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NBA 2K15

Title: NBA 2K15
Publisher: 2K
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/6/2014
Overview: The NBA 2K franchise has long been the go-to video-game basketball-simulation experience, and NBA 2K15 continues this trend. Instead of a reinvention of the franchise, NBA 2K15 is all about finesse, polish, and taking the already amazing series to even greater heights. The controls are perfect, the animations are amazing, and the overall feeling is as absolutely true-to-life as possible with a console game. The soundtrack is curated by Pharrell Williams, and the cover features NBA MVP Kevin Durant. NBA 2K15 promises to take full advantage of your game system with its extraordinarily lifelike graphics, ultrarealistic NBA gameplay, and other great features.

NBA 2K14

Title: NBA 2K14
Publisher: 2K
Platform: PS4
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/13/2013
Overview: With music curated by NBA legend and cover athlete LeBron James, revamped controls, and realer-than-real presentation, NBA 2K14 has earned every one of the critical accolades it’s received. New additions to the series include Path to Greatness Mode that follows James to global b-ball domination, Euroleague play, and significant upgrades to player controls. NBA 2K14 expands last year’s popular Signature Skills, which let you assign moves like “pick-and-roll maestro,” “flashy passer,” and “one-man fast break” to players in order to create unique athletes with one-of-a-kind styles. The next-gen versions of NBA 2K14 feature improved visuals and gameplay, including AI that is better about spacing and with greater awareness on both offense and defense. Next-gen NBA 2K14 features more realistic, tangible ball-feel, a more lifelike blocking system, and other tweaks and improvements.

Madden NFL 25

Title: Madden NFL 25
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PS4
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/13/2013
Overview: From its robust single-player mode to Madden’s famous online play, Madden NFL 25 is the ultimate football video game. The PS4 edition takes advantage of the system’s increased power with both insanely detailed graphics and improved Player Sense. Every player on the field has a deeper awareness of what’s going on around them in real time. All-new True Step player motion calculates every step, delivering more authentic player control, and Madden NFL 25’s improved physics provide a more polished pigskin experience. Run Free Mode unlocks the potential of your ball carriers with 30 new moves and devastating combos. Connected Franchise has been improved as well, making it easier to build your historic legacy as a player, coach, or owner.

FIFA 14

Title: FIFA 14
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PS4
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/13/2013
Overview: Step onto the field and immerse yourself in the excitement of next-gen action with FIFA 14 for the PS4. EA Sports’ new Ignite Engine places you right in the heart of real-world stadiums, with dynamic 3D crowds that organically react to live game situations. With Pro Instincts, players on the field change their actions according to the environment, using improved artificial intelligence to anticipate and counter your every move. The new Elite Technique feature improves on gameplay mechanics with more player movement and skills. Trap the ball using all parts of your body and attack the net with natural off-balance shots. Or plant, pivot, and shoot your way to glory by channeling your inner Messi to take on all challengers!

NBA Live 14

Title: NBA Live 14
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PS4
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Tuck in your jersey, tie up the laces, and straighten the nets because tip-off is about to begin. NBA Live 14 from EA Sports returns after a long hiatus with Cleveland Cavs all-star Kyrie Irving as the new cover athlete. Added to its gameplay arsenal is the all-new BounceTek physics-based dribble system, which will allow you to break ankles with fancy hesitations and crossovers. CourtQ and Synergy sports data bring the game into the modern era with advanced metrics, catering to your inner stats geek. Chart the trajectory of your career with Rising Star Mode, where you can write your own NBA ticket by shining at the Draft. At the end of the day however, what matters is how you perform on the hardwood, and with new next-gen graphics to show off, NBA Live 14 is sure to be a slam dunk!

NBA Live 14

Title: NBA Live 14
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Tuck in your jersey, tie up the laces, and straighten the nets because tip-off is about to begin. NBA Live 14 from EA Sports returns after a long hiatus with Cleveland Cavs all-star Kyrie Irving as the new cover athlete. Added to its gameplay arsenal is the all-new BounceTek physics-based dribble system, which will allow you to break ankles with fancy hesitations and crossovers. CourtQ and Synergy sports data bring the game into the modern era with advanced metrics, catering to your inner stats geek. Chart the trajectory of your career with Rising Star Mode, where you can write your own NBA ticket by shining at the Draft. At the end of the day however, what matters is how you perform on the hardwood, and with new next-gen graphics to show off, NBA Live 14 is sure to be a slam dunk!

FIFA 14

Title: FIFA 14
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Step onto the field and immerse yourself in the excitement of next-gen action with FIFA 14 for the Xbox One. EA Sports’ new Ignite Engine places you right in the heart of real-world stadiums, with dynamic 3D crowds that organically react to live game situations. With Pro Instincts, players on the field change their actions according to the environment, using improved artificial intelligence to anticipate and counter your every move. The new Elite Technique feature improves on gameplay mechanics with more player movement and skills. Trap the ball using all parts of your body and attack the net with natural off-balance shots. Or plant, pivot, and shoot your way to glory by channeling your inner Messi to take on all challengers.

Madden NFL 25

Title: Madden NFL 25
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: From its robust single-player mode to Madden’s famous online play, Madden NFL 25 is the ultimate football video game. The Xbox One edition of Madden NFL 25 takes advantage of the system’s increased power with expanded Player Sense. The new CoachGlass feature allows players to see their opponents’ offensive tendencies and major weapons, and suggests defensive plays designed to counter challengers’ biggest strengths. All-new True Step player motion calculates every step, delivering more authentic player control, and Madden NFL 25’s improved physics provide a more polished pigskin experience. Run Free Mode unlocks the potential of your ball carriers with 30 new moves and devastating combos, and Connected Franchise makes it easy to build your historic legacy as a player, coach, or owner.

NBA 2K14

Title: NBA 2K14
Publisher: 2K
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/19/2013
Overview: With music curated by NBA legend and cover athlete LeBron James, revamped controls, and realer-than-real presentation, NBA 2K14 has earned every one of the critical accolades it’s received. New additions to the series include Path to Greatness Mode that follows James to global b-ball domination, Euroleague play, and significant upgrades to player controls. NBA 2K14 expands last year’s popular Signature Skills, which let you assign moves like “pick-and-roll maestro,” “flashy passer,” and “one-man fast break” to players in order to create unique athletes with one-of-a-kind styles. The next-gen versions of NBA 2K14 feature improved visuals and gameplay, including AI that is better about spacing and with greater awareness on both offense and defense. Next-gen NBA 2K14 features more realistic, tangible ball-feel, a more lifelike blocking system, and other tweaks and improvements.

NCAA Football 14

Title: NCAA Football 14
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 7/8/2013
Overview: Experience the game from a whole new perspective in NCAA Football 14. Three new camera angles let you soak up the action from dynamic new viewpoints as the franchise continues to deliver the exact football fix you’re looking for. Play Now Mode starts faster with game intros streamlined into a supercharged 30-second football adrenaline shot. Dynasty Mode goes deeper with expanded ESPN presentation and richer storylines. Pick your school, complete challenges, and earn rewards to build an unstoppable roster of all-time greats in Ultimate Team Mode. Master a new spread-and-read-option game and demolish opponents with an improved running attack. You’ll do it all to the tune of two new stadium-rocking game-day anthems: “Zombie Nation” and “Seven Nation Army.”

MLB 12: The Show

Title: MLB 12: The Show
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PS3
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 3/5/2012
Overview: In MLB 12: The Show, you are the show! Put yourself on the mound or at the plate and control every aspect of the game with PlayStation Move. Experience The Show’s unrivaled attention to baseball detail, with new realism from True Ball Physics and greater control with Zone Analog Batting and Pulse Pitching. New Diamond Dynasty Mode puts all your skills to the test, challenging your managerial moves, player-training ability, overall strategy, and pure baseball skill as you guide a custom team. Five players can now compete together in the online Home Run Derby, and you can cross-save your Season, Franchise, and Road to the Show on your PS Vita.

Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational

Title: Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PS Vita
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 2/13/2012
Overview: NOTE: This game requires an Online Pass code to access online content. The Online Pass code is included with purchase, but not with rental of this title.

One of the most popular destinations for virtual golfers just got even better! Hot Shots Golf hits a beauty with this new experience built for the PS Vita. Play the game with smooth Touch Screen controls and an improved, more accurate swing mechanic. Earn points on every hole and use those points to upgrade your clubs, customize your character, and more. Get all the info you need to line up the perfect shot with a couple taps of the Touch Screen. Keep up with friends and keep tabs on your rivals with leaderboard connectivity that lets you see which challenge – and whose score – you want to conquer next.

Virtua Tennis 4 World Tour Edition

Title: Virtua Tennis 4 World Tour Edition
Publisher: Sega
Platform: PS Vita
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 2/13/2012
Overview: Virtua Tennis World Tour plays like a champion, giving you the full Virtua Tennis console experience on an innovative mobile platform. Volley with 22 of the world’s best players in 33 stadiums. Control every aspect of the match, from player movement to precision shots, with the PS Vita’s front and back Touch Screens. Two players can go head-to-head in matches playable on a single system. Connect, chat, and play in a socially-driven Online Mode. Not only can you put a photo of yourself into the game, but you can put the game into your own photos by inserting players into the pictures you take with the PS Vita’s camera.

FIFA Soccer

Title: FIFA Soccer
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PS Vita
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 2/13/2012
Overview: You probably don’t have the feet of Messi. Who knows – maybe you’ve got the hands? Take the pitch and play with pinpoint touch screen controls as the realistic play of FIFA Soccer comes to PS Vita! Experience the same powerful play you would on a console with a smarter physics engine that sizes up collisions and delivers the most realistic outcome for every on-field challenge. The competition takes you through 50 real-life leagues and eight modes, including 11-on-11, Career Mode, online matches, custom leagues, and more. You’ll be able to put the perfect touch on every ball with touch screen passing and rocket shots past the keeper with rear touch pad shooting.

SSX

Title: SSX
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 2/27/2012
Overview: NOTE: This game requires an EA Online Pass code to earn experience for online play, but not to access online multiplayer. The Online Pass code is included with purchase, but not with rental of this title.

1260-degree Double McTwist? That’s nothing. In SSX, the greatest trick is simply surviving the run. Ride in the most extreme conditions imaginable as you conquer the most unforgiving peaks on the planet. Hold your breath in Himalayan altitudes where the air is so thin you might black out, chase sunlight in Antarctica where temps in the shadows plunge to 120 below, and more. Each peak has been re-created with incredible detail using topographical data from NASA. Race, roam, and explore a massive barrier-free world that’s rigged for multiplayer at any moment. Compete against ghosted images of your friends’ runs or go live in global competitions at any point in any drop.

Sports Champions 2

Title: Sports Champions 2
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PS3
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/1/2012
Overview: Play like a champion right from the start in this motion-controlled sports challenge that lets you jump right into the action. Compete to be the best of the best in five new games: Tennis, Boxing, Golf, Skiing, and Bowling. Refined controls let you go straight to the action without having to calibrate your PlayStation Move. Create your own player and unlock new clothes, gear, and accessories as you win. Show off your winning moments by using your PlayStation Eye camera to snap victory photos you can share on Facebook. Up to four players can join the action in head-to-head competition or pass-and-play party-style fun.

NBA 2K13

Title: NBA 2K13
Publisher: 2K Sports
Platform: PS3
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/1/2012
Overview: Forget stepping into the shoes of your favorite players, NBA 2K13 lets you create a shoe of your own! Use an intuitive new Control Stick scheme in play boosted by executive producer Jay-Z, who’s lent some of his own music and rounded up some of his friends to provide pre-game highlight montages and other production enhancements. Hardcore hoopheads can settle one of the all-time debates: Dream Team 1992 vs Dream Team 2012. From there, the deepest basketball experience yet gets even better, with new features including a Shoe Creator and a blown out My Career Mode. Live the full life of a superstar, right down to demanding a trade to a superteam and calling for your coach to get fired.

FIFA Soccer 13

Title: FIFA Soccer 13
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PS3
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 9/24/2012
Overview: NOTE: This game requires an EA Online Pass code to access online content. The Online Pass code is included with purchase, but not with rental of this title.

There is no more thrilling outcome than the one that no one saw coming. FIFA 2013 takes the all-world football experience you expect and adds intrigue by amping up the unexpected, making each match play out with the anything-can-happen feel of real life football. Key refinements improve first-touch capabilities with more realistic physics and intensify battles for ball control with a new Player Impact Engine. The sharpened AI attack is more versatile and relentless, while a tweaked dribbling mechanic with true 360-degree mobility lets you chart a path through the defense with more precision. You’ll also find more free-kick options on both sides of the ball, new Skill Games, and much more.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

Title: Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
Publisher: Konami
Platform: PS3
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 9/24/2012
Overview: NOTE: This game requires an Online Pass code to access online content. The Online Pass code is included with purchase, but not with rental of this title.

Dominate the pitch with total ball control in Pro Evolution Soccer 2013! The new FullControl system lets you choose the pace and direction of your ball and gives you more command over how your players trap passes. Put moves on the defense and add flair to your dribbling with the touch of a button. New Player ID gives individual players signature moves and personalities that make them stand out. Master the moves of your best striker or win the crowd with the play of an eccentric keeper. Action unfolds at a quicker pace, with refined balance between attacking players and defenders so your team moves with the skill of a championship side.

NHL 13

Title: NHL 13
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PS3
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 9/10/2012
Overview: NOTE: This game requires an EA Online Pass code to access online content. The Online Pass code is included with purchase, but not with rental of this title.

NHL 13 shakes the game’s foundation with the biggest reboot to hit the ice in six years! New True Performance Skating matches the speed and explosiveness of the sport’s top stars. A rebuilt Hockey I.Q. system makes every player aware of every other player on the ice for more realistic reactions, and adds a customizable set of NHL-caliber hockey strategies. Compete in the incredible new GM Connected Mode, which allows you to play, manage, or coach in a league where you and 29 friends can each control one of the NHL’s 30 franchises. Experience the 2012-13 seasons’ top highlights with NHL Moments Live, which lets you replay some of the year’s greatest moments just after they happen.