10 Humanity-Restoring Experiences Only Gamers Will Understand

6. When A FIFA Opponent Refuses To Score From Your Clumsy Errors

The FIFA games are responsible for the destruction of untold numbers of televisions, consoles, office chairs and windows. The frustration that can be experienced while playing a competitive game against a friend is second to none, as every mistake is punished with brutal accuracy, and every missed opportunity pointed out to you by your smug opposition. But while it's perfectly acceptable to score from your opponent's defensive frailties, scoring when they've accidentally passed the ball straight to your player from a goal kick is comparable to getting up off the sofa, turning to them and slapping them with a raw salmon €“ it's just a bit much. It's why you hurriedly thank them for their good-natured gameplay when you yourself kick the ball directly into the path of a hungry striker from an ill-considered goal kick, only for them to put it into the crowd. They may hold it over you for the rest of the match, but it's as close to charity as you're likely to find in that franchise.