Best of 2009: Individual Awards

by pastapadre
Posted January 14th, 2010 at 7:22 pm

While I offered what amounted to retrospectives on the games in my top 10 there are particular areas or achievements from the games that deserve being highlighted. Continue on for the listing of the individual awards for 2009.

New Feature: NCAA Football 10 “Teambuilder”
Teambuilder was a fantastic addition offering unmatched customization while remaining completely accessible and producing outstanding results.

Online Addition: Madden 10 “Online Franchise”
While it was missing critical elements Online Franchise provided for a lot of fun and established the base for a fantastic mode in future years.

Online Play: NBA Live 10/FIFA 10
Consistently smooth and reliable games online with a wide variety of modes to choose from.

Franchise/Dynasty Mode: NBA 2K10 “Association”
Widely considered to be the most comprehensive single player mode it added the NBA.com layout and adaptive commentary.

Post-Release Support: Fight Night Round 4
Despite technical issues with them FNR4 has provided multiple patches and downloadable content offerings.

Career Mode: NCAA Football 10 “Road to Glory”
The new presentation greatly increased how enjoyable the mode was and developed more of the emotional attachment that is critical in a career mode.

Presentation: NCAA Basketball 10
About the only above-par aspect of the game was the excellent CBS and ESPN TV style presentation and dual-commentary teams. Could be a sign of things to come in other games.

Atmosphere: NBA Live 10
Never has a game captured the crowd atmosphere the way NBA Live did this year with distinct differing levels of noise and reactions on three tiers with unique arena sounds.

Roster Updates: MLB 09 The Show
While pretty much every other game regressed in terms of roster updates SCEA continued to provide consistent weekly updates.

Downloadable Only Game: Madden NFL Arcade
Though it was maybe a little too simplified in areas such as play calling the game was a lot of fun and a good value compared to “arcade” games of the past.

Downloadable Content: Madden 10 AFL
The DLC brought the AFL Legacy jerseys, five new achievements/trophies, five new “Madden Moments”, and special retro style presentation.

iPhone: Madden 10
Considered to be the best and most comprehensive sports game on the iPhone it was received very well especially for a first attempt on the platform.

Demo: NHL 10
The demo simmed up to the 7th game of the Finals and as such provided a completely different scenario each time it was played. There was also the opportunity to play some in the Be a Pro mold as part of the Prospects Game. There were no ridiculous pre-order requirements tied to the NHL 10 demo unlike others which was another plus.

Tags: top 10

Shawn

Agreed on all!
Shawn

Agreed on all!
http://intensedebate.com/people/cdub326 cdub326

NCAA only had a new presentation but the gameplay was terrible in Road to Glory
http://intensedebate.com/people/cdub326 cdub326

NCAA only had a new presentation but the gameplay was terrible in Road to Glory
Mar

but nba 2k10's my player mode was super glitchy and still is.
Mar

but nba 2k10's my player mode was super glitchy and still is.
RTZ

cause of all the glitches. everyone had to restart it after the patch and youre still possibly going to get a clone or have it freeze or never get out of the nbdl
RTZ

cause of all the glitches. everyone had to restart it after the patch and youre still possibly going to get a clone or have it freeze or never get out of the nbdl
cameron

Demo to NHL…

Are you kidding easily the biggest demo of the year had to be for UFC 2009.

That game wouldn't have blown up quite like it did without that free demo
cameron

Demo to NHL…

Are you kidding easily the biggest demo of the year had to be for UFC 2009.

That game wouldn't have blown up quite like it did without that free demo
Jose

Yeah the UFC Demo was the best demo by far. But UFC wasn't an EA game…
Jose

Yeah the UFC Demo was the best demo by far. But UFC wasn't an EA game…
alan

i dont know why did u think nba 2 k10 career mode wasnt better than ncaa
alan

i dont know why did u think nba 2 k10 career mode wasnt better than ncaa
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=547320241 Mark Stevens

pasta, how can your personal game of the year not be a winner in a single catagorie?? that just makes no sense…like stated above it should have been best demo…and maybe best career mode…please tell me why??
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=547320241 Mark Stevens

pasta, how can your personal game of the year not be a winner in a single catagorie?? that just makes no sense…like stated above it should have been best demo…and maybe best career mode…please tell me why??
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Solid list…my only change would be for the "Online Addition."

I'm actually enjoying Madden Ultimate Team more than the Online Franchise. Every time I'd get into an Online Franchise, people would drop out and the league would die. With Ultimate Team, at least there's always something to do.

The micromanagement, contract shuffling, auctions and weekly deals keep Ultimate Team fresh. At first, I wasn't so sure about it, but after a while it has grown on me.
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Solid list…my only change would be for the "Online Addition."

I'm actually enjoying Madden Ultimate Team more than the Online Franchise. Every time I'd get into an Online Franchise, people would drop out and the league would die. With Ultimate Team, at least there's always something to do.

The micromanagement, contract shuffling, auctions and weekly deals keep Ultimate Team fresh. At first, I wasn't so sure about it, but after a while it has grown on me.
http://twitter.com/DaveDQ @DaveDQ

PAsta, do you give much time to racing games? An addition to consider would be Forza 3. In particular, the ability to save races an upload them to the Storefront, or simply sit in a race as a spectator. it's a perfect example of where all sports games should be. Saving little highlights are a thing of the past. With Forza, you could watch an entire race in HD.
http://twitter.com/DaveDQ @DaveDQ

PAsta, do you give much time to racing games? An addition to consider would be Forza 3. In particular, the ability to save races an upload them to the Storefront, or simply sit in a race as a spectator. it's a perfect example of where all sports games should be. Saving little highlights are a thing of the past. With Forza, you could watch an entire race in HD.
Chad

Bob…you're kidding right? MLB 2K9 is a mediocre game of baseball at best. Way too many glitches, homers, and just un-sim baseball. Go play a friends PS3 and The Show….than you'll see how baseball is supposed to be played. It's what I did halfway through the summer. I got tired of 2K9's glitches and bugs. NHL 10 should also be on that list for online…game is never laggy, and always fun to play. Thats the real GOTY.
Chad

Bob…you're kidding right? MLB 2K9 is a mediocre game of baseball at best. Way too many glitches, homers, and just un-sim baseball. Go play a friends PS3 and The Show….than you'll see how baseball is supposed to be played. It's what I did halfway through the summer. I got tired of 2K9's glitches and bugs. NHL 10 should also be on that list for online…game is never laggy, and always fun to play. Thats the real GOTY.
http://intensedebate.com/people/SamitSarkar Samit Sarkar

Personally, I liked 3 on 3 NHL Arcade much more than Madden NFL Arcade. But overall, this list is spot-on!
http://intensedebate.com/people/SamitSarkar Samit Sarkar

Personally, I liked 3 on 3 NHL Arcade much more than Madden NFL Arcade. But overall, this list is spot-on!
Bob

I have a PS3 and choose to play MLB 2K on that console as my preferred baseball game.
Bob

I have a PS3 and choose to play MLB 2K on that console as my preferred baseball game.
GoMagic

hahahahahahahahahahaha. good joke.
GoMagic

hahahahahahahahahahaha. good joke.
AmenRa

I actually agree with this list
AmenRa

I actually agree with this list
Bob

This list is okay but If I may offer a few suggestion based on a keen eye

New Feature: MLB 2K has a plethora i.e. cards, derby, reelmaker etc.
Online Addition: MLB The Show 09 has the best online setup too bad they all fail because of lag
Online Play: MLB 2K continues to deliver smooth online with little to no lag
Franchise/Dynasty Mode: MLB 2K is as deep as it gets w/ FA's that are picky(just like in the majors)
Post-Release Support: MLB 2K with having a patch ready with there were a few minor hiccups
Career Mode: MLB 2K is still the leader in this department bar none
Presentation: MLB 2K unparalleled in game commentary and knowledge nothing comes close
Atmosphere: MLB 2K has a "real time" anything can happen atmosphere
Roster Updates: MLB 2K continually provided accurate roster updates
Downloadable Only Game: NHL 3 on 3 Hockey is fast and fun
Downloadable Content: Fight Night Round 4 boxers/ old school fight mode DLC
iPhone: Madden is hard to beat in this category especially considering it's the only title
Demo: MLB 2K waterdown snippet of this game push the hardware to it's limits but gave us a great glimpse of the phenomenal game to be released

After much deliberation of choosing the best and worse aspect of each sports title that was released lat year MLB 2K9 seems to keep coming up on top. Being that the foundation is so strong in MLB 2K this year's version should reign as the deity to all sports games it should and get that much coveted GAME OF THE YEAR accolade this year
Bob

This list is okay but If I may offer a few suggestion based on a keen eye

New Feature: MLB 2K has a plethora i.e. cards, derby, reelmaker etc.
Online Addition: MLB The Show 09 has the best online setup too bad they all fail because of lag
Online Play: MLB 2K continues to deliver smooth online with little to no lag
Franchise/Dynasty Mode: MLB 2K is as deep as it gets w/ FA's that are picky(just like in the majors)
Post-Release Support: MLB 2K with having a patch ready with there were a few minor hiccups
Career Mode: MLB 2K is still the leader in this department bar none
Presentation: MLB 2K unparalleled in game commentary and knowledge nothing comes close
Atmosphere: MLB 2K has a "real time" anything can happen atmosphere
Roster Updates: MLB 2K continually provided accurate roster updates
Downloadable Only Game: NHL 3 on 3 Hockey is fast and fun
Downloadable Content: Fight Night Round 4 boxers/ old school fight mode DLC
iPhone: Madden is hard to beat in this category especially considering it's the only title
Demo: MLB 2K waterdown snippet of this game push the hardware to it's limits but gave us a great glimpse of the phenomenal game to be released

After much deliberation of choosing the best and worse aspect of each sports title that was released lat year MLB 2K9 seems to keep coming up on top. Being that the foundation is so strong in MLB 2K this year's version should reign as the deity to all sports games it should and get that much coveted GAME OF THE YEAR accolade this year
nick

you are retarded.
nick

you are retarded.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Bl4ziNbuLLd0G Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

dude…….. MLB 2k is not even close to TOP SPORTS GAME OF THE YEAR… that game should not be used in the same sentence with those words unless the word "not" is in between them. MLB 2k is just horrible….
http://intensedebate.com/people/Bl4ziNbuLLd0G Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

dude…….. MLB 2k is not even close to TOP SPORTS GAME OF THE YEAR… that game should not be used in the same sentence with those words unless the word "not" is in between them. MLB 2k is just horrible….
http://intensedebate.com/people/Bl4ziNbuLLd0G Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

o my god you are smoking way too much marijuana like this guy….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ77y_DA_us

or this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93jQI_6G5Cw
http://intensedebate.com/people/Bl4ziNbuLLd0G Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

o my god you are smoking way too much marijuana like this guy….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ77y_DA_us

or this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93jQI_6G5Cw
http://intensedebate.com/people/Bl4ziNbuLLd0G Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

agree 100 per cent
http://intensedebate.com/people/Bl4ziNbuLLd0G Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

agree 100 per cent
Jonathon

i think he was being sarcastic, dude….
Jonathon

i think he was being sarcastic, dude….
Bob has Bitch Tits

Nohe is not, he posts this all the time. He is a 2K plant. Just go look in the 2K10 threads below.
Bob has Bitch Tits

Nohe is not, he posts this all the time. He is a 2K plant. Just go look in the 2K10 threads below.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Bl4ziNbuLLd0G Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

yea this guy posts this shit all the time man…
http://intensedebate.com/people/Bl4ziNbuLLd0G Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

yea this guy posts this shit all the time man…

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