Top 3 Football Video Games for Sports Fans

With football being the most watched sport worldwide and the international audience that it draws, it's no wonder the sport has transcended the field and is one of the most popular types of game to play today. If you enjoyed the odd game of football with friends but now find that you don't have the time or physical prowess to get on the field anymore, then taking your love for the game to the digital field is the next best thing.

FIFA

When thinking of football video games, there is one title that stands above the rest, FIFA. Being the most played franchise out of all football titles, it's easy to see why its publisher, EA Games, has poured so much time and so many resources into each new annual release of the game. If you are looking for the best FIFA title to sink your time into, try out FIFA 12. If you want to enjoy the game with the best graphics and settings, then it may be time for an upgrade if you are playing on an older machine. For the pc gamers, why not check out the Lenovo High End Gaming PC range for a look at what options are available? New FIFA games are constantly pushing the limits of tech these days, and they feature more depth and detail than ever before, so an upgrade may be in order.

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Pro Evolution Soccer (PES, now eFootball)

This title was highly regarded as one of the best sports simulators of the early 2000s, but its lack of licensing football teams and players and featuring them on its fields kept releases firmly behind FIFA. A solid football simulator, PES is known for its slower gameplay, which encourages tactical gameplay and careful consideration before setting up any goals, more closely resembling real football. The franchise has recently seen new life with a successful release under the new name eFootball. The latest title was developed on a new football engine, where players can enjoy an overhauled animation system and refined controls and promise a fun free-to-play system that everybody can enjoy.

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Rocket League

So, this one may not be a pure football game, but if you think of it as playing football while wearing a jetpack, then you'll get a better idea of the premise. Instead of controlling a player on the field, you will be in control of a vehicle with a rocket strapped to its back, capable of soaring through the air to intercept flying footballs. Although the concept of the Rocket League sounds unusual, the mechanics are still based on those of a traditional football game. Spend a few hours getting used to the controls and unusual manoeuvres, and you might have a new favourite title on your hands. From arcade titles to simulators, there is sure to be a football title out there for every gamer. If you find your competitive side starts to take over, and your enjoyment of the game starts to wither, take a break and catch your breath. Gaming is meant to entertain and relax you, and if you aren't getting much of either, then what are you really playing for?