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1995PlayStation

An early 3D-style EA Sports hockey game with the NHL license, real teams and players, full season and playoff modes, and toggleable fighting and penalties. Great for local head-to-head matches.

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Fast pace
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NHL 96 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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NBA Live 97

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1996PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about NHL 96: a realistic look, co-op or multiplayer and gameplay over story.

A realism-focused 90s basketball game featuring all NBA teams, All-Star squads and a player creator. It offers exhibition games, full seasons and playoffs, along with dozens of offensive and defensive set plays.

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NBA Live 2003

Realistic visuals

A basketball simulation featuring the 2002-03 NBA rosters, improved player faces, new motion-captured rebound animations and smooth 60 fps play. A fantasy draft and multiplayer support round out the package.

FIFA Soccer 06

Co-op or multiplayer

A classic entry in the FIFA football series with more responsive players and a reworked first touch system that makes freestyle moves and placed passes easier. It shines most in local multiplayer matches against friends.

FIFA Soccer 07

Co-op or multiplayer

EA Canada's football simulation with licensed teams and leagues, best enjoyed in head-to-head matches against friends. As the last entry on GameCube and Xbox, it also marks the shift to the next console generation.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

Co-op or multiplayer

Konami's football simulation known for its realistic feel and tactical passing play. Leagues and cups are fun, but the real draw is head-to-head matches against friends and online.

ISS Pro Evolution

Realistic visuals

A classic Konami football sim for the PlayStation with a rebuilt engine, new animations, club teams for the first time and a deep player editor. Its fluid play shines especially in head-to-head matches with friends on one console.

FIFA Soccer 97

Realistic visuals

A mid-90s football sim with John Motson's commentary, smooth MotionBlending animations and a choice between arcade and simulation styles. League and cup modes plus interactive replays round out the package.

NHL 2002

Fast pace

A classic 2001 EA Sports ice hockey game with the NHL license, Mario Lemieux on the cover, and the series' first appearance on Xbox.

FIFA Soccer 2003

Realistic visuals

A classic 2002 EA football sim with improved ball control, new player animations and Freestyle Control for feints and one-touch passes. Licensed clubs, stadiums and authentic chants give it matchday atmosphere.

NHL 2004

Realistic visuals

EA's licensed ice hockey simulation that adds the German, Swedish and Finnish top leagues for the first time. It is regarded as a turning point for the series and works well for both franchise play and local matches.

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