{"id":1861228,"date":"2023-11-25T10:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T15:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/gamers-heroes-holiday-buyers-guide-2023-sports-video-games\/"},"modified":"2023-11-25T10:52:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T15:52:44","slug":"gamers-heroes-holiday-buyers-guide-2023-sports-video-games","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/gamers-heroes-holiday-buyers-guide-2023-sports-video-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Gamers Heroes Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2023 &#8211; Sports Video Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gamers-heroes-holiday-buyers-guide-2023-sports-video-games.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main\"> <\/aside>\n<p>Whether you pick up a golf club or a pair of boxing gloves, 2023 was a great year for sports fans. This Best Christmas Gifts For Gamers 2023 breaks down the best and most exciting Sports Video Games to pick as the ultimate gift for your gaming loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>This Best Christmas Gifts For Gamers 2023 breaks down the latest and greatest sports video games, promising to keep players active in the cold winter months and beyond \u2013 all without leaving the couch.*<\/p>\n<h2>EA Sports PGA Tour<\/h2>\n<p> [embedded content] <\/p>\n<p>Players will be able to hit the links with EA Sports PGA Tour.<\/p>\n<p>This title strives for authenticity, with more than 30 courses, stunning graphics with the Frostbite graphics engine, and Pure Strike technology that ensures every hit hits the mark. The title is also Home of the Majors, really driving the experience home \u2013 no pun intended.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"aligncenter\">\n<p>Featuring deep swing mechanics and incredibly detailed courses, EA Sports PGA Tour sets a new gold standard for golf games. The title is every bit as deep as one wants it to be, with RPG elements that encourage replayability and self-improvement.<cite><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/honest-game-reviews\/ea-sports-pga-tour-review\/\">EA Sports PGA Tour Review<\/a>, Casey Scheld<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>EA Sports PGA Tour is available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC. Purchasing options can be found on the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ea.com\/games\/ea-sports-pga-tour\/buy\">official EA Sports PGA Tour website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>WWE 2K23<\/h2>\n<p> [embedded content] <\/p>\n<p>Visual Concepts and 2K Games continue to lead the pro wrestling genre with the release of WWE 2K23.<\/p>\n<p>The MyFACTION, MyGM, Showcase, Universe, MyRISE career mode, and creation suite players have come to know and love have made their return, but new to this release is the WarGames match type, a recreation of John Cena\u2019s career, and revamped referee voiceovers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"aligncenter\">\n<p>Ultimately, WWE 2K23 has something for everyone. Whether you\u2019re a casual wrestling fan looking to jump into the squared circle for a quick match, or a die hard WWE fan looking to create and brand your own WWE Universe, each game mode brings something new and exciting to the table \u2013 even if the depth is somewhat lacking. The gameplay and combat is the best the franchise has seen for over a decade, the customization suite offers near endless possibilities, and the community content portal is incredible. All this, but I still can\u2019t help but feel the game was so close to something more.<cite><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/honest-game-reviews\/wwe-2k23-review\/\">WWE 2K23 Review<\/a>, Blaine Smith<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>WWE 2K23 is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Purchasing options can be found on the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wwe.2k.com\/2k23\/buy\/\">official 2K Games website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>EA Sports UFC 5<\/h2>\n<p> [embedded content] <\/p>\n<p>EA Vancouver makes every blow count with the release of EA Sports UFC 5.<\/p>\n<p>Players will be able to truly immerse themselves in the world of MMA fighting with next-generation graphics powered by the Frostbite engine, fresh Fight Week content and challenges, an Online Career Mode, and a robust fighter roster.<\/p>\n<p>EA Sports UFC 5 is available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Purchasing options can be found on the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ea.com\/games\/ufc\/ufc-5\">official EA Sports UFC 5 website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>EA Sports WRC<\/h2>\n<p> [embedded content] <\/p>\n<p>Codemasters takes the wheel with the release of EA Sports WRC.<\/p>\n<p>Rally racing is a sport all its own, and this release has set out to be the biggest rally racer to date.<\/p>\n<p>Builder Mode lets players forge their own path, while players can set out to build the ultimate rally team with its Career mode. No matter what one chooses, a dynamic handling system allows for tailoring to one\u2019s skill level, growing with players as they progress.<\/p>\n<p>EA Sports WRC is available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Purchasing options can be found on the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ea.com\/games\/ea-sports-wrc\/wrc\">official EA Sports WRC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for shopping advice on 2023 video games in genres like strategy or something out of the ordinary? Stay tuned for additional Gamers Heroes Holiday Buyer\u2019s Guide 2023 entries in the coming days!<\/p>\n<p>* NOTE: We did not use affiliate links in our Holiday Buyer\u2019s Guide 2023; we just love to get the word out about great games!<\/p>\n<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main\"> <\/aside>\n<ul class=\"plato-post-bottom-links\">\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-amplifi\">SEO Powered Content &amp; PR Distribution. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amplifipr.com\">Get Amplified Today.<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-platodata-network\">PlatoData.Network Vertical Generative Ai. 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