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  • Konami

    Things are looking up for ‘Pro Evolution Soccer 2020’

    by 
    Edgar Alvarez
    Edgar Alvarez
    06.12.2019

    After Konami lost the UEFA Champions League licensing rights to EA Sports in 2018, I was quick to count out the future of the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise. That's because, for me, having that European club competition was the only thing keeping from playing FIFA almost exclusively -- even if I do find the PES gameplay more fluid and realistic at times. Thankfully for PES fans, though, Konami isn't drowning in its sorrows over losing the Champions League to FIFA. And this year, the company is moving forward with eFootball PES 2020, which doesn't only comes with a shiny new name but also plenty of exciting features.

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    How La Liga is making Barcelona and Real Madrid games high tech

    by 
    Edgar Alvarez
    Edgar Alvarez
    02.27.2018

    La Liga, Spain's professional football (soccer) league, is home to two of the biggest clubs in the world: Barcelona and Real Madrid. And those teams are each anchored by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, respectively, who are the two biggest players in the sport. While that alone is a reason to keep up with La Liga every season, the league isn't resting on its laurels and is working hard to make the game experience for fans more interactive -- particularly those watching at home. Through a partnership with Intel, La Liga is now letting TV viewers have access to 360-degree replays, thanks to the same True View tech that was recently implemented in the NBA and NFL.

  • Predict and win with Champions League Predictor

    by 
    John Emmert
    John Emmert
    09.25.2014

    The first set of matches in this year's UEFA Champions League competition are underway across Europe. Now you can keep on top of all the action and by predicting the outcome of the upcoming games earn the crown as the top predictor by using the new app Champions League Predictor. This free universal app requires iOS 6.0 or later. The Champions League features all the top club teams of Europe including Barcelona and Real Madrid from Spain, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund and English sides Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. With Champions League Predictor you can follow all the games and news updates plus utilize your soccer knowledge and insight to predict the outcomes of the matches. Each user,once they are registered, receives a bankroll of 900 units. You can also earn an additional 500 tokens by reviewing the app. They you enter your prediction for the final score and the game result. Each correct score and result earns you one point and that translates to 100 units. Users can use the units to pay for available downloads inside the app. Champions League Predictor also features a list of stories about the teams competing in the competition and some of the special players such as Ronaldo from Real Madrid, Lionel Messi of Barcelona, and Diego Costa of Chelsea. These stories feature not only their efforts in the Champions League but also how they are doing with their respective teams in their home leagues such as the English Premier League, Serie A in Italy and La Liga in Spain. The first round of matches are the Group Stages and then the top two teams in each group advance to the knockout stage. Finally the winners advance and the top two teams meet in the Champions League final to be held this year in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on June 6th. UEFA will crown its champion and you could be the top predictor amongst all the users of this app. As you are successful with your match and score predictions you will rise in the ranks and could end up on top of the list if you can use your knowledge in picking winners. You will find other apps that duplicate much of what is included in Champions League Predictor such as fixtures, scores, and news feeds. This app does offer some downloads such as team wallpapers and ringtones for your favorite team competing in this year's event. The new wrinkle in Champions League Predictor is the the competition it offers by making correct predictions. So you can have some fun and earn bragging rights along with staying on top of the competition.