Sports
Carnival Bob and the familiar cast of characters are all back, this time at a larger-than-life miniature golf course! Head back in time to the land of the dinosaurs, keep law and order in the Wild West, or hunt for treasure on an island full of dirty pirates, all while trying to make the trick shot. Traditional miniature golf combines with action-oriented gameplay, making unique use of the Wii Remote. Grab some friends and family, because the game is designed to support up to four players in a no-holds-barred game of mini-golf. Get ready for a hole-in-fun!
Few players took an unlikelier path to stardom than Dustin Pedroia. So it's only fitting that the reigning AL MVP graces the cover of MLB 09. See if you can make the big leagues in the franchise's trademark Road to the Show, which features interactive skills training, a new steal system, and more. Franchise Mode adds Salary Arbitration, September Call-ups, and a Waiver Wire. You'll also find Online Season Leagues, over 1,000 new animations, and tons of added customization options. Two of the best: you can now choose batter walk-up music, and record custom chants and yells for fans to shout from the stands at your direction.
We Ski brought home winter thrills. Now you can shred the slopes in all-new ways with We Ski & Snowboard! Two massive new mountains are ready with 10,000 more vertical meters just waiting for you to ride. No matter what your winter attitude, you'll find something here. Choose to ski or snowboard. Enjoy stunning mountain views on a leisurely gondola ride to the top, or jump out of a helicopter from dizzying heights for extreme backcountry skiing. Hot-dog it in snowboarding half-pipes and ski-technique challenges or make casual runs on mogul or slalom courses. Free-ski alongside up to three friends, improve your skills in ski/board school, and much more.
You've never been called a Tuna Tosser. And you probably wouldn't be happy if you were...until now! Toss tuna, race furniture, iron clothes under insane conditions, and more in this collection of bizarre sports from around the world. Travel the globe and experience sports you never knew were possible in Australia, the Netherlands, Italy, and beyond. See how far you can send a fish flying when you go Tuna Tossing. Take your armchair for a spin in Furniture Racing. Jump out of a plane and...do some ironing in Extreme Ironing. Whether you think of these events as sports, games, or something else entirely, they're all downright bizarre, and downright fun!
Virtua Tennis holds serve with another winning tennis experience for 2009. The best-selling franchise earns its #1 ranking with a new World Tour feature that lets players around the globe vie for the Virtua Tennis Championship. Create your own player, get training from a real-life tennis legend, then hit the courts to compete for the top spot on worldwide online leaderboards. The expanded Player Creation System gives you full control over your star's face, body, and clothes. You can also play as or against 20 of your favorite stars, or hone your skills in 12 mini-games, including 5 new ones like Zoo Feeder and Pirate War.
Get ready to push yourself to the max! Play all of your favorite summer sports as Coach guides you through drills to bring out the best of your abilities. You'll even be competing against your rivals to prove you've got what it takes to be the ultimate sports champion. You'll be hitting and pitching in sunny games of baseball, playing the links for golf, and diving in the sand for beach volleyball. There are lots of different activities to try at the Pro-Center. And make sure to grab your friends for Multiplayer, where you'll compete at every level. Challenge friends in drills and exercises, then take them to the court and show them what you've got.
The PGA Tour is back, and it's better than ever! Head out to the links on some of the most realistic virtual courses ever. Real-time weather, an all-new feature, pulls data from Weather.com for accurate weather effects wherever you happen to be. You'll have to be ready to handle anything, including giving it a little extra to putt through water on the grass thanks to rain. Scott Van Pelt is now in the announcer's booth for that extra bit of realism on the tournament-style courses. You'll even see the crowd - and T.V. towers - increase in number as the tour gets going. And putting it in the cup is even more fun thanks to the new Precision Putting system!
If you're not careful, the catch of the day just might be you in this extreme fishing challenge! Whether you're on the boat or in the water, the exotic fish you're after won't be easy to reel in. Pick your gear from the most cutting-edge equipment out there. The better your gear, the tougher the fish you'll pursue. Fish off the open deck of a boat or throw on SCUBA gear and go beneath the surface. Just be careful: other predators like alligators, piranhas, and sharks will try and make you their catch of the day. The action is as real as it is dangerous.
Work your way to the top of international athletics in classic events from around the world! Create your very own athlete, then develop the skills you need to compete at the highest level. Every bit of work you do will matter in events where millimeters and split seconds determine the winner. Up to four different players can compete, in Split Screen Mode or by playing in the Hot Seat. You'll run, jump, throw, and swim your way to victory in 28 different events. Compete against top athletes from all over the world in the Pole Vault, Javelin, High Dive, Hurdles, and more!
Everything's better in FIFA Soccer 10. You'll experience more responsive gameplay with improved heading and crossing, smoother player switching, and auto-evades that help you keep the ball. Quicker free kicks keep things moving, and it's even easier to dazzle with skill moves. Teammates make more effective runs to open better passing lanes and set up indefensible crosses. Improved goalie AI makes it harder to hit the back of the net, while more authentic decision-making means more realistic keeper styles. And the challenge in Be A Pro Mode is greater than ever as you go from club-team unknown to national-team star.
The makers of the classic hit Tecmo Bowl go back to the gridiron and offer another sports experience that's pure football fun. Family Fun Football offers a slimmed-down playbook and simple controls so it's easy for anyone to enjoy, while unusual characters and settings add an engaging twist to America's pigskin pastime. Pick from ten teams and take the field in five stadiums located in realistic and not-so-realistic settings (ever played a football game in space?). Compete against up to three friends in ten football-based mini-games. Grab an edge with power ups, personalize your experience by adding your Mii, and show team pride by playing as your mascot.
NBA 2K10 has raised the bar. Raising the banner is up to you! The best-selling NBA franchise has never looked better, with improved graphics, improved controls, more realistic Signature Style animations, and new gameplay features. A new Turbo System ties each players energy level to their on-court performance. More Signature Style and Tendencies mean that performance will be more realistic than ever. Rosters have been revamped with new ratings adjustments, the latest roster transactions, and contract lengths. The Association franchise mode goes deeper with a new NBA.com interface, practice drills, player ambitions, and more. Tournaments, leagues, and head-to-head play await online.
NBA 2K10 has raised the bar. Raising the banner is up to you! The best-selling NBA franchise has never looked better, with improved graphics, improved controls, more realistic Signature Style animations, and new gameplay features. More Signature Style and Tendencies mean that performance will be more realistic than ever. Rosters have been revamped with new ratings adjustments, the latest roster transactions, and contract lengths. The Association franchise mode goes deeper with a new NBA.com interface, practice drills, player ambitions, and more. Tournaments, leagues, and head-to-head play await online.
It's a top-ten all over again as Deca Sports 2 offers another all-you-can-play buffet of ten games anyone can enjoy. The all-around collection has something for everyone, with tennis, darts, ice hockey, motorcycle racing, synchronized swimming, speed skating, downhill skiing, bocce, kendo, and dodgeball. Multiple single and multiplayer modes offer tournaments, head-to-head matches, skill contests, and league play. Use the Team Editor to customize everything about your squad, including your team's name, logo, and colors, plus the looks and skills of the players themselves. And, just to make sure the playing field is level, beginners can learn the ropes of any of the sports in Tutorial Mode.
Super Swing Golf returns for a second season of realistic golf play set in a vibrant fantasy world. The popular motion-sensitive controls and your favorite characters are back and ready for action on a whole new slate of courses. Character-specific Story Mode returns, along with plenty of new storylines. You'll also find a new Tournament Mode and several exciting party-style multiplayer games. Other new features include fresh customizations, new costumes, and a slew of new secrets just waiting to be discovered.
Root, root, root for Mario Super Sluggers! The follow-up to the GameCube hit makes its debut on Wii. Choose one of 12 Mushroom Kingdom all-stars as captain, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Donkey Kong, Waluigi, and Wario and lead your team to victory. A cast of 40 supporting characters, including Toad, Goomba, Hammer Bros., and Shy Guy, will assist you in your quest for diamond domination. Take to the field with friends in Multiplayer Mode or play baseball inspired mini-games in Party Mode. Veterans and rookies alike can have a good time with a choice of different control schemes that level the playing field.
The perfect pitch gets even better in FIFA Soccer 09. Take the field with the world's top players, this time with more than 250 core-gameplay enhancements that deliver unprecedented realism and customization, plus an authentic game-day experience. New Custom Team Tactics let you dictate your team's positioning and strategy on the fly. Enhanced graphics deliver more responsive shooting and passing, more controlled dribbling, and more sophisticated trapping. Improved player physics send footballers colliding and jostling all over the pitch. Be A Pro Mode has been expanded to Be A Pro: Seasons, where you'll have four years to become a national legend.
The perfect pitch gets even better in FIFA Soccer 09. Take the field with the world's top players, this time with more than 250 core-gameplay enhancements that deliver unprecedented realism and customization, plus an authentic game-day experience. New Custom Team Tactics let you dictate your team's positioning and strategy on the fly. Enhanced graphics deliver more responsive shooting and passing, more controlled dribbling, and more sophisticated trapping. Improved player physics send footballers colliding and jostling all over the pitch. Be A Pro Mode has been expanded to Be A Pro: Seasons, where you'll have four years to become a national legend.
Few players took an unlikelier path to stardom than Dustin Pedroia. So it's only fitting that the reigning AL MVP graces the cover of MLB 09. See if you can make the big leagues in the franchise's trademark Road to the Show, which features interactive skills training, a new steal system, and more. Franchise Mode adds Salary Arbitration, September Call-ups, and a Waiver Wire. You'll also find Online Season Leagues, over 1,000 new animations, and tons of added customization options. Two of the best: you can now choose batter walk-up music, and record custom chants and yells for fans to shout from the stands at your direction.
Join Mario, Peach, Toad, Donkey Kong and Luigi, and head for the ballpark with Nintendo's Mario Baseball. Namco is at bat this time, delivering a robust, inventive sports game worthy of the Mario name. Progress through the game alone in the story-driven Challenge Mode, or take on your friends in Versus Mode. In Versus Mode, form teams out of your favorite Mario characters, and go to bat for the championship title in a tournament-style Trophy Mode. Bonuses include mini-games and a baseball encyclopedia.
Lifelike detail and gameplay have Vitrua Tennis poised to vault into the number-one ranking in the world of videogame tennis! Play gut-wrenching matches as you try and win intense tournaments across the globe in Career Mode. The climb to the top is more rigorous than ever thanks to improved AI that makes for tougher challenges from your opponents. You'll see every player reaction thanks to photo-realistic graphics. An enhanced Player Creation Mode offers more licensed gear and customizable details. Virtua Tennis also brings popular mini-games from earlier VT titles, as well as some new ones, to help you improve your game.
The world's best golfer is ready to share the wealth! For the 2009 edition of his unrivaled golf game, Tiger Woods is out to make your game the best it's been. Tiger's coach Hank Haney is onboard to get you started, analyze your performance, and tell you how to improve your game. Now anyone can jump right into the chase for the PGA Tour's prized FedEx Cup. New features include a Club Tuner swing-control-system that helps you get the most out of your equipment, Dynamic Skills that shift round-by-round, all-new Instant Challenges that pop up mid-round, and simultaneous online play that lets foursomes conquer the course in record time.
The world's best golfer is ready to share the wealth! For the 2009 edition of his unrivaled golf game, Tiger Woods is out to make your game the best it's been. Tiger's coach Hank Haney is onboard to get you started, analyze your performance, and tell you how to improve your game. Now anyone can jump right into the chase for the PGA Tour's prized FedEx Cup. New features include a Club Tuner swing-control-system that helps you get the most out of your equipment, Dynamic Skills that shift round-by-round, all-new Instant Challenges that pop up mid-round, and simultaneous online play that lets foursomes conquer the course in record time.
Tee off for another round of Hot Shots Golf! The franchise returns to PSP with Open Tee 2. Take your golf game wherever you go and enjoy Hot Shots' beautiful courses, quirky characters, and addictive play. Conquer 12 new courses set on tropical islands, in the desert, along the coast, and more. Give your golfer the perfect look with over 320 customization options. New online play lets you take on up to 16 other golfers tournament-style, while local ad-hoc play lets you play tournaments or head-to-head match-ups. Equipment upgrades deliver longer drives, more accurate shots, precision putting, and more.
