THE GAMER

What's up in the pixelated world of athletes?

by Jon Robinson

The five offerings of Wii Sports getting old? Point your Wiimote toward Deca Sports, a collection of 10 games, from archery to kart racing to beach volleyball. Flick your wrist to rally a shuttlecock, shake the controller to sweep a path for a curling stone or time Wiimote movements to axel your way to figure skating glory. Presto, a whole new cluster of repetitive-stress injuries!

LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
Madden NFL 09 will be the first in the series to offer online leagues, complete with drafts, trades, playoffs, even a Super Bowl. Says producer Phil Frazier: "Leagues are one of the most common fan requests, and we're going to deliver in a big way."

CHEAT SHEET MLB 2K8 (PS3, Xbox 360)
To unlock Tom Seaver, strike out 10 consecutive batters in a game with any pitcher. To unlock Nolan Ryan, toss three no-hitters with your user profile. Add those two to your pitching rotation, and you'll be hitting the mound with the best one-two punch of all time.

PRO TAKE
New Jets defensive end Vernon Gholston on his NCAA Football 08 character: "I have a little bit of a gut. Every time I see myself in that game, I feel like doing some work on my abs."

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