MCV/Xbox 360 football tournament returns

Fancy yourself as the games industry’s very own Wayne Rooney? Then it’s time to get your team together for this year’s MCV and Xbox 360 Games 5s tournament.

MCV can reveal that the ninth annual five-a-side competition will take place on Friday August 1st, with team registrations open on June 13th.

The tournament will be held at Powerleague Barnet, boasting a massive 60 teams playing across 13 pitches, and will give MCV readers the chance to take on their colleagues, clients and rivals at the beautiful game.

Xbox are proud to partner with MCV to bring back the industry’s biggest five-a-side football tournament,” said Microsoft’s head of entertainment and gaming Stephen McGill. We’re sure that this year’s event will be a massive success.”

MCV managing editor Lisa Foster added: We’re delighted to have tied up with the Xbox team again to provide this fantastic football tournament for the whole industry. Everyone is invited and participation is free. Come along, kick your rivals and hug your colleagues.”

Keep reading MCV for full registration details next week.