There was a time when football-mad gamers were split into two distinct camps. You were either a diehard fan of Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) series or a dedicated follower of EA’s FIFA franchise (now known as EA Sports FC).
This status quo remained in place until the late aughts when, following some strategic wins, FIFA started to outpace its main rival. By the early 2020s, PES was a shadow of its former self after a tragic rebrand, leaving just one option for virtual football lovers.
