With the highly anticipated release date of FIFA 15 drawing ever closer, we at Balls.ie have dug up some other sports video games titles you probably haven't heard of. The reason being, their concepts are simply terrible. No one in their right mind would play these releases.
Athletics Urine Sample Collector
Take control of the unsung hero of regulated competitive Athletic events, the urine sample collector. It may sound like your only responsibility is collecting and carrying around jars of piss and that's because it is. Your job is to make sure the athletes fill up their cups before transporting trays of wee to the lab for testing. Playstation Move is required for the full AUSC experience.
Pro GAA Club Secretary 15
One of the biggest sports game manufacturers on the planet have attempted to crack the GAA market but have unfortunately come up short. While the sports game behemoths probably should have spent their efforts developing an authentic, high-octane simulation of our national games, they went in the unusual direction of focusing on the admin side of the sport. In-game missions include: organising AGMs, informing club members of AGMs and recording the minutes of AGMs.
Virtual Linesman
Pump those calves by side-stepping along the touchline following the general flow of the game. You have the all-important role of indicating which way corners and throw-ins are awarded. And of course, when the time comes and a player beats the last line of defence, it's your moment to shine. Suddenly, your checkered flag becomes the most important thing in the world. Should you raise it for offside, be prepared for the subsequent abuse hurled at you from the stands. Should you keep it at your side to let play continue, be prepared for the subsequent abuse hurled at you from the stands.
Champions League Group Stage Draw 2014/15
Is there nothing in the world that excites you more than the high-octane thrill-ride that is the Champions League Group Stage draw? Well then this is the game for you. Choose your character from the list of vaguely recognisable retired European footballers who get asked to appear at events like this and get to work pulling tiny pieces of paper out of ping-pong ball-sized Champions League footballs. You will get to create mouth-watering fixtures that you will not be able to play in the game, but nonetheless the act of creating the fictional matches should be exhilarating enough.
Lawn Bowls Champion
Not a very popular sport by anyone's standards and even less popular as a computer game. The decision to make it a little "blue" by getting the masterminds behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise to create the game proved to be a fatal decision.
Football Manager 2014: Massimo Cellino Edition
This latest instalment of the Football Manager franchise caters to gamers who don't have the time to play long career modes but still want the full managerial experience. You take control of Leeds United under the watchful gaze of controversial owner Massimo Cellino. You have 70 days to prove your worth as a manager but the likelihood is you'll get sacked anyway for wearing a purple tie or having some tenuous link to the number 17.
UFC Clean Up Crew
It's the day after a massive UFC event and it's time to pack everything up and move to the next city. Your job is to scrub the blood off the canvas, off the floor, off the cage (most of the time you'll be washing dried blood off something), folding stuff like chairs, picking up plastic glasses etc. There's an endless array of menial tidying tasks to ensure hours of... "fun".
Matchday Commute Simulator
Ultimate Marathon Spectator
Scout out a good viewing spot on the side of the street and watch the competitors fly past at moderate speed. If the crowds get too big, you may not be able to move so make sure you find a part of the route that will provide adequate amusement. Bonus points awarded for shouting gentle encouragement and engaging in light clapping.
Ryder Cup Captain 2k14
It's about time they released a game centred around the high-paced world of the non-playing Ryder Cup captain. While you won't get to play any actual golf, you have the momentously important task of picking two players for the team and then pairing golfers that you think might play well together. If your side is victorious at the end of the tournament, you get to bask in the glory by raising that highly-coveted trophy, despite your influence on the overall team effort being slightly suspect.
