Activision knocks another remaster out of the park with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, an incredible re-release for the twentieth anniversary. It’s been a long time since I played a really great skateboarding game. I’m thinking it was probably Skate 2. Given Activision’s recent track record with remasters – and Vicarious Visions and … Read more
The physical version of PGA Tour 2K21 hit the green today on Nintendo Switch. PGA Tour comes from the team behind The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA Tour. The golf simulation experience features officially-licensed PGA Tour pros, courses, gear, and apparel brands. (Click here for the full roster.) RELATED STORY: PGA Tour 2K21 trailer takes a swing at Career … Read more
Tennis World Tour 2 launches today in North America on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The rest of the world will get the game on September 24. Meanwhile, a Nintendo Switch version is also in the works. That version of the tennis simulation launches in October. RELATED STORY: Virtua Tennis and Top Spin comebacks are long … Read more
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is the anime FIFA I never knew I wanted but now can’t live without. I’m not familiar with the show or the manga, but leading up to the release, something kept drawing me to it. I like sports titles enough, but generally lean towards FIFA or PES, mostly the … Read more
The NFL season kicks off tomorrow and some of the biggest names in the game are trying out a new sport: hockey. Ultimate Rivals: The Rink, an arcade-style hockey game on Apple Arcade, features players from across the sports world. Bit Fry Game Studios is bringing NFL players to Ultimate Rivals: The Rink. Odell Beckham … Read more
Activision has launched the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 remaster. The highly-anticipated remaster – which was announced on Tony Hawk’s birthday, no less – comes from developer Vicarious Visions. It’s the same studio that reinvigorated Crash with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. And although it is being dubbed a remaster, it’s clear from the … Read more
Mixed reviews from critics do not seem to be dampening enthusiasm for Madden NFL 21. The game’s sell-through is up nearly 20 percent year-over-year in its first week compared to Madden NFL 20. “As millions of fans across the globe are gearing up for the return of the NFL next week, EA Sports Madden NFL 21 is where … Read more
Super Blood Hockey is getting a physical limited edition on Nintendo Switch with some extras. Premium Edition Games and Canadian game distributor Video Games Plus are releasing it worldwide. The Premium Edition Games physical version features the following items: Nintendo Switch physical case and game Double-sided insert Full-color manual A “Special Challenge” trading card A … Read more
This generation has not seen very many decent boxing games. Survios looks to fill the void with the just-announced Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions. Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions is a brand-new entry in the Creed video game franchise. It is the second collaboration between Survios and MGM. The first was 2018’s Creed: … Read more
The new arcade-style sports game Street Power Soccer is available now on PC via Steam, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Street Power Soccer combines “creative style with high-energy action” for an “over-the-top soccer and arcade” experience. The game has six distinct modes with customizable options to style your team to your liking. A recent trailer showcased … Read more
2K Sports is releasing the NBA 2K21 demo today for PS4 and Xbox One in honor of Kobe Bryant. The demo goes live on August 24 at 10 AM Eastern. The release is meant to honor the late Kobe Bryant, who wore the jersey numbers 8 and 24 throughout his decades-long NBA career. Today (8/24) … Read more
EA Sports has announced the cover athlete and revealed the cover art for NHL 21. It’s the captain of the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin. The cover art follows the design of recent EA Sports titles such as Madden NFL 21 and EA Sports UFC 4. The new design led our own Eduard Gafton to question: … Read more
PGA Tour 2K21 launches today on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia. The game comes from developer HB Studios, the team behind The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA Tour. PGA Tour 2K21 is a golf simulation experience featuring officially-licensed PGA Tour pros, courses, gear, and apparel brands. The roster includes 12 PGA Tour pros who stand … Read more
2K has released a new trailer for NBA 2K21. This one is focused on gameplay. “Today’s trailer is just the first of many gameplay-related announcements that will be rolling out through the upcoming weeks. Expect to see new information on gameplay, MyTeam, MyCareer, and more in the coming weeks,” 2K said. NBA 2K21 launches on PC, … Read more
If you prefer arcade-style sports games to the sim variety, Madden NFL 21 is including a new arcade-inspired mode called The Yard. According to Electronic Arts, players experience backyard football with “fast-paced, small-sided” 6-on-6 gameplay. The game gives players the option to play solo, online co-op versus the computer, or online head-to-head. In addition, the … Read more
If you’re a regular here on Game Freaks 365, you’ve probably seen us cover Skater XL for a while now. The game officially launches today on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The game features physics-based controls and a passionate skateboarding community. In fact, one of the selling points of the game is that it has … Read more
If you’re a fan of mountain biking, you may have heard of the indie game Descenders. It’s a procedurally-generated downhill biking game. The game was previously released on PC and Xbox One. You may have seen it featured as part of Xbox Game Pass. Now, it’s coming to PS4 next month – on August 25, … Read more
The popular competitive vehicular soccer game Rocket League will soon be free to play. After first launching in 2015, the game is celebrating its fifth anniversary this summer. And while it has sold over 10 million copies to date, developer Psyonix is looking to expand its reach even more. The game is already free to play … Read more
