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  1. #1
    Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (2001) Rating: 100

    More than two years in the making, Gran Turismo 3 A-spec features over 150 detailed cars -- each composed of more than 4,000 polygons -- 60 beginner, amateur and professional championship races, as well as ten endurance races and ten rally

  2. #2
    Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Rating: 85.44444444444444

    Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and

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    Gran Turismo 7 (2022) Rating: 86.75

    Gran Turismo 7 brings together the very best features of the Real Driving Simulator. Whether you’re a competitive or casual racer, collector, tuner, livery designer or photographer – find your line with a staggering collection of game modes

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    NBA 2K11 (2010) Rating: 91.5

    NBA 2K11 is a basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and 2K Sports and published by 2K Sports. It was released on October 5, 2010 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows, while the Wii version came out on Oct

  5. #5
    Forza Motorsport (2023) Rating: 87.5

    Out-build the competition in the new career. Race your friends in adjudicated multiplayer events. Compete in over 500 cars on world-famous tracks with cutting-edge AI, advanced physics, tire and fuel strategy, and driver and safety ratings.

  6. #6
    iRacing (2008)

    From NASCAR, rallycross, and Aussie Supercars to sports cars and Grand Prix racing, iRacing has it all. All you need is a computer, a gaming wheel or game pad that simply plugs into the USB port of your computer and an Internet connection.

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    NHL 09 (2008) Rating: 90

    NHL 09 is the 17th video game in the NHL series released by EA Sports in 2008. Both the Nintendo DS and Wii versions had been planned, but canceled. It was the last installment of the NHL series to be released on Playstation 2 and the last

  8. #8
    Top Gear (1992)

    "Top Gear sends players over eight countries around the world with one of four cars, facing sharp turns, pit stops, and debris in this arcade-style racing game."

  9. #9
    Football Manager 2011 (2010) Rating: 82

    In Football Manager 2011, managers can negotiate contracts with players, access a training area so that managers can give their team specific areas to focus on before a match, interact with players, staff and the board, enjoy 100 new animat

  10. #10
    Sensible World of Soccer (1994) Rating: 80

    Sensible World of Soccer is an enhanced version of Sensible Soccer. Virtually every important soccer league in the world is included in this game, with some countries not only having premier / first division, but 2nd, 3rd, and more division

  11. #11
    NHL 96 (1995)

    NHL 96 was the first EA Sports game to feature Virtual Stadium technology, which resulted in a 3D feel and multiple camera angles. The NHL license ensures that real teams and players of the era are included, with a full league and playoff s

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    Football Manager 2010 (2009) Rating: 85

    Football Manager 2010 (abbreviated to Football Manager 10 or FM10) is a football manager simulation video game. It was released on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and PlayStation Portable on 30 October 2009.[3] It is also available for digital

  13. #13
    Mario's Super Picross (1995)

    Mario's Super Picross is the first sequel to the Game Boy game, Mario's Picross, and can be played on the Super Famicom. After the commercial failure of Mario's Picross in the West, this sequel was released only in Japan. The game plays muc

  14. #14
    MVP Baseball 2005 (2005) Rating: 88.25

    MVP Baseball 2005 is a baseball video game developed and published by Electronic Arts. It features then-Boston Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez on its cover. The game features full Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and Major L

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    NHL 11 (2010) Rating: 88

    Celebrating its 20th year, the franchise that captured 22 Sports Game of the Year awards has raised the bar yet again with NHL 11. Powered by an all-new Real-Time Physics Engine, NHL 11 lets you create highlight reel moments as you experien

  16. #16
    Grand Prix 2 (1996)

    All the circuits and drivers of the 1994 Formula 1 World Championship is recreated in Geoff Crammond's second racing simulation. The game is viewed from within the cockpit - external views are provided primarily for use in replays or demons

  17. #17
    RalliSport Challenge (2002) Rating: 90.25

    You want real rally racing? Try strapping yourself in for the four play modes of RalliSport Challenge. Twenty-five licensed vehicles participate in Conventional Rally, RallyCross, Hill Climb and Ice Racing. Tracks are taken from the real wo

  18. #18
    TOCA World Touring Cars (2000)

    TOCA World Touring Cars (Called Jarrett & Labonte Stock Car Racing in the USA and WTC: World Touring Car Championship in Japan) is a racing video game developed and published by Codemasters, and released for PlayStation in 2000, and for Gam

  19. #19
    NHLPA Hockey 93 (1992)

    The second part in Electronic Arts' hockey series. It features the NHLPA license (so it has real player names), but not the NHL license (so it doesn't have NHL team names). Gameplay is altered only slightly over the predecessor. Regular se

  20. #20
    NASCAR Racing 2003 Season (2003) Rating: 100

    The latest release from this series since 1999. 23 real-life tracks (including the new versions of New Hampshire International Speedway and Infineon Raceway) are included. The game has been reworked with an improved graphics and physics en

  21. #21
    GTR 2: FIA GT Racing Game (2006) Rating: 89.66666666666667

    The successor to the international award-winning racing simulation GTR accurately represents the challenges of Motorsport racing. The detailed, photo-realistic depiction of these powerful cars and beautiful circuits, thanks to the graphics

  22. #22
    NHL 97 (1996)

    1997 edition of EA's NHL sport simulation series. Improvements in this edition come mostly in the graphical arena, with a refined version of the "virtual stadium" system that adds new camera angles (including the classical top-down one stra

  23. #23
    EA Sports College Football 25 (2024) Rating: 86

    In EA Sports College Football 25 experience explosive gameplay variety across 134 FBS schools and immerse yourself in the iconic atmospheres of college football as you chase college greatness.

  24. #24
    Grand Prix Legends (1998)

    Grand Prix Legends (nicknamed GPL) is a computer racing simulator developed by Papyrus Design Group and published in 1998 by Sierra Entertainment. At the time of its release, it simulated the 1967 Formula One season and is considered to be

  25. #25
    Tennis 2K2 (2001) Rating: 90

    Virtua Tennis 2 (known as Tennis 2K2 in North America) is a tennis video game in which players compete to reach the world No. 1 ranking. It features 16 internationally ranked male and female players and supports singles, doubles, and mixed

  26. #26
    Grand Prix 4 (2002) Rating: 100

    Grand Prix 4 also known as GP4 is the fourth game in the "Geoff Crammond Grand Prix" series based on the 2001 F1 Grand Prix series and was the last version of the game released by Geoff Crammond and MicroProse.

  27. #27
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 (2004) Rating: 80

    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 further refined the character creation system and added new features such as Tiger Proofing and Legends Matches

  28. #28
    MLB 13: The Show (2013) Rating: 83.66666666666667

    MLB 13 The Show allows you to experience the MLB like never before. Its jaw-dropping realism doesn't just capture every detail and mechanic of the sport; it captures the raw emotion of Major League Baseball. Improvements to Diamond Dynasty,

  29. #29
    Anime Music Quiz (2018)

    Anime Music Quiz is a quiz game about anime music! Inspired by the popular “guess the opening/ending song” quizzes that are all about matching a set of anime songs to their anime, Anime Music Quiz takes these quizzes one step further! Thank

  30. #30
    Crush the Castle 2 (2010)

    Crush the Castle 2 was the sequel to one of the first catapult physics games available for web browsers. The first one was impressive. However the second iteration, included even more levels to keep you on the edge your seat while you destr

  31. #31
    NCAA Football 10 (2009) Rating: 90

    NCAA Football 10 is a college football video game created by EA Sports. It is the successor to NCAA Football 09 in the NCAA Football series. It was released on July 14, 2009 for the Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, and PlayStation 2 consoles. Brian John

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    MLB 11: The Show (2011) Rating: 86.33333333333333

    The #1 selling, highest rated baseball franchise is back in MLB The Show '11. Experience new ways to play The Show with the NEW PURE Analog controls. Team up in ALL NEW CO-OP play, get called up to the Big Leagues with new and improved Road

  33. #33
    NCAA Football 08 (2007) Rating: 87.5

    NCAA Football 08 is a college football video game created by EA Sports, the sports video gaming subsidiary of Electronic Arts. It is the successor to NCAA Football 07 in the NCAA Football series. It was officially announced with the launch

  34. #34
    MLB 06: The Show (2006) Rating: 89.5

    MLB '06: The Show is a baseball video game for PlayStation 2 and PSP. The game was produced by Sony Computer Entertainment, primarily by SCE's San Diego Studio, which was formerly known as 989 Sports. It was the only first-party MLB-license

  35. #35
    Football Manager 2018 Touch (2017) Rating: 85

    Football Manager 2018 Touch is the speedier route to the digital dugout.

  36. #36
    Jeopardy! World Tour (2017)

    Challenge the world in the ultimate game of smarts. Earn bragging rights as the Jeopardy! World Tour champion. Whether you’re at home or on-the-go, it’s the new way to play Jeopardy! with your friends. Play this new Jeopardy! experience as

  37. #37
    NBA ShootOut '97 (1997) Rating: 90

    Nothing can beat the intense competition of NBA basketball, and now you can experience that action on your PlayStation with NBA SHOOTOUT '97. Every team and player in the NBA has been included so you'll find that your favorite team is intac

  38. #38
    PGA Championship Golf 2000 (2000) Rating: 90
  39. #39
    FIFA 14 (2013) Rating: 85

    Next-gen version of FIFA 14, featuring a new engine, Ignite Engine.

  40. #40
    All-Star Baseball 2000 (1999) Rating: 89

    All-Star Baseball 2000 is the second release in the series and includes a range of improvements and new features compared to the '99 version. Motion captured technology allows a realistic representation of player movements, swings, throws a

  41. #41
    MLB 10: The Show (2010) Rating: 84.8

    MLB 10: The Show is set again to provide fans with a first-rate baseball experience via even more features and modes destined to quicken the heart, raise the stakes, and hurl you further into a true MLB baseball experience.

  42. #42
    NASCAR Racing 2002 Season (2002) Rating: 88

    The racing game NASCAR Racing 2002 Season or NR2002 for short, was the successor to the immensely popular NASCAR Racing 4 and the immediate precursor to the even more popular NASCAR Racing 2003 Season. This sim provided much more accurate c

  43. #43
    Swann's Song (2025) Rating: 85

    A boy and an old man stand in front a pond, waiting for a swan's song. Meanwhile, they talk about life, death, and the passage of time.

  44. #44
    2006 FIFA World Cup (2006) Rating: 85

    Xbox 360 version of 2006 FIFA World Cup.

  45. #45
    Air Hockey (2018)

    Play Air Hockey and rediscover the fun and excitement of this classic arcade game anywhere.

  46. #46
    WGT by Topgolf (2013)

    Take the game you love on the go with Topgolf's #1 free golf game on iOS & Android. Play world-famous courses like Pebble Beach, PGA National, and St Andrews without sacrificing realism and authenticity. Battle players around the world in

  47. #47
    Football Manager Mobile 2018 (2017)

    Football Manager Mobile goes wherever you do, so you can win anytime and anywhere with your favourite club. With compatibility across the majority of smartphones and tablets, you’ll speed through the seasons in FM Mobile whilst still exper

  48. #48
    Mahjong Gold (2013)

    More mahjong for PS Vita.

  49. #49
    Bass Pro Shops: The Strike (2009)

    Quite the catch for gamers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The Strike literally puts the fishing rod in players’ hands as they head out to their favorite hot spots, including several popular lakes in North America. By combining high-quality

  50. #50
    SBK Generations (2012)

    The official game of the Superbike FIM World Championship is back this year on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with the most comprehensive motorcycling simulation of all time. Experience the last 4 seasons, including the new 2012 season, of the