NBA 2K14 Review and System Requirements

I recommend the PC version of this game if you can run it, I have everything maxed out with v-sync turned off(which I HIGHLY recommend) and 4x Anti Aliasing, and it looks really good, much better than the current-gen console versions. You can see player's details on their faces and shoes even from the opposite end of the court. 2k didn't change much graphically this year, but we'll see what the next gen version holds.

As for gameplay, the little nuances that 2k has worked so hard on the past 3 years really comes together to make a very realistic experience. I mean, I just have FUN when playing games, because I can see the cpu making adjustments and sudden moves that NBA players would make in real life to make the best of the court situation. Over 3500 new animations were added this year, and you can see it right off the gate. Point guards will put up a three-finger sign as they come off the in bound pass, etc. If there is even a bit of light between the guard and the basket, he will most likely try to drive the lane for the easy basket. Also, you can hear every nuance of what happens on the court, from players screams to the sound the jersey's make when a hard pass is made.

overall:
graphics: 8/10 (textures could have been more next gen)

gameplay: 10/10

Sound: 10/10 (amazing soundtrack and SFX)

presentation: 8/10

overall: 9/10

If you'd rather wait for next gen to buy this game (nov. 22) then we'll see what 2k has to offer on those consoles, but if you have a pc that can max this game, then buy it now.

Verdict: 90/100

System Requirements

Minimum:

• OS: Windows
• Processor: Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz Single Core processor or equivalent (2.8 Ghz for Vista/Win 7/Win 8)
• Memory: 512 MB RAM
• Graphics: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor or equivalent DirectX 9.0c compatible card with Shader Model 3.0 support.
• DirectX: Version 9.0c
• Hard Drive: 8 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible 

Recommended:

• OS: Windows
• Processor: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor or equivalent
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Graphics: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor or equivalent Video: Shader Model 3.0 support with 512MB Ram (Nvidia(R) GeForce(R) 8800 GT or better)
• Hard Drive: 9 GB available space
• Sound Card: : 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card 

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FIFA 14 Review and System Requirements

I'm a big fan of the FIFA franchise and this year it is very disappointing with little to no improvements over last year's edition.

Pros:
The cut scenes are improved
Player images are more realistic
Great music as always
Teams are updated

Cons:
Players respond very sluggishly to your commands.
Passing is inaccurate at times(i.e. your passes doesn't go to the desired player or direction).
Something that was fixed in FIFA 13, but is a problem again - Simple passes often bounce off players making one touch passing or a "give and go" passing next to impossible.
The new menu/layout looks nice, but moving around is very frustrating. Often times your desired selection is skipped over.
In Career Mode the changes to scouting/transfers was probably a nice idea in a meeting, but in reality it is overly complicated and can be frustrating.

Overall:
If you have FIFA 13 and are happy, FIFA 14 isn't worth the $60.    

Verdict: 40/100

Minimum System Requirements

• OS: Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7/8
• CPU: 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo
• RAM: 2GB RAM for Windows Vista & Windows 7/8
• Disc Drive: DVD-ROM at 8x Speed
• Hard Drive: 8.0 GB, with additional space required for saved games and DirectX 9.0c installation
• Video: 3D accelerated 256 MB video card with support for Pixel Shader 3.0
• Minimum Supported Video Cards: ATI Radeon HD 3600, NVIDIA GeForce 6800GT
• Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Input: Keyboard, Mouse, Dual Analogue gamepad, VOIP Headset
• Online Multiplayer: 2-22 players, 512 kbits/sec or faster
• Single System Multiplayer: 2-5 players on 1 PC

Recommended System Requirements

• OS: Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7/8
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4g / AMD Athlon II X4 600e 2.2g
• RAM: 2GB RAM for Windows Vista & Windows 7/8
• Disc Drive: DVD-ROM at 8x Speed
• Hard Drive: 8.0 GB, with additional space required for saved games and DirectX 9.0c installation
• Video: Nvidia 8800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 4650
• Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Input: Keyboard, Mouse, Dual Analogue gamepad, VOIP Headset
• Online Multiplayer: 2-22 players, 512 kbits/sec or faster
• Single System Multiplayer: 2-5 players on 1 PC

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 Review and System Requirements

With a big changes this year, especially in gameplay and visual terms, expectations were big. PES 2014 should have been a fresh, new start for PES franchise. But unfortunately, it failed.

Let's start with positive things:
-> Visuals (except there is no grass, again), presentation and atmosphere are way ahead of it's predecessor. Now, you really have the felling you are playing at a real life stadium. A big improvement for the franchise, no doubt.

-> Full scale control over passing and shooting. PES 2014 offers the most precise passing in terms of controller input, when the "advanced" mode of passing is turned ON. When it comes to "advanced" shooting, some time is needed to get used to it, even for PES veterans like me.
-> Dribbling. I am sure that PES veterans are not that thrilled with it because it is heavily simplified. But I am pointing this out as the overall improvement for a larger community of players. Less skill is needed to perform dribble moves.
-> More licensed teams from other continents besides Europe.

Now, the bad things and it is pretty bad:
-> Performance because of the new FOX engine. There is no replay or any break in the game that will not cause a frame rate drop. It is maybe for a second, but it shows that the game was not optimised as it should have been. And because of the new engine, there is no rain or snow. I mean, really? And no grass again, as I pointed out already.
-> AI (talking from the "superstar" difficulty perspective). Opponent players are pretty clever, maybe too much (magical defending), but the goalkeepers are not impressive at all. Another year and the same problem remained. Also, while playing BAL (Become a Legend), no matter what difficulty you choose, your teammates are braindead. It is a frustrating experience, more than enjoyable and I'm sure that is not the way.
-> Passing. It is the most precise ever, but it demands hours and hours of practicing to be able to pass the ball correctly in the match. Most of the players will not have the patience for it, so they will switch to standard passing system which has another big problem. Pass target marking took one step backwards. In the match, you will pass several balls in the way you did not select at all. Tweeking pass support option does not help. "The game knows better" passes, I call it.
-> Dribbling. As I have pointed out above, experienced PES players will not like it at all.
-> So, with all this said, it is time to point out THE MOST ANNOYING thing in the game. LAG, LAG and LAG. When you press a button, you would expect that the game will perform selected action immediately. But that is not the case here. Game needs a whole second and the most saddest thing is the gameplay was made this way, it is not a performance issue. That leads to a slow and sluggish movement of players which eventually breaks the overall pace of the game.
-> Stadiums. PES 2013 had 37 stadiums and this year we have only 18 if I'm correct. I know there has been some issues with licensing and EA, but common, they could at least add more generic stadiums.
-> Soundtrack. Or the lack of it, better said.
-> Stadium creator. Not existent in PES 2014.
-> Fewer modes.
-> No WE and PES United.

One step forward and two steps back. That sentence would, pretty much, describe what PES 2014 is all about. I will stick to PES 2013 for one more year and hope that 2015 will bring overall improvement to the game. Until then, a mediocore 50.

Verdict: 50/100 

Minimum System Requirements

Operating System: Win Xp 32, Vista, Windows 7
Graphic Card: GeForce 510, Radeon HD 5450 512MB
CPU: Pentium D 820 2.8GHz, Athlon LE-1640
RAM: 1 GB
HDD: 10 GB
DirectX: 9.0c

Recommended System Requirements

Operating System: Win Xp 32, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Graphic Card: GeForce GT 440, Radeon HD 5550 1024MB
CPU: Core 2 Duo E7400 2.80GHz, Athlon II X2 255
RAM: 4 GB
HDD: 10 GB
DirectX: 9.0c

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Pro Cycling Manager Season 2013: Le Tour de France - 100th Edition Review and System Requirements

This game is for the ultra-nerdy and/or cycling fanatic only. I'm the former, not the latter.

PCM is a very forgiving cycling team management game where you become the owner of a team of cyclists who participate in actual cycling events around the world. You can either participate by  matching/managing your riders during an actual 3D race or simulate the race and let the computer crunch the numbers. Hint: you always want to be in control of the action for best results.

Here's the nerdy part: in addition to the action of the races, you also have to manage everything from the signing of cyclists to the scheduling of both races and training sessions, to the wheels on the bikes, to the exhaustion level of your riders to their interest in participating in the Tour de France. There are numbers EVERYWHERE.

It's micromanagement optional, but macro-managment mandatory. There are particular things that you must be involved with, such as signing up for races. This would be annoying to someone who is just looking to race.

I'm a huge nerd, so this game is right up my alley. It's like franchise mode in Madden with draft turned on but on crack. And, if you don't know anything about the world of competitive cycling, you have no choice but to learn the terminology. There's not much; you just need to be willing.

Pros include nice graphics, in-race management is fantastic, micromanagement is very in depth, smart AI, realistic replicas of real-life courses, and a 9 out of 10 on the interface.

Cons include the game starts you in the deep end and expects you to swim, the riders often plow through one another during the race which is sad, and the sponsorship system needs serious work. Also, the game is clearly designed for on-line multiplayer, so single player is a little disjointed. Finally, there's that 1 out of 10 in interface that makes roster management harder than it should be.

I'm straight-up addicted to this thing, which is a shame because I have like three other games to review. It's complex and in depth and gets the blood flowing when it's time to race. There are aspects of cycling that I don't understand, however, I still highly recommend this game to anyone who likes database-fiddling games or knows the competitive-cycling scene.

Verdict: 80/100

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows VISTA SP2/Windows 7/Windows 8

Processor: AMD/Intel dual-core 2.2 GHZ

Memory: 2048 MB

Graphics: 256 MB 100% DirectX 9 and Shaders 3.0 compatible NVidia GEFORCE 7900/ATI RADEON X1600/Intel HD 2000

DirectX®: 9.0

Hard Drive: 11 GB

Sound: DirectX 9.0 compatible

Details

Genre: Simulation, Sports

Developer: Cyanide 

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Release Date: 20 Jun 2013 

Languages: Danish, Dutch, English*, French*, German*, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish* *languages with full audio support 

3rd-party DRM: Act Control 5 machine activation limit

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Football Manager 2013 Review - Electronic Theatre

90/100 For many years now Sports Interactive has been considered the leader in the field of football management simulations. Competitors have come and gone – including the development team’s original franchise Championship Manager – and while some titles offered a greater amount of instant gratification none could compete with Football Manager in terms of depth. This is one playing field that has never been level, and Sports Interactive intend to tip the scales even further this year by offering those gamers with less time to invest their own opportunity to get involved in the franchise.

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NBA 2K13 Reviews

Based on 1 critics - Overal Score: 91 / 100

GameInfo: With more than 5 million copies sold worldwide and more than 25 Sports Game of the Year awards won, NBA 2K12 was another monster release for the biggest NBA video game simulation franchise in the world. This year, 2K Sports has joined forces with the legendary JAY Z as Executive Producer to transcend sports video games and take virtual hardwood to the next level. Featuring an enhanced MyCAREER mode and all-new gameplay features, NBA 2K13 will let gamers pit the best players in NBA history against the new dynasty of talent, including the much-debated matchup between the 2012 U.S. Men’s National Team and the 1992 “Dream Team.”

Critic

Score

IGN It’s both scary and exciting to think how good a game we might get if NBA 2K actually had a serious competitor pushing it to new heights. But even when left with a clear, unobstructed path to the basket, 2K13 throws down a monster jam with this year’s edition – probably the last one developed solely for this generation of consoles. It’s obviously the best hoops game out there, and it might even be the best sports game of all, period. Read Full Review

91/100

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UEFA Euro 2012 Reviews and more

Based on 4 critics - Overal Score: 66 / 100  

GameInfo: - The official large-scale addition to the most famous football simulator FIFA 12 today offers you a unique chance to speak at one of the major championships of the planet - UEFA EURO 2012. You are waiting for corporate passions and the atmosphere of this event. Surviving the exciting moments of real matches, as well as create their own "dream team" and bring it to the highest step of the podium in the new regime Expedition - what could be better?

Critic	Score
CVG It's a fantasy romp around Europe, beating teams, taking their players as prisoners of war and eventually establishing a team of superstars. It's FIFA Street on a continental scale, each win opening routes to countries you've never heard of. You'll start by picking a player as captain - your created Pro will do - and then designing crests, kits, and a team name that strikes fear into the hearts of men. The rest of your ranks are swelled by random no-names; win one match and the defeated will offer their reserves as spoils, win another and you'll get someone off their bench, and win a third time for a member of their starting 11. Read Full Review	75/100
GamereactorUK FIFA fans told EA that they'd be more interested in playing UEFA Euro 2012 as a DLC pack for FIFA 12, rather than as a boxed game in its own right, and DLC is exactly what has been served up here. Read Full Review	70/100
Metro The UEFA Euro 2012 competition is not the premier football international tournament; this title goes to the World Cup, which also takes place every four years. This is very much the relationship the Euro 2012 downloadable expansion pack has with FIFA 12. It’s not as prestigious as its bigger brother and lacks its sparkle. Read Full Review	60/100
Pocket-Lint Before we get into the meat of a review that may, we might as well warn you, be more negative than you’d expect, we have to say that we fully applaud EA for releasing its bi-annual licensed international tournament game as an add-on for the superb FIFA 12, rather than a stand-alone game. Too often the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro games are simply slightly modified versions of the same game engine with new fancy graphics and fewer features. Not so here, this downloadable content is a reward for die-hard FIFA 12 fans. Of sorts. Read Full Review	60/100

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Details: 

Developer(s) EA Canada
Publisher(s) EA Sports
Series UEFA Euro
Release date(s) 24 April 2012
Genre(s) Sports

System Requirements:

Operating system: Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista, Windows 7
Processor: 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo
Memory: 1GB RAM for XP, 2GB of RAM for Vista & Win7
Hard disk: 1GB and additional space for saved games and DirectX 9.0c installation
Video card: compatible with DirectX 9.0c. video card with 256 MB memory, 3D-acceleration and support for Pixel Shader 3.0 Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Connecting to the Internet.

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FIFA Manager 12 Reviews and more

Based on 4 critics - Overal Score: 76 / 100

GameInfo: FIFA Manager 12 is the eleventh edition of the franchise, and offers more than 700 new features and improvements. As a manager in FIFA MANAGER 12 you have complete control over the management of a modern soccer club. In the game you are responsible for the line-up, the tactics and training of your team, for signing the right players and the extension of your club facilities and the stadium. Special highlights in FIFA MANAGER 12 are the FIFA license more than 41,000 licensed players, 13,000 of whom come with original player pictures, the player manager and national team manager mode, the Create-a-Club mode and the Match Prognosis Tool as well as a unique comprehensive editor.

Critic	Score
ITF Gaming Developed by Bright Future and Published by EA, FIFA Manager 12 brings 700 strategic and technical improvements to the series and that’s no exaggeration. It offers everything an aspiring football manager could dream of doing, however, is it flawless or does it tend to score a few own goals? Read Full Review	80/100
New Game Network "FIFA Manager 12 is the latest iteration of EA Sports’ long-running soccer management franchise. The series has seen a resurgence in late 2000s, and has mostly kept up the development pace of yearly releases while also bringing significant enough improvements to justify buying a new copy every year. After a rather bug-ridden release in 2010, this year’s edition was said to be focused on fan feedback and there are number of welcome changes that do, in fact, take the series closer to greatness. However, all said and done, there is a very distinct lack of new features in this year’s edition, so you may want to consider if it’s worth the price." Read Full Review	80/100
El33tonline: "During the course of my life I have played many football manager games and, like most aficionados of the genre, I believe that there won’t be many more groundbreaking changes to the game, just changes to the way it is presented and a few added extras with each new release. I am fine with that of course, but don’t buy the game expecting there to be too many differences from the previous versions of the game." Read Full Review	80/100
G3AR: The FIFA Manager series by Electronic Arts has always played second fiddle to SEGA’s highly popular Football Manager series, much like the rivalry between the Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA titles. Having said this, the new features presented in FIFA Manager 12 really bring vital improvements to the series and help this title hold its own against its more experienced competitor. Read Full Review	65/100

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System Requirements :

OS: Windows XP/Vista/W7
CPU: XP : 1.4GHz or Faster; Vista/W7 : 2.0GHz or Faster (Intel Pentium 4, Intel Core, AMD Athlon)
RAM: XP : 512MB RAM; Vista/W7 : 1.0GB RAM
HDD: 2GB
4x Speed DVD Drive
Video Card - 128MB (Nvidia FX 5900 Ultra or greater; ATI Radeon 9800 or greater; Intel 82915G/82910GL or greater). Earlier cards may only display 2D Match Viewer Mode and are not supported. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported

Details:

Genre: Sports, Simulation
Developer: Bright Future GmbH
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release date: October 21, 2011

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Football Manager 2012 Reviews and more

Based on 5 critics - Overal Score: 85 / 100

GameInfo: Football Manager 2012 is a football manager simulation video game. Football Manager 2012 allows you to take control of any club in over 50 nations across the world, including all of the biggest leagues across Europe.

You're in the hot-seat, which means you decide who plays and who sits on the bench, you're in total control of tactics, team-talks, substitutions and pitch-side instructions as you follow the match live with the acclaimed 3D match engine allowing YOU to make the difference!

Critic	Score
HookedGames: With a series of changes and improvements in Football Manager 2012, it's clear they're shooting for glory. However, has the ball nestled neatly in the back of the net, or has the shot been smothered by the goalkeeper? Read Full Review	90/100
Strategy Informer: "Let’s start with the facts. Football Manager 2012 is undoubtedly the best of the series. As ever, it’s addictive enough to mortgage your house, divorce your wife and leave your kids without feeling any remorse. At the same time it’s still the glorified spreadsheet that expects the player to create football narratives. It’s a blank canvas ready for you to paint the ups and downs of your club with mathematics and statistics. If in 2011 you weren’t a fan, you’ll have the same opinion a year on. Nothing has changed, yet everything has changed". Read Full Review	90/100
The Digital Fix: Anyone with a passing interest in both gaming and football will have at least heard of, and likely played, Football Manager since its inception nineteen years ago... Read Full Review	90/100
Beefjack: Arsenal are sitting comfortably in second place and pushing for the title, having signed Carlos Tevez for a club record-breaking £43.5 million. On the international scene, Gary Hooper is England’s newest superstar having scored 10 goals in six games as England look the best they have in years. This can only be FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 – find out why it’s awesome in our huge review! Read Full Review	88/100
IncGamers: Here's the problem reviewers of Football Manager 2012 face; it's an unusual case of a title which has a large, devoted fanbase who don't necessarily consider themselves gamers... Read Full Review	70/100

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Details:

Genre: Sports
Developer: Sports Interactive
Publisher: SEGA
Release Date: Oct 2011

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Out of the Park Baseball 12 Game Reviews

Based on 2 critics - Overal Score: 90 / 100

GameInfo: Out of the Park Baseball 12 ("OOTP") is the most sophisticated and best-selling baseball simulation game on the planet. Since its inception, OOTP has vvon numerous avvards, including multiple "Sports Game of the Year" avvards, en route to becoming the most immersive, realistic, and customizable baseball experience a fan can ask for!

Features
- Manage your ovvn baseball franchise
- 2010 opening day major league rosters, including full minors
- Play any historical season from 1871 through 2009
- Create your fictional leagues, adjust rules and options
- Play solo or multiplayer in online leagues

Critic	Score
GameStooge Excerpt: "Out of the Park Baseball 12 feels more than just a yearly update. While there are some minor features that the game desperately needs, such as online multiplayer improvements including online human vs. human games and live drafting and trading for online leagues, OOTP12 has reached a new plateau, solidifying it as the best baseball game on the market." Read Full Review	100/100
Gamespot Out of the Park Baseball keeps moving forward with a number of solid changes and additions to its familiar management-sim formula. Read Full Review	80/100

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NBA 2K12 PC Reviews and more

Based on 3 critics - Overal Score: 88/ 100

GameInfo: With over 5 million copies sold worldwide and over 20 Sports Game of Year awards, last year NBA 2K11 allowed you to BECOME THE GREATEST with MJ & the Jordan Challenge mode. This year the NBA 2K franchise is back and bigger than ever, providing fans with the opportunity they’ve always dreamed of – to finally END THE DEBATE as to who are the best teams and players of all time. Featuring such NBA legends as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird as well as all of your favorite NBA players of today, NBA 2K12 will be packed with new and exciting features that will be revealed in the weeks and months ahead that, come October 4th, will put fans center court of an unprecedented basketball experience.

Critic	Score
GAMElitist.com "This isn’t just an astonishing sports game, it’s an astonishing game: a landmark for attention-to-detail. It beats with the heart of a true NBA fan."Read Full Review	100/100
Game Guys 2K Sports has released its annual edition of its NBA 2K video game franchise with NBA 2K12. Like last year, it is the only true pro-basketball video game on the market with competitor EA Sports not having a title of its own. That said, can it improve over last year's title? Read Full Review	85/100
JPS NBA 2K11 came out last year and it was the most iconic sports titles to come out in a very long time. This is because Michael Jordan was featured as the cover athlete and the game focused heavily on Jordan’s whole career. NBA 2K12 has a hard act to follow but manages to improve on its predecessor and is a great game on its own right. Read Full Review	80/100

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System Requirements

Minimum System Requirement
- OS: Windows XP/ Windows Vista/ Windows 7
- Processor:
- Memory Ram:
- Hard Disk Space:
- Video:
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- DirectX: 9
- Keyboard / Mouse


Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows XP/ Windows Vista/ Windows 7
- Processor: Core 2 Duo E4500 2.2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2   Dual Core 5000+
- Memory Ram: 2 GB
- Hard Disk Space: 8 GB
- Video: nVidia GeForce GTS 150 / ATi Radeon HD 6570
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- DirectX: 9
- Keyboard / Mouse

Details:

Genre: Sports
Style: Basketball
Themes: Professional Athletics
Publisher: 2K Sports
Developer: Visual Concepts
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Web Site: http://2ksports.com/games/nba2k12

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PES 2012 PC Reviews and more

Based on 7 critics - Overal Score: 83 / 100

GameInfo: Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 is the eleventh edition in the Pro Evolution Soccer series developed and published by Konami vvith production assistance from the Blue Sky Team.

PES 2012's gameplay is primarily a refinement of PES 2011, vvith fewer big changes than the previous iteration but many smaller improvements and changes in areas such as artificial intelligence, speed, animation, and physics.

Among the new features is the Teammate Control system, vvhere a secondary player may be controlled, either during play, or at a set piece or throvv-in. This allovvs players to be placed precisely, make runs, and shake off markers before calling for the ball. Manual and assisted versions of the feature are available for varying degrees of difficulty and control.


Refereeing has been improved and includes a full implementation of the advantage rule, with the referee pulling back play for bookings after the ball goes out of play. The "catch-up bug", where defenders vvould catch dribbling attackers too easily, regardless of the attacker's pace, will be addressed. Gameplay is more fluid, vvith better response vvhen controlling the ball, and goalkeepers have been improved with new animations and generally more reliable goalkeeping performances.

Artificial intelligence has been improved over previous PES games, for example AI players will play more thoughtfully vvhen defending rather than simply applying pressure, and AI teammates will make more intelligent movement decisions.

Critic	Score
Chronic Review: I have to admit that I am not at all interested in sports. I am a product of modern society, where staying fit and active equates to hitting the gym and lifting weights. It’s convenient and it doesn’t let competition get in the way of the goal. Sports have never been something I have been much interested in outside of the scope of baseball. Playing sports is something that almost never crosses my mind, and watching them on television less so. But playing them in video game form? I have always scoffed at the idea. That is the reason why when Konami sent me a copy of Pro Evolution Soccer 2012, I contemplated sending it back with a note to let them know that I was in no way qualified to review the game. After much convincing from friends, however, I gave it a shot and played it enough to want to write a review of it. Did it manage to capture me, someone who finds the sports game genre to be absolutely alien? Short answer? “Yes.” Long answer? Read on. Read Full Review	90/100
CVG: PES 2012 faces the same long battle as its predecessor. It's a new year, a new season but the same uphill struggle for Konami in the battle for virtual football glory. Why? Because of the rival. Have a look at our FIFA 12 review and you'll see another fantastic follow up, with EA Sports snapping up some big name features and having the balls to shake up its winning formula to incorporate them. Read Full Review	87/100
Vantage Magazine: Times have changed in the footballing game world. Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) was a country mile ahead of its rival, FIFA, back in the PS2 days. Cometh the new generation of consoles though and cometh a change in the balance of play, FIFA quickly found new form whereas PES made huge strides; backwards. Of course this is old news for any footy fan and whilst FIFA has settled into its role as number one football game and kept its core very similar, PES has continued to make vast changes with every iteration in order to regain that position, without ever really managing it. We recount this brief history for one reason; for the first time since the days of the 360 and PS3 we think that PES might just have what it takes. Read Full Review	87/100
7outof10.co.uk: "What those cumulatively add up to is an attack and defensive cycle that even one-ups FIFA 12 in certain lights. Lighting and stadium detail is also a notch above EA’s offering, with the trademark Japanese obsession with minutia present and correct in terms of proudly recreated lettering on kits and pitch-side activity. " Read Full Review	80/100
Eurogamer.pt: "PES 2012 is the game that fans have been seeking. Even where it is evolving, but at least we were convinced that "Seabass" has found a path and a direction to give to your simulator. The detachment in relation to previous games is not great, but the "gameplay" is better." Read Full Review	80/100
GamingBolt: "The game does do what it sets out to do remarkably well. No man can be faulted for disliking the style of gameplay or loving it, and PES’s approach to Soccer certainly has its admirable qualities which set it distinctly apart from the competition. If you are a fan of the technical side of soccer, and enjoy having as much control over the game state at any point in time as you can muster, PES may just be a better fit for you than FIFA. If you are already a fan of PES, you will find that Konami has further improved the experience this time around and this game is a worthy successor to the PES line. Read Full Review	80/100
T3: FIFA versus Pro Evo: Yes, It’s that time of the year once again when the two biggest football games go head-to-head with the EA Sports franchise having the better of the most recent battles Read Full Review	80/100

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System Requirements

Minimum system requirements:
- Windows XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7
- Processor Intel Pentium IV 2.4GHz or equivalent
- 1 GB RAM
- DirectX 9.0c compatible video card. Pixel shader 3.0 with 128 MB of RAM (NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon x1300)

Recommended system requirements:
- Windows XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7
- Processor Intel Core2 Duo 2.0GHz or equivalent
- 2 GB RAM or better
- DirectX 9.0c compatible video card with Pixel shader 3.0 512MB RAM (AMD ATI Radeon HD2600 or NVidia GeForce 7900 or better)

Details:

Genre: Sport (Soccer) / 3D
Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Publisher: Konami
Platform: PC
Release Date: September 27, 2011

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FIFA 12 Reviews and more

Based on 7 critics - Overal Score: 90 / 100

GameInfo: FIFA 12 brings to the pitch the game-changing nevv Player Impact Engine, a physics engine built to deliver real-world physicality in every interaction on the pitch. Experience the vvay real-world footballers challenge each other for the ball, vvin possession, and test each other physically. Enjoy an infinite variety of natural and believable outcomes in every collision. Players feel more resilient, push and pull during the fight for possession, and recover from light challenges more easily.

Revolutionary gameplay innovations make FIFA 12 deeper and more engaging. All-nevv Precision Dribbling creates a higher fidelity of touch on the ball for better control in tight spaces, more time to make decisions 0n attack, and more control over the pace of the game. Innovations in attack are balanced by a re-designed defending mechanism, making it as skilful and meaningful as real-world football. VVith all-new Tactical Defending, positioning and intercepting passes are as important as tackling. Tactics and timing are crucial. Plus, CPU players have been infused vvith Pro Player Intelligence, a self-awareness that enables them to behave and make decisions based on their own skills and tendencies, and gives them the aptitude to understand the strengths and weaknesses of teammates in every situation.


Introducing EA SPORTS Football Club-the heartbeat of FIFA 12 a live service connecting players to the real-vvorld game with fresh, nevv content all the time, enabling them to support their favourite club and connect and compete vvith their friends, rivals and millions of other players around the world. Additional features vvill be revealed in the months ahead.

Critic	Score
Gamepur "Many fans thought that EA would run out of ideas and ways to improve FIFA franchise by now, but once again they managed to squeeze out another significantly improved game in the franchise, FIFA 12." Read Full Review	95/100
IncGamers Since the onset of the current console generation EA’s Fifa has evolved into a true football lover’s game. Gone is the simplistic ‘pick-up-and-play’ nature that defined the series pre-2007, replaced by something altogether more in-depth, more complex, and more grown up. In its quest to replicate the real-life sport as accurately as possible Fifa has taken on an almost religious following of fans seeking the promised land of the perfect digital-beautiful game. While we’re not quite in heaven yet, we’re getting closer. Read Full Review	90/100
Game Rant FIFA 12 is, without a doubt, one of the standout sports titles from this year. With a clear decision to improve the gameplay on the field, by taking a look under the hood, EA Canada makes this iteration much more enticing than last year’s. You might not realize all the new moving parts that have been put into the game, but you’ll sure have fun playing around with them. Read Full Review	90/100
BootHammer FIFA 12 sports several new features and improvements over its predecessors. Join BootHammer as we kick a few goals in this amazing football game. Read Full Review	90/100
TJP "FIFA 12 is everything what a football fan wants in a football game. The major striking difference is of course the “new” defending. You will feel like a stranger at first, but when mastered, FIFA 12 will become something that you know at the back of your hand. The passing is fine & fluid, but, it does indeed go pear-shaped when you clearly want to pass to Van Persie than Gervinho. EA have got the balance right, as it comes down to you, the player, to sort out “calamaties” you have caused yourself. FIFA 12 is a clear example that there is still more that can be offered in football games. I would go as far as labelling it “The Shining Becon” of all football games to follow suit of this nature." Read Full Review	90/100
TrustedReviews While it will represent a challenge to existing FIFA fans, FIFA 12 is worth the effort. The new defence and player collision systems add to an already outstanding soccer simulation, and the new online features are smartly done. Unless you’re looking for a simple arcade kickabout, it’s hard to imagine a stronger football game. Read Full Review	90/100
BeefJack "EA Sports have made no secret of the fact they are very pleased with FIFA 12 – a game that’s been promised as a “revolution”, and not just the mere evolution that the annual football franchise is usually labelled with. Will we be saying Viva la FIFA, or will EA’s pre-match boasting cause them a major embarrassment? Find out in our huge review!" Read Full Review	85/100

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Genre: Sports
Style: Soccer
Themes: Professional Athletics
Release Date: September 27, 2011
Developer: EA Canada
Publisher: EA Sports
Web Site: http://www.ea.com/intl/football

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Virtua Tennis 4 Reviews and more

Based on 1 critics - Overal Score: 80 / 100

GameInfo: Virtua Tennis 4 is the third sequel to Sega's tennis game franchise, Virtua Tennis.

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Critic	Score
Geekmandem	8 out of 10

Details:

Genre: Sports
Style: Tennis
Release Date: 2011 Q3
Developer: Sega AM3
Publisher: Sega of America, Inc.

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Virtua Tennis 4 PC Review (2011)

This is a very good workout and a good chance to play something that is quite close to real tennis. It is not easy to go to a tennis court unless you have one in your back yard and to find someone to play with. One inevitable downside is that sometimes you get bored of winning all the time which is not possible in real tennis. This is due to the fact that you don't need to run at all. Your avatars do all the running for you and that is like you being a superman playing against a mortal. You get good exercise from torso up but very little for legs. As for the arms it's good for one only depending on your being righty or lefty. I have overcome this by playing alternately with right and left hand from set to set.

This is a good advantage playing with the controller. I'm sure it would be very difficult or impossible to do this in real tennis. I also miss the feeling of the weight of the racket and the bouncing of the ball but I can live without these. If you don't mind these downsides and want to get some exercises at home, this is the game I recommend. It burns out your excess blood sugar rather effectively too. Good - 80/100

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Stoked: Big Air Edition Reviews and more

Based on 1 critics - Overal Score: 80 / 100

GameInfo: Stoked Big Air Edition is a snowboarding video game developed by Austrian based Bongfish GmbH for the PC.

Features
* Explore seven mountains on your board or by helicopter
* Master the elements with the dynamic weather system
* Features eight professional riders, including Travis Rice, Nicolas Mueller, Wolle Nyvelt, and more
* Challenge friends or AI competitors in three new race modes

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Critic	Score
GamerHome	8 out of 10

System requirements

Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4Ghz,
1.5 GB RAM, 8GB HD space,
256MB NVIDIA 7900/ATI X1900,
Windows XP (Service Pack 3)/Vista/7

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Major League Baseball 2K11 Review ratings and more

Based on 1 critics - Overal Score: 92 / 100

Roy Halladay, cover athlete

GameInfo: Major League Baseball 2K11 or, in short, MLB 2K11, is a MLB licensed baseball simulation video game published by 2K Sports. MLB 2K11 is available 4 Microsoft Windows.

The "main" version of MLB 2K11, the game retains the features of Major League Baseball 2K10, but adds nevv content. Some of the nevv features include the Dynamic Player Rating System (DRPS), which updates a players ability vvith the last four weeks of a real player's activity, which will include slumps and hot streaks. The DRPS vvill only affact hitting and pitching; it vvill not affect a player's fielding ability. There vvill be no option to play without the DRPS turned on, however, and the DPRS do not affect trades, due to the DRPS being a short term value. Franchise modes vvill reflect player values based on franchise stats, not real life. The My Player career mode has similarly been improved and tweaked.

The umpires will now have a more random strike zones, while pitch ratings affect ability to locate pitches. The game will feature the most gameplay sliders than any MLB 2K game before, and 4 the first time, tweaking sliders will not affect achievements. Poor fielders will be "locked out" of good animations, and the fielding rating vvill affect hovv close to the ball the fielder must be to reach it. Base stealing has been revamped, and vvill take into account many variables such as the speed of the runner, type of pitch, lead, and the catcher's arm.

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Review scores

Critic	Score
StrategyInformer	9.2 out of 10

Details

Developer(s) Visual Concepts
Publisher(s) 2K Sports
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3,PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo DS,
Release date(s) March 8, 2011
Genre(s) Sports (Professional baseball)
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer
Media/distribution DVD, Blu-ray

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