Playing sports video game tournaments

There is nothing like taking your sweet gaming skills to the next level against online opponents. With NHL 10, we know every player is excited about the prospects of smacking a rival defenseman into the boards or about lighting the lamp with a perfectly placed shot into your opponent's goal. By playing online sports video game tournaments for both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles, you'll have the chance to do all that in more, but you'll also need time to learn the basics. Here are some tips and strategies for avoiding the bottom of your online sports video game league standings.

 

Of course, there's plenty of intimidation going on and with your rivals trying to talk you down, it's definitely time to whip out the console and look to dominate on the ice. But now that we have your confidence and ego boosted to the next level, it's also time to sit back and think about ways to improve your game. Sure, you're pretty good, but it takes the best to be the best, especially if you want to take down your NHL 10 opponents on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. With that in mind, don't talk a better game than you can play, because nobody wants to be the man that has no plan. If you do that, you're liable to hit the ice with a full head of steam but end up on your backside, courtesy of your aggressive opponent. That sort of strategy may be your tried-and-true approach for picking up women at a bar on a Saturday night, but this is serious stuff - the video game world is far less forgiving. So make sure you know all the moves, offense and defense, body checks and dekes. If you don't, and your rival does, well, there's nothing colder than a humiliating defeat.

 

Look, don't follow your NHL 10 tournament rivals around the ice, and especially avoid chasing the man with the puck behind his own net. The best way to do this is to sit back and play some kind of neutral zone trap, making the opposing team skate into your wall of players with absolutely no room. In this scenario, they will be forced to dump the puck into your zone, where you can gain possession. See? Easy and simple is the way to go. Of course, if you'd like to be a little more adventurous, why not try blocking some shots. Like they say, "if you don't shoot, you can't score," and that also applies to any shots that don't reach your goaltender. By allowing your defenseman to sacrifice is body for the good of the team, you will also be one step closer to claiming glory. You can also try lifting sticks, hooking or even slashing. Hey, if the ref does not see it, it didn't happen, right?

 

So, what are you waiting for? Those tips should help you on your quest to become the best sports video gamer for NHL 10, dominating online gaming challenges and tournaments for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Your time is now so go win some real money online!

Punt Your Way through PS3 and Xbox Madden 10

 

Participate in the action and arrive on the playing field, if Xbox and PS3 Madden 10 is your thing. Of the gridiron are you one gamer who is in control? Are you one gamer who easily gets the better of the competition? Then pick up your controller, spark up the video game console, and announce to the video game world your Xbox and PS3 Madden 10 talents.

 

On their predecessor, PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 has really innovated. The football video game experience even more lifelike has really been made by PS3 and Xbox Madden 10. This is in no small part due to such new features as the PRO-TAK animation technology and the more realistic player momentum. In their praise, it is no surprise that the reviewers have all been unanimous. To playing on Sundays they have declared that this is as close as you will come. In high esteem no wonder football game video game fans hold this one.

 

We are presuming, you are aware of what the narration is here. If you desire to outscore your rivals at PS3 and Xbox Madden 10, it behooves you to have a strong cognition of the basic principle. And by that, we mean that you should avoid those fledgling errors, lest your opponent give you a penalizing defeat. Sure you have all but memorized the PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 playbook, and cognise which play performs best in a given scenario. A simple piece of advice that you should not forget here is, and just in case you Xbox and PS3 sports video game players need reminding. Do not overdo the passing, even though it enables you to make good yardage. As we were instructed in physics, every action produces an equal but opposite reaction (or something like that, physics, I never did pass). Of having the ball intercepted, you really run a serious risk. In the game of PS3 and Xbox Madden 10, turnover is not something to aspire to. So, before you start sending challenges to the video game world at large, cognize the game - as well as the proper maneuvers. Of advice another helpful bit -- "be prepared" and follow the boy scouts mantra. Be prepared to act quickly in case you end up throwing one too many passes, in this case -- and intercepted they get. Do not let your opponent's gain lay the stage for a crippling overcome. Just get in there with a strong defense, in the case of an interception. Nothing worse than watching helplessly as your foeman intercepts, then literally takes the ball and makes off with it. Enquire the Indianapolis Colts, if you do not believe me. Yeah, there's no debating it - PS3 and Xbox Madden is truly one of the all-time great sports video games. As much as we revere all the other PlayStation and Xbox sports video games, PS3 and Xbox Madden is really an unbeatable series. For the hardcore video game community, this is the PlayStation and Xbox football video game that has set the standard in football video games. So if you really want to cement your rep in the video game world, mastering the basics of PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 is the place to start.

 

Joe Cole interview with Rivalspot: He's the best I've faced

Ask Joe Cole about his battles on the soccer field and you will get answers that invoke memories of famous clashes between English soccer powers.

“It’s always very competitive,” says Cole.  “You take intense guys and let them play and that's what happens.”

But rather than say, Chelsea vs. Manchester United or Liverpool vs. Arsenal, Cole isn’t talking about any sort of real-life action on the pitch. Instead, Liverpool’s newest midfielder is referring to heated games of virtual soccer on the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3.

"Oh yeah," laughs Cole. "We get pretty into it."

Born during the rise of Nintendo and Sega in the 1980s, the 28-year old from London grew up during the perfect time to pick up video games. And like many from that generation, he did just that.

“I’ve been playing since I was a kid,” says Cole, who signed with the Reds this summer. “Especially the sports games, since they are the most competitive.”

That competitive spirit has brought Cole north to Liverpool this season, following five seasons with West Ham United and almost 300 appearances with Chelsea, where he won three Premier League titles and two FA Cups.

Now, after watching the Reds struggle to a seventh-place finish in 2009, he is ready for the challenge of lifting Liverpool back to elite status.

“I wouldn’t have come here if I didn’t believe we were capable of achieving something great,” says Cole of his new home, “I’ve always admired Liverpool as a club and it was time for a change in my career.”

His play on the pitch won’t be the only challenge facing Cole as he prepares for his first season at Anfield. As a video game junkie, he’s also set to take his gaming habits to the screen.

“I’m sure we’ll have at least a few games,” says Cole of challenging his new teammates. “I’m looking forward to seeing who’s the top guy.”

This is nothing new for Cole, who made a habit of playing FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer tournaments with teammates at Chelsea, while facing off with various members of the England national team.

“It’s a great social thing to do while you’re travelling and living in hotel rooms,” he says. “Someone’s always got a Playstation or an Xbox.”

Cole is personally addicted to both soccer games and, surprisingly, to the boxing titles as well.

“I’ve always enjoyed boxing,” he says, “and it’s crazy having fighters from different eras in Fight Night. I love having someone like Mike Tyson facing Mohammed Ali or Sugar Ray Leonard fighting Ricky Hatton.”

And Cole says he fares better with the boxing titles than with the football games, allowing him to get just a little bit more ambitious.

“I usually win at the boxing and lose at the football,” laughs Cole, “so I only put down wagers with my friends on something like Fight Night.”

When it comes to the soccer titles, though, there has still been plenty of excitement between men more famous for scoring goals on the real-life pitch than on the screen.

“I used to get in heated games with JT (John Terry) because he’s a very competitive player,” says Cole, who then joked that Terry might not be fond of his pick as the best gamer on the English team.

“I think JT would claim he’s the best and he’s very good, but it has to be Shaun Wright-Phillips,” he laughs.

“(Wright-Phillips) is incredible at any game you want to play and you rarely see him without a pad (controller) in his hand, wherever you are, travelling around the world. Practice makes perfect and I hate saying it, but he’s the best.”

As for the upcoming season, Cole will find himself in a promising situation after making the move to Liverpool. Having been presented with the opportunity to play behind superstar striker Fernando Torres, he couldn’t be more excited about his new role.

“I’ve watched and admired Fernando for many years,” says Cole, “and it’s the job of Steven (Gerrard) and me to create as many chances for him as possible.”

Much like a video game character, Torres has thrilled crowds with electrifying goals that don’t quite seem possible, and has Cole salivating at the possibilities for 2010.

“We’re one of the few clubs with a player capable of scoring 30-plus times,” says Cole, “and if he can do that, anything can happen for the club.”

As far as his character in video games, Cole is still tickled to see himself there after many years of FIFA and Pro Ev.

“It’s a funny feeling,” he says of seeing himself on the screen, “but it’s great.”

And asked about his managerial strategy with past teams like Chelsea and England, Cole jokingly admits to a touch of personal bias

“If your morale or fitness isn’t good, it’s still very difficult to drop yourself from the lineup,” he says. “You don’t want to leave yourself out.”

Of course, the ultra-competitive Cole also strays from playing with his real-life teams, wanting the upper hand in talent when he takes to the virtual pitch.

“If you’re playing for a wager, you want the best team,” he says, preferring Barcelona and Spain when he has first choice.

“They’re the easiest to play with,” says Cole of those squads. “You have wingers like Messi and Iniesta and they move the ball really well. I think most people would choose them.”

Cole’s personal playing style certainly works well with either of his favorite teams, as he fashions himself as a “dribbler” in both FIFA and Pro Ev.

“You get some players who pass a lot, but I like to get the ball out wide to the wingers and get crosses into the box,” he says. “That’s the great part about these games, is that everyone plays a different style.”

And being a professional soccer player, Cole’s knowledge of the game is clearly beyond the average fan. Asked about the relationship between real-life matches and an increasingly realistic game of FIFA, he agrees it can be a strong asset.

“You have to set proper formations and know what your team likes to do,” he explains. “If you’re playing with a team that likes to play the long ball you have to use that strategy, and if they like to play short passes, that’s the way to be successful.”

There is plenty of soccer ahead in Cole’s near future, both on the pitch at Anfield and on his widescreen television, as Liverpool’s newest star gets set to tackle his list of challenges that includes turning around the squad and raising a young family in a new town.

“It’s new and exciting,” says Cole of moving his wife and baby daughter, “we’re all getting settled and finding our feet.”

And as for his work on the pitch, the Reds midfielder can’t wait to get started.

“I’m sure given time to settle in,” says Cole, “we can be a great fit, Liverpool and myself.”

Just leave him some time to play his video games at Rivalspot, ok?

Rule the Controller in PS3 and Xbox Madden 10

If Madden 10 is your thing, then head on down to the playing field and get into the action. Are you one hardcore gamer who's in complete control of the gridiron? Are you one hardcore gamer who makes short work of the competition? Then grab the controller, turn on the video game console, and show the video game world your Madden 10 game skills. PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 really improved on its predecessor. From the PRO-TAK animation technology to the more realistic player momentum, PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 has really made the football video game experience even more lifelike. It's no wonder that the reviewers have all been effusive in their praise, saying that it's "close as you'll come to playing on Sundays," among other things. No wonder football video game fans hold this one in high regard. We are presuming, you are aware of what the narration is here. If you desire to outscore your rivals at PS3 and Xbox Madden 10, it behooves you to have a strong cognition of the basic principle. And by that, we mean that you should avoid those fledgling errors, lest your opponent give you a penalizing defeat. Sure you have all but memorized the PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 playbook, and cognise which play performs best in a given scenario. A simple piece of advice that you should not forget here is, and just in case you Xbox and PS3 sports video game players need reminding. Do not overdo the passing, even though it enables you to make good yardage. As we were instructed in physics, every action produces an equal but opposite reaction (or something like that, physics, I never did pass). Of having the ball intercepted, you really run a serious risk. In the game of PS3 and Xbox Madden 10, turnover is not something to aspire to. So, before you start sending challenges to the video game world at large, cognize the game - as well as the proper maneuvers.

 

Another helpful bit of advice - follow the boy scouts' mantra and "be prepared." And in this case, be prepared to act quickly in case you end up throwing one too many passes - and they get intercepted. Don't let your opponent's gain set the stage for a crippling defeat. In the case of an interception, just get in there with a strong defense. Nothing worse than watching helplessly as your foe intercepts, then literally takes the ball and runs with it - if you don't believe me, ask the Indianapolis Colts… Yeah, there's no debating it - PS3 and Xbox Madden is truly one of the all-time great sports video games. As much as we revere all the other PlayStation and Xbox sports video games, PS3 and Xbox Madden is really an unbeatable series. For the hardcore video game community, this is the PlayStation and Xbox football video game that has set the standard in football video games. So if you really want to cement your rep in the video game world, mastering the basics of PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 is the place to start.

Kick a Field Goal in Xbox Madden 10

 

If PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 is your thing, then head on down to the playing field and acquire into the action. Control of the gridiron are you one gamer who's in? Are you one gamer who does work of the competition? Then pick up your controller, fire up the video game console, and show the video game world your PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 game skills. PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 really improved on its predecessor. From the PRO-TAK animation technology to the more realistic player momentum, PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 has really made the football video game experience even more lifelike. It's no wonder that the reviewers have all been effusive in their praise, saying that it's "close as you'll come to playing on Sundays," among other things. No wonder football video game fans hold this one in high regard. We're guessing you know the deal here - if you want to outscore your rivals at Madden 10, you'd better have a fairly good understanding of the game. And by that, we mean that you should avoid those newbie errors, lest your opponent take you to the cleaners. So make sure you've all but memorized the Madden 10 playbook - know which play works best in which scenario. And just in case you Xbox and PS3 sports game players need a refresher course, here's a simple piece of advice that you shouldn't forget: don't get crazy with the passing, even though it enables you to make good yardage. Because as we learned in physics, every action produces an equal and opposite reaction (or something like that, I never did pass physics). And the downside to passing is, you really run a serious risk of getting intercepted, and in the game of Madden 10, turnover is not a good thing. So, before you start challenging the video game world at large, know PS3 and Xbox Madden -- and know all the right moves.

 

Of advice another helpful bit -- "be prepared" and follow the boy scouts mantra. Be prepared to act quickly in case you end up throwing one too many passes, in this case -- and intercepted they get. Do not let your opponent's gain lay the stage for a crippling overcome. Just get in there with a strong defense, in the case of an interception. Nothing worse than watching helplessly as your foeman intercepts, then literally takes the ball and makes off with it. Enquire the Indianapolis Colts, if you do not believe me.

 

PS3 and Xbox Madden 10 is, truly and there is no debating it, one of the all time great sports video games. As much as we hero worship all the other PlayStation and Xbox sports video games, really an unbeatable series is PS3 and Xbox Madden. For the hardcore video game community, this is the PlayStation and Xbox football video game that has raised the bar in football game video games. This is where to begin and to cement your reputation in the video game world, if you really desire, conquering the basic principle of PS3 and Xbox Madden 10.