Despite all that talk about the thrill of competition, the sports genre isn't exactly bubbling over with challengers to the triple-A triple-threat of EA, Activision and 2K Sports. Nintendo and Sony dip their toes into the sporting waters from time to time (Wii Sports is still synonymous with the Wii itself), but for the most part, if you want to play a big name sports title, you're going to look to one of the three heavyweights.
Not that we're complaining. Many sports video games in 2007 finally cashed in on the next-gen powerhouse consoles with graphically luscious, fully-realized versions of classic franchises. No longer a step behind past versions with handicapped modes and missing features, this year's top crop of sports games introduced new ways to play old games. Here are our picks for the best of the best.
The Nominees Are...
FIFA 08
EA's long-running soccer sim series finally got over the Winning Eleven hump with terrific new modes, graphics and gameplay.
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Madden NFL 08
Representing the other kind of football is none other than the gridiron giant. Smart tweaks and additions made this year's model more than just another roster update.
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Just when the wheels of the skateboarding genre were sinking into a Tony Hawk-inspired rut, along came skate to challenge all our preconceptions. Will EA's efforts pay off?
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007
