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Martin Palermo at Boca Juniors

Martin Palermo: An Ode to ‘El Loco’ & Championship Manager 00/01

At eight years old, there was no doubt in my mind who the greatest footballer in the world was: Martin Palermo. Martin Palermo’s Gaming Hero Status I didn’t know what he looked like, what his skillset was, or why he was particularly effective in a front two. What I did know was that if I paid between £11,000,000 and £13,000,000 for him on Championship Manager… Read More »Martin Palermo: An Ode to ‘El Loco’ & Championship Manager 00/01

Gabriel Obertan at Man United - Football Manager 2009 wonderkid

7 Bargain Buys from Football Manager 2009

I mentioned before that FM 08 saw the game move away from its typical livery, and the emergence of Football Manager 2009 proved that this change was here to stay. As was the 3D game engine! Best Players to Buy on Football Manager 2009 No matter which version of FM you play, the transfer mantra is usually the same. Whether you’re building a team on… Read More »7 Bargain Buys from Football Manager 2009

Balasz Dzsudzsak on Football Manager 2007 (FM 07) - Hobby FC

Balázs Dzsudzsák: FM’s Favourite Hungarian (2007)

If you haven’t had to google how to spell Balazs Dzsudzsak’s name when starting up an FM 07 save, then I’m afraid you’ve lived a pretty sad life, haven’t you? What people really need to understand in the world of Football Manager, is that it really is so much more than just a simple video game – and I don’t mean that in the whimsically… Read More »Balázs Dzsudzsák: FM’s Favourite Hungarian (2007)

Victor Ibarbo ơn FIFA 14

Why Victor Ibarbo was Unstoppable on FIFA 14

I still have nightmares about Victor Ibarbo to this day. And I really wish I was joking – I woke up in a cold sweat the other day thinking he would ruin my Ultimate Team record again! FIFA 14, one of the most beloved editions of EA Sports’ iconic football video game series, featured numerous players who became legends in the virtual world. Among these… Read More »Why Victor Ibarbo was Unstoppable on FIFA 14

Henri Saivet on FM 08

Henri Saivet: The French Prodigy of FM 08

A promising talent on the pitches of Football Manager 2008, Henri Saivet was a wonderkid who captured the imaginations of players on computer screens the world over! Despite his real-life career not reaching the dizzying heights predicted by the game, Saivet’s legacy in the Football Manager community remains indelible. Myself included. Henri Saivet’s emergence in Football Manager 2008 came at a time when the game… Read More »Henri Saivet: The French Prodigy of FM 08

Anthony Vanden Borre on FM 07

Anthony Vanden Borre: The Ultimate FM Utility Man (2007)

Sometimes you need that kind of ‘utility player‘ to provide your squad with the cover it needs to sustain its talent. And Anthony Vanden Borre is a case which blows this low-cost thinking out the water! When you think about it, the concept of a ‘utility player‘ is an inherently negative one – as it seems to suggest that the reason for one’s inclusion in the team… Read More »Anthony Vanden Borre: The Ultimate FM Utility Man (2007)

Which FIFA Street is the best?

FIFA Street vs. FIFA Street 2: Which is Better?

Take me back to the days where I got home from school, had a few slices of toast and loaded up FIFA Street until my eyes went fuzzy. Life was so much simpler back then, wasn’t it. How good was FIFA Street? The FIFA Street series, known for its vibrant street football gameplay and arcade-style mechanics, has captured the hearts of football fans worldwide. And… Read More »FIFA Street vs. FIFA Street 2: Which is Better?

Football Manager 2008 / FM 08 bargains

6 Bargain Buys from Football Manager 2008

I absolutely adored Football Manager 2008 (‘FM 08’), and I can’t even begin to count how many hours I racked up on that thing, but at least something great and useful came out of it, I guess! The Best Bargains on Football Manager 2008 As even the most novice FM player will know, if you’re looking to build successful teams without breaking the bank, discovering… Read More »6 Bargain Buys from Football Manager 2008

Christian Benteke on FIFA 14

Christian Benteke: The Unexpected Beast of FIFA 14

In the older editions of FIFA (like this one), you needed certain attributes from your striker to beat your friends. And Christian Benteke pretty much had everything you could ask for, and more! The towering Belgian striker, was a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. At 6’3″ with an impressive physical presence, Benteke’s in-game representation perfectly captured his real-life prowess at that period… Read More »Christian Benteke: The Unexpected Beast of FIFA 14