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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.

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.

Tennis enthusiasts and casual fans will all enjoy Top Spin. The wide selection of shots and courses give you plenty of options. Ace your serves, win the volleys and take the game, set and match.Top Spin is a fun and competitive tennis experience that combines realistic action with a vast array of career options. Master all the shots while perfecting your skills on a variety of surfaces. Play with and against some of the world's best players, including Lleyton Hewitt and Martina Hingis.

Get ready for a totally new Tony Hawk experience. In Tony Hawk Underground, play as yourself, not a pro skater. Make your way through a plot-twisting story that takes you from life as an unknown local skate punk to fame and fortune as a superstar skater. For the first time, you can get off your board and explore nine expansive levels on foot or by vehicle. Enjoy unprecedented customization by designing and naming your own original tricks through the all-new Create-a-Trick. Or, build bigger parks and include your own goals in the expanded Skate Park Editor.

NCAA March Madness 2004 storms the court with new schools, smoother control and an incredibly deep Dynasty Mode. Battle through the EA Sports Maui Invitational tournament all the way to the "Big Dance." Dick Vitale takes you through all the pageantry like no one else can. The unique, fast-paced college game comes to life with players applying full-court pressure "D," diving on loose balls and throwing it down big-time. Featuring EA Sports Freestyle Control, NCAA March Madness 2004 delivers the authentic strategy, sheer emotion and passion of college basketball. Features:Over 320 schools Play all-new game modes including Frat Party and Rivalry Recruit elite high school players over 30 seasons in Dynasty Mode Battle your rivals online (requires PS2 Network Adapter, sold separately, and an active internet connection)Watch locker room videos detailing pregame scouting reports and strategies from top coaches including Billy Donovan, Rick Majerus and Gary Williams Experience school-specific gameplay

Take your baseball game up a notch with ESPN Major League Baseball. This action-packed sports game raises the bar with power pitching, online gameplay and stellar ESPN presentation featuring Jon Miller and Karl Ravech. It has a new name, a new season and a new way to play. Features include power pitching, online gaming, ESPN presentation, broken bats and more, new general manager mode, clutch gameplay and the clubhouse.

Once again lacing up his skates, the Great One returns to action in Gretzky NHL for the PlayStation Portable entertainment system. Officially licensed by the NHL and NHLPA, Gretzky NHL 06 features fast-paced skating, precision passing, bone-jarring checks and players that convey the power and emotion of their sport!

With an all-new graphics engine and physics system, Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood is the knuckle-down follow-up again being developed by the fighting freaks at Paradox Entertainment and features several new enhancements to the gameplay, graphics and presentation. The Enviro-Mental engine provides lots more background interactivity and damage modeling, while the new character creation features will allow fight gamers to make each other bleed as never before.

Mario, Peach, Donkey Kong and a cast of their cohorts have dusted off their clubs and set their sights on the Toadstool Tour championship. Two new styles of golf courses and a new swing system offer both the seasoned Mario golfer and those new to the game a fresh look at golfing in the Mushroom Kingdom.Features: Choose to play on a conventional course or an all-new course designed from the ground up to be all about the Mushroom Kingdom Chip over warp pipes and avoid hazards like Piranha Plants, Chain Chomps and Thwomps when playing on Mario-inspired courses Tee for two, three or four! You can tee-off solo or fill out a foursome for some friendly competition Control your swing in a manual mode for experts and a partially automated mode for novices

Get back on the court with another round of NBA 2006. It has additional animations and dribble moves, as well as a host of mini-games. In addition to the returning paint mode, the three-point contest, and the skills challenge, gamers will be able to partake in H.O.R.S.E. and dodgeball. The game features a trading card system that can be stored as collectibles or shared with other gamers, as well as wireless play both locally or over the Web.