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The NBA Ballers: Rebound is the latest edition to the enormously popular NBA Ballers series, and carries forward the legacy with a lot of success. NBA Ballers: Rebound is actually is a one-on-one basketball game, and a really compelling one at that, and retains many of the popular modes and gameplay that were a part of the original version. Basketball is really a game that is full of fast maneuvers and requires quick reflexes on the part of the gamer. The success story called NBA thrives on the fact that it provides you an ideal way of discovering the game on the PSP like never before, with imaginative gameplay features and sensitive controls.

The graphics of the game are one of its major highlights and appear to be in sync with the action in display. The player models, in particular, deserves special mention as they keep you engaged with their animated behavior and moves. They will perform various nerve wrecking deeds like making some complex dribbling moves or shoring high into the air to make a stunning dunk. The moves look all the more realistic and fascinating because of a properly designed frame rate that nicely blends all the various facets including the animations together. Another intriguing aspect is that the players are not unknown entities in the sense that you get to know each one of them from close quarters, and the emotions they display to express different situations are a visual delight.

Sound effects invariably play a very important role in the success or failure of a game, and the manufacturers of the NBA Ballers: Rebound have taken special care to ensure you an audio-treat as well. It provides you a good staple of spirited play-by-play from MC Supernatural and typical NBA Jam-like sound effects that reinforces the spirit of the game.

The game as can be presumed is primarily a one-on-one affair, and includes a one-on-one-on-one mode as well. Nevertheless, the main thrust appears to be on a one-on-one mode as can be comprehended by the TV Tournament and Rags to Riches section. You enact the role of an NBA star during the TV Tournament and are pitted against other all-stars and legendary players in a tiered tournament to unlock more players, as well as points that you can use to buy other goodies such as cribs and gear.

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Dave Mirra has been missing from the video game scene for quite a while now. He was nowhere to be seen after his name was dropped off Acclaim’s BMX XXX. Well, Crave decided to bring him back with Dave Mirra BMX Challenge, which turned out to be one of their worst ideas yet.

If you’ve played Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam (which is quite a fun game actually), you’ll find that the two games are similar in terms of the game’s design except here, you aren’t skating. You’ll find that the career mode in Dave Mirra BMX Challenge is split up into two parts, basically just trick contests and Races. They progress individually even though they take place on the same level. This means you can race all you want without tricking even a little bit.

That’s all fine, but most of the game just gives you a headache. Tracks can get excessively confusing, with unnecessary objects placed in the way, and sometimes, you just don’t know where the darned finish line is. Control over your player is not the best either. You’ll find that if you aren’t really, really careful, you’ll end up flying off the sides, or hop off jumps.

The back of the box might say 17, but in reality it’s just 9 tracks in the game. You play 8 tracks on novice, then the same 8 tracks on pro, to unlock a final 9th track. The AI isn’t much of a challenge either. You can breeze through the game with absolutely no difficulty, except maybe for the confusing tracks. The game was easier that any other on the PSP, and to make matters worse, you have to finish only three out of four to move on with the game.

Trick Challenges are a little more testing as you progress, but only the last few courses can actually be called a challenge. In fact, they become a bit frustrating from time to time. The tracks aren’t exactly top notch, so tricking can be quite annoying.

It isn’t a really good game. It’s far from it. For the hardcore BMX and Dave Mirra fans however, this might be a good game to keep in your collections, but nothing more.

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The Tiger Woods PGA Tour has been the favorite of golfers who prefer not to play on the field. The game was launched for the PSPs with many new features. Though the advancements were not much major, it created a considerable attraction towards the gamers. The features were precisely stitched for the PSP, and so it eliminated the itches that were on the Playstation 2 version. This version of the game for PSPs is considered almost flawless.

The feature that is considered to be the most attractive is the FedEXCup Championship. The Playstation version of the game had this championship directly tied to the PGA Tour calendar. That made the championship quite inconsiderate. Importance is given to the FedEXCup because it is more challenging. The player should rack up a bunch of high finishes over a season to qualify for the event. This makes the tournament more elite than the normal weekend qualifier.

A significant addition to the game comes in the form of Short difference and Risk meters. These meters can have a great impact on the skills of the player, both on overall and hole-by-hole basis. If the player has made a perfect shot in the previous hole and has done well, the confidence will be higher and he will be more likely to nail a perfect shot next time. There are many modes of games available for practice too. These range from a shoe-scrubbing game, a ball washing game or a game where the player should clear leaves and rocks around the cup.

The Shot Confidence meter is accompanied by a Risk meter. If the shot is more straight-forward the shot, the lower the risk will be. As the player advances through Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008, his skills will improve and the confidence meter would rise up. At this point, one could be an expert in placing the shots. However, the Risk meter should be at watch throughout the game. If a bad shot is taken and the risk meter shoots up, it could make the tricky shots more difficult. With a handful of new features, the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 is sure to give a great golfing experience on the PSP.

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This game of soccer is the third version released on PSP. The first two versions floored football (soccer) enthusiasts and the FMH 2008 is all set to do the same. As a player, you can opt for any league from ten countries. You then select the team you are going to manage and strive to make it a success.

You have the exciting job of assembling one of the best teams and training them to do their best on the pitch. The graphics are subdued and realistic, while the soundtrack is muted and not too blaring. This simple yet strategic game planning requires you to use all your tactics to enable your team to perform well on the field.

The Football Manager Handheld 2008 has been skillfully adapted for the PSP screen making it ideal for portable play. There is just the essence of the gameplay and nothing excess or exaggerated in it. The most exciting feature of the 2008 version of FMH is the current player stats and data.

An addition from the older versions is a few exciting new competitions. A new set of skins and interface layout make this game more attractive. Significantly, a reserve squad has been included in Football Manager 2008 PSP, which gives the opportunity for managers to develop their favorite football lineage by rotating a wide assortment of players for various tournaments. The addition of this feature skillfully provides strategic gaming in spite of maintaining the simplicity of this hand held version of the game.

As a manager, you can also customize the strategies and tactics adopted by your team. Lower league managers may find it difficult here in identifying and tapping talent in the youth. Quick load times and optimized match engine provide for quick and entertaining matches. Easy navigation is provided by the effective interface.

The Football Manger Handheld 2008 version on the PSP has certainly evolved over a period of time to one of the most interesting and experienced ventures. You will be drawn into the vortex of exhilarating, strategically strong, coherent football games and your days are sure to be filled with planning various effective tactics and moves to equip your team with.

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A variety of extreme sports are featured in extreme locations and events in this interesting and fascinating game, called 2Xtreme which was released in the year 1996. On the lines of Jet Moto, Rally Cross and Crash Bandicoot, the 2 Xtreme provides some interesting and exciting playing experience.

You can choose events and locations with the help of the menu system. You can also keep track of your performance as you take part in various events. You get to take part in events which take part in a variety of cities. This is exciting as you see a number of different things around in different cities. All places are characterized by winding and long courses similar to the one in Road Rash.

Fun and excitement characterize every race. If by chance, you collide into or run into an object, you do not have the option of toppling over. You are required to get up, steady yourself and get around the object by maneuvering sideways which is about the only thing you can do in this situation.

There are various methods with which you can save your energy. As you go around racing, being aware of saving your energy in order to not come to a standstill is an interesting and challenging option in the game. As you are kicking your skateboard or peddling your bike, you tend to lose a lot of energy and somewhere along the way, when all your energy is lost, you can no longer continue kicking.

Energy saving options includes couching down as you race downhill which will enable you to pick up speed as well as save on your energy. You need skill to identify the downhill course though as some of them are flat and some actually go steep downhill.

If you are fond of racing around and competing in events in interesting locales, then the 2 Xtreme is the game for you. Have endless hours of extreme racing excitement, entertainment and fun with this game on your favorite PSP. For those interested in sports and related events, this game provides the ultimate experience.

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Major League Baseball 2K8 is a baseball game for the PlayStation Portable. Its brothers on the Xbox 360 and the PS3 have done great jobs after their release, and nothing less can be said about the PSP version.

The 2K8 version of MLB on the PSP is quite an improvement of last year’s version, considering that the gameplay is way more fluid and the game, as a whole, feels a lot better when you play it. Players can be moved around with ease, and they move as you want them to move. The graphics of the Major League Baseball 2K8 PS3 version are obviously far more advanced, although the PSP version isn’t too shabby either. Sharper player animations, combined with the improved gameplay features, take the players closer to being real athletes than ever before on a handheld, which is, after all, the whole purpose of a sports game.

The batting perspective requires you to concentrate a bit, in order to correctly time your bat stroke with the ball, and to properly position your bat. The Pitching aspect of the game has gone through a major revamp, and now the ball can curve and swing a lot more depending on you wishes. A new view for the pitching part of the game can take the gameplay experience up a bit more as well.

Fielding can be quite pleasing, or amusing if you must. It has evolved into a smooth system, with fielders tracking the ball with increased ease, and a bit more realism added to it. Diving to catch a ball can be a little tough, but experience is all you will need to get the hang of it.

The main options such as Pennant Fever, GM Career, Season, The farm, etc. are still there, unchanged, but there has been a change to the general interface; which makes the entre experience a bit more pleasing to the eye.

Major League Baseball 2K8 features online play as well, and it’s quite a nice experience, playing online with friends. Online can be of two types- Either through the internet, where you can play with random players worldwide, or it can be just a small game between friends.

MLB 2K8 is an awesome addition to the list of PSP titles, and is a great game to buy for those major league baseball enthusiasts.

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One of the most realistic and simulating athletic games for the PSP is Decathletes. This interesting game features a total of fourteen track and field events. A variety of modes offer players stimulating challenges. These include the multiplayer, tournament and quick event modes. The action is set in awesome and inspiring international stadiums.

As you win gold medals, extra events will be unlocked to pose some more exciting challenges. Your endurance and strength will be tested in Decathletes, where you can strive to prove your talent.

Some excellent features include events like High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, 1500 m, 400 m, 100 m, Hammer, Javelin, Running Target, Discus, 110 m Hurdles, Pole Vault, etc represented with accurate precision.

The game is made more interesting with extremely good animation, A.I. and modeling. Events are held at various stadiums around the globe including places like China, France, Spain, Canada and Japan. A variety of modes are on offer and players can choose from the Tournament mode, Single player Decathlon mode and Quick Event modes. Two to four players can compete in exciting events with the help of the multiplayer mode.

The competition heats up as you go around trying to beat your own records, world records or even tournament records. In the bargain you collect a host of trophies and medals unlocking many more fascinating tournaments and events.

You have the option of customising your athletes. Whether the athlete is a female or a male, you can provide them with various attributes and make them unique in their own way. Multiplayer tournaments offer endless fun and thrill and you can take part in them with the help of the Ad-hoc multiplayer modes.

Variety is provided in the form of events based on rhythm. The button bashing controls featured in this genre are also extremely popular. Moreover, the game allows players to experience less popular sports in a field that is typically dominated by basketball or soccer games like FIFA 09. The game of Decathletes is compelling enough to ensnare players and keep them hooked for endless hours of fun and excitement.

The career mode allows players to chase medals and unlock bonus events and popular stadiums around the world. Athletics is a fantastic sport whether played on the field or on your favorite PSP.

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An ideal game for the foot ball fans, FIFA 09 offers you a chance to actually live out your fantasy of playing absolute professional football. Conceptualized and produced by EA Sports, the FIFA 09 on PlayStation Portable provides players with the most authentic and realistic experience of the game of football you can ever find.

The updated and enhanced animation system and the collision system which is a new and innovative concept deliver the most realistic, responsive and intelligent physical action experience. In FIFA 09 PSP, players can actually even behave according to their physical attributes with the help of the 360 degree coverage extended by the collision detection system. There are a host of animation sequences to add to the excitement.

The outcome of possession and the severity of collisions are determined by the strength, direction and speed of the player. Contacts with arms, shoulders and legs can be made. Bigger players have the option of knocking down small players and effectively combating challenges by using their arms and body to shield the ball.

The player is offered endless possibilities of an exciting game by rewarding him for his skills he displays during challenges between defenders and attackers. Attributes for tuned acceleration makes it possible for players who are swift to run faster by keeping quicker first steps. With the help of at least 32 awesome skill moves which include the heel to heel knocks, rainbow flicks, ball rolls and scoop turns, you can play as well as Ronaldinho.

You are challenged to play like a professional footballer from the instant you step on to the field. This is made possible with the help of the innovative feature called Be A Pro. Multiple season options are offered now and there is also a Be A Pro camera which helps keep track of your player effectively recapturing the moment of his race towards the goal. With this option, you can choose your own player and equip him with skills in a certain position on the outfield. Player can be developed skillfully by completing the challenges put forth for individuals thereby enabling your player to win accolades for the team.

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The fall 2008 release of Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 has been announced by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. This game will be released for the Sony PlayStationPortable system along with the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and PC DVD-ROM.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 continues to maintain its hallmark attention to detail with a host of other features and additions, thereby consolidating its position of one of the most popular soccer games ever.

Incredibly realistic and extremely high standards of gameplay characterize this game and the latest edition is expected to provide an incomparable experience to players and take them as close to reality as possible.

The improvements and updates in the graphics make the players in the game look almost identical to the real life players, which all add to the awesome real life experience. A variety of innovative features also add spice to Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 PSP. These include the option of customising the game to the user’s preference, control schemes which are different and interesting, ability to perform moves which are stylish as well as effective and availability of key elements online, etc. All these features take the game to a level where everything looks realistic and close to the original.

Further excitement and incentive is provided in the form of the inclusion of Lionel Messi, the forward from Argentina is the face of the latest edition of this interesting game. The Pro Evolution Series remains one of the top selling games.

Messi is one of the latest soccer sensations. This 21 year old is a part of the Argentinean national team and also plays for the FC Barcelona and was a part of the Spanish League as one of the youngest players ever in October 2004. Messi played for the youth reserve teams in Spain from the age of five. Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 will feature this popular player in its point of sales materials and Messi will also be a part of the game’s packaging.

According to Messi, Pro Evolution series is a hit with soccer fans due to its unmatched skill and realism. He also added that this game effectively packs and maintains the control and pace of the original game of soccer played on the field.

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PDC World Championship Darts 2008 are the game version of one the most popular pub games, namely, darts. In pubs, especially in Britain, darts are one the biggest games around, even eclipsing pool or the jukebox in popularity. However, there are people who play the game of darts professionally. They even take part in various dart tournaments. The game of PDC World Championship Darts takes these tournaments into the virtual world and is offered in two formats.

The original PDC World Darts Championship is conducted in the months of December and January. Winners of this tournament receive prize money of 100,000 pounds. The earlier versions of the virtual PDC World Championship Darts were made for the PlayStation 2, PC and Wii. The year 2008 saw the release of two versions of this virtual game of darts – one for the PlayStation Portable and one for the Xbox 360.

The features in the PSP version of this interesting game include game sharing and the wireless multiplayer mode. The exciting option of importing custom photographs to include them in your profile, is also onboard. A memory stick allows users to also choose the MP3 soundtracks they most prefer.

The third quarter of 2008 will see the release of the two new versions of PDC World Championship Darts.

The exciting and innovative new features included in the game definitely add to its spice and enjoyment. The career mode includes the latest rankings statistics and orders the player’s depending on their merit. This has been updated since the last 2008 PDC World Championship Darts.

There are four game modes, which include tournament, party games, career and exhibition. Master, professional and amateur are the three difficulty levels provided in PDC World Championship Darts 2008. Two PSP system players can effectively communicate and play an exhibition match with the help of the game sharing and the wireless multiplayer option. An element of fun and excitement is provided to the game of darts by featuring 16 champions of the PDC including Alan Warriner-Little, Raymond Van Barneveld, Dennis Priestley, Terry Jenkins, etc.

More realism comes in the form of commentary from Sid Waddell, the TV’s voice of darts and Bruce Spendley, the match referee of the top level.

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