It is amazing to consider the growth of the video game market in recent times, particularly since the COVID01 pandemic, which brought many new gamers to the industry. There are many different genres that contribute to this growth, but few as much as sports games. Sports video games allow people to immerse themselves in their favourite sports and even play as their favourite players and teams. Additionally, developments in graphics mean that many of these sporting games are now incredibly realistic.
So, what are some of the most popular sports games right now?
EAFC 24
The FIFA video game series has dominated the sporting video game market in re-cent times. Now that the agreement between FIFA and EA has not been renewed, EA has been forced to change the name to EAFC. EAFC 24 is another incredible addition to the series with breathtaking graphics, thrilling gameplay, and many different modes to choose from. If you want to play as football stars of past and present, whether it is with Trent Alexander-Arnold with Liverpool or Brazilian leg-end Pele, EAFC has you covered. EAFC 24 was recently nominated for best sports game of the year but lost to…
Forza Motorsport
Forza Motorsport edged out EAFC 24 to win the best sports/racing award at The Gaming Awards 2023. It’s easy to see why, as Forza Motorsport is an incredibly thrilling racing game with stunning graphics, creating a highly realistic and immersive experience. The game also features over 500 vehicles, 800 upgrades, and 20 new tracks, meaning that it will be hard to get bored playing this game. You can also race against friends and/or strangers online, adding a fun social ele-ment to the game.
F1 23
Another excellent racing game that was nominated for the best sports/racing award is F1 23. If you are an avid F1 fan, you are sure to get a thrill out of racing around the famous racetracks from all over the globe. If you are feeling brave, try turning on damage simulation and taking on the legendary Monaco course – best of luck! This game also sees the return of the popular “Braking Point” story mode, bringing a gripping narrative to the game with exhilarating live-action scenes to enjoy.
There are many excellent sports video games to enjoy right now across many dif-ferent types of sports. These are three of the best games that were released this year, though, and all games that can provide an immersive and realistic gaming experience. With impressive graphics, fun gameplay, and various features and modes, it is hard to get bored playing these games. This is particularly true when you try the online gameplay, which can add a social dynamic and allows you to put your skills to the test against players from all around the world.
