There's something about Rocket League, about the flawless physics model governing the bounce of the ball and the weight of the cars, that's just sublime. I'm yet to come across one person, critic or commenter online who hasn't had a couple of matches and fallen completely in love with it. The whole thing has been so balanced and meticulously taken care of since launch by developers Psygnosis that Rocket League is now an official Esport, with sizeable DLC offerings dropping every few months and free maps for those who'd rather not pay at all. Gameplay wise it's 'football with cars', but it's in the playing of it that makes you realise consoles like the PS4 or Xbox One can have these smaller, more polished and proficient experiences, alongside the larger, narrative-heavy titles. From the second you nitrous-boost off the starting grid, to the moment you weave through the air to steal the ball and that unmatched feeling of slamming it home and taking your team to victory - Rocket League is the perfect pairing of sportsmanlike exhilaration, twinned with the dogged competition and ranking systems you only get through video games. It'd be 2015's finest offering, if not for...
