If they continue to plug forward we could be looking at a future dominator in the sports gaming genre on the Playstation 2 and a sure front runner for the next system from Sony.

This remains a game with an awful lot of potential, but not much execution. It's still glitchy - this review doesn't cover more than a fraction of the issues I've seen - but underneath it all is a set of baseball ideas and mechanics that could easily produce a fantastic game in the future.

This franchise has legs and could be a welcome spring football fix for year’s to come.

There is not enough here to really make this a great or even a good 2-player game, unless just beating each other senseless for no reason is your thing, but the single player modes are plenty and have some longevity to them.

I got a lot more of a simulation than I could have imagined.

There are just too many other football games out there that are more deserving. With that being said, I’m happy to see that this game has started making improvements.

I really wanted to like this game. I just can’t. The game feels rushed and is totally uninspiring.

It has great ideas but executes it horribly.

A 95-mile per hour puck in the face! I’ve seen far worse first efforts in sports gaming, but I’ve seen no worse hockey efforts this year.

The game doesn’t double fault, but it sure does have a bunch of 'lets'.

While this game is incredibly deep in a lot of areas, it falls just short in delivering an addictive must have snowboarding title.

While playing this game, it’s impossible to shake the feeling that this game could have been really good if EA would have put some effort into anything other then the graphics.

Not fun. If you are looking for a baseball game that involves any thought process more complicated than, “throw the ball, hit the ball”, I suggest you look elsewhere.

No story line in single mode is another turn off, but multiplayer is a blast.

The gameplay is nothing special, but not terrible either. The graphics and audio however are well below what we should expect on this system.

As with all of the games I've played in the EA Street series, you'll eventually start to realize that this is a game based on the amount of trickery you can pull off, rather than the real sport of soccer, which results in a stale and monotonous gaming experience.

If you have great group of online buddies or real-world friends who are on Xbox Live, this game is the next best thing to the Friday night poker-fest in your pal's basement.

In the end, it appears it's going to be a long year on the bench for NBA 08.

Sure, the game comes with some minor quirks, but for such a low price, it’s hard not to recommend this quality title.

They’ve improved very little on the court or in the Season mode, but they still tell a nice story. Playing this game still keeps me optimistic that the franchise will continue and could potentially thrive.

Stacked lacks a playable interface and simply does not do enough with its modes to set itself far enough apart from the competition.

I give ProStroke Golf – World Tour 2007 points for innovation. You know me; I’m a sucker for trying new things in sports gaming. But, the new controls do not come close to making up for what is essentially a poorly-made game.

While NBA '06 featuring “The Life, Volume 1” is not revolutionary at the core, I personally believe more immersive experiences like this are the way sports gaming is headed. I’m very excited for it.

A title that was started before its time and released after its time - it could have been a refreshing mix in the racing genre, whereas now it's simply another title on the shelf in the crowded racing market.

A highly enjoyable, if a bit simplistic two-player experience. However, the single-player experience is ridiculously shallow, and consists of nothing more than playing game after game in sequence.

The only thing I could say is that I wanted to go off and play "Track n Field" to get my Olympic fill.

Stunning character models, simplistic controls, and fluid gameplay usually result in a instant classic. However, the wrestling genre is, and always will be, dominated by a licensed product. Rumble Roses XX is a enjoyable pick up and play alternative to other wrestling titles, despite its fictional characters and lack of gameplay options.

This series has a lot of potential. The future is bright.

It would be a shame if the decision on whether to continue with the franchise into the next-gen were based on the improvements from last year's product to this.

You’re going to get a solid arcade hockey game, wrapped in a fun title. I personally prefer games that are more of a simulation.

It is what it is - a simple, easy-to-play party game that can be a riot for multiplayer gaming. It's a fun, hang-around-with-your-friends-and-enjoy-playing-together kind of title. And there's something to be said for that.

I actually enjoyed the time I spent playing MLB, but the problems I encountered with hitting and at times the poor CPU base running AI began to take some of the fun out of it.

The main gripe I have with Gamebreaker is that it feels like an afterthought to Redzone and 989 Sports. I played it and "Gameday" at the same time, and the game looks like, plays like, and has the same menu as "Gameday" - yet it has less polish on the graphics and gameplay.

No online and that damn stopwatch thing is bugging me. It is a great game to play for short periods of time, but I don't think the game has much replay value.

Gamers looking for a fun, casual game with online play and unlockables may like Gretzky NHL as an excellent update to the classic hockey games of the 16-bit era.

If you're looking for a PS2 rugby game, I'd recommend the original EA title. It must be cheaper by now, and has better gameplay. If you need a PS2 rugby game with updated rosters, there are some upcoming titles you could wait for.

If I felt like I had more control over stopping the pass, I would probably rate Gameday 2003 higher.

If the developers can put as much emphasis on gameplay as they do in the franchise mode, this series might actually become something noteworthy.

With NASCAR 08, there is no doubt that they improved some aspects of the game in their jump to the 360. However, with bare bones modes, questionable AI and some obvious gameplay issues, it’s hard to justify the $60 price tag at this point.

If the lack of control doesn't frustrate you enough, the simplistic AI will.

While you certainly can have fun with NBA 08, it’s hard to recommend it as a purchase.

To my shock and confusion, I really liked the game. Why? Because I stopped thinking that I was supposed to be playing “a Tony Hawk game” and started realizing that I was playing a fun arcade racer that happens to have Tony’s name on the box.

It appears that the new foot-planting technology destroys the flow and look of the game when in motion.

I'm still blown away that they removed online play, seriously cutting a ton of replay life out of the title.

For those looking for a basketball game with a deep career mode, sim-like gameplay, and online play, Shootout 2004 would be a good choice. One thing’s for sure; the positives outweigh the negatives in this game.

I must admit that if I were rating this game based on its online play and fun factor alone it would receive a higher score. The lack of any sort of franchise mode, choppy animations and some minor control issues bring it down.

Poor control with one camera angle does not make a great game. You can have all the features in the world but if you don’t enjoy the gameplay then it was all for not.

It offers a lot of features that will keep a street basketball fan interested in this game. Still, if you aren’t into street basketball or not a big basketball fan, I can’t suggest giving this game more than a rental.

The clips are nothing more than what you see on “Wild on E!” plus, the game doesn’t do the biking or the porn stuff well.

The on the court basketball is an uneven mess, and the game's "Season Mode" is an embarrassment.

It pains me to say this, because I was looking forward to the game, but it needs to be said. Move along folks - there is nothing to see here.

If you are a Franchise Freak I think you would want to check this game out.

The fighting system is horrible. When is the last time that Jaromir Jagr fought Sandy McCarthy? Yeah that’s going to happen!

While, this game is better then previous efforts, Final Four is still a long way from competing with the big boys.

If you want the height of realistic soccer strategy and gameplay, move along. If you want to have a little fun in a slightly more arcade-like title with every team under the sun and almost any player you can imagine, give it a try.

I have found a game that I like even less than "FIFA" and I really didn’t think that was going to be possible.

I give ProStroke Golf – World Tour 2007 points for innovation. You know me; I’m a sucker for trying new things in sports gaming. But, the new controls do not come close to making up for what is essentially a poorly-made game.

Where's the Ultimate Warrior, Ric Flair, Dave Boy Smith, Hakeem the African Dream, Bushwhackers, Killer Bees, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Big John Studd, Andre the Giant, and others?

The graphics are bad, the gameplay is below average and the career mode is weak, add it all up and it makes for a game I can’t really recommend to anyone.

If playing pool in real life were as awkward and non-intuitive as Real Pool is, then I probably would never play in real life, either!

If you have younger kids and you want to get them something safe to play, easy to learn, and won’t break the bank than Hypersonic Extreme may be the title to check out.

The things they did well, were recreating a football atmosphere with a hard-hitting, fast paced game. I don’t think they are far off; they need to come up with a challenging level of play, more animations and a completely revamped recruiting system.

At its worst, it's a frustrating exercise in button manipulation that makes you want to take up knitting.

Doesn’t even do an average job in simulating real basketball. Too many blocks, no sliders, and bad rebounding AI are just a few of the things that cause this title to be sub par.

It's both fun and completely ridiculous at times. It's fun because you can move the ball and score big, but as time goes on, even on the Hall of Fame level with the IQ and CPU sliders maxed out it is still too easy to move the ball.

The AI, as mentioned earlier, is really poor. The animals do not behave anywhere the manner you would expect, and even the hunters themselves all seem to be asthmatic couch potatoes based on the breakneck speed in which they fatigue.

Poor graphics, weak audio, and mind-numbing gameplay add up to a game that would be a bad buy if they were giving it away.

Many will be turned on by the plethora of game-play modes and options this game has to offer. Others will be turned off by the game-play AI, like I was.

At a very affordable price tag of less than $20, my first instinct is to tell people that it is worth a look. However, for experienced simmers, you’re going to be disappointed with the game and how it plays.

For $20 you get a variety of games that is far beyond anything else that I’ve played on the PS2. The game plays well if you don’t feel like you have to have a deep and detailed story mode.

This game has gotten a serious bad rap!...Once I tweaked the settings, I thought this game played as good as any hockey game that I’ve seen.

Sluggish at best and the controls leave a lot to be desired. Very often this game looks like it is moving at half speed, and you never get that visual feeling of speed that you get from other titles.

This is a really good game for not only kids, but for adult gamers who want to share gaming with their children. If you’re a 21 year-old college kid looking for a game to play between keg-stands, this isn’t the one. If you’re looking for spot-on, photo-realistic NBA action, skip it. My daughter and I loved this game for the experience. It’s not about the AI, the graphics, or the animations. It’s what gaming should be about – fun. And when it’s family fun, well, that’s a huge bonus.

From a simulation perspective, the game suffers because there is no way to control the pace of the fight. The jab and the straight cross have very little effect on the computer so you are forced to get in close and throw uppercuts and hooks the entire time.

The lack of gameplay options, presentation, and the simplistic gameplay are just too much to look past.

If Harley-Davidson was looking to release a game as a marketing tool, they need to realize that other companies are doing it better and cheaper. Burger King jumped into the gaming world and moved a ton of units at $4.00 a piece.

They should force any athlete who lends their name to a game to at least play it for a couple hours. If such a world existed, this game would have never come out. This game is not even worth a rental and if you are still reading this, you must be extremely bored at work.

This is a well put together game. The only drawback is that it gets repetitive after a while and will possibly lose its luster after playing a few seasons. It’s a great first effort.

Another good step in the quest to create a complete text-based basketball game. The game does a great job of fixing the bugs from last year’s game and making many additions.

Delivers the ingredients needed to let your imagination run wild, and immerse you into the career of an up-and-coming wrestler. There are times that you feel like you're stuck in the middle of a re-occurring dream, but with a little bit of patience, you can have a lot of fun with this title.

I think that the "major" issue with Major League Baseball 2K5 World Series Edition is that it’s too much of the same. There aren’t enough changes in this game to justify a whole new game, or to justify a purchase from someone who owns the earlier version.

Every Grey Dog Software game is extremely deep and while Wrestling Spirit 2 is no different, I still walk away from this game thinking that there could be more.