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Madden Football 64
American football game. Authentic players of the 1997 season feature, whilst team names are close to their real-life counterparts. There is an extensive a choice of game options; single matches, exhibition, season, tournament, fantasy draft. There is a multi-player mode for up to four players. Exhibition matches allow you to watch computer teams in order to improve your skills. Season, tournament and fantasy draft allow you to develop your team over a series of matches. You select a team and then call all the plays during matches. You can also choose to take control of various players in-game. The game offers a high degree of customizability, adding further replayability value. The control system is fairly complex. The game's AI and graphics are effective. Play is accompanied by a TV-style commentary by John Madden himself and Pat Summerall.
Developer: Tiburon Entertainment
, Publisher: EA Sports
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Madden NFL 2000
American football sim available for PC and PlayStation. It features the teams, players and stadia of the NFL and is part of a highly successful series of Madden football games. Improvements have made in the graphics and control system.
Developer: Tiburon Entertainment
, Publisher: EA Sports
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Madden NFL 2001
Installment in this popular series of American football games with authentic players, teams and stadia. It features improved graphics, particularly in the area of player animation. Game options include franchise and 'great games' modes, exhibition matches and full season. Great games is a set of scenarios based on classic games of the past. In franchise mode you guide a team through several seasons, trading and training new players. the game has a great deal of depth and an extensive playbook is incorporated. Games are accompanied by commentary provided by John Madden and Pat Summerall. There is also a multi-player mode for two on PC, over LAN or Net, or up to four on PlayStation.
Developer: Tiburon Entertainment
, Publisher: EA Sports
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Madden NFL 2002
Installment in the popular series of arcade-style American football games. It features authentic teams with updated rosters plus a selection of 50 all-time great players. You can also create your own teams. The game incorporates general improvements over its predecessor, with more fluid gameplay, a wider selection of moves available and improved graphics. You can even choose from a set of celebration moves. Game options include exhibition matches, season and franchise modes. You can play against the computer or another player. Matches are accompanied by commentary provided by Pat Summerall and John Madden.
Developer: Tiburon Entertainment
, Publisher: EA Sports
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Madden NFL 2003
Developer: Tiburon Entertainment
, Publisher: EA Sports
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Madden NFL 98
Part of this highly successful series of American football sims. There is a good selection of game options, including exhibition matches, full seasons and a 'general manager mode' that offers a high degree of customizability. There are over 100 teams with accurate rosters (at the time the game was released). You control team strategy and line-up. The in-game control system is fairly simple. There are three difficulty levels to add replayability to the game. The graphics are generally good, although improvements have been made in the subsequent incarnations of the game. A commentary provided by John Madden and Pat Summerall accompanies play.
Developer: Tiburon Entertainment
, Publisher: EA Sports
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Madden NFL 99
Part of this highly successful series of American football sims. Improvements have been made in the graphics and new options added.
Developer: Tiburon Entertainment
, Publisher: EA Sports
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Mario Golf
Cartoon-styled golf game featuring Nintendo's most famous character.
Developer: Camelot Software Planning
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Mario Tennis
3D tennis game, featuring Mario and 15 other Nintendo characters. Each character has their own playing style and special shots. A variety of court settings feature. The single-player game consists of four cups for singles and doubles action (NPC partner). Each player that you use to win the Star Cup can have their playing abilities boosted.
Developer: Camelot Software Planning
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX
Eagerly-awaited BMX game currently in development. It will employ a modified Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 engine and promises good graphics and bike physics combined with well-designed levels. Game options will include career, free-ride and two-player modes. The career mode will consists of levels inc which you earn magazine covers by completing certain challenges, collecting letters and vandalizing! The covers unlock new levels and upgrades for your bike. A range of upbeat tracks will be incorporated.
Developer: Shaba Games
, Publisher: Activision O2
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Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2
Developer: Rainbow Studios
, Publisher: Activision O2
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Match Point Tennis
Publisher: Xicat Interactive
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Matt Hayes Fishing
Developer: EA Sports
, Publisher: EA Sports
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Maximum Pool
Arcade-style pool game released at a budget price. It features a good selection of game options and unusual table designs. Game options include eight ball, snooker and cutthroat. The graphics are good with animated players and effective ball animation and physics. You can play against the computer or a friend. The control system is straightforward.
Developer: Dynamix
, Publisher: Sierra Attractions
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Maximum Sports Extreme
Developer: WizardWorks
, Publisher: WizardWorks
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Mia Hamm Soccer
Conversion of Michael Owen World League Soccer 99, designed for the US market. The game features female teams.
Developer: Silicon Dreams Studio Ltd.
, Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive
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Michael Owen World League Soccer 99
Soccer game. The game incorporates many teams,
specifically the international teams along with some 200 domestic teams from Europe,
USA and Japan. You can choose from numerous competition structures including leagues
and Cup championships. It is also possible for you to design your own competitions. The
gameplay is a balance between the action of an arcade game and the realism of a sim.
Developer: Silicon Dreams Studio Ltd.
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Michael Vaughan's Championship Cricket Manager
Developer: Midas Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: Midas Interactive Entertainment
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Michael Vaughn's Championship Cricket Manager
Cricket management sim endorsed by the Yorkshire and England player. It features a selection of 120 teams, covering domestic and national teams, with over two thousand players. Over a hundred grounds are also reproduced. There is a lot of statistical depth to the game. A comprehensive list of competition and cup types are incorporated. You take control of making trades, training and setting match strategy. The game employs a menu-based interface and in-match action screens. Alongside the single-player mode, is a multi-player mode for up to eight players (same PC).
Developer: Midas Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: Midas Interactive Entertainment
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Michelle Kwan Figure Skating
Developer: EA Sports
, Publisher: EA Sports
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Microsoft Baseball 2000
Arcade-style baseball game and follow-up to Microsoft Baseball 3D. The game has an official MLBPA license and features authentic players, teams and stadia of the real game. The focus is on the on-field game rather than management aspects. There is a choice of game options, ranging from single matches to entire seasons, and including a home run derby. There are also practice option and multi-player mode allows (for two people on the same PC). The game boasts good 3D graphics and character animation. The AI is adequate. Play is accompanied by a commentary (by Thom Brennaman) and crowd noise.
Developer: Wizbang! Software Productions, Inc.
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft Baseball 2001
Installment in this successful series of baseball sims, featuring updated team line-ups and statistics. New stadia are also recreated in accurate detail. Notable additions include more detailed management options and a career mode that allows you to manage a team over many seasons. You can choose not to play out particular games during a season and it is possible to create your own players. Additions have been made to the in-match control options and the graphics have been improved. A TV-style commentary featuring Thom Brennamen accompanies play. The game offers a good range of game options including quick-start single games, league season, playoffs mode and home run derby. There is also a two-player mode on same PC.
Developer: Microsoft Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft Baseball 3D
3D baseball sim featuring the teams, players and teams of the MLB. Authentic stadia are also reproduced. The game includes the option to create your own players. There is a range of game options from single matches to full seasons leading up to the World Series. The game employs an easy-to-use, window-style interface and the in-match controls are effective. The game's graphics are generally good, although the game is now a bit dated.
Developer: Wizbang! Software Productions, Inc.
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft Golf 2001
Golf game. As with the previous games, it is designed to run on lower-spec machines and to be accessible to beginners, and was released at a budget price. Game options include tutorial, skins, scramble, stroke and match play. There is a multi-player mode for games online or over network. You choose from a selection of eight fictitious players, of both sexes, or you can design your own. Six authentic courses are included, plus one made-up course. They include Bountiful Ridge, Utah and Kapalua Plantation, Hawaii. A comprehensive selection of clubs and three swing types is available. Shots are controlled using the mouse and a choice of systems is available. The game features photo-realistic courses. A grid can be turned on to help judge shots. The graphics are effective but not as advanced as other games. A good number of player animations is incorporated. Commentary accompanies games.
Developer: Microsoft Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft Golf 98
Golf sim. There are several game options, including quick-start matches and multi-player mode (for up to four people via LAN or Net), as well as a choice of round types. Four authentic courses are recreated. Weather conditions vary. A good variety of golfers are available or you can design your own. The game boasts a realistic physics model that takes in to account factors like ground conditions and type of ball. There is also a choice of swing control methods. Play is accompanied by a commentary provided by David Feherty. The game offers a high degree of customizability, adding replayability value.
Developer: Friendly Software Corporation
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft Golf 99
Installment in this successful series of golf sims. There are several game options, including quick-start matches and multi-player mode (via hotseating, modem/serial connection, LAN or Net) as well as a selection of round types. There are six authentic courses, together with one fantasy course, incorporated into the game. The game offers a high degree of customizability, adding replayability value. You can define areas such as weather conditions. A good variety of golfers are available, or you can design your own. A full range of club and ball types are available. You choose between four swing control methods. The game boasts a detailed physics model that takes in to account factors like ground conditions and ball type. Play is accompanied by a good commentary.
Developer: Friendly Software Corporation
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft Hockey
Developer: Microsoft Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft International Soccer 2000
Football sim. You choose to play one of the many international teams included in the game. This game does not have an official franchise so the players are have made up names. You can play single matches or a championship competition.
Developer: Rage Software
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft NFL Fever 2000
American football game featuring up-to-date team line-ups and advanced graphics. The game focuses on arcade-style action rather than being an ultra-accurate simulation. There are several game options to choose form, including practice mode, single games, playoffs and full seasons. Extensive playbooks are incorporated and the interface and in-match controls are effective. Play is accompanied by a commentary featuring Matt Millen and Dick Stockton
Developer: Microsoft Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft NFL Fever 2002
American football game currently in development. It promises to offer advanced graphics and well-balanced gameplay. The official license has been secured, so the game will feature authentic teams, players and stadia. Game options will include practice, season, challenge, franchise and multi-player modes. Up to four people will be supported. Loads of statistical information will be incorporated into the game. The dynasty mode will have a lot of depth and you'll be able to unlock new teams by progressing through this mode and various awards will be available for good performance.
Developer: Microsoft Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Microsoft NFL Fever 2003
Developer: Microsoft Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Mike Tyson Boxing
Boxing game featuring authentic fighters, this is a version of the game released in Europe as 'Prince Naseem Boxing'. The game covers three weight classes (light, medium and heavy weight). Each requires a distinctive fighting style. Game options including practice mode, a selection of tournaments or single matches, full championship or career mode. In career mode you manage a boxer through the duration of their career, deciding their training program, diet and fight schedule.
Developer: Codemasters
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing
Developer: Atomic Planet Entertainment Ltd.
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Milo's Astro Lanes
Space-themed bowling game twist. The games 12 bowling alleys are longer than ordinary lanes and the action is spiced up with the use of powerups and weapons. Powerups such as mega ball, multi-ball and boosts feature, whilst weapons include bombs and acid that effect competitors' bowling balls. There are three game options; practice, league and versus. You must unlock all the alleys by working through the three increasingly difficult league competitions. You'll face AI opponents on all 12 lanes in a quest to win the Astrolight Trophy. There are bonus lanes in which earn you powerups/weapons which can be saved up and then used at any times. In versus mode up to four players can compete. There are six fun playable, each with their own distinctive playing style. The game's control system is straightforward and the ball physics are reasonable. Good sound effects and upbeat music accompany play.
Developer: Player 1
, Publisher: Crave Entertainment
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Mini Golf
Mini/crazy golf game. There are eighteen holes to work your way through. The game's graphics and physics engine could be better. Audio, including crowd noise is adequate.
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Minigolf Maniacs
Developer: Dynamix
, Publisher: Sierra Attractions
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Minigolf Master
Mini-golf game. There are four courses, each with a different setting and each hole has its own theme. The game's control system and graphics are adequate.
Developer: eGames, Inc.
, Publisher: eGames, Inc.
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Minna no Golf Online
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
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MLB 2000
Major league baseball sim featuring authentic teams, players and stadia. It is the follow-up to MLB 99 and offers a few new additions to the gameplay, together with improved graphics. There is an extensive range of game options, including quick-start matches, full season, playoffs and home run derby, with new management modes. You can play against the computer or a friend. General manager mode allows you to develop your own team, trading players etc. The game's control system is effective and there are three systems to choose from when it comes to batting control. Play is accompanied by realistic crowd noise and a TV-style commentary provided by Vin Scully and Dave Campbell.
Developer: 989 Studios
, Publisher: 989 Sports
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MLB 2001
Part of this successful series of baseball games featuring the teams, players and stadia of Major League Baseball. The game combines good 3D graphics with well-balanced gameplay. There is an extensive selection of game options including single-matches, full season, franchise mode, spring training, playoffs and home-run derby. Play against the computer or a friend. You select an team and can create, trade and sign new players. You are able adjust the difficulty level, adding further replayability value to the game. The games control system and interface are generally good. When pitching you have a selection of pitch types and you control the speed and targeting. When batting you can choose a swing type and lock onto the suspected ball trajectory before controlling the swing. Fielding and running controls just as straightforward. Games are accompanied by a commentary provided by Dave Campbell and Vin Scully together with a good selection of realistic sound effects.
Developer: 989 Sports
, Publisher: 989 Sports
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MLB 2002
Installment in the popular series of baseball games. It feature an extensive selection of authentic teams, players and stadia. Game options include spring training, exhibition matches, full season, all-star match, playoffs, home run derby and world series competition plus franchise and manager modes. You can play against the computer-controlled teams or another player. In franchise mode the aim is to guide your team to success over multiple seasons culminating with the World Series. In the new manager mode, you do not take direct control over the players.
Developer: 989 Sports
, Publisher: 989 Sports
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MLB 2003
Developer: 989 Sports
, Publisher: 989 Sports
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MLB 98
Part of this successful series of baseball games. Game options include quick-start matches, full season, playoffs and home run derby. Featuring authentic teams and players, you can also create you own players and make trades. The game employs an effective control system. The graphics are effective, although surpassed by the more recent games in the series.
Developer: 989 Sports
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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MLB 99
Part of this successful series of baseball games featuring the teams, players and stadia of the Major League. It combines good looks with well-balanced gameplay. The game employs good 3D graphics, although it is now a few years old. There is an extensive selection of game options for one or two players, including single-matches, full season, exhibition matches, spring training, playoffs and home run derby. You select an team and can create, trade and sign new players. You are able adjust the difficulty level, adding further replayability value to the game. The games control system and interface are generally good. Games are accompanied by a range of atmospheric sound effects and a TV-style commentary by Vin Scully.
Developer: 989 Sports
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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MLB SlugFest 2003
Developer: Midway Games Inc.
, Publisher: Midway Games Inc.
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MLS Major League Soccer
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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MoHo
Futuristic, fantasy sport game. In place of vehicles, the racers are robots with a single wheel in place of legs. The robots also have a selection of attacks. The game takes place in a series of space prison levels. Weapons and powerups are scattered around the levels. The game combines action and racing elements. There is an extensive selection of time-limited events to play though, including survival, tag-team and 'powerball' game. The strong multi-player mode allows up to eight players to compete with linked machines. The game's graphics and design are good.
Developer: Lost Toys
, Publisher: Take 2 Interactive
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Monster Bucks
Developer: Future-Primitive, Inc.
, Publisher: Future-Primitive, Inc.
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Monsters Inc.: Billiard Beast
Publisher: Disney Interactive
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Monsters Inc.: Pinball Panic
Publisher: Disney Interactive
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Monsters Inc.: Scream Arena
Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Monsters Inc.: Scream Team
Developer: Gorilla Systems Corporation
, Publisher: Disney Interactive
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MTV Snowboarding
Snowboarding sim that includes both racing and stunt action.
Developer: Radical Entertainment
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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MTV Sports: Pure Ride
Snowboarding game and follow-up to MTV: Snowboarding. Initially, you choose from five characters and six boards, and there are many more to be unlocked. The game recreates half-pipe, big air, and slope-style competitions. The main single-player game option is tour challenge, which covers all the vents and courses. A comprehensive training mode prepares you for the tour challenge, and there are numerous moves to master. There is also a good two-player versus mode. The game's graphics, physics and controls are all good. A selection of tunes accompany play.
Developer: Radical Entertainment
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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MTV Sports: Skateboarding
Developer: DarkBlack
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX
BMX game. The gameplay primarily involves performing stunts and completing challenges. Game options include practice, turf war, pro circuit and two-player versus modes. Pro circuit mode consists of a series of challenges that must be completed within a time limit. It is also necessary to earn a set number of points by performing stunts and finding hidden MTV logos. New levels are unlocked as you progress. The levels are divided into three classes, dirt, vert and street, that effect the types of stuns that can be performed. The game's physics and controls are reasonable. The graphics could be better.
Developer: Blue Shift Inc.
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Mary King's Riding Star
Horse-riding game that is particularly popular with the younger gamer. You are in charge of a horse named 'Star'. As well as competing in various events, it is also necessary to take care of your horse. In the stable you perform actions such as feeding, grooming and mucking out.
Developer: Blue Tongue Software
, Publisher: Midas Interactive Entertainment
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