EA Canada

Game Description: Combines high-speed snowboard racing with insane big air tricks on what is best described as an exaggerated snow-covered motocross track., Plow through the starting gate and perform amazing tricks en route to victory in EA's phenomenal new extreme snowboarding game, SSX. This high-speed arcade racer revolutionizes snowboarding games by taking today's sport onto tomorrow's tracks, creating the ultimate evolution of an action sports event. A total of eight unique characters are included, each differing in style, attitude, and skills. A wealth of executable maneuvers is also available, including aerial tricks, 360-degree spins, and back flips.

The whole 'Live' franchise is already a legendary one in this industry; every year, no matter how bad or unimproved the new version was from its predecessor, NBA Live is annually proclaimed the basketball game of choice by video game players and critics. So much so that newer and more revolutionary titles like Nintendo's NBA Courtside and Acclaim's NBA Jam (64-bit version) were consistently overlooked. I, for one, was never swept up in the 'Live' hysteria so I've always been a bit more objective and with this latest release, I am even more disheartened seeing the amount of praise already being showered on EA Sports.

With his review, Dale has thrown down the gauntlet on the myth of NBA Live's dominance over the genre and I'm right there beside him. I'm totally baffled as to how a game with so many flaws can get so much praise from the media. This game is far from flawless (as some have actually described it!).

Game Description: One of the newest additions to EA's sports lineup, NBA 2000 features more action, more slamming, and more attitude. Broadcast-style camera technology brings you to the heart of the action. Next-generation facial animation with added speech links gives the players more personality and attitude. You can go five-on-five or one-on-one on the street court, with the greatest names in the NBA, past and present, as NBA Live exclusively brings you retired names in the NBA, including the greatest all-time player, Michael Jordan. Play with one of five All-Star teams from the past decade or create your own classic matchups.