For those old enough to remember (like me),Accoladewas one of the biggest names in sports games back then. If you want to relive the past or play some of the publisher’s classic sports games, the Accolade Sports Collection will be released on consoles and PC later this month.
Accolade Sports Collection, developed by QUByte Interactive and Atari, will be released on January 30 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam).
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Accolade Sports Collection Brings The Classics Back For One More Round
The collection will include five games that represented the genre in the ’90s, and it will also feature some modern gaming enhancements as well.
The games included are:
Hardball!- The baseball legend is reborn! Relive the thrill of the game that defined a generation of baseball simulators. Originally released in the 80s, it now returns with the classic charm that won over fans around the world. Hardball! offers fun for both veterans who want to relive great moments and new players who love the style of classic games. Assemble your team, challenge opponents and experience the game that remains a home run to this day!
Local multiplayer mode is enabled.
Hardball 2- The iconic baseball simulator series has evolved with Hardball II! Originally released in the 90s, the sequel redefined the genre once again with advanced graphics for the time, refined gameplay and a level of depth that delighted sports fans. Manage strategies, perfect your skills and enjoy the virtual baseball experience that continues to be a benchmark among retro games. Local multiplayer mode for two players!
Hoops Shut Up And Jam- Court action like you’ve never seen! Get into the breakneck rhythm of Hoops Shut Up and Jam!, the street basketball classic that marked the 90s. No hard rules, no limits - this is raw, intense, fun basketball, inspired by the unmistakable style of the basketball stars of the time.
Ask your best friend for help in the cooperative local multiplayer mode or challenge your biggest opponent in the one-on-one local multiplayer mode.
Winter Challenge- Experience the rush of competing in eight of the most stimulating and challenging events of winter sport. Every time you play, you will be pushing yourself to go a little faster, jump a little farther: luge, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, bobsled, speed skating, giant slalom, biathlon and ski jump.
Summer Challenge- A lifetime of training boils down to one moment. The fastest, strongest and most skilled champions from around the globe gather in one great city to determine who is the best of the best. In this Winter Challenge sequel, the summer edition includes 8 incredible events: kayak, archery, 400m hurdles, high jump, pole vault, equestrian, javelin and cycling.
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Some of the modern enhancements include save states, screen filters, tutorials, and more. If you’re considering buying it, pre-ordering it now will grant you a 20% discount.
As someone who grew up in the ’90s, I remember some of these games providing hours of fun competition among friends. While the graphics and even gameplay might seem simple now, these games helped shape the modern sports titles we play today.
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