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Strange marketing move by Sony promotes both Xperia Play and Kasabian
Tuesday, 29 Nov, 2011 – 8:43 | One Comment
Strange marketing move by Sony promotes both Xperia Play and Kasabian

In short, what you’re about to witness is Tom from Kasabian playing a game of football against England’s own Darren Bent. Sound unfair? It would be, except for the fact that they’re using tricked-up Xperia …

The big FIFA news of the weekend… is -NOT- Alan Smith replacing Andy Gray!
Monday, 4 Jul, 2011 – 22:54 | 4 Comments
The big FIFA news of the weekend… is -NOT- Alan Smith replacing Andy Gray!

Earlier this year, Andy Gray was fired from Sky Sports. The reasoning for this, without going into too much detail, was that he made some sexist remarks about female assistant referee Sian Massey (who, perhaps …

A look ahead to the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Colombia
Tuesday, 28 Jun, 2011 – 10:07 | 3 Comments
A look ahead to the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Colombia

…with a dash of harking back to previous results for good measure.
Ah, the youth championships. A chance for a nation’s bright talent to join forces and set the world alight; often putting themselves in the …

Who says you have to pay high transfer fees for top players?
Thursday, 16 Jun, 2011 – 15:19 | One Comment
Who says you have to pay high transfer fees for top players?

The Premier League have just released a document that details which players have been given free transfers by their clubs. The players, who will be available for any club to sign immediately, are available without …

PES Gaming - Stoppage Time
Tuesday, 22 Mar, 2011 – 23:38 | One Comment
PES Gaming - Stoppage Time

As part of Soccer Gaming’s partnership with top Pro Evolution Soccer website, I am delighted to this week include Steev’s weekly column, Stoppage Time on Soccer Gaming. The column, which addresses news and views from …

Preview: I AM PLAYR
Monday, 14 Mar, 2011 – 10:21 | One Comment
Preview: I AM PLAYR

Whilst games like Football Manager give budding managers a chance to shine, and the likes of FIFA and Pro Evolution let you try your skills on the pitch, it’s not often that gamers are given …

Premier Manager - PSN Exclusive
Thursday, 14 Oct, 2010 – 21:23 | One Comment
Premier Manager - PSN Exclusive

Slightly later than planned, I am delighted to announce the release of Premier Manager on PS3, exclusively available on the Playstation Network. I have had some time to check out the game myself, and will post …

Konami gives dates for PES 2011 demo on PC and PS3
Friday, 3 Sep, 2010 – 19:14 | 5 Comments
Konami gives dates for PES 2011 demo on PC and PS3

The following article was released on the Konami Europe website today:
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH today announced it will release a free demo of its forthcoming PES 2011 on September 15th, with subscribers to SCEE’s PS+ …

DC United FIFA 10 X Box Challenge
Saturday, 14 Aug, 2010 – 16:48 | No Comment
DC United FIFA 10 X Box Challenge

DC United are running an X Box Challenge, taking place at the RFK Stadium on Saturday 21st August 2010. The event will give members of the general public the opportunity to take part in games …

It’s Back
Saturday, 14 Aug, 2010 – 16:23 | One Comment
It’s Back

Whilst the Football League technically started last week, and other top European Leagues all begin over the next few weeks, one of Europes elite club football competitions, the Barclays Premier League has started again this …

Blinders & Blunders: Vuvuzela
Sunday, 18 Jul, 2010 – 19:40 | One Comment
Blinders & Blunders: Vuvuzela

For the final Blinder & Blunder post, the opinion is totally up to you. Like marmite or snowy weather, it is really a case of love it or hate it. There is no denying however …

Blinders & Blunders: Spanish Football
Sunday, 18 Jul, 2010 – 19:32 | No Comment
Blinders & Blunders: Spanish Football

Spain vs. Switzerland. The first game for either side at the World Cup. A Gelson Fernandes goal sees the European Champions fall to a 1-0 defeat. The critics had a field day. Some blame the …

Blinders & Blunders: Netherlands Bloodbath
Sunday, 18 Jul, 2010 – 19:20 | 5 Comments
Blinders & Blunders: Netherlands Bloodbath

Some people may remember a time with Dutch football was refered to as pure. Even in the club game today, sides from Holland tend to play 4-3-3, very fast paced and attack with both intensity …

Blinders & Blunders: Diego Forlan
Sunday, 11 Jul, 2010 – 19:37 | One Comment
Blinders & Blunders: Diego Forlan

Over the next few days, I will be retrospectively be looking at some Blinders & Blunders from the World Cup 2010, to add to the several that have been highlighted throughout the tournament. Hopefully this …

Blinders & Blunders: Diego Maradona
Saturday, 10 Jul, 2010 – 14:36 | 2 Comments
Blinders & Blunders: Diego Maradona

At the start of the 2010 World Cup, everyone saw Argentina as a potential winner. The sheer wealth of footballing talent in both the squad and starting eleven made for a side that was going …

Blinders & Blunders: Asamoah Gyan
Sunday, 4 Jul, 2010 – 18:44 | 17 Comments
Blinders & Blunders: Asamoah Gyan

Lets get one thing perfectly clear, Luis Suarez cheated to keep Uruguay in the world cup. In the clamour for Goal Line technology and extra replays, the fact remains that in spite of the referee …

The Future Of Football Gaming
Sunday, 27 Jun, 2010 – 19:44 | 5 Comments
The Future Of Football Gaming

I am delighted to introduce a piece of writing my Tom Horgan, which takes a serious look at where the football gaming industry (and in turn the video gaming industry) may be heading in 10 …

Blinders & Blunders - Mesut Ozil
Saturday, 26 Jun, 2010 – 13:40 | 2 Comments
Blinders & Blunders - Mesut Ozil

As an English fan, I wanted to give a Blinder to this young German prior to the game, with the hope that he is poor, and more importantly, it is his last game in World …

Blinders & Blunders - The French FA
Wednesday, 23 Jun, 2010 – 22:30 | One Comment
Blinders & Blunders - The French FA

To be honest, there have been a fair few e-mails in my inbox, which is why Soccer Gaming has been a tad quieter the past few days. We have some cracking pieces lined up, along …

Good Week / Bad Week
Monday, 24 May, 2010 – 22:12 | No Comment
Good Week / Bad Week

Welcome to the final Good Week/ Bad Week of the 2009/10 football season. Next week will be a week off for the piece, and then a new feature, based on GW / BW will be …