Vintage Retro Sports Games Preserved on PS5, PS4 from 30th January

One of the few real highlights of this generation thus far has been the abundance of retro game compilations, preserving classics on contemporary hardware.

Accolade Sports Collection is honestly one that will be difficult to recommend, as this selection of retro sports releases will have aged like milk. However, we appreciate publisher QUByte’s efforts bringing these 90s titles back.

The collection includes five games: Summer Challenge, Winter Challenge, HardBall, HardBall II, and Hoops Shut Up and Jam. You may know the last game better as Barkley Shut Up and Jam, as the NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is actually credited as a designer on the title.

The press release includes an overview of each individual entry:

Winter ChallengeExperience 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 ChallengeA 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.HardBallThe baseball legend is reborn! Get ready to relive the thrill of the game that defined a generation of baseball simulators. Originally released in the 80s and 90s, it now returns with the classic charm that won over fans around the world. With engaging gameplay, captivating retro graphics and a dose of nostalgia, 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! Challenge a friend and play in local multiplayer mode!HardBall IIThe 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 JamCourt 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.

As you’d expect, each game has been upgraded with save states, filters, rewind, and other modern quality of life improvements.

Will you be re-experiencing these games on modern hardware? Let us know in the comments section below.

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