5 best sports video games of the 2000s (and 5 best racing titles)
Sports and video games have always been closely related. There are several parallels one can draw between the two. Fans are drawn to them because of their entertaining nature. Naturally, sports translate well into the realm of video games and have developed into their genre.
Sports games often have a bad reputation due to their microtransactions. As it is a highly lucrative genre that attracts many players, developers often seek to monetize its popularity. However, over the years, several sports games have transcended the usual flaws associated with the genre.
Tony Hawk is one of the most recognizable names in the world of sports. The skateboarding legend made millions during his active career as a competitor and continues to profit off his fame with royalties from games like this.
The series' first game was a hit amongst fans, who praised it for its variety of in-game modes and level design. Developed by Neversoft and released in 2002 by Activision, the second game improves on all aspects of the first.
It is one of the highest-rated video games of all time. With detailed player customization, career mode, additional maps and objectives, and an all-new map editor, the game is an all-time great in the gallery of sports games.
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Windows, Mac OS, Game Boy Color, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, iOS
Paid/Unpaid: Paid.
The FIFA series is one of the longest-running franchises in the genre of sports gaming. It owes its success to the popularity of football, the most viewed sport in the world.
Developed by EA Sports, FIFA has always been criticized for its greedy microtransactions and yearly releases despite minimal changes in game design. However, FIFA 09 is almost unanimously considered one of the
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