Whether your console is an XBOX, PlayStation or PC, you will be have plenty of choice if you’re looking for a high-quality sports game to play this year. Today, we will look at some of the biggest titles available so you can see if they’re games you think you will enjoy.
Concerning the biggest sports game releases, there truly is something for every fan. A game is available whether you’re a basketball, football, soccer or UFC fan. The explosion of sports gaming has been helped immeasurably by the internet.
The internet has ripped down barriers that previously existed in gaming. Gamers have been brought together from all over the world.
These gamers can now play against each other and compete in tournaments with thousands of players. Some of these tournaments are watched by full stadiums of people with prize money running into the millions of dollars.
What other industries have benefitted?
Another industry that has benefitted immensely from the rise of the internet is sports gambling. The sports we have mentioned have huge gambling markets attached to them. All the markets range from individual markets on specific games to outright markets where you can bet on the season’s outcome.
Using welcome offers from gambling providers is a good way to make your betting budget stretch further. Many gambling operators will offer these gifts to entice you in as a customer, and they can be a handy way of placing a few bets without having to deposit the full stake yourself.
Although most people enjoy gambling and have fun and bet within their means, there’s an increasing number of problem gamblers due to the rise and accessibility of online gambling. If you spot the signs of gambling issues in yourself or your friends, act quickly.
These signs can take many shapes, but the most common issues tend to be spending too much time gambling or spending money that you cannot afford to lose. This can lead to chasing losses and snowball into an extremely serious issue.
FIFA 23
The latest instalment of the world’s best-selling soccer game is another chapter in a highly profitable EA Sports venture. If we turn the clock back to just over a decade ago, there was a fierce battle in this space with fellow soccer game Pro Evolution Soccer.
This rivalry has dissipated as FIFA now completely outsells Pro Evolution Soccer. The beauty of FIFA is that it has all the licenses required so that you can play as the world’s top players, such as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
In addition, you can play in a variety of the top stadiums around the globe. Although FIFA always had this edge over Pro Evolution Soccer, they have now implemented engaging features into the gameplay, which means that it’s a big seller every 12 months on the sports gaming calendar.
If you’re a soccer or casual sports fan, you’ll likely enjoy the engaging experience that EA Sports provides in this feature game. As the premier sports game maker in the world, they have several other titles you can choose from too.
NHL 2023
You might be surprised to see this one included in the list, especially when there’s a host of other sports games that sell many more units than NHL 2023. However, NHL flies under the radar when engaging in sports games.
National Hockey League is a big deal in places like Canada, where it is the number one sport.
With millions of gamers hailing from the huge North American country, it is no surprise that EA Sports has devoted considerable time and resources into developing this title into one of their most immersive and engaging releases.
WWE 2K22
Even if you don’t watch wrestling, playing a wrestling game can be a fun experience. Wrestling combines sports and entertainment and is one of the biggest international sports exports that America has produced.
It has spawned the careers of some of the biggest names in showbiz, most notably Dwayne Johnson, who is now one of the highest-paid actors on the planet. There have been huge celebrity appearances too, ranging from Floyd Mayweather to Logan Paul.
One of the fun aspects of WWE games is the range of characters and types of games you can play. You don’t have to be a fan of wrestling to enjoy the games as they are designed with casual fans in mind too. The number of units these titles sell every year is a testament to how well-designed the games are.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
The nostalgia is palpable for those of us who are old enough to remember the impact Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games had on early versions of PlayStation consoles in the early 2000s.
With these titles recently undergoing a redesign and rerelease, the pressure was on to try and recreate a classic. Some of these early releases’ magic created a huge frenzy that stayed with gamers for a generation.
While they may not have captured the full magic of the original titles, they are still incredibly fun games to play. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater performed wonders for professional skaters.
Even though extreme sports are popular, the quality of these legendary games propelled many of these pro skaters from the fringes of extreme sport to mainstream popularity.
As the game developed, dozens more features were added, including different methods of playing the game, new characters and new locations. However, fans’ nostalgia for the early games still rages on, and the new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games are just as fun but for a whole set of different reasons.
Conclusion
We have only discussed a handful of titles today, but there are dozens of available games for you to get your hands on and try out. Whether you own a PC, XBOX or PlayStation, there are many games available, and if you’re a sports fan, gaming providers have created plenty to choose from.
The real challenge is settling for just one or two of these games. They all bring something unique and highly engaging to the table, and if you are in a position where you can only afford to buy one or two or don’t have the time to play them all, then making the right choice is crucial.
As long as you focus on a game that has the right balance of personal interest for you and provides you with the most entertainment, it’ll be difficult not to settle on a game that gives you a great experience.
The beauty of some of the games we have discussed today, such as WWE or FIFA, is that they release new titles every calendar year. If you skip a year, you may rekindle a newfound love for that game.
By joining discussions with gaming communities, you can learn more about these games and whether they suit your gaming needs.
As long as you can settle on a title you are happy with, you should have weeks of fun playing any of the games we have mentioned today. It is important to shop around to make the right decision.