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Back on Track
Can LaDainian Tomlinson lead the Chargers to a much needed win?
Things haven't gone as planned this season for the Chargers or the Patriots, so both teams will be looking to get back on track when they meet Sunday. Preview the matchup with the Madden 09 Forecast
• More sims: Panthers at Bucs | Cowboys at Cards | Jags at Broncos
• Madden Challenge: Searching for the country's best Madden gamer
• Madden Nation returns for a fourth season of competition
• Complete Madden NFL 09 player ratings: By position | By team
• More sims: Panthers at Bucs | Cowboys at Cards | Jags at Broncos
• Madden Challenge: Searching for the country's best Madden gamer
• Madden Nation returns for a fourth season of competition
• Complete Madden NFL 09 player ratings: By position | By team
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Looking to dominate the ice in NHL 09? ESPN Video Games columnist Jon Robinson shows you how with three create-a-play strategies to get your offense moving. Story
In our exclusive interview, Tiger Woods talks about the release of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, the US Open, playing with pain and even causing a little of his own. Interview
FROM THE TOP
| Reign in Spain Gone are the days of wrestling in a barn for hot dogs. The stars of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 have taken their reign of the ring global as they bring their choreographed violence to Spain. Story • What to expect from WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 • Galleries: Action screenshots | WWE hits Spain |
| Tip-off Time Although the season's first jump ball is still weeks away, the virtual NBA has officially tipped off with the release of three major basketball titles. So get ready for some serious hoops. NBA Season Tip-off • NBA Live 09: Tony Parker is not boring | The game-changing feature • NBA 2K9: The secrets of Kevin Garnett • Screenshot galleries: NBA Live 09 | NBA 2K9 | NBA 09: The Inside |
| Great Expectations When it comes to the Stanley Cup this year, it's the Detroit Red Wings' prize to lose ... at least according to EA Sports' NHL 09. Want to know what else to expect? Check out our exclusive season preview. Story • NHL 09: Get that extra edge with these create-a-play strategies • NHL 2K9: Is Rick Nash tough enough? • NHL stars recall their favorite video games |
| Top Secret In what turned out to be a covert operation, ESPN Video Games' Jon Robinson tracked down an elusive Kevin Garnett to discover his secrets of success. Find out if it was mission accomplished. Interview • Preview: What makes NBA 2K9 good is all in the details • ESPN Video Games exclusive NBA 2K9 screenshot gallery |
Videogames News
- Madden predicts Patriots 11-5 with Cassel
- Love named cover athlete of NCAA Basketball 09
- FIFA Interactive World Cup details announced
- EA Sports announces FIFA 09 Clubs
- Skate 2 gets Goofy
- Burnout: Paradise downloadable on PS Network
- Wii Sports Resort announced
- Sony reveals PS3 Greatest Hits
- Nintendo press conference roundup
TNA Impact
Go inside the ropes with TNA Impact cover athlete Kurt Angle.
NBA 2K9
Shaq, Kobe and LeBron are all here in our exclusive screenshot gallery.
Madden 09 Top Ten QBs
From Peyton Manning to Matt Hasselbeck, we countdown Madden 09's top rated quarterbacks.1up.com Sports Video Game Rankings
Best Reviewed
| Rank | Game Name | System | Score |
| 1 | pc | A | |
| 3 | Burnout: Paradise | ps3 | A |
| 4 | Burnout: Paradise | 360 | A |
| 5 | Gran Turismo 5: Prologue | ps3 | B+ |
| 6 | FMX 3 Hardcore | wireless | B+ |
| 7 | College Hoops 2K7 | 360 | B |
| 9 | Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds | ps3 | B |
| 10 | MLB 2K8 | ps3 | B |
Most Popular
| Rank | Game Name | System | Score |
| 1 | pc | 1 | |
| 2 | Burnout: Paradise | ps3 | 1 |
| 3 | Burnout: Paradise | 360 | 1 |
| 4 | Gran Turismo 5: Prologue | ps3 | 1 |
| 5 | Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds | ps3 | 1 |
| 6 | MLB 2K8 | ps3 | 1 |
| 7 | MLB 2K8 | 360 | 1 |
| 8 | GRID | ps3 | 1 |
| 9 | GRID | 360 | 1 |
| 10 | We Love Golf! | wii | 1 |
User Ratings
| Rank | Game Name | System | Score |
| 1 | 360 | A+ | |
| 2 | Smash Court Tennis 3 | 360 | A+ |
| 3 | Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball | 360 | A+ |
| 4 | FlatOut Ultimate Carnage | pc | A+ |
| 5 | Midnight Club: Los Angeles | 360 | A+ |
| 6 | PDC World Championship Darts 2008 | wii | A+ |
| 7 | TNA Impact! | ps3 | A+ |
| 8 | TNA Impact! | wii | A+ |
| 9 | My Weight Loss Coach | nintendo ds | A+ |
| 10 | Crash Time | 360 | A+ |
Upcoming Releases
| Game Name | System | Date |
| FIFA Soccer 09 | ps3 | 10/14/2008 |
| FIFA Soccer 09 | 360 | 10/14/2008 |
| Carnival Games: Mini-Golf | wii | 10/15/2008 |
| NHL 2K9 | ps2 | 10/15/2008 |
| NHL 2K9 | ps3 | 10/15/2008 |
| NHL 2K9 | wii | 10/15/2008 |
| NHL 2K9 | 360 | 10/15/2008 |
| Superbike World Championship | pc | 10/15/2008 |
| Superbike World Championship | ps2 | 10/15/2008 |
| Superbike World Championship | ps3 | 10/15/2008 |
Recent Releases
| Game Name | System | Date |
| Real Soccer 2009 (iPhone) | wireless | 09/08/2008 |
| Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff | nintendo ds | 09/15/2008 |
| MLB Superstars | wii | 09/15/2008 |
| GONG Goal or No Goal | pc | 09/15/2008 |
| Power Putt Golf | arcade | 09/15/2008 |
| Subbuteo | nintendo ds | 09/15/2008 |
| Baja: Edge of Control | ps3 | 09/22/2008 |
| Baja: Edge of Control | 360 | 09/22/2008 |
| NBA Live 09 | wii | 10/06/2008 |
| NBA Live 09 | 360 | 10/07/2008 |
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