Best Sports Game/Series EVER Group A

SirFozzie · 01-12-2020, 01:53 PM

So, I decided just to run a 32 game tournament, I'm not sure how many of the other games were played by folks, so decided to keep it fairly simple.

Here we go.

NOTE: SEED #'s are not my seeding, they are randomly generated. There's going to be some interesting matchups early on.

Poll Coming..

SirFozzie · 01-12-2020, 02:00 PM

1 - Double Dribble . Probably the first five on five basketball game many of us played. Mostly remembered these days for the unstoppable corner shot. (you know what I mean)

Double Dribble - NES Gameplay - YouTube

32 - MicroLeague Baseball Series

One of the early manager sims out there, they came with a good supply of classic teams (and added in later versions the ability to create your own teams and even league play)

Micro League Baseball 2 gameplay (PC Game, 1989) - YouTube

16- Blades of Steel

Before there was Madden vs NFL2K or any other brand wars, there was a nes hockey war. Which did you like better, Blades of Steel or NES Ice Hockey?

NES Longplay [313] Blades of Steel - YouTube

17- Madden NFL Series

It's Madden. Need I say more? It's come a long way from this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCa1yEA0EMU

to THIS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ9F74_Kp6k

SirFozzie · 01-12-2020, 02:06 PM

Each poll will last 48 hours, I will post a new group each day.

Toddzilla · 01-12-2020, 03:49 PM

I think, if we're being honest, that this is really a tournament for the "Second Best Sports Game Ever" because there is really only one answer, and I'll be SHOCKED if it's not nearly-if-not-unanimous.

AlexB · 01-12-2020, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

I think, if we're being honest, that this is really a tournament for the "Second Best Sports Game Ever" because there is really only one answer, and I'll be SHOCKED if it's not nearly-if-not-unanimous.

Maximum Football?

CrimsonFox · 01-13-2020, 05:19 AM

loved the glitch where it threw the ball out of bounds. killed me every time

and OMG the dunk screen was EPIC!

spleen1015 · 01-13-2020, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

I think, if we're being honest, that this is really a tournament for the "Second Best Sports Game Ever" because there is really only one answer, and I'll be SHOCKED if it's not nearly-if-not-unanimous.

It won't be anonymous because I'm not voting for it. If it is what I am thinking it is, I've never played it.

It will be first though and I think 2nd will be obvious given where this poll is taking place.

albionmoonlight · 01-13-2020, 08:09 AM

I voted for Madden, but I hate to see Blades of Steel go out in Round 1

CrimsonFox · 01-13-2020, 08:10 AM

BLUBBLE BLIBBLE!

CrimsonFox · 01-13-2020, 08:10 AM

KA-BOOM!

Lathum · 01-13-2020, 08:25 AM

Madden is obviously iconic, but as a kid I got way more joy out of playing Blades of Steel.

If Baseball stars isn't on this poll then the whole thing becomes illegitimate.

Izulde · 01-13-2020, 11:44 AM

Blades.of.Steel. is one of the most iconic sports game title screen voiceovers. And fighting!

NobodyHere · 01-13-2020, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexB

Maximum Football?

Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2019?

SirFozzie · 01-13-2020, 12:29 PM

Just a bit over 24 hours to go in Group A.

SirFozzie · 01-14-2020, 12:08 PM

And Double Dribble and Madden are our first sweet 16 teams. I think there's a clear favorite however in the next round...

Vince, Pt. II · 01-14-2020, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

I voted for Madden, but I hate to see Blades of Steel go out in Round 1

+1. Brutal draw.

View Poll Results: What is the better Sports Game (Pick one out of every Pair)
1 - Double Dribble	30	53.57%
32 - MicroLeague Baseball	18	32.14%
------------	2	3.57%
16 - Blades of Steel	15	26.79%
17 - Madden NFL Football (EA)	39	69.64%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

01-12-2020, 02:00 PM	#2
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	1 - Double Dribble . Probably the first five on five basketball game many of us played. Mostly remembered these days for the unstoppable corner shot. (you know what I mean) Double Dribble - NES Gameplay - YouTube 32 - MicroLeague Baseball Series One of the early manager sims out there, they came with a good supply of classic teams (and added in later versions the ability to create your own teams and even league play) Micro League Baseball 2 gameplay (PC Game, 1989) - YouTube 16- Blades of Steel Before there was Madden vs NFL2K or any other brand wars, there was a nes hockey war. Which did you like better, Blades of Steel or NES Ice Hockey? NES Longplay [313] Blades of Steel - YouTube 17- Madden NFL Series It's Madden. Need I say more? It's come a long way from this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCa1yEA0EMU to THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ9F74_Kp6k __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com Last edited by SirFozzie : 01-12-2020 at 02:02 PM.

01-12-2020, 02:06 PM	#3
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Each poll will last 48 hours, I will post a new group each day. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

01-13-2020, 11:44 AM	#12
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Blades.of.Steel. is one of the most iconic sports game title screen voiceovers. And fighting! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

01-13-2020, 12:29 PM	#14
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Just a bit over 24 hours to go in Group A. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

01-12-2020, 03:49 PM	#4
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	I think, if we're being honest, that this is really a tournament for the "Second Best Sports Game Ever" because there is really only one answer, and I'll be SHOCKED if it's not nearly-if-not-unanimous.

01-13-2020, 05:19 AM	#6
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	loved the glitch where it threw the ball out of bounds. killed me every time and OMG the dunk screen was EPIC!

01-13-2020, 08:09 AM	#8
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I voted for Madden, but I hate to see Blades of Steel go out in Round 1

01-13-2020, 08:10 AM	#9
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	BLUBBLE BLIBBLE!

01-13-2020, 08:25 AM	#11
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Madden is obviously iconic, but as a kid I got way more joy out of playing Blades of Steel. If Baseball stars isn't on this poll then the whole thing becomes illegitimate.

01-14-2020, 12:08 PM	#15
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	And Double Dribble and Madden are our first sweet 16 teams. I think there's a clear favorite however in the next round... __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

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