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Stylized Soccer Websites

The 'ESPN FC World Cup Essentials' Website is Pretty and Informative

— June 3, 2014 — Lifestyle
Computing giant Microsoft, tech website Engadget and sports broadcasting behemoth ESPN have joined forces to create a gorgeous interactive website -- ESPN FC World Cup Essentials -- that helps soccer fans keep up with the latest happenings from the World Cup.

The ESPN FC World Cup Essentials website uses splendid 3D graphics and detailed, easily navigable information pages to keep you well informed while enjoying a visually pleasing browsing experience.

The site lets World Cup junkies access results, news and other tidbits of information coming out of Brazil. The information can be narrowed down by team or game. Users can even peruse iconic headlines and other interesting details from World Cups past, going back all the way to the very first World Cup, held in Uruguay in 1930.

Microsoft says the website is best suited for its Internet Explorer 11, but appears to work well on all browsers.

Trend Themes
1. Interactive Sports Websites - The partnership between tech, media and sports organizations has created a gorgeous and interactive website, indicating a trend towards immersive and visually pleasing fan experiences.
2. Detailed Information Pages - The use of easily navigable information pages with detailed and specific content suggests an emerging trend in the provision of personalized and immersive user experiences.
3. Accessing Iconic Moments - Enabling users to peruse iconic headlines and other interesting details from World Cups past points to an emerging trend in accessing archival content to add layers of depth and richness to the fan experience.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Broadcasting - Companies in this industry can leverage partnerships with tech and media organizations to create visually stunning and immersive fan experiences.
2. Software Development - This trend highlights the need for software development companies to focus on creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for immersive experiences.
3. Archival Content Providers - The ability to deliver archival content for historical events, particularly through interactive means, opens up innovation opportunities for companies in this industry to enrich user experiences and create new revenue streams.
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