As the UK faces another week in lockdown, a lot of us have been dusting down an old console or system and taking a trip down memory lane.<\/p>\n
Because of this, we decided to take a look at the best 50 sports games of all time, according to Ranker.com.<\/p>\n
50. Deer Hunter<\/p>\n
49. 720 degrees<\/p>\n
48. Jeremy McGrath Supercross World<\/p>\n
47. Arena Football<\/p>\n
46. Bases Loaded 3<\/p>\n
45. Ken Griffey, Jr.s Slugfest<\/p>\n
44. MVP 06: NCAA Baseball<\/p>\n
43. Bases Loaded 4<\/p>\n
42. NCAA GameBreaker 2001<\/p>\n
41. FIFA 08<\/p>\n
40. FIFA 07<\/p>\n
39. Madden NFL 16<\/p>\n
38. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06<\/p>\n
37. 2006 FIFA World Cup<\/p>\n
36. NCAA March Madness 07<\/p>\n
35. NHL Hitz 2002<\/p>\n
34. NFL Blitz 20-02<\/p>\n
33. Double Dribble<\/p>\n
32. Def Jam Vendetta<\/p>\n
31. NBA 2K16<\/p>\n
Ranker.coms 50-31 consists of some of the very first games in their respective fields, and some games that are more recent. A lot of Electronic Arts (EA) games feature throughout the first 29 games in the list, and is this any surprise with the status they have in the gaming world, with some of the most successful games ever?<\/p>\n
'720 degrees' is the oldest game so far on the list. It is amazing for a game made in 1986, which was traditionally found in an arcade, still to be competing against much newer games with amazing graphics and millions of pounds spent on them.<\/p>\n
Bases Loaded 3 and 4 being on this list really does suggest how much of a legacy it left. These two games set the benchmark for newer baseball games such as 'MVP 06' and the MLB series.<\/p>\n
A couple of early-ish FIFAs can also rightfully be found in the first 29. These editions were the first sort of FIFA games that really engaged the player and is also where the competitive side of FIFA was starting to emerge.<\/p>\n
30. MLB 14: The Show<\/p>\n
29. Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX<\/p>\n
28. 1080 degrees Avalanche<\/p>\n
27. WWF WrestleFest<\/p>\n
26. Xcite bike<\/p>\n
25. Madden NFL 09<\/p>\n
24. Mario Strikers Charged<\/p>\n
23. FIFA 06<\/p>\n
22. Blitz: The League II<\/p>\n
21. Tecmo Bowl<\/p>\n
20. Madden NFL 2005<\/p>\n
19. Wii Sports Resort<\/p>\n
18. Fight Night Round 4<\/p>\n
17. Mario Tennis<\/p>\n
16. Blades of Steel<\/p>\n
15. FIFA 13<\/p>\n
14. NBA 2K13<\/p>\n
13. NBA 2K14<\/p>\n
12. Madden NFL 08<\/p>\n
11. Fight Night Round 3<\/p>\n
Early NBA 2k games are really what kickstarted basketball gaming. Anticipation was always high forthem all over the world, and for there to be a breakthrough was massive. '2K13' and '14' took the basketball gaming community by storm and there are still players to this day who will load up their old PS3s and Xbox 360s to play these two.<\/p>\n
The original 'Tecmo Bowl' was a pioneering game in its field. Another arcade game, however, what a game it was. Before the release of 'Tecmo Super Bowl' (only a year later) it was regarded as the best NFL game the world had ever seen.<\/p>\n
The first Wii Sports game to be featured on the list is 'Wii Sports Resort', and what a game it was. If Wii Sports Resort isnt a reason to dust the old console down, we really do not know what is.<\/p>\n
Two of the first Mario Sports games were featured in the list, and again what a couple of games they were. 'Mario Tennis', which was released in 2000, was truly one of a kind. Replacing tennis superstars for made up characters seems ridiculous. however, it was one of the best ideas next level games came up with.<\/p>\n
'Mario Strikers Charged', which was released in 2007, was another game which seemed ridiculous, but took the gaming world by storm.<\/p>\n
10. NFL Street<\/p>\n
9. Madden NFL 2004<\/p>\n
8. MVP Baseball 2005<\/p>\n
7. NBA Street<\/p>\n
6. ESPN NFL 2K5<\/p>\n
5. Madden NFL 07<\/p>\n
4. NHL 94<\/p>\n
3. Tecmo Super Bowl<\/p>\n
2. Punch-out!!<\/p>\n
1. Wii Sports<\/p>\n
We dont think anyone who has played a game of 'Wii Sports' can argue that this is the undisputed best sports game of all time. There isnt a feeling in the world that can compare to hitting the ball out of the park on Wii Sports baseball.<\/p>\n
Nintendo, take a bow.<\/p>\n
Other games in the top 10 seem to be dominated by NFL games, mainly EA NFL games. It cant really be argued as EA are the best in the business when it comes to producing them.<\/p>\n
'Punch-out' narrowly misses out from claiming the top spot, however, that isnt to say it wasnt a good game. 'Punch out', which was released in 1987, featured some of the best mechanics seen from any games company at that time. It was voted as the 65th out of 523 most addictive game of all time, according to Ranker.com fans.<\/p>\n
'NBA Street' is the only other game that can rival 'NBA 2K13' and '14' in the eyes of most basketball game fans. Although the graphics werent there, what can you really expect from a game that was released back in 2001.<\/p>\n
Overall the list seems to feature a wide range of sports from NHL to hunting. If one thing is to come from this list by Ranker.com, it is that EA Sports have, and continue, to dominate the sporting front in the world of games.<\/p>\n
Nintendo chip in every so often, however, when one of their games come out, expect it to be very good, as shown with 'Wii Sports' and 'Wii Sports Resort'.<\/p>\n
With the lockdown of the UK seeming everlasting, whats your excuse for not getting your old consoles down from the loft and hopping on one of these classics?<\/p>\n
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