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Since first rolling onto PlayStations in 1999, the Tony Hawk skateboarding titles have lead the way for an entire sub-genre of "extreme sports" video gaming. American Wasteland is designed to pull away from the pack, by offering a wide selection of customization choices and bringing its environments to life with new technology. American Wasteland's highest scoring trick is probably its sprawling, freely-roamed game world, which is the size of a virtual metropolis, and can be traversed and explored from one end to the other with no breaks or load times. Set in the "birthplace of skate culture," Los Angeles, CA, American Wasteland features trick-heavy challenges in a Grand Theft Auto-styled urban playground, through which players can travel anywhere and choose from (or ignore!) numerous story- and side-missions they find along the way. For the first time in a Tony Hawk game, players can choose to ride BMX bikes throughout the entire adventure, but there are plenty of new tricks available for veteran boarders as well.

One of the most successful sports series on all of gaming helps kick off another new console with this launch title. While following the updated gameplay design of the preceding console and PC versions of Madden 06, this Xbox 360 edition of the game was designed to make use of the more powerful platform with more realistic player models, new graphical effects, and three times the number of animations. Aside from the presentational improvements, the game is designed to offer the solid gameplay that has already made Madden a fan favorite for over a decade. The game's "Vision Cone" feature simulates the QB's field of view with a highlighted cone that fans out in the direction of the current intended receiver, to encourage the player on offense to commit earlier in the play, and to telegraph his passes much more realistically than in earlier versions of Madden. The new "Precision Passing" system allows quarterbacks some direct control over the accuracy of their passes. By bumping the left analog stick or D-pad in the desired direction as the ball is passed, QBs can aim high, low, in front, or behind their receivers. A new play-calling interface is introduced in this Xbox 360 version of Madden 06, and the game uses picture-in-picture displays for television-style staging. The game's franchise mode has been refined as well, for efficiency and depth. As usual, this edition of Madden includes all the teams, stadiums, and players of the real-life NFL (thanks to an exclusive license that takes effect for the first time this year). Multiplayer modes are supported for Internet-connected 360 gamers, though the Xbox Live subscription service.

The "06" edition of EA's annual soccer extravaganza features new dribbling, shielding, and tackling moves, encouraging gamers to master the midfield game. Platform-specific mini-games allow gamers to unlock rewards. On the pitch, rules and settings can be adjusted to suit nearly any style of play. As in earlier versions of EA's soccer series, this edition features more than 20 leagues, hundreds of clubs, and thousands of players represented by the exclusive FIFA license.

NHL 2K6 introduces an "On-the-Fly Coaching" system, designed to allow gamers to give basic strategic commands to their entire line at once. On offence, players may be coached to pinch the defensive formation, or to crash the net when the goalie is having trouble holding on to his rebounds. On defense, the line can be ordered to fall back into tight protection around the goal, or to spread out to try to move the puck out of the zone at almost any cost. Another prominent new game mechanic concerns players filling their roles on the ice. Certain players may be designated as "Enforcers," as noted by a red "E" icon. With enough hard hits and aggressive checks, Enforcers can intimidate players on the opposing team into performing below their normal abilities -- they'll be noted by a blue "I" (for "intimidated") icon. Of course, too many aggressive moves will draw penalties, and leave the Enforcer's team a man down. In addition, a new "ProControl" scheme allows players to focus on passing and puck movement, and the right-stick initiated "Intense Contact Control" (dirty tricks) system from the previous year's game returns. Also returning in NHL 2K6 are fan favorite features such as franchise management, professional presentation, and full representation of all the teams and players of the league, as based on roster status shortly before the game's release.

Released exclusively for the PlayStation 2, Madden NFL 2005: Collector's Edition contains all the features of the regular version, plus a wealth of bonus content. This content includes playable classic versions of Madden from the 16-bit era and two versions from the PlayStation One era. Challenge yourself with more than 1,000 questions in Madden Trivia. Relive the greatest moments of the past 15 seasons with Madden Moments. Get caught up in the nostalgia of historical playoff teams in their authentic uniforms from the past 15 years. Also exclusive to the Madden NFL 2005: Collector's Edition will be bonus video content including footage of The Madden Phenomenon, The Music of Madden, an inside look into how this legendary franchise is made each year from scratch and much more. So jump into the action, and score big with this special Collector's Edition of Madden NFL 2005.

Golf superstar Tiger Woods invites gamers back to the links in this "06" edition of EA's exclusive pro golfing game. Once again, players can use EA Sports' "Game Face" tools to create their own custom golfer, and then prove their skills on the virtual links against stars of the sport both past and present, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and of course, Tiger himself. Well over a dozen real-life golfers are represented, on re-creations of PGA Tour courses fantasy venues. New to this year's edition is a "Rival" mode, which allows gamers to challenge stars of the sport in the prime of their games.

Since first rolling onto PlayStations in 1999, the Tony Hawk skateboarding titles have lead the way for an entire subgenre of "extreme sports" video gaming. American Wasteland is designed to pull away from the pack, by offering a wide selection of customization choices and bringing its environments to life with new technology. American Wasteland's highest scoring trick is probably its sprawling, freely-roamed game world, which is the size of a virtual metropolis, and can be traversed and explored from one end to the other with no breaks or load times.Set in the "birthplace of skate culture," Los Angeles, CA, American Wasteland features trick-heavy challenges in a Grand Theft Auto-styled urban playground, through which players can travel anywhere and choose from (or ignore!) numerous story- and side-missions they find along the way. For the first time in a Tony Hawk game, players can choose to ride BMX bikes throughout the entire adventure, but there are plenty of new tricks available for veteran boarders as well.

Get in the game and lead your football player from high school summer camp all the way to Bowl victories as a collegiate legend. As your blue chipper improves on the field, he'll become a big man on campus with a decked-out dorm room filled with stacks of fan mail and the past season's hard-earned awards. With all-new Breakaway Controls, in-game analysis, and studio commentary, this is college football like you've never seen or heard. Get your acceptance speech ready - the Heisman Trophy presentation awaits you in NCAA Football 06.

Since first rolling onto PlayStations in 1999, the Tony Hawk skateboarding titles have lead the way for an entire subgenre of "extreme sports" video gaming. American Wasteland is designed to pull away from the pack, by offering a wide selection of customization choices and bringing its environments to life with new technology. American Wasteland's highest scoring trick is probably its sprawling, freely-roamed game world, which is the size of a virtual metropolis, and can be traversed and explored from one end to the other with no breaks or load times.Set in the "birthplace of skate culture," Los Angeles, CA, American Wasteland features trick-heavy challenges in a Grand Theft Auto-styled urban playground, through which players can travel anywhere and choose from (or ignore!) numerous story- and side-missions they find along the way. For the first time in a Tony Hawk game, players can choose to ride BMX bikes throughout the entire adventure, but there are plenty of new tricks available for veteran boarders as well.

The Mushroom Kingdom has hosted tennis tournaments before but never one as explosive as this. The wild multiplayer action of the smash Nintendo 64 hit, Mario Tennis, returns with even more powerful shots and new, character-specific power-ups guaranteed to make for the craziest matches ever.Choose your friends wisely. Power characters like DK and Bowser can hit insanely powerful Megaton Balls. Finesse players like Shy Guy can use instant Tornado Returns, and defensive masters like Luigi have all kinds of tricks in their bags.With one to four-player modes available, players of all ages can pick up the game and instantly start whacking tennis balls around, and yet a deep level of skill awaits those willing to master it. Build up more and more skill points as you play to use stronger and stronger shots with all kinds of spin.

For the first time in 10 years, the Madden NFL Football franchise has revolutionized its passing game, giving Madden NFL 06 one of the most groundbreaking and innovative offensive arsenal ever created. The new QB Vision Control lets you scan the field, look off defenders and make perfect throws within your quarterback's unique field of vision. QB Precision Placement lets you put the ball exactly where you want it. Madden NFL 06 brings authentic NFL passing to video games like never before.

The first NBA Live for the PlayStation Portable features enhancements in gameplay and player graphics from previous years. Gracing the cover of his first NBA Live will be second-year player Dwayne Wade from the Miami Heat.