So Real It Almost Hurts
Newsweek, October, 2002 by Dave Gerardi
Fall is Nirvana for fans of American sports, and not just because of the World Series and the kickoff of the NFL, NBA and NHL seasons. Autumn is also the time when armchair quarterbacks and poolside point guards start playing the latest pro-sports videogames. Last year nearly a quarter of all videogames sold were sports games, led by Electronic Arts' long-dominant Madden NFL series. But EA's not alone: Sega, Microsoft and Sony are all trying to get at your wallets. We took a look at this year's crop of football and basketball games to help you decide which one's right for you.
Realism is the name of the game in the sports genre, and a glance at any of the football titles reveals a watchmaker's attention to detail. Not only can you see the slits in players' jerseys in...
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