4. How realistic a recreation of the world of the hooliganism is the game? What research have you done?

As far as real hooliganism is concerned, we are nowehere close. The recreation of that world is not what we set out to achieve. I don't think any Hooligan will get pointers from playing this game on what to do next in a riot. We may have invented the riot genre in gaming but recreating realism in this game was not the aim. I mean as far as reseach is concerned, we didn't go out to meet the hooligans. We just looked at all the stuff that is available out there. If you make a wargame you do not go out to war yourself. So as far as research is concerned, we read a couple of books, watch some footage and checked the libraries and internet on references.

5. Back to basics now, what is the aim of the game, and how do you go about completing it?

The aim of the game is to become the most notorious group of hoolgians in Europe, and you do that by completing the mission we have devised for the player.

6. What sort of tasks will the 'hooligans' need to carry out in their battle with the authorities, and is there any plot that runs through the game.

The missions have objectives like, entering a stadium, wrecking vertain parts of a town, destroying the other firm's group. And yes there is a plot, but we are not going to give that away in an interview. We feel that everybody should just play the game and discover it themselves.

7. What exotic locales will Hooligans see players destroying? How accurately have these places been modelled?

All the major european countries will be visited, and they are not accurate in the sense that it is a copy of a town. What it will give you is a feeling of that town in that country.

8. I'm guessing you're anticipating some form of response from retailers over the content of the game. What are your thoughts on this, and will the game carry any form of certification?

We understand their point of view and respect that. It will go through all the right and lawfull channels in regards to certificates.

9. What brand of lager will the thugs of Hooligans be consuming; we rather enjoyed the generous portions of Grolsch you so kindly provided at this years ECTS.

They will be drinking large amounts of the one and only XIII brew. Our home brew.

10. Finally, controversial content aside; what will set Hooligans apart from the field of other such strategic offerings.

The feeling of humor throughout the game. The entertainment value we offer is great for someone who likes wargames with black humor.

Thanks for your time, Jason. Best of luck with the game.

By Luke Guttridge