Sports Games
Why We’re Still Addicted To ‘Rocket League,' One Year Later
Psyonix's muscle-cars-and-massive-balls game has been a mainstay of our evenings since it came out, and we're not about to break the habit any time soon.
‘FIFA 17’ Is Going All Hollywood on Us with ‘The Journey’ Mode
Play your way to fame as a prodigy with everything to win, and in doing so distance yourself from the gritty reality of modern football.
We Dropped Into the Commentary Recording for ‘Pro Evolution Soccer 2017’
The Beglin handshake: like entombing your hand in a genial Irish oak tree. The Drury demeanour: truly the physical manifestation of his commentary.
How Rockstar Games Made Ping Pong Cool
In 2006, Rockstar already had the Red Dead, Grand Theft Auto and Manhunt franchises in their corner. So what did they come out with? Table tennis, obviously.
Come On, EA, Make ‘Skate 4’ Already
No single game is more requested of the company, so it's time to give the people what they want.
‘Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash’ Is Overpriced and Underwhelming
Nintendo's latest tennis sim is OK with friends, but solo players will quickly lose interest in its limited game modes.
Why Introducing Customizable Avatars Betrays Everything ‘Football Manager’ Stands For
The world's premier football management sim is putting you in the game this year, whether you like it or not.
The Madden Games Are Now as Much RPGs as They Are Sports Sims
"Madden NFL '16" is pushing experience points to the forefront of the game, allowing players to get deeper into the fantasy of running their favorite teams.
How Playing ‘FIFA’ Helps Men Deal with Their Feelings
Most men don't really know what the fuck to do with their feelings. Unless, of course, they're playing a soccer video game.
Real-Life Sports Are Much Better When They’re Video Games
There's no denying it: take controllers and immediate access to chips out of the equation and a bunch of these things are dull as fuck.
‘Madden’ Is the Game That Introduced Me to My Favorite Sport
Football makes next to no sense to beginners, but the video games it inspires help to cut through the language barrier.