The next wave of production is hitting stores, and consumers should see more available units. Not only will the hardware be more abundant, the software titles will flow as well. Approximately 20 new PlayStation 2 games will be on the shelves this month, representing several genres. Game developer LucasArts has delivered the finest Star Wars -themed title yet. The game play is similar to Nintendo 64 favorites Rogue Squadron and Battle for Naboo .
Players command a variety of spacecraft to meet certain mission objectives.
Just like the giant George Lucas films, Star Wars Starfighter is a delight. The visuals from the lighting effects to the stylish interface design illustrate the diligence of the artists. As for the audio, pump up the volume and take advantage of the surround sound for a cinematic experience. Some impressive basketball titles are hitting the shelves such as EA Sports' NBA Live 2001 . But one title that shouldn't be overlooked is 989 Sports' NBA ShootOut 2001 .