# Football Manager 2013

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2012 video game

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2012 video game

Football Manager 2013 Developer Sports Interactive Publisher Sega Producer Miles Jacobson Series Football Manager Platforms Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation Portable, iOS, Android Release Microsoft Windows, OS X WW: 2 November 2012 PlayStation Portable WW: 30 November 2012 iOS, Android WW: 13 December 2012 Genre Sports management Modes Single player, multiplayer

***Football Manager 2013*** is a [football](/source/Association_football) management [simulation video game](/source/Simulation_video_game) and the tenth instalment in the *[Football Manager](/source/Football_Manager)* series developed by [Sports Interactive](/source/Sports_Interactive) and published by [Sega](/source/Sega). It was released on [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows) and [OS X](/source/OS_X) on 2 November 2012.[1] ***Football Manager Handheld 2013*** was subsequently published for [PlayStation Portable](/source/PlayStation_Portable) on 30 November,[2] and for [iOS](/source/IOS) and [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)) on 13 December.[3][4]

## Gameplay

A simulated match between [Birmingham City F.C.](/source/Birmingham_City_F.C.) and [Watford F.C.](/source/Watford_F.C.) on the Microsoft Windows version of *Football Manager 2013*

*Football Manager 2013* features similar [gameplay](/source/Gameplay) to that of the *Football Manager* series. Gameplay consists of taking charge of a professional football team (the game also includes semi-professional, amateur, and international teams) as the [manager](/source/Manager_(association_football)). Players can sign football players to contracts, manage finances for the club, and give team talks to players. The *Football Manager* series is a simulation of real world management, with the player being judged on various factors by the club's [AI](/source/Artificial_intelligence_in_video_games) owners and board.[5]

*Football Manager 2013* includes a quicker mode of play called "Football Manager Classic". This new mode allow gamers to complete a season in less time than the normal game mode. It retains the [3D](/source/3D_computer_graphics) match engine and player/staff database but simplifies the way players manage their club and allows them to focus on selected key areas to build success. A player can complete a season in approximately seven hours of gameplay. *Football Manager 2013* also includes a number of pre-set challenges, offering players scenarios designed to test their management skills over a set period of time, usually half a season. The challenges replicate a variety of real world circumstances. On 19 December 2012, two new challenges were added to the in-game store.[6]

## Release

On 6 September 2012, *Football Manager 2013* was officially announced via a mock [press conference](/source/Press_conference) video on Sports Interactive's YouTube channel.[7][8] It was confirmed the game would include over 900 new features, including a new mode called "Football Manager Classic". Release was slated as prior to the Christmas holiday season.[9][10][11] On 27 September 2012, it was announced that the game would be released at midnight on 2 November 2012. On 18 October 2012, a fully playable [beta](/source/Beta_(software)) version was provided to customers who [pre-ordered](/source/Pre-order) either the digital version (via [Steam](/source/Steam_(service))) or physical versions (from selected retailers). Save data from the beta was compatible with the final version.[12] On 26 October 2012, a [game demo](/source/Game_demo) was made available.[13]

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic PC: 86/100[14] iOS: 81/100[15]

Review scores Publication Score Eurogamer 9/10[16] GameSpot 8/10[17] IGN 9/10[18] PC Gamer (US) 88/100[19] PC PowerPlay 9/10[20] VideoGamer.com 8/10[21]

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*Football Manager 2013* received very positive reviews, including the highest ever [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic) score for a *Football Manager* game, with a score of 86/100.[14]

## Sales

As of 31 March 2013, the game had sold 940,000 copies in the United States and Europe.[22]

## See also

- [Business simulation game](/source/Business_simulation_game)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Karmali, Luke (28 September 2012). ["Football Manager 2013 Release Date Announced"](http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/28/football-manager-2013-release-date-announced). *IGN*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20121027204236/http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/28/football-manager-2013-release-date-announced) from the original on 27 October 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Football Manager Handheld 2013 (PSP) Product Details"](http://www.game.co.uk/en/football-manager-2013-187601). [GAME](/source/Game_(retailer)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20131016023303/http://www.game.co.uk/en/football-manager-2013-187601) from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Football Manager Handheld 2013 (iOS)"](http://ie.ign.com/games/football-manager-handheld-2013/iphone-150143). *IGN*. Retrieved 19 June 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Football Manager Handheld 2013 out now for Android"](http://eurodroid.com/2012/12/13/football-manager-handheld-2013-out-now-for-android/). *Eurodroid*. 13 December 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130510081259/http://eurodroid.com/2012/12/13/football-manager-handheld-2013-out-now-for-android/) from the original on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Boxer, Steve (28 August 2018). ["A league of their own: six of the best football video games"](https://www.theguardian.com/games/2018/aug/28/six-best-football-video-games-fifa-pro-evolution-soccer). *The Guardian*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180905160554/https://www.theguardian.com/games/2018/aug/28/six-best-football-video-games-fifa-pro-evolution-soccer) from the original on 5 September 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Get two new Football Manager Classic challenges"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130507094258/http://www.sigames.com/news/14208/Get+two+new+Football+Manager+Classic+challenges++New+update). Sports Interactive. 19 September 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.sigames.com/news/14208/Get+two+new+Football+Manager+Classic+challenges++New+update) on 7 May 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Football Manager 2013 Announcement "Press Conference" - YouTube"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRQiCNdSGSg). [YouTube](/source/YouTube). 6 September 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120906171817/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRQiCNdSGSg) from the original on 6 September 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Stuart, Keith (6 September 2012). ["Football Manager 2013 announced with Classic mode for lapsed fans"](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/sep/06/football-manager-2013-classic-mode). *[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150929033604/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/sep/06/football-manager-2013-classic-mode) from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Purchese, Robert (6 September 2012). ["Football Manager 2013 interview: acres of new information about that Classic mode"](http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-06-football-manager-2013-interview-acres-of-new-information-about-that-classic-mode). *[Eurogamer](/source/Eurogamer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130508095521/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-06-football-manager-2013-interview-acres-of-new-information-about-that-classic-mode) from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Schilling, Chris (7 September 2012). ["Football Manager 2013: Miles Jacobson interview"](http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/09/07/football-manager-2013-miles-jacobson-interview/). *[PC Gamer](/source/PC_Gamer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130605141956/http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/09/07/football-manager-2013-miles-jacobson-interview/) from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Cook, Dave (7 September 2012). ["Football Manager interview: addiction returns"](http://www.vg247.com/2012/09/07/football-manager-2013-interview-addiction-returns). *[VG247](/source/VG247)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120910012824/http://www.vg247.com/2012/09/07/football-manager-2013-interview-addiction-returns/) from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Cook, Dave (19 October 2012). ["Football Manager 13 beta begins, pre-order players get first touch"](https://www.vg247.com/football-manager-13-beta-begins-pre-order-players-get-first-touch). *VG247*. Retrieved 13 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Cook, Dave (29 October 2012). ["Football Manager 2013 demo on Steam now"](https://www.vg247.com/football-manager-2013-demo-on-steam-now). *VG247*. Retrieved 13 October 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Meta_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Meta_14-1) ["Football Manager 2013 for PC Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/football-manager-2013/critic-reviews/?platform=pc). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130630162614/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2013) from the original on 30 June 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Football Manager Handheld 2013 for iPhone/iPad Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/football-manager-handheld-2013/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130117054625/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/football-manager-handheld-2013) from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Arnott, Jack (29 October 2012). ["Football Manager 2013 Review"](http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-10-29-football-manager-2013-review). *[Eurogamer](/source/Eurogamer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130830051401/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-10-29-football-manager-2013-review) from the original on 30 August 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Robertson, John (29 October 2012). ["Football Manager 2013 Review"](http://www.gamespot.com/football-manager-2013/reviews/football-manager-2013-review-6398938/). *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20121204064833/http://www.gamespot.com/football-manager-2013/reviews/football-manager-2013-review-6398938/) from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Moore, Luke (3 November 2012). ["Football Manager 2013 Review"](http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/11/03/football-manager-2013-review). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130625002706/http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/03/football-manager-2013-review) from the original on 25 June 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Schilling, Chris (3 November 2012). ["Football Manager 2013 Review"](http://www.pcgamer.com/review/football-manager-2013/). *[PC Gamer](/source/PC_Gamer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130906032059/http://www.pcgamer.com/review/football-manager-2013/) from the original on 6 September 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Football Manager 2013 Review"](http://www.pcpowerplay.com.au/2012/12/football-manager-2013-review/). *Pcgamer*. [PC PowerPlay](/source/PC_PowerPlay). 14 December 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130820141100/http://www.pcpowerplay.com.au/2012/12/football-manager-2013-review/) from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Brown, David (29 October 2012). ["Football Manager 2013 Review"](http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/fm_13_review.html). VideoGamer.com. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130909001946/http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/fm_13_review.html) from the original on 9 September 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** Purchese, Robert (10 May 2013). ["Aliens: Colonial Marines managed 1.31 million sales"](http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-10-aliens-colonial-marines-managed-1-31-million-sales). *[Eurogamer](/source/Eurogamer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130606215402/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-10-aliens-colonial-marines-managed-1-31-million-sales) from the original on 6 June 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.footballmanager.com/)

- [Official forum](http://community.sigames.com/)

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