Six Great Sports Games for Autumn 23

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Of all the genres of video games out there, sports are well up with the most popular of them.

It even seems that many more of us seem to prefer being armchair heroes to actually getting out there on the field or court and getting our hearts really pumping.

That’s not to say that video games don’t present many challenges of their own – and they’ve even been found to be beneficial for our mental health, as long as they’re enjoyed in moderation.

There are also a huge number to choose from covering almost any kind of sport you can imagine. What’s more, many of them have even established long-running franchises releasing new editions on an annual basis.

So here’s our pick of six great examples of the genre that are sure to get your competitive spirit going whenever you pick up that game controller.

EA Sports FC 24

While the title may not be familiar, the game certainly will be. For a little over three decades football fans across the world have eagerly anticipated the September launch of the latest in the FIFA series.

But now EA Sports and FIFA have gone their separate ways, hence the name change. But the game is just as good as it’s ever been with the chance to play teams from countless leagues across the world. Technically, this is said to be the best version yet with the most lifelike action thanks to the 11,000 in-game animations compared with the 6,000 featured in FIFA 23.

Football Manager 2023

As it’s the most popular sport in the world it seems only right to lead off with a brace of titles that celebrate the beautiful game.

Football Manager is the one to play if you think that you’re a bit of a Pep Guardiola, capable of taking your team to the very top. Among the challenges that you’ll face along the way are putting the team together and picking the most effective eleven for matches. You’ll even have to handle the post-match interviews as well as pulling off some pretty tricky transfer deals too.

Big Catch Bass Fishing

While not everyone considers fishing a sport, millions around the world do. But, as the colder weather moves in, the warmest and most comfortable place to get a line wet is safely indoors.

Big Catch Bass Fishing is just one of many piscatorial-themed slots games that you’ll find on a typical casino site like Bally Casino UK. 

The idea is to get as many matching symbols as you can across the reels – and also to qualify for the game’s special bonuses. These include up to ten free spins, as well as the chance to multiply your winnings by up to ten times.

It’s fast, it’s fun – and you won’t be getting frostbite on the riverbank.

NHL 23

If you’ve ever watched hockey you’ll know that it’s a fast-moving and very physical sport to play.

This is all captured perfectly in this great game from EA Sports. It’s got all the technical excellence you’ll find in all of their other sports games, and it’s played at breakneck speed too.

Plus, at a time when women’s sport is now getting the attention it has long deserved, here is a game in which famous female players are featured in the line-ups available for selection. It makes for some even more exciting match-ups.

Rugby 24

While every supporter hopes the English rugby team might show an improvement on recent poor form when they play in the autumn World Cup, they can still be sure of a good performance in this game.

With its launch originally designed to coincide with the start of the World Cup, delays in getting the game right have put the release date back to January 2024 – in good time for the Six Nations instead. Details are still a little sketchy about what improvements we can anticipate on the last version, Rugby 22, but there are sure to be plenty.

Steep

Last. But not least, let’s look forward to the upcoming ski season with Steep.

On it you will be able to take on some of the most challenging of all the black runs in the Alps whether you prefer skis or snowboard. You can even take to the air in a wingsuit to study the stunning terrain from the air.

Multiplayer mode lets you compete with other would-be downhill champions and, before that, you’ll have all the opportunities you need to hone your skills on the nursery slopes. It all makes for an adrenalin-filled experience every time play.

So, hopefully, there will be at least one of these action-packed games that will float your boat this autumn. And who knows? They could even inspire you to get out and about and try one of the featured sports for real.