10. WWE 2K Battlegrounds
This ridiculously over-the-top arcade brawler puts all of your favourite WWE Superstars and Legends into an in-your-face action game packed with outlandish interactive environments, exaggerated manoeuvres, special abilities and devastating power-ups. Totally throwing realism out of the window, this wonderful tribute to the joy of wrestling is an absolute riot.
9. Tennis World Tour
Tennis is one of the most under-represented sports in gaming, so it’s a good thing we have Tennis World Tour. Giving players the choice to step into the shoes of one of the 30 best players in the world across 18 different courts, you will lob, slice and topspin your way to victory in either career or arcade mode. With a focus on tactical and thoughtful play, Tennis World Tour is the thinking man’s tennis game.
8. FIFA 22
One of the most passionately designed games in the genre, FIFA 22 is loaded with real-world data to take the game’s ball physics to a new level of realism. A brand new goalkeeper system and an increased sense of control and tactics are the icing on the cake that make this strategic, tactical title a true reminder that football really is the most beautiful game.
7. UFC 4
In UFC 4, the fighter you become is shaped by you. Through your fight style, achievements and personality, the character will be customised through a unified progression system that feels rich and rewarding. Combine that with fluid and responsive gameplay that is totally authentic to the sport along with all-new environments, and you’ve got the definitive UFC title. An absolute treat for fans of the sport.
6. PGA Tour 2K21
Featuring the most realistic courses in the series thanks to real-world scanning, everything from the fairway to the bunkers looks utterly stunning. With an all-new PGA tour Career Mode and 12 top pros to play against, PGA Tour 2K21 is a dream for golf nuts young and old - with real-time tutorials and shot suggestions, the game is accessible to new players while also creating space for pros to enhance their game with ProVision, Distance Control and other innovations.
5. MADDEN 22
With an expansive new set of features across the redeveloped Franchise Mode that puts you in charge of everything, this thrilling game allows you to take control down on the field or stay in the office to hire and manage coaching staff and dish out points to upgrade your crew, this deeply-layered sporting simulation game is perhaps the most essential NFL game yet.
4. NBA 2K22
Putting the basketball universe into your hands like never before, this remarkable and authentic-feeling game allows players to experience their own pro journey in MyCAREER mode, or fill the shoes of a powerful executive and flex your management muscles in MyNBA. Either way, the thrill of shootin’ hoops has never felt as immersive and thrilling as it does here.
3. NHL 22
In NHL 20, a staggering 45 new shot types made every attack from the AI a threat. Playing NHL 20 is a rewarding and lifelike experience as the game learns from your playstyle and attacks it with precision. This is one of the most intelligent and fully-realised sporting games, especially with the Signature Shots system making the stars look and feel more authentic than ever. A hockey fan’s dream.
2. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2
Relive two incredible entries in the iconic Pro Skater series with this passionate remaster that brings back all the skaters, levels and tricks with stunning new visuals and mechanics. Bringing back the beloved era-defining soundtrack and all the parks we know and love, this nostalgic release is a perfect example of how you do a remaster. A truly wonderful trip down memory lane!
1. Riders Republic
Offering a massive multiplayer playground the likes of which have not been seen before, Riders Republic lets players bike, ski, snowboard or glide across an open world sporting paradise with capacity for up to 64 simultaneous players online in the playground. There are few thrills like being the first through the finish line in an all-out mass race. A truly unique and thrilling sporting title.
