While the most anticipated video game releases tend to be open-world and first-person shooter based, there are plenty of sports-based games that are worthy of every gamer’s attention.

Whether you want to imagine what might have been at the 2020 Olympics or test your abilities as a professional sports team manager, we have just the games for you, which you should add to your to-buy list right away.

What’s the next game you’ll be hooked by?

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

If you still haven’t quite gotten over the fact that the Olympics won’t be taking place this year and that all bets are off on when the games will reappear, the next best thing is to play the official video game.

Packed with a massive range of athletic competitions to try, there is the worry that some will be better than others, but no doubt this will still be a highly enjoyable game, whether you choose to play it on Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4.

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Madden NFL 21

Now that the circus surrounding the NFL draft is over, NFL fans can get down to the nitty-gritty of working out how to wager their regular season free bets.

Allowing fans to take a break from the pre-season hype is the latest Madden game, which is due to drop soon. Expect better gameplay, especially when it comes to running routes, and a multitude of updated game modes such as franchise mode.

Pro Cycling Manager 2020

Despite the sport’s scandals over the years, cycling still attracts some of the most fanatical supporters seen in any sport, with many also riding every hour that god sends when they’re not in the office.

This game is for those who want to rest their legs, but also try their luck at being the next Tour de France team boss, like Dave Brailsford or Johan Bruyneel – just without the intravenous drips and fridges full of blood bags.

Descenders

If you prefer your cycling to take place off-road and with full suspension, then this downhill mountain biking game is the one for you, allowing you to steam down woodland trails and take off on huge dirt jumps.

Unlike other games of this kind you take a first-person player view rather than the awkward bird’s eye perspective, bringing you closer to the action as a result. Any extreme sports fan who is missing the great outdoors should definitely give it a go.