the appearances of the people it kills. This monster is difficult to see, hard to kill, and seemingly impossible to evade. And when you see it, it's often too late. [Universal Interactive]
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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.
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Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 12, 2002
Ride with the skills of the undisputed King of BMX and 10-time World Vert Champion, Mat Hoffman or 10 other top pro riders including Mike Escamilla, Kevin Robinson, Simon Tabron Joe Kowalski, Chad Kapy, Rick Thorne, Cory Nastazio, Ruben Alcantara, Seth Kimbrough and Nathan Wessel. Explore 8 enormous free-roaming cities that come to life with helicopters, boats, cars and pedestrians. Full motion video and a non-linear game progression with multiple tiers of objectives further enhance the road trip experience. Manuals, wall rides, tire-taps, grinds, airs and signature tricks can be morphed and altered into hundreds of new tricks and combos. Use the next-generation BMX Course Editor to create your own dream BMX course with ramps, rails, fun boxes and a variety of other obstacles. [Activision]
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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]
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NFL 2K3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 12, 2002
Get ready for a crowd of new features and improvements, including a completely new Franchise mode, thrilling new offensive and defensive animations, and broadcast-quality commentary regarded as the best in all of sports video games. Complete with all the updated rosters, the new NFL alignment changes, and completely redesigned stadiums, its time to hit the line hard and remember winning isn't a sometime thing: it's an all-time thing. [Sega]
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Madden NFL 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 12, 2002
Take Your Game Online: Access an online community where you can meet, chat, and play head-to-head against other gamers. Audio Dream Team: Dynamic play-by-play and analysis by Madden and Michaels. All-New Mini-camp: Hop on John Madden's Cruiser Tour Bus and travel to all NFL cities to complete skilled tasks. Create-A-Playbook: Customize receiver routes, player formations, and your team's entire playbook. Deepest Franchise Mode Ever: Play 30 years of Franchise mode and draft players each season with tips from your scouts. [EA Sports]
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NFL GameDay 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 12, 2002
New Online Mode: Challenge an opponent from anywhere in the country. Create your own buddy list and chat online while battling out on the gridiron. "AWOL" mode means a computer will take over for an unattended controller during an online matchup. New, 60 frames per second gameplay puts the power and athleticism of the NFL in the palm of your hand. Feel the most responsive control over extremely detailed and fluid animations including 200 new tackles, catches and blocks. Over 70 new "break tackle" animations mean the outcome of each and every play will be different to ensure the highest replay value ever. Revamped catching, blocking and passing systems put you on the field and simulate the action of a real NFL game. Put any offensive skilled player in motion with the press of a button to keep the defense guessing.
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NFL Blitz 20-03
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 12, 2002
NFL Blitz is the only dedicated adrenaline-style football videogame franchise - providing bigger hits and wilder plays than any other football game. NFL Blitz 20-03 showcases intense 8-on-8 gameplay coupled with NFL strategy that challenges gamers to pick up the skills needed for the "big time." Like a football highlight reel, NFL Blitz 20-03 allows gamers to execute adrenaline-style, over-the-top moves such as bulldozing and stiff-arming, outrageous dives and control over strong-armed, precision-passing quarterbacks who throw darts, bullets and bombs. [Midway]
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NCAA College Football 2K3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 7, 2002
Sega Sports NCAA College Football 2K3 recreates the college atmosphere like never before - from the field, with plays like the wishbone and other triple options, to the sidelines, with school-specific cheerleaders and mascots, to the stadium, with rabid student sections and bands striking up fight songs, to the presentation, enhanced with a completely new ESPN broadcast system. And behind the scenes, it's big-time BCS pressure as you assemble your team from the country's top prep prospects, prepare in rigorous, off-season spring practices, and endure a competitive Division I-A schedule. Three ranking systems - the Writers Poll, Coaches Poll, and BCS Standings - track your team's progress throughout the season and determine which teams will play in the 25 post-season bowl games. Strive for perfection and the spoils of gridiron success are yours - the Heisman trophy, a BCS Championship, and your shot at campus immortality. [Sega]
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Sega Sports Tennis
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 31, 2002
Choose from 16 internationally ranked men's and women's tennis players including: Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, Magnus Norman, Patrick Rafter, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Mary Pierce, Ai Sugiyama, Aranxta Sanchez-Vicario, Alexandra Stevenson, Carlos Moya, Tim Henman, Cedric Pioline, Tommy Haas, Thomas Enqvist, and Monica Seles. The revamped World Tour Mode lets you create and train your players, sign unique doubles partners, and enter a host of prestigious tournaments. [Sega]
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Hidden Invasion
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 29, 2002
The year is 2027. We are not alone. We are not in charge. How far does the conspiracy go? Only you can find out. Heding the elite Shadowforce division of the National Security Special Operations, you and your partner are immersed in the thrilling 3D action of an alien invasion. With extensive mission-based objectives and a full arsenal of firepower at your disposal, you must uncover the truth behind a thousand years of infiltration. Highly detailed, interactive environments and chilling enemy encounters fuel a spectacular quest that stems from the deepest parts of the planet and leads you to the highest level of government. [Conspiracy]
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The Mark of Kri
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 29, 2002
Set in richly detailed 3D environments, each with its own distinct styles and themes, Rau, a fierce warrior, must battle the denizens of the dark world to prevent the invoking of an ancient spell that holds the power to unleash great evil throughout the land. Along with his loyal and trusted spirit guide, Kuzo, a large black bird, Rau embarks on an exhilarating journey that requires a combination of stealth, aggressive-action moves and calculated planning. Kuzo plays a strategic role in the quest with the ability to scout ahead to perches for a better view of looming danger, retrieve items and distract opponents. [SCEA]
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NCAA Football 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 20, 2002
The College Game: Feel all the pageantry with over 200 fight songs, 3D cheerleaders, and 117 Division I-A schools. My Favorite Team: Personalize the game interface based on your team's fight song, mascot, logos, and school colors. Build A Dynasty: Create your own school and schedule, recruit star athletes, and redshirt developing players to build a national powerhouse. Rivalry Mode: Beat your school's archrival and win one of 23 coveted trophies. Trophy Room: Display up to 59 total trophies including conference championships and individual player awards. [EA Sports]
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Men in Black II: Alien Escape
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 28, 2002
Equipped with an arsenal of unearthly ammo, it's up to Agents Jay and Kay to save the Earth from the scum of the universe. Wield stylish and extreme weapons such as the Carbonizer while fighting off perps like Shark Guy and Jarra. Enlist the aid of Zed while you're cleaning up the planet in multiple NYC locations including a nuclear station and the alien space hulk. [Infogrames]
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Barbarian
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 27, 2002
An action game of fighting and conquest in combat arenas across the land of Barbaria. Play in different battle modes against one or more opponents or experience the rich history of each Barbarian by playing their own Quest. [Titus]
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Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 27, 2002
Gravity Games Bike: Street. Vert. Dirt. delivers the most extreme BMX action available for the next-generation systems. It takes the hottest action-sport to the next level with 21 skilled riders, 10 huge Street, Vert and Dirt courses, and more than 1,500 wicked tricks. Control one of seven professional bike riders, including Fuzzy Hall, Dennis McCoy, Jamie Bestwick, Andre Ellison, Leigh Ramsdell, Reuel Erickson, and Matt Beringer. If you're good enough to handle these intense challenges, you'll get the Gravity Games Gold Medal in the Street, Vert, or Dirt competitions...and if you're really good, you'll get the Gold in all three. [Midway]
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Stuntman
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 25, 2002
Rise from rookie driver to hero of the silver screen. Have you got what it takes? In the world of stunt driving, fear is failure. One slip and your Hollywood dreams are over. The higher you climb, the higher the stakes. Grip the wheel, hit the gas, chase the glory. [Infogrames]
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 25, 2002
This title is the latest in the popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms series of strategy games revolving around the Three Kingdoms period of ancient China. RTK VII introduces a number of dramatic improvements to the series, such as the ability to play as any character in the game, as well as a variety of character roles/positions. [KOEI]
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SkyGunner
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 24, 2002
Sky Gunner follows the story of 3 ace pilots, Ciel, Copain and Femme, who are hired to protect the "Eternal Engine," an engine capable of perpetual motion. Little do they know, the criminal genius Ventre is planning to use the town's celebration aboard the luxury airship Merveilleux as an opportunity to steal the Eternal Engine for his own evil ends. [Atlus]
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Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 23, 2002
Rain the hurt on your enemy with over 600 brutal power punches, illegal moves, signature blows and combos. Take your opponent apart through 9 separate game modes - Belt Mode, Speed Boxing, Exhibition Mode and more. Fight in 20 international arenas including Carnival City, Caesars Palace & Wembley Arena. Create unique custom fighters then upgrade them with over 185 unlockable improvements. Also features the Polymorphic & Interpolative Node-mapping facial damage engine. [Codemasters]
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MLB Slugfest 20-03
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 23, 2002
Featuring real Major League Baseball players, teams and stadiums, MLB SlugFest 20-03 delivers over-the-top, adrenaline-style gameplay action. It will change the way you think about America's pastime with the most exciting, shot-of-adrenaline baseball videogame you've ever played! Take control of all of your favorite Major League Baseball teams and players armed with all of their real stats, attributes, abilities and attitude. Midway Sports takes this all-star lineup over-the-top. [Midway]
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Disney's Stitch: Experiment 626
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 19, 2002
The game takes place before the Lilo & Stitch film begins, showing the massive space universe only hinted at in the movie. The player controls Stitch, using his powers to the fullest: climbing walls and ceilings, dashing with amazing speed, shooting up to four weapons at once (one in each hand), flying with the jetpack, and swinging using the grapple gun. The game features several of the film's memorable characters, including Jumba, Gantu, and Grand Councilwoman.
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Legion: The Legend of Excalibur
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 18, 2002
Legion: The Legend of Excalibur allows players to live the epic legend of King Arthur and the mystical sword Excalibur in this large-scale fantasy adventure. Players take direct control of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and lead legions of knights in dynamic battlefield environments against the evil forces of Morgan le Fay. With up to eight characters to control and 13 in-depth missions to accomplish, Legion combines intense individual action with the depth of combat familiar to real-time strategy fans. [Midway]
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Shifters
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 17, 2002
Your world has begun to change. Bizarre deadly creatures of metal and flesh roam the lands, their origin a complete mystery to those who can survive their attacks. Odd contraptions and structures of steel and steam have begun to replace once quaint medieval villages. The order of the very universe is shifting, and somehow, you know there is a connection between these bizarre changes and your own newfound power to shapeshift. Chaos has begun to ravage the kingdom, and the very magic which preserved the order of existence has is fading. It's up to you to find the artifact and face the madman before the magic that holds the universe together is lost forever. Battle all-new enemies, travel to new worlds, and develop your strengths. Use your power to shapeshift into numerous powerful forms in your quest. Only you can reverse the paradox and prevent the total destruction both worlds! [3DO]
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Freekstyle
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 17, 2002
Picture flying through rugged terrain with massive jumps at more than 70 mph, hitting a 40-foot jump at the ledge of a 200-foot cliff, and pulling off a Backflip, a Tsunami and a 360 all before you land. If you've got the guts to get this done, then Freekstyle is for you! Race as one of eight different riders in any one of the nine awesome venues and get major air as you show off some of the tightest tricks possible. Get off the beaten path as you find hidden routes, and piece together combo moves that let you rack up the points and the props. If you're into high-flying, hard-charging Freeky motocross action, then rev it up and show the world your own Freekstyle! [Electronic Arts]
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MX Superfly
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 17, 2002
Show Off Your Skillz: Expanded freestyle mode with more of what's made the MX franchise dominate - mini-games, tons of arenas and wide-open worlds with secret areas to explore. The only motocross game where you can Create-A Rider, and as you play choose from the big name sponsors, five major bike manufacturers and authentic gear. The better you are the more stuff you can buy. Ride as Ricky Carmichael or 26 other pros. [THQ]
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Lego Soccer Mania
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 17, 2002
In Soccer Mania, play soccer the way you want. Customise the craziest mini-figure soccer teams and challenge awesome opposition. Use amazing power-ups in hilarious matches across action-packed, themed LEGO environments. It's an adventure that takes you from the Arctic to the Wild West to Mars. [Lego Media]
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Wipeout Fusion
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 17, 2002
It's WipEout time again, with the fourth instalment of the critically acclaimed series exploding onto PlayStation 2. Once again you must push your reactions and abilities to the limit in order to leave your rivals in the dust. With 45 futuristic race circuits to negotiate, WipEout Fusion will have you corkscrewing, jumping, barrel-rolling and looping like never before. Other enhancements include the addition of the Endurance and Zone modes, superior AI and the option to customise craft handling to match each course. [Sony Europe]
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Fire Blade
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 16, 2002
In the cockpit of FireBlade there is one goal: use whatever means available to annihilate the terrorist cells flaming up around the globe. Battle through 18 Missions in 4 campaigns at the helm of the Carrier chopper or the Vendetta attack copter and unleash a barrage of hi-tech deadly weapons including Swarm Missiles, Sniper Cannons and Laser Guided Homing Missiles. Go turbo, or remain undetected from enemies in stealth mode. To win the war, you've got to end the war. Attack and destroy! [Midway]
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Downforce
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 14, 2002
A new extreme anything goes racing league of racecars thrust to extreme speeds by super-exotic technologies such as Heavy Element Drive Engines, Directional Thrusters, Vectored Jet Engines, and Electro Magnetic Brakes. [Titus]
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Global Touring Challenge: Africa
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 14, 2002
Global Touring Challenge Africa is all-terrain circuit racing set in some of the world's most breathtaking and rugged scenery. Race performance cars including Ford, Subaru, Pontiac and Mitsubishi through the streets of Cape Town, across Libyan deserts and the misty jungle of the Congo. Features 19 Championship circuits, all unique, and 12 special challenge tracks. [Rage]
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Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 13, 2002
Get behind the wheel of the world's most famous monster trucks with a brutal arsenal of weapons and go head-to-head in savage vehicular combat. Jump in, hold on, and grind it out through interactive arenas with multiple sub-levels, tricks, traps, and surprises. Play for total carnage as you master your tricks in six modes of play including a Freestyle session and the no-holds-barred Championship mode where your rewards pay off in the ultimate in monster truck destruction. [Ubi Soft]
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F1 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 11, 2002
Compete for, unlock and collect Formula One team specific EA SPORTS cards to win unique rewards and access new game modes. Building on the Challenge Mode from F1 2001 you can now set multi car challenges and compete against the star drivers from the Formula One grid. Enter into a head to head battle and test your driver skills against an opponent in an equally competitive machine. Handling, AI and engine sounds change as you test your skills in a team at the back of the grid or as a World Championship contender. Experience game breaking moments from multiple director cameras and capturing the emotion of a hard fought victory with unique hero shots. [EA Sports]
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Pryzm Chapter One: The Dark Unicorn
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 10, 2002
A corrupting plague of dark magic grips the world... once lush lands have turned barren, and the inhabitants have become hostile mutant creatures. Now, join the quest of a unique young unicorn and a tenacious old troll in a desperate bid to find and destroy the source of the curse. Journey through four vast and eerie lands - each with four levels to explore. Cast eight powerful spells against 24 bizarre mutant enemies. Battle five gargantuan bosses and sub-bosses. Restore lands and inhabitants to health and witness their amazing transformation. [TDK Mediactive]
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Ultimate Fighting Championship: Throwdown
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 3, 2002
Features actual UFC champions and all the real, unbelievable mixed martial arts moves found in the Octagon. Using incredible deep offensive and defensive strategies, players can string limitless combos together and exploit the fighting technique that most suits their personal style. Features the top ranked fighters in the world Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell. [Crave Entertainment]
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Endgame
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 3, 2002
The world has finally succumbed to the once-lauded technology of Virtual Reality. Young and old, rich and poor now use this technology for leisure and business. No one need leave the comfort of their homes. Virtual Reality is about to be updated, and there is something very wrong. Tyler knew what, but EuroDream Technologies found out. Octavian, an Artificial Intelligence, knows how to stop them, but needs a human. Jade Cornell knows what to do, she's armed and ready. In a dual bid to track Tyler and activate Octavian, Jade blasts across the United States of Europe. The deeper she gets, the more ruthless EuroDream security becomes. And Jade still doesn't know the secret behind the security chief's identity, or even realise that Octavian is more complex than he seems. [Empire Interactive]
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Way of the Samurai
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 31, 2002
Sword-based combat is at the heart of Way of the Samurai. As the adventure begins, the player has his own sword and basic knowledge of its use in battle. As he moves through the game, the player become more adept at using his sword and learns new attacks. The player also has the ability to pick up dozens of different sword, each representing a different fighting style. With attacks specific to each sword, it requires a true samurai to master all the swords and their individual attacks. Additionally, sword combat is not simply a matter of hacking and slashing. Timing, blocking and balance all play equally important roles. [BAM! Entertaiment]
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Lethal Skies Elite Pilot: Team SW
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 31, 2002
Feel the adrenaline rush as you take off into uncharted skies! Players are thrust into non-stop action as an elite pilot of The International Alliance's Team SW. Choose from an array of fighters and battle the enemy all across the globe in numerous air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. In Lethal Skies, the heart-pounding experience of flying a real-life warplane is yours to have.
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Dropship: United Peace Force
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 29, 2002
In the year 2050, the United Nations and NATO have been replaced by the United Peacekeeping Force. Freshly recruited to the ranks, you must utilise a range of ground and air combat vehicles (including fighters, tanks and armoured assault vehicles) to enforce peace around the globe. Dropship's unique gameplay is a new take on the action genre, where your tactical decisions influence the success of the mission. A tense plot of political intrigue must also be negotiated if you're to succeed. From the mountains of Colombia to the wastelands of Kazakhstan, Dropship will call on all your battle skills in the struggle for victory. [SCEE]
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Medal of Honor Frontline
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 29, 2002
Head back behind enemy lines with Lt. Jimmy Patterson in Medal of Honor Frontline. In this installment of the smash-hit Medal of Honor series, Lt. Patterson returns and must infiltrate the German frontline to steal the HO-IX flying wing, an experimental Nazi weapon so powerful it could turn the tide of World War II. [Electronic Arts]
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Test Drive
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 28, 2002
Rocket through crowded cities, opponents and the law on your tail, in the ultimate test of man and machine. Features over 20 of the hottest licensed exotic sports cars and all-American muscle cars; 4 stunningly realistic and highly-detailed real-world cities; and fully interactive environments including competitive AI, unpredictable cross-traffic, reactive pedestrians, gravity-defying jumps, smashable street-side objects and relentless cops. [Infogrames]
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Aggressive Inline
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 28, 2002
Features the top pros in the industry like 2001 Gravity Games and X Games Vert Champion Taïg Khris, 2001 X Games Street Champion Jaren Grob, the founding father of Inline Skating, Chris Edwards in additon to Franky Morales, Shane Yost, Matt Lindenmuth, Eito Yasutoko, Sven Boekhorst, Matt Salerno and Sam Fogarty. Introduces the Juice Meter and Action Button with up to 60 objectives and 15 cinematic events per each of 7 huge levels. Soundtrack includes bands such as Hoobastank, Black Sheep, Pharcyde, Reel Big Fish, Sublime. [Acclaim]
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Jampack Summer 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 28, 2002
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Looney Tunes: Space Race
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 27, 2002
It?s fast, furious, futuristic racing excitement the Looney Tunes way! Take off in a rocket-powered space racer in this crazy, no-holds-barred, winner-takes-all contest that spans the galaxy! Loaded with outrageous pranks, gags and hilarious ACME devices, this is the craziest racing this side of the universe! [Infogrames]
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Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 20, 2002
The Mastermind has kidnapped Mystery Inc! It's up to Scooby-Doo to search for his lost friends. Guide Scooby through 12 huge levels that include a creepy mansion, a spooky cave, a ghostly graveyard, and a perilous pier. Help Scooby search for clues, avoid Classic Scooby-Doo monsters, use wacky inventions, eat Scooby Snacks, and gather groovy power-ups. Do you have what it takes to foil the Mastermind's plan to rid the world of Mystery Inc? [THQ]
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Headhunter
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 14, 2002
In the near future, convicted criminals are required to donate body parts to benefit the rich instead of serving time. A government approved service known as the Anti Crime Network employs 'Headhunters' to capture felons using non-lethal weaponry to preserve their vital organs. As dishonoured Headhunter Jack Wade, you are hired by Angela Stern - daughter of the recently murdered head of the CAN - to discover the truth behind her father's death. Sega's adventure infuses stealth and arcade action with an extremely dark sense of humour. [SCEE]
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Britney's Dance Beat
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 8, 2002
She's young, beautiful, and talented. Her dance moves are as hot as her songs. And, only the best dancers can join Britney Spears on her world tour. See if you have what it takes to back her up. [THQ]
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TransWorld Surf
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 30, 2002
Use the moves that made guys like Taj Burrow, Andy Irons and Shane Dorian famous to pull off massive airs, blazing tailslides and hundreds of other mind-numbing tricks. Drop into over 20 of the world?s sweetest breaks and get hooked on incredibly realistic water! Transport yourself to internationally renowned surf locales including Todos Santos, Hossegor and Tavarua. Surf against your friends in exciting multi-player modes including Shark Attack and King of the Wave. Learn how the pros do it by watching real surf videos. [Infogrames]
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2002 FIFA World Cup
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 22, 2002
The official soccer game of the 2002 Korea/Japan World Cup features new "Air Play" gameplay with intuitive one-button headers, volleys, scissor kicks, juggling and showboating. New player-to-player animations allow for agressive jostling for the ball on the ground and in the air. The Tournament Mode features a seven game series beginning with round-robin play, followed by playoffs leading to the final match with a progressive story line and a rising intensity as you advance. [EA Sports]
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The Operative: No One Lives Forever
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 16, 2002
Travel across the globe in this award winning action shooter set in the swinging sixties. Your Mission: Assume the role of Cate Archer, a beautiful but deadly Operative working for UNITY - a super secret organization fighting to free the world from the clutches of H.A.R.M. From tense subterfuge to in-your-face combat, NOLF ups the ante for plot-driven, 1960's-influenced spy action with killer weapons, vivid international locales and deadly arch villains. Equipped with an arsenal of powerful weapons and ingenious gadgets, you must unravel a mystery that will lead you halfway around the world in a desperate search for answers. Includes four new levels featuring Cate in her younger days as a thief. [Sierra]
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Spider-Man: The Movie
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 16, 2002
Assume the role of the super hero himself, weighing great power with great responsibility as he embarks on a career to thwart crime and put an end to a mastermind criminal, the Green Goblin, and his legions of evil. The game features all-new aerial combat and maneuverability, an advanced combat system with dozens of combos, and new super villians including Shocker, Vulture, and experimental HK units compliments of Oscorp Industries. [Treyarch]
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RedCard 20-03
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 16, 2002
Finally, a videogame that understands soccer really is a contact sport. RedCard 20-03's unique adrenaline-style gameplay lets you kick, score, celebrate and tackle your way through 50 international teams all vying for the Cup Championship with 11-on-11 gameplay. Includes Finals Mode, a battle through 32 qualified national teams for the Cup Championship; World Conquest Mode, Friendly Mode, and Tournament Mode, where the battle for the Cup begins. [Midway]
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World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 4, 2002
Get your dirt on with the meanest machines on Wheels! Hurtle around the track at speeds in excess of 170 Mph as you race your way to the sprint car hall of fame. So you have what it takes to master the meanest machines on wheels? Compete as one of 34 offical drivers in 12 real world tracks form the World of Outlaws racing circuit. Features Single race, Championship and career modes. [Infogrames]
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Savage Skies
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 31, 2002
A wicked creature based action game set in a fantasy world where a war is being waged between three factions vying for total power. The key to gameplay is high-intensity creature combat featuring action-oriented flight and combat systems that make the player feel like they are controlling powerful beasts of war. Dragons, demons, unicorns, and dozens of other mythical denizens inhabit Savage Skies. The game features more than 27 unique missions, 9 in each faction's campaign, and the ability to unlock up to 24 creatures, 7 multiplayer levels, and tons of hidden gameplay modes. [BAM! Entertainment]
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Top Angler
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 28, 2002
Place your bait, set your hook and reel in the big one! This is the quintessential Man versus Nature game. You are set up with the most up to date lures, bait, Fish finders and boating equipment available. With these advantages your mission is to catch the most wily prey known to modern fisherman. You will prowl the best fishing lakes in the world on your hunt for a championship Bass. Features 4 fishing modes including a tournament mode, real 3-D modeling, real-time scenery changes in time-day. [Xicat Interactive]
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Army Men: RTS
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 27, 2002
A deep and strategic adventure without the intimidation of other Real-Time Strategy games. Army Men: RTS features an intuitive interface custom designed for the PlayStation 2, and is easy to pick up and play. This is not another plastic soldier game; the game forces players to think about how to strategically build and manage troops, vehicles and buildings while involved in an all out war! [3DO]
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WTA Tour Tennis
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 26, 2002
The first game based on the Women's Tennis Association license features 20 WTA players, including established stars such as Martina Hingis, Monica Seles, Serena Williams, and Lindsay Davenport, and a few up-and-coming players, each with unique AI and modelling.
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Deus Ex: The Conspiracy
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 26, 2002
The future is here, and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. An ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control. No one believes they exist but you. You play the part of a powerful, nano-technology augmented anti-terrorist agent who must stop the conspirators from achieving their goals. [Eidos Interactive]
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King's Field: The Ancient City
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 25, 2002
An accursed idol responsible for the destruction of an ancient race has resurfaced to wreak havoc once again among the kingdoms of man. You must return the idol to the Ancient City to break its curse, but monsters of unspeakable horror haunt the ruins. There is a palpable fear in the air of the Ancient City - even the monsters themselves fear the evil that has returned. Treasures beyond imagination await the warrior bold enough to attempt the journey, strong enough to face the minions of death, and wise enough to follow the path that leads to the essence of light! Use your sword arm well to rid the land of a potent curse! Be aware that should the sword fail, you have the magical arts to serve you in your quest. [Agetec]
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Blood Omen 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 21, 2002
The latest installment in the Legacy of Kain Series is a 3rd person 3D action/combat game in which the player assumes the role of the vampire Kain. A compelling story drives the player through huge lushly detailed 3D environments and challenges his game play skills in combat, puzzle solving, stealth and exploration. With each success, the player achieves new dark powers that will grant Kain the ability to access treacherous new areas to explore and the power to face stronger, more aggressive enemies. As the player develops a stronger, more skilled vampire, he is rewarded with dozens of in-game cinematic sequences that unfold the continuing epic of Nosgoth, and Kain's attempts to ultimately rule over it. [Eidos Interactive]
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World Rally Championship
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 21, 2002
The only officially licensed game of the World Rally Championship, WRC brings you all the authentic action and excitement of the rally circuit, as you race over 100 tracks in some truly massive racing locations. The unique 'go anywhere' engine means that the road is no longer the only route to the chequered flag, so you'd better be careful on those mountaintop bends. [Sony Europe]
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Tetris Worlds
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 20, 2002
Features six variations of Tetris gameplay, including the all new Hot-Line Tetris, Cascade Tetris and Fusion Tetris. Play Tetris in six different worlds, each evolving as you clear levels. Multi-player game lets up to four players see who can clear levels the fastest. [THQ]
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Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 20, 2002
Participate in four of the most prestigious tennis tournaments (Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the Australian Open, and the "Tournoi de Paris") as one of the top-ranked players in the world, including Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Patrick Rafter, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles and Anna Kournikova.
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Monsters, Inc.
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 19, 2002
Monsters Inc. is the largest scream processing factory in the monster world. Their patented, state-of-the-art door track delivery system is quick and efficient, automatically connecting a child's closet door to their system so the Scare Team can go in and collect the screams. Enjoy animated antics and chaos across 15 stages in an adventure platformer. Includes enhanced DVD content featuring behind-the-scenes interviews, deleted scenes, Pixar artwork, sketches and short films. [SCEA]
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Virtua Fighter 4
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 17, 2002
Two new characters (Lei Fei and Vanessa Lewis) join 11 VF veterans, each with their own unique styles based on real martial arts. New counters and defensive moves allow players to switch up their stances and fighting styles mid-bout. Train a computer-controlled character through sparring and an easy-to-use rewards system, then pit your character against a friend's or challenge the arcade mode. [Sega]
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Hot Shots Golf 3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 12, 2002
Join the new cast of characters who come to tee off on the greens and on each other with trash-talking quips. The new swing Meter will test your skills with a variety of interfaces depending on the lie of the ball, whether it is in the fairway, rough, treeline, dirt or sand trap. Earn "Hot Shot Points" for superb performances, great shots and remarkable putts to use towards enhanced golf equipment and insane golf gadgets. [SCEA]
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Mister Mosquito
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 12, 2002
You are Mister Mosquito, an uninvited guest in the Yamada family home in Japan. In order to store up enough food for the winter, you must drink as much of their precious blood as possible while they are in bed, talking on the phone, watching tv, or even a bath. The Yamadas know you are in the house and have plans to take you out. Deadly insecticides fill the air, and they have the ability to crush you like the bug you are. [Fresh Games]
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Mad Maestro!
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 12, 2002
The city has announced plans to destroy the concert hall! The hero Takt is a young conductor attempting to recruit the best musicians, from all walks of life to put on a Mega-concert to save the concert hall. Perform perfectly, and you will save the hall and keep music alive for generations to come. Hit a bad note, and you'll be looking for a new gig. The soundtrack features Brahms, Strauss, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Beethoven, and more. [Fresh Games]
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Triple Play 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 11, 2002
New player animations bring the hitting, pitching and fielding to life with signature styles and stances. 3D-scanned faces put your favorite star players in the game. Play in every major league ballpark and experience the detail and beauty of a big-league setting. Hear commentary from broadcasters Bob Costas and Harold Reynolds. Four different game modes include Home Run Derby for those who live by the long ball. Other extras include Create-A-Player, Fantasy Draft, and widescreen TV support. [Electronic Arts]
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Sled Storm
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 11, 2002
On the edge of your seat, experience the white-knuckle thrill of trying to harness the power of over-engineered sleds all the way to the finish line. Race beyond boundaries in this all-out world of high-powered sled racing where speed is a necessity and losing is not an option. SledStorm delivers on high speed, big drops and excessive inclines. Screaming sleds compete in volume with the biggest beats from the industrial charts, which is just what is needed to push you over the edge. Unique shortcuts, incredible track design and cutting-edge machines take you into worlds of neck-and-neck arcade action. [Electronic Arts]
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Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 10, 2002
The galaxy is in turmoil as the events of Star Wars: Episode II rapidly approach. Mace Windu dispatches one of the Council's top Jedi - Adi Gallia - to investigate disturbances in the Karthakk system, as a secessionist movement threatens to expand. Using the Republic's new prototype Jedi starfighter, Adi Gallia sets out on missions which lead into events depicted in the Star Wars: Episode II film. She quickly gains an upper hand in space battles through Force powers, but will these be enough to counter the massive fleet of the evil Captain Toth and a mysterious figure that threatens the very foundations of the Galactic Republic system? [LucasArts]
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Herdy Gerdy
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 4, 2002
Gerdy, an apprentice herder, embarks on an epic quest to revive his father from an evil spell. His journey takes him across an island populated by an assortment of wild creatures. To defeat his father's nemesis and restore goodness to the island, Gerdy must hone his herding skills and ultimately compete in a magnificent tournament to become Master Herder. [Eidos Interactive]
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Fatal Frame
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 4, 2002
Immerse yourself in a world full of supernatural spirits and sheer terror. Guided by her sixth sense and armed only with an antique camera, Miku sets to solve the mystery of her brother's sudden disappearance. He was a journalist on a quest to gather research about the mansion's haunted history. As the story unfolds, Miku discovers gruesome details about the Himura mansion's troubled past. The property and surroundng area have a dark history involving grisly murders, and evil cult and restless spirits. [Tecmo]
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Knockout Kings 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 4, 2002
Play as any of 21 current and historical greats, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Felix Trinidad. 10 different venues let you fight for the championship belt in a variety of settings. Create your own fighter, train hard to learn new skills, and climb the ranks to earn a shot at the title. [Electronic Arts]
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Shadow Man: 2econd Coming
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 28, 2002
A large scale 3rd person multiple route horror adventure, featuring a combination of platform, combat, stealth and puzzle based gameplay. As Mike LeRoi, the Shadow Man, Walker Between Worlds, Lord of Deadside, you battle the Grigori, a group of sadistic demons that have been masquerading as humans for the past 2000 years and now seek to return their monstrous leader, Asmodeus, from the Pit. [Acclaim]
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Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 28, 2002
Peace and harmony have reigned on Earth for a millennia, when the arrival of a mysterious foe threatens to destroy everything by altering time itself. Only a friendly dolphin called Ecco can prevent the evil force from twisting the very fabric of reality and enslaving the Earth forever. Taking the role of Ecco, you must use all your brains and skills to navigate a series of alternate realities and restore the timeline to its rightful place. There are four parts to the game (Paradise Island, Man's Nightmare, Dolphin's Nightmare, the Foe's Lair) and you must solve puzzles in each before the Earth can be saved! [SCEE]
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EOE: Eve of Extinction
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 26, 2002
Wisdom Incorporated is a distinguished conglomerate known for its great advances in the genetics industry--gene therapy, genome-based drugs, cloning technology and genetic modification of food. JOSH CALLOWAY is an employee of Wisdom and the subject of extensive biochemical experimentation. With superior strength and reflexes, he proves to be the perfect genetic fit for Wisdom's latest research. He hopes to use his enhanced physical attributes for the betterment of medical science. Once Josh discovers Wisdom's true destructive miliary intentions, he decides to escape Wisdom with his girlfriend, Eliel Evergrand, also a co-worker taking part in the development of Legacy. Their escape attempt ended in failure. Eliel's soul is then forced into core of the most powerful Legacy ever made: code-named E.O.E. [Eidos Interactive]
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All-Star Baseball 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 26, 2002
New features include Expansion Play, which allows baseball fanatics to choose a city, stadium, and team logo and integrate that team into Major League Baseball, after which they'll draft from a pool of unprotected players in an expansion draft of free agents and Minor League players to build a team from scratch. 10 game modes include Season, Career, Franchise (with 20 consecutive seasons), All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, and Batting Practice. [Acclaim]
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ESPN NBA 2Night 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 25, 2002
Blow by defenders and drive through the lane by utilizing ESPN NBA 2Night's new turbo function. The game features new rim-shattering dunks and championship defense including backboard pins, blocked jump shots and steals in the open court. Includes commentary from Brent Musberger, ESPN's Stuart Scott, and 76ers point guard Eric Snow.
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 24, 2002
New TrueSwing Total Precision Swing lets you drive in true, slice it or add a draw, giving you more control over your shots. Compete as or against 12 PGA TOUR professionals including Tiger, Jesper Parnevik, Vijay Singh, Colin Montgomerie, and Notah Begay. Brand new course lineup includes such amazing layouts as Pebble Beach Golf Links, TPC at Sawgrass, Royal Birkdale in England, and more! [EA Sports]
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Pac-Man World 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 24, 2002
Pac-Man is on a brand new adventure and once again dealing with the pesky Ghost Gang. His new quest takes him through 6 new lands with plenty of new surprises. Brand new features include ice skating, roller blading, submarine diving and many other exciting puzzles to solve. [Namco]
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Gitaroo Man
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 19, 2002
An entirely new type of music/rhythm game, where your instrument is your weapon to fight against evil. Unlike traditional music games which simply featured pressing buttons in rhythm with on screen actions, Gitaroo-Man requires players to use both the analog stick and the controller buttons at the same time, controlling the on-screen character with jumps, ducks and attacks. [KOEI]
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Woody Woodpecker: Escape from Buzz Buzzard Park
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 19, 2002
Rescue Splinter and Knothead, Woody's niece and nephew, from the evil talons of Buzz Buzzard! Join Woody in challenging his arch enemy, Buzz Buzzard, in the vile vulture's crazy theme park, where Splinter and Knothead are being held prisoner. Hop aboard to ride cannonballs, take a trip on a rocket, jump, duck, peck and surf your way through the many challenging obstacle courses-but watch out for the traps that Buzz and his pesky pals lay in your path! [DreamCatcher Interactive]
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World Tour Soccer 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 17, 2002
Known as "This is Football 2002" for its European release, WTS 2002 features more than 300 teams from throughout the world including national teams from USA, England, Brazil, France and Japan and international clubs like Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool. Complete Team Management functions let you switch on the fly and take advantage of any opening. [SCEA]
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Pirates: The Legend of Black Kat
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 17, 2002
Take to the high seas as fearless pirate Katarina de Leon, the "Black Kat." Master a dozen pirate ships from the simple gunboat to the massive Man 'O War. Discover and explore increasingly dangerous and fantastic island worlds. Develop swordplay skills to defeat evil pirate bands and loot their treasures. [Electronic Arts]
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State of Emergency
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 12, 2002
Enlist in the freedom movement to topple the tyrannical corporation. Freedom Agents duties include the following: Eliminate corporate officers, execute assassinations before targets flee to safety, steal sensitive items and documents from the corporation and return them to freedom agents at the safehouse, rescue captured allies from corporation deathsquads and help rescue them to safety. [Rockstar]
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Maximo: Ghosts to Glory
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 11, 2002
You control the fate of the gallant Maximo, who returns home to find his kingdom in shambles. Your once trusted advisor, Achille has wrought evil on the land. Not only is the countryside filled with hoards of the roaming undead, but the four wise Sorceresses have been imprisoned at the four corners of the Kingdom, and to make matters worse, your girlfriend, Princess Sophia has been forced to marry the scoundrel Achille. Help Maximo rescue the Sorceresses, restore good to the kingdom, whup Achille's butt, and while you're at it...get your girl back! [Capcom]
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Star Wars: Racer Revenge
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 11, 2002
It has been eight years since the first spectacular Podracing showdown between Sebulba and the young Anakin Skywalker. Seeking payback for his humiliating loss, Sebulba has a new beefed-up Podracer and lust for revenge. But it's not going to be easy: Anakin has grown into a boldly skilled Podracer pilot. Thus the stage is set for Star Wars® Racer Revenge, bringing newer, faster, and even more dangerous Podracing to the galaxy-taking you on a one-way ride to ultimate victory. Jockey for position with a tangle of Podracing opponents or leave the pack behind at intense, nerve-jangling, planet-scorching simulated speeds of up to 600 mph. Crash and bash competitors into oblivion as you take them out of the race for good. [LucasArts]
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High Heat Major League Baseball 2003
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 11, 2002
In addition to dabbling in B.P., Home Run Derby, Exhibition and All-Star games, HH 2003 features a Season mode with custom lengths, inactive players on each team, unsigned players, a fantasy draft, and intriguing A.I. trade acceptance decisions. A stand-alone Playoff system allows up to 8 players to play for the series title individually. There are options galore for the hot stove league fanatic.
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NFL Blitz 20-02
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 6, 2002
New Impact Player option allows the gamer to edit the route/assignment of their Impact player in any play in the team's playbook on the fly. More than 1500 brand new, high-flying catches, game breaking runs and earth-shattering sticks including some animations motion captured with professional stuntmen swinging from rigging wires. Utilize with the tried and true NFL Blitz point-n-pass system or icon passing. [Midway]
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Salt Lake 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 29, 2002
Fetaures 16 countries and six events (Men's Alpine Skiing Downhill, Ladies' Alpine Skiing Slalom, Men's Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom, Women's Freestyle Skiing Aerials, Men's Ski Jumping K120 Individual, and Men's Two-man Bobsleigh ), authentic Olympic environments and competitive multi-player modes with fluid real-time animation and TV-style camera presentation creating an ultra-realistic and challenging sports gaming experience. [Eidos Interactive]
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Drakan: The Ancients' Gates
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 28, 2002
In the ancient, decaying world of Drakan, the immortal Spirit Dragons are held captive. Rynn, a brave female warrior, and Arokh, a fearless dragon, are called to save these spiritual leaders, as well as the last remnants of mankind. Embarking on an enchanted journey through eight vast, foreign environments, Rynn and Arokh utilize magic spells, resourcefulness and more that 50 powerful weapons in their quest to save civilization. [SCEA]
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AirBlade
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 28, 2002
No Wheels, No Waves, No Snow, means NO LIMITS! Features an awesome mission-based Story Mode, unbelievable tricks and stunts, and even a Party-Play mode for up to 8 players. Experience the extreme physics of AirBladeTM and find out just how much fun you've never had! [Namco]
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ESPN International Winter Sports 2002
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 28, 2002
Features 10 events including Downhill Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Mogul Skiing, Speed Skating, Bobsledding, and the fan-favorite, Curling, all with that ESPN twist.
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Grandia II
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 28, 2002
Born of different worlds, woven together by fate, they shall rise to face their destiny. [Ubi Soft]
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PaRappa the Rapper 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 23, 2002
See if you have enough rhythm to keep the beat with everyone's favorite rappin' puppy. Join Parappa and a cast of new and favorite characters on a mission of the ultimate importance - to prevent the Evil Noodle Syndicate from turning everything into noodles! Check out the funky fresh tunes that are guaranteed to get your head bobbin' and your fingers tapping'. [Sony]
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