Nick Wright previews this weekend's clash between York City Knights and Hull FC
Alex Reid looks at whether the once ever-present appearance of English clubs in the later stages of the Champions League is set to become a thing of the past
Craig Dobson looks at QPR's decision to sack Neil Warnock and replace him with Mark Hughes
James Tompkinson reviews an excellent pre-season victory for the York City Knights against Yorkshire rivals Leeds Rhinos
We begin our compilation with Jumpers For Goalposts 3, a game that promises the full football experience. As well as mastering several skills, playing matches and trying to impress the manager, players must also deal with agents, personal wealth, cars, houses, and, most importantly WAGs. This is almost certainly how Rio Ferdinand passed by his eight-month ban a few seasons ago. Addictiveness Rating: Very high. You'll soon think nothing of conducting post-match interviews on the toilet and hiding from imaginary Heat magazine paparazzi.
Next up, we have Little Master Cricket. This is a personal favourite of mine, and is available as an equally enslaving iPhone app. Basically, using only the mouse and your batting nous, you must control a peculiarly floppy batsman, facing an onslaught of balls and hitting targets around the screen to score runs. It's even more fun if you pretend each innings is a different member of the England team and calculate innings totals, run averages and scoring statistics. Only joking. I haven't done all that. Try the game, though: you'll love it. Addictiveness Rating: Very high. There is a chance that, in casual conversation, you'll introduce yourself as Mr. A. Strauss after playing this game for substantial periods.
Many of you may be aware of the Slime Soccer franchise, but no list of quality internet games is complete without it. It's now possible to play volleyball, cricket, bowling, basketball, water polo and dodgeball; as well as soccer without gravity. Addictiveness Rating: Low. Most people have had their fill of slime in the years since its inception, but it's still a hell of a lot of fun.
If, like me, you've harboured ambitions for many years to play Simon Cowell, Lady Gaga, Gordon Ramsay and that-bloke-off-that-Twilight-film-I'm-still-yet-to-see in a thrilling game of ping-pong, then look no further than Celebrity Table Tennis. Victory in each match unlocks a new celebrity opponent, culminating in a to-the-death bout with The Hoff himself. The game itself won't satisfy ardent fans of ping-pong in its gameplay, but an opportunity to hammer balls into the face of an irritating celebrity is an opportunity not to be missed. Addictiveness Rating: Low to moderate. An aesthetic delight, this game will get you through those afternoons when the clock hands grind to a demoralising halt.
For our final game, we must traverse the Atlantic, to a land where the sport of 'baseball' enjoys considerable popularity. Personally, however, I consider its greatest triumph to be the spawning of Pinch Hitter 3. Players take the role of a weird round-headed pipsqueak, with no trace of facial features, and must master a multitude of disciplines to advance through the baseball hierarchy. It's wonderfully satisfying in many ways, although catching has proven keyboard-punchingly frustrating for this player. Addictiveness Rating: Very high. Those chubby lil' critters you play with will become a second family to you.
So there you have it. Five of the best the internet has to offer. Happy gaming, and post below any games you've come accross that are worthy of a mention.
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