The series was a giant in the early 2000s with titles like NFL Street, NBA Street, and FIFA Street that created fast-paced, arcade-style games with constant energy, and a spark that made them a favorite of the Xbox/PlayStation 2/Gamecube-generation of kids fighting to stay on the sticks. The sports video game genre, particularly games under the Electronic Arts umbrella, has been taking this exact route over the last few years with its attempts at recreating the magic of EA’s massively popular Street series. It always happens, and probably always will happen, but that newly recreated trend almost never recaptures the initial lightning in a bottle that comes from the original. It’s often said that clothing becomes vintage after around 20 years, and in that time, it becomes a new form of familiar trend thanks to a blend of nostalgia and rebranding. What was once cool and popular will ultimately return in some way eventually. The popularity and trends in video games can almost be compared to those in fashion. Celebrating their respective 15th and 16th anniversaries in North America this week, we take a look back at the iconic FIFA Street and FIFA Street 2 titles - from their simple-yet-unforgettable gameplay to their nostalgic soundtracks.

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