Five Apps & Games To Improve Your FIFA World Cup Experience
It's only two weeks until the FIFA World Cup begins and I quickly remember that being an England fan is extremely unforgiving. While I'll no doubt be drowning my sorrows quite soon, I'll be watching till the bitter end along with many, many other fans. On that note, you'll probably want to use a few handy apps to make the viewing experience all the better. We've rounded up some of the best apps and games to do precisely that.
ESPN FC Soccer & World Cup
The King of all things soccer-based has to be this app. It'll keep you informed on many more leagues and competitions than just the World Cup. Offering personalized scores, live game details with every statistic imaginable, transfer news and rumors, plus reaction and analysis from many key people, and even live match video highlights. If you've only got time for one app, this should be it.
FIFA Official App
With slight elements of style over substance, the official app from FIFA is still a worthy inclusion. Again, it covers all the leagues imaginable (197 to be exact), but it also includes extensive team profiles and match schedules for the World Cup. There's even a guide to the destinations within Brazil, plus it's possible to view national team rankings for both the men's and women's teams.
The Squawka App
Awkwardly named it might be, but Squawka is very handy. It aims to be the most in-depth companion possible, with real-time stats from every match imaginable. You can find out every detail imaginable about your favorite player with photos and news backing up the numbers. Animations of key in-game events proves all the more useful for when you can't be near a screen.
Football Manager Handheld 2014
How many times have you watched a match and thought 'I could manage this team better'? Many, many times, if you're anything like me. Enter Football Manager Handheld 2014 to help prove your point. Often referred to as a glorified spreadsheet, the series has always been about making pinpoint accurate tactical decisions at just the right time, and it's surprisingly satisfying. Thanks to its hands-off approach, it's the ideal title to play during half time while still feeling like you've achieved something.
New Star Soccer
Oh, so you wanted to score the winning goal in the final? Not just manage your way to the top? New Star Soccer is what you want then. There's no soccer game quite as addictive as this, enabling you to control one player in a team and ultimately become the greatest player out there. It's immensely satisfying and should satisfy those soccer playing needs admirably.
