The latest edition of the feature "What We've Been Playing" highlights experiences from the gaming staff, focusing primarily on Football Manager 2024 and online chess. Will Barnes revisits his past by diving back into chess, experiencing an intense obsession reminiscent of Tetris, while Chris Tapsell finds refuge in Football Manager 2024, managing his fantasy football club and enjoying the thrill of strategic gameplay. Despite the absence of the much-anticipated FM25, Tapsell finds joy in the game's management elements, showcasing the title's ongoing relevance and appeal to fans who crave depth in sports simulation.
What makes Football Manager 2024 a must-play for simulation fans?Football Manager 2024 captivates simulation fans with its intricate gameplay mechanics, realistic team management features, and extensive scouting options. Players can engage deeply with their clubs, make strategic decisions, and revel in the thrill of football management, making it a standout title in the sports simulation genre.
Football Manager is a popular series developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. Known for its immersive management simulation, the game allows players to take control of a football club, manage players, and make tactical decisions to lead their team to victory. Its recent iteration, Football Manager 2024, continues to enrich the franchise with new features, capturing the essence of modern football and offering fans a deeply engaging experience.
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FM24’s blend of hyper-detailed management and that addictive one more match vibe makes it the ultimate comfort food for sports sim fans. Also, love how chess is getting its moment in the gaming spotlight—turns out checkmate can be just as hype as a last-minute winner.
FM24’s depth in scouting and tactics keeps it fresh, even for veterans who’ve spent years in the series—proof that good sims don’t need flashy gimmicks. Meanwhile, seeing chess get the Tetris Effect treatment is a fun reminder of how obsessively rewarding strategy games can be.