This game series from Konami is known the world over for its highly realistic gameplay and incorporation of rational elements. The Pro Evolution Soccer 6 is the latest addition to this PES series. Infused with dramatic changes, upgraded graphics and a completely overhauled system this game is bound to impress you.

The most significant change is the massively upgraded and a smarter artificial intelligence system (AI). Players in the game move to open spaces rather cleverly when they do not have possession of the ball and even indicate where they would like the pass. The actual physical play in the Pro Evolution Soccer 6 DS game has been improved and players have to work to move the defender. The developmental team has refined the shooting system that allows the players more attempts at a snap shot. Many new moves have been incorporated like the capacity to maintain control of the ball even when going into a slide tackle. Due to refined and upgraded dribbling controls players will now be able to dribble backwards. The headers have been changed to allow more movement. Apart from the massive overhaul it features more balanced referees and includes a number of new national teams like Spain, Argentina, Sweden, Netherlands and Italy. The game features an International Challenge, the already popular Master League and random play. The dribbling is easier but shooting and passing depends on the player’s position i.e. don’t expect to score a goal if shot right after a sharp turn.

The inclusion of realistic elements combined with the smarter AI makes Pro Evolution Soccer 6 an extraordinary game that guarantees to enthral you completely.

If you love bowling then you should try out AMF Bowling’s Pin busters, the portable bowling game for the Nintendo DS.

This interesting game can be played with various starting options like Single Player, Multiplayer and Quick Play. If you opt for Quick Play, then you are ushered into the game almost instantaneously where you can pick a character and lane of your choice from over 12 options. Pin busters is very similar to regular bowling games based on ten frames, splits and strikes which provide you with bonus points.

This game requires you to use the d-pad and buttons for control unlike using the stylus in 42 All-Time Classics. Direction, power and spin are the three stages that you can control using buttons and d-pad. The game in AMF Bowling: Pinbusters begins as you set the ball in motion by moving your character to any side of your choice. You can control the spin of the ball once the ball is set in motion and it moves towards the pins. Pin busters’ control system requires players to get a hang of its operation. Once that is done then the game is truly rewarding as players get perfect control over each shot.

The Pin busters game is action packed with final scores shown on the touch screen after the conclusion of ten pins. Those who want lots of excitement should try out the single player option or menu where you can play the AMF World Cup which presents great challenges. A variety of themes have been included in the lanes like football stadium and disco. The multiplayer option allows lay online via Nintendo Wi-Fi, no downloads are necessary. Pin busters allow you to compete with friends or total strangers online that makes the game all the more interesting. The game has great graphics. It is an inexpensive bowling game that is bound to leave you glued to the PC for long.

The soccer has always been one of the greatest sports of all time. Millions of soccer fans spread across the world proves to be a good market for soccer games as well. The fans are excited not just by watching the real game but also by pressing buttons against controlling their favorite players. The very thought of a soccer game would flash names like FIFA 09 and Winning Eleven in our minds. The Real Soccer 2009 is yet another soccer game of the kind that is recognized for the differences that it offers.

The Real Soccer 2009 is all that a portable gaming console would want. The game modes, multiplayer, training and the exhibition options can drive the player to hours of obsession. The exhibition allows the player to select a team and head up with the computer. The multiplayer option allows up to four players to compete using multi-card play. Further, the game modes menu allows the user to select from a variety of options. This includes the type of matches like League, Cup, Penalty Kick and Trophies. Moreover, the Cup allows the player to choose from six different journeys to locations from all over the world.

The League option allows players to pick two teams from the hundred to play through the entire season. Each team in the list has their own stats representing their skill level. This option assists the player in choosing the right team. The penalty kick is a mini game which goes through in a split second which is also a simulation of Real Soccer’s in-game penalty shot. The player gets to choose from six areas of the net and gauge the intensity of the kick. The game could be played in both touch play and traditional options with different moves for offense and defense. It is easy to perform shooting and passing moves which are basic

Though the touchpad option makes the player feel comfortable to move and dodge, remembering which type of stroke invokes a particular has turned out hard. Despite that, the Real Soccer 09 offers a great soccer experience to gamers.

There was a time, especially in the late eighties and the early nineties, when Tecmo Bowl consistently used to be ranked among the top 25 games of the generation. The reason behind its gradual decline can be partly attributed to the fact that it is more of a celebratory, self-patting game and consequently lacked the arsenal to challenge games that offer more depth. Back in 1989 when it was first launched, it was quite a craze, as its design was competent enough to become the best football game of on the market. However, in today’s context it seems more of an archival game that is awaiting its time to bid adieu.

The latest offer from the series is the Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff and its design basically revolves on the Super Tecmo Bowl on the NES and Super NES, the ultimate success story of the series. The basic game play still remains the same and its taste may vary from individual to individual depending upon their perspectives. Lovers of the classic Tecmo Bowl experience should love this form also, as it is still pretty solid and simplistic. With very few rules regulating you from unabatedly indulging in this pick-up-and-play football, it can be quite rewarding. However, if you happen to be from the new school of thought who has grown up the 15 years of Madden, there is every possibility that Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff may leave you disturbed. With none of the sophisticated futures that are a part and parcel of the current generation football game, you will feel equally handicapped and frustrated. Take for instance, you cannot switch players during a play, or even employ a directional-aiming pass, which reaps a great deal of the suspense and enjoyment away.

You will nevertheless get a high in the form that each of the 32 teams in Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff is editable right down to the player themselves. Interestingly enough, you must be conservative in selecting names, and not try something like Matt Cassel, which contains the term “ass” in its surname! Funny no?

The DS Lite is so versatile that he can take nearly any console game and make it a handheld success. Sports games aren’t off-limits for the handheld either, football, basketball, baseball and even track and field can be successfully ported to the console. In fact, the New International Track and Field is the latest example of an athletic oriented game to hit the DS Lite.

The game mainly relies on two different control options, including standard button tapping, and scribbling on the touch screen. During the game you’ll notice that both these control options are magnificently responsive, and the touch screen controls have been implemented particularly effectively and intuitively. New International Track & Field’s concept of gameplay is based on the Olympic Games, so you obviously have to compete in a variety of events, including swimming, pole jumping, racing, shooting, javelin throws etc. Yes, even events, such as swimming or shooting that are not traditionally considered track and field, have been added to the game as an extra bonus.

In most of the events quick button tapping is required, but in some, such as skeet shooting, much less strenuous effort is needed. The title’s graphics offer nothing ground breaking, but do not hinder the gameplay either. Any sports lovers, who felt there was a sports gap for the DS Lite might be tempted to pick up this well executed title.

We are not talking about actual baseball tactics or strategy, but rather a new game launched by 2K and Konami. You don’t need to be a baseball player to enjoy this action game called MLB Power Pros 2008. The game will feature two story-based game modes; namely, the Success and MLB Life Modes. The Success mode will allow the gamer to participate in the story-based career of some rising players in the Double-A Minor League system. Whereas, the MLB Life lets you play the role of a Major League Baseball Player, with a career of 20 years.

Clearly the approach of following individual players, and not entire teams, is already quite revolutionary for a baseball game. Indeed, practically all games based on team based sports, even ones not based on baseball like FIFA O9, typically have the gamer assuming the role of the entire team. But the game is not only different and exciting because of this feature alone. As players of MLB Power Pros 2008, you also get the chance to act as a general manager in the Season Mode, where you will probably love to control the destiny of your own franchise.

The game is meant for you if you ever dreamt of being a general manager of a baseball team, coordinating practice schedules and signing free agents. Even if being a baseball player is a part of your fantasies, the game will let you live this dream for a while. It offers a great option for any baseball fans looking for something different.

Nintendo DS Lite players can now participate in the 2008 Olympic Games. That’s certainly not a false statement. But let me complete my statement by specifying that Ds Lite players can participate by playing one of the characters in the game ‘Mario and Sonic at the Olympic games’. I really didn’t mean to break your heart by telling the truth. But I am sure that even this piece of news has made you ecstatic, now that you can load this game onto your DS Lite. It is the first official video game of the 2008 Summer Olympics games.

The backdrop of the game shows the actual venues of the Olympic Games which is to be held this year in Beijing. There are a total of twenty events in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS), which are divided into eight different classifications: athletics, gymnastics, shooting, rowing, archery, aquatics, fencing, table tennis and boxing. The game play involves utilizing a combination of the stylus and button controls on DS Lite to complete each event, which may require speed, timing and strategy.

The player can assume the role as one of these characters while competing against the other characters in numerous Olympic as well as fantasy events. So get ready for some real Olympic action on your DS.

For all you football fans out there, Madden NFL 08 Gameplay (Part 1) for the DS Lite is now here for you. It is a solid, feature rich football game. This game will entice all Madden football fans, as the game comes with improvements to both graphics and gameplay.

The game has 3D graphics that are clearly visible and the players are in 3D as well. The audio has been refined to include every detail. For example, during the game one can hear the sound of the crowd and the players speaking and commenting on each other. In Madden NFL 08 (Nintendo DS), there are multiple plays to choose from, which you can select from the playbook by flipping the page and pressing a button. The system of read and react works pretty well in the game. It includes the options of play modes and customization.

One can play a single game, set up a playoff ladder, work through a full season, or embark on a multiple-season franchisee. You can play against other players as the WLAN capabilities by supporting online play. You can get a random game going against a stranger or maintain a list of your friend’s codes to challenge them from afar. The wireless connection is fast and speedy as you will rarely experience slowdowns. So, all those football fans who like competing against others can’t go wrong in picking up this Madden DS Lite title.