Get Rocket League right now
This should be really easy for the people in the audience with a PS Plus membership (and frankly, if you own a PS3 or a PS4, there is no reasonable excuse not to have one), because it is a free download right now.
I am not going to blab on for too long about this game, other than to describe the premise. Mash together American Gladiators, Twisted Metal, and Soccer... that's Rocket League. Drive your car and boost, jump, and smash your way towards victory. It is such a simple concept, but it is executed so flawlessly. Your initial minutes with Rocket League will have you screaming, laughing, and all the wonderful things that come with a game evoking unbridled joy.
Don't believe me, strap on a few extra controllers and play split screen local multiplayer and see how long you go without fist bumping or shoulder bashing the person sitting next to you.
RL is a game that has totally nailed what it is trying to accomplish, there are no gimmicks or incentives (OK, you can get hats for your car). The only thing bringing you back is the sweet sweet rush of the five minute matches. Online or local, it is all good. Thank you Psyonix for giving me that old feeling of being a 12 year old gamer.
See for yourself with this gameplay from one of my early multiplayer attempts:
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