One of the most enduring genres in gaming is the sports simulation--just as real-world professional sports will continue to be immensely popular for the foreseeable future, so too will computer simulations of these events. Significant advances in sports simulations are made each year, as these games continue to be refined in how they look, play, and sound. This year, there were admittedly few standout sports games--though some relatively obscure ones deserve mention. The following five games are the nominees for Best Sports Game of 2001:
Nominees:
Baseball Mogul 2002
Publisher: Sports Mogul Inc.
Developer: Sports Mogul Inc.
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Baseball Mogul 2002 is the computer game equivalent of a dream come true for anyone who collected baseball cards as a kid.
FIFA Soccer 2002
Publisher: EA Sports
Developer: EA Sports
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Fans of real-life soccer will find this the most enjoyable soccer experience on the PC to date.
Front Office Football: The College Years
Publisher: Solecismic Software
Developer: Solecismic Software
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Your involvement in your players' virtual lives as a coach and surrogate parent is extraordinarily moving, creating a role-playing environment that's appealing even if you're not a football fan.
High Heat Baseball 2002
Publisher: 3DO
Developer: 3DO
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The designers understand the real sport's ebb and flow in a way that's never been equaled, making the latest installment of the game a must-buy for baseball fans.
NHL 2002
Publisher: EA Sports
Developer: EA Sports
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There are quite a few excellent enhancements to the gameplay and the computer's artificial intelligence hidden beneath NHL 2002's dizzying array of flashy new features.
