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Best Sports Game 2012

Posted on Monday, December 17 @ 14:00:21 Eastern by Devin_Charles


NBA 2K13 - Best Sports Game 2012


Platform(s): PS3, Xbox 360

Publisher: 2K Sports

Developer: Visual Concepts

Before we can usher in the New Year, let’s reminisce about the top sport genre games of 2012. This year, like any another, has brought in a number of sports titles diverse enough to please most fans, looking for the best in the category. With such a wide range, it’s barely possible to pick one. FIFA 13 has shown much improvement and with just a few more additions, Madden 13 could be in a league of its own. SSX even had an impressive showing; the evolution of snowboarding is here! Developers have steadily been able to reinvent and rejuvenate their respective projects with creativity that keeps us excited.   
 
But above of all the rest, MLB the Show included, NBA 2K13 stands alone as top dog. Rightfully so, this year's installment had everything one could ask for. Solo and online playability, skills games for improvements, bumpin' soundtrack, the works. Michael Jordan even took the time away from endorsing underwear to promote the franchise. If Madden had some of the same capabilities, the crown may be in different hands. Regardless of the nominees, 2K shall hail for time to come... at least until next year. Honorable mention goes to NHL 13; hopefully a lockout in the season doesn’t hurt the development of the game.

Runners Up:
  • Madden NFL 13
  • FIFA 13
  • MLB 12: The Show
  • SSX
Related Games:   FIFA 13, FIFA 13, MADDEN NFL 13, MLB 12: The Show, NBA 2K13, NBA 2K13, SSX (2012)
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  • 213EDD
    213EDD
    Joined: Sep 2007
    Posted: Dec 17th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
    Whats a sports game
    1 4
  • Jonathan_Leack
    Jonathan_Leack
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Dec 17th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
    It's a game where you play with balls against other people.
    0 5
  • Jobin_Wendy
    Jobin_Wendy
    Joined: Mar 2012
    Posted: Dec 17th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
    Some would say you play with other people's digital balls.
    0 4
  • Jobin_Wendy
    Jobin_Wendy
    Joined: Mar 2012
    Posted: Dec 17th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
    Madden is in a league of its own, unfortunately. Damn I miss the NFL2K days.
    1 3
  • inferno003
    inferno003
    Joined: Jul 2012
    Posted: Dec 17th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
    ESPN NFL 2K5 = BEST NFL FOOTBALL GAME OF ALL TIME!
    0 1
  • jvernet
    jvernet
    Joined: Sep 2010
    Posted: Dec 17th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
    AGHHHH! This is killing me. I asked for this as a x-mas present and the 25th cn not get here fast enough,

    I too miss the NFL2k days, but if VC could only have one, I'm glad it's the NBA. While the NFL2k games always gave Madden a run for their money, NBA2k always completely smoked EA's efforts.
    0 2
  • Italion193
    Italion193
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Dec 17th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
    NBA 2k13 is one of my favorite games this year. Good choice!!!
    0 0
  • reivax
    reivax
    Joined: Nov 2012
    Posted: Dec 19th, 2012 at 7:34 am
    Definitely one of my favourite game this year. Can't wait for 2k15 :D
    0 0

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