6) Mario Strikers Charged
This sequel to the GameCube original had the expected mix of Mario characters, zany power-ups, and a crazy amount of environmental hazards. Fairly typical for a Mushroom Kingdom sports game then!
It’s also notable for being the first online Nintendo game in Europe and included the ability to track your friend’s progress, leader boards, and a number of online modes. With so many games embracing purely online play, it was also a welcome addition to be able to play four-player games online, but alongside a friend next to you.
Football (soccer!) has never been so crazy…